Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program Celebrates 20 Years of Youth Radio

AZYEP celebrated its 20 anniversary on Sunday, October 11th 2020. Students, alumni, past directors, supporters and staff present stories and testimonials about the history and impact of youth radio.

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Let Them Roar Joins AZYEP for 20th Anniversary Celebration

The Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program hosted LET THEM ROAR during their 20th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, October 11th. The AZYEP news team and youth DJs present and interview LTR throughout their musical performance.

Andy Zanca’s Archives
on KDNK

The Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program recently converted Andy Zanca's taped radio shows into digital archives that were shared during their 20th Anniversary Celebration. Take a listen to highlights from the beginning of youth radio on KDNK.

AZYEP 20th Anniversary Celebration

Directors Panel

Past AZYEP Directors Annemarie Zanca, Felicia (Flash) Trevor, Stacy Stein and current director, Beth Wysong sat down to discuss the history of youth radio and the impact it makes in the life of kids.

Youth Radio Supporters

AZYEP youth radio supporters, Steve Skinner, Raleigh Burleigh, and more talk with Project Coordinator, Halle Zander about the reasons they appreciate kids on the radio.

Student Testimonials

AZYEP Project Coordinator, Halle Zander talks with current students participating in the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program.

Alumni Voices Part 1

AZYEP alumin speak with Project Coordinator, Halle Zander about their experiences with youth radio.

Alumni Voices Part 2

AZYEP Alumi, Adele Craft, Megan Webber and Seth Plush discuss the impact youth radio has in their live with Project Coordinator, Halle Zander.

Best of the 20th Anniversary

During our celebration, we didn’t have enough time to air all of the incredible interviews we captured with students and alumni. Tune in here and listen to some of the highlights and never-before aired testimonials.

AZYEP 20th Anniversary Testimonials

Annemarie Zanca

AZYEP Founder

Speaks about the beginning of youth radio and what inspired her to start the program in 2000.

Lily Webber

AZYEP Participant

Sings two songs to pay tribute to her uncle, Andy Zanca during the 20th anniversary celebration.

Esther and Vanessa Mercado - AZYEP participants

Speak about their experiences with youth radio during the 20th anniversary celebration.

Mountain Maes - AZYEP Production Assistant

Speaks about the impact of youth radio during the 20th Anniversary Celebration.

Liliana Santos Candela - AZYEP high school senior

Speaks about youth radio during the 20th anniversary broadcast.

Suzanne Fitzgerald - AZYEP Broadcast Instructor

Speaks about the impact of youth radio during the 20th Anniversary Celebration.

Miles Craft - AZYEP graduate

Presents a testimonial during the 20th Anniversary Celebration of youth radio. Miles includes a tribute to former youth DJ Tyler Ribich.