WMTH-FM Marks Six Decades of Broadcast Excellence with Grand Celebration

Chicago, IL, July 24, 2023, (VSNewsNetwork.com) - The student-operated radio station WMTH-FM, based at the three Maine Township High Schools in Park Ridge and Des Plaines, Illinois, is set to celebrate over 60 years of operation. A day of festivities, including an open house and reunion activities, is planned for Saturday, September 23, 2023. WMTH Alumni, a group comprised of over 300 former WMTH staffers, is hosting the event.

Since its inception on December 20, 1959, with the live broadcast of a basketball game by actor Harrison Ford and television weatherman Marshall Seese, WMTH-FM has been a platform for thousands of students. Notable alumni include Steve Goodman, Rich Koz, Mike Walcher, Joe Passarella, Scott Cohn, Janet Shamlian, Roz Varen, among many others. On the day of the celebration, past staffers and their guests are invited to morning open houses at each studio, followed by a "Celebrity Open Mic" event beginning at 1 P.M. at the Maine East High School Auditorium.

Marking a key milestone in WMTH-FM's journey, this event serves as a testament to the radio station's impact and the collective efforts of its dedicated staff over the decades.

For more details, visit wmthalumni.com.

Source: WMTH Alumni via PR.com