University of the Cumberlands
Department of Communication & Theatre Arts

Name: Charlotte Abel
Major: Communication Arts and Mathematics
Name of Show(s): Radio Beat
What type of music you play: variety
“Working at WCCR is more like play than work.  You get to choose songs from a huge collection of music, then sit and listen to every song you’ve chosen!  It’s definitely been one of my greatest experiences while at UC.”



Name: Jennifer Belcher (Student Manager)
Major: Communication Arts
Name of Show(s): The Morning Show and Afternoon Rush
What type of music you play: A little bit of everything…except country…unless you request it!  Give the people what they want!

“WCCR has been the best experience of my college career! It’s the only place you can have more fun while actually working.”  “So, what are you waiting for, come join us!”


Name: Cory Crabtree
Major: Social Work and Human Services with a minor in Communication Arts
Name of Show: Crank it up with Cory!
What type of music you play: I am very eclectic when it comes to music.  I play anything from B.B. King to Barenaked Ladies and Evanescence to Elton John.

“I’ve been with WCCR going on three semesters.  The fellow DJ’s combined with the faculty and equipment that houses WCCR provides for a memorable experience and teaches great communication skills.”

Cory is also a student assistant for the Department of Sports Information. 


Name: Zac Kiser
Major: Biology
Name of Show(s): The Rebel Alliance Live from Yavin 4
What type of music you play: All types / whatever makes YOU happy!
“What other place gives me a radio broadcast tower to play with.” 
Watch Star Wars Episode IV to find out the meaning of the show



Name: Jeremiah Massengale
Title: Communications Professor
Name of Show(s): Totally 90s!
What type of music you play: A wide variety of music from the nineties.  It’s Awesome!  Where else could you hear Nirvana, Hanson and Dave Matthews in the same hour?
“WCCR is the greatest radio station in the Universe!”


Name: Chris Peace
Major: Communication Arts
Name of Show(s): The Weekend Mix
What type of music you play: Anything and Everything
“It is a great place to relax and play music that I like, as well as, the community and campus”

Name: Justin Price
Major: Communication Arts
Name of Show(s): The Justin Price Show / UC Sports Revolution
What type of music you play: 80s and 90s rock & pop



Name: Jordan Robinson
Major: Communication Arts and Business
Name of Show(s): Wake Up Williamsburg, The Mix at Six, Stuck in the 80s
What type of music you play: Wake Up Williamsburg is upbeat hard rock.  The Mix at Six is 60s, 70s and soft rock.  Stuck in the 80s is the best pop and rock of the 80s.
“WCCR changed my entire career outlook.  It changed my sense of business and responsibility and relieved my stress of public speaking.  I applied to KER Broadcasting the summer after my first year at WCCR and now I’m hosting a variation of Stuck in the 80s and I’m doing my own show.  WCCR in essence changed my life”
Jordan says musically, “I can’t stand anything new.  I’m all oldies, all the time.”


Name: Dr. Keith D. Semmel (General Manager)
Major: Communication Arts
Name of Show(s): “Strictly the Sixties”
What type of music you play: The big hits, near misses and the weird experimentation that were all a part of the pop music scene between 1960 and 1969.
“The most fun I have had in 30 years of college teaching!”
“Long Live College Radio! The Last Bastion for Great Music and the Human Voice!”


Name: Tony Shouse
Major: Public Health with a minor in Communication Arts
Name of Show(s): The Tony Shouse Show
What type of music you play: A variety from different genres: country, pop, oldies, Christian.
“I’ve been a DJ for a full school year now and I enjoy playing good music and broadcasting out to the public.  Fun stuff, and a good experience.  This isn’t a everyday thing, it’s a blast!

Tony is a junior at the University of the Cumberlands and intends on going into the broadcasting field.


Name: Marc Webb
Major: Communication Arts with a minor in Journalism
Name of Show(s): The Marc Webb Show
What type of music you play: A variety of rock, pop, Christian rock, and contemporary Christian.

“I love working at WCCR! WCCR has definitely been the best part of my college experience!

After Marc graduates from the University of the Cumberlands, he plans on going into the field of radio broadcasting.


Name: Rachel Worley
Major: Communication Arts
Name of Show(s): The Rachel Worley Show
What type of music you play: Anything and everything, I’m always up for something new!

“I love not knowing who is listening then have people say, “I heard you on the radio!”
Rachel wants anyone listening to call in and request a song!


Name: Marianne Worthington
Title: Communication Arts Professor
Name of Show(s): Hillbilly Highway
What type of music you play: Roots with a twang and a curve!  (no “hats” no Garth!)
“Where else could I play this kind of music? I love WCCR!”


 

 

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