HeyJaredOnce A Cardinal The Podcast
Once A Cardinal is a podcast that brings Harlingen High School alumni together to share the real stories of life after HHS.
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Episode 20 | Lisa Campos (opens the original)
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Lisa Campos, Harlingen High School Class of 1990, turned her love for her hometown into Explore Harlingen, a social media community followed by more than 42,000 people. In this episode, Lisa shares why she returned to Harlingen after building a 20-year career in Austin, Houston, and Dallas, and how becoming a mother to her daughter, Lola, helped bring her home. She also reveals the story behind Explore Harlingen and how she balances being a full-time corporate professional, a devoted mom, and th
Episode 19 | Gloria Campos (opens the original)
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A true Cardinal legend joins us! Gloria Campos, Harlingen High School Class of 1972, shares her journey from the Rio Grande Valley and KGBT to an incredible 40-year career in Dallas television news. This three-time Hall of Fame journalist reflects on her Cardinal roots, life behind the anchor desk, and some of the remarkable people she has interviewed along the way. You won’t want to miss this conversation! Listen to the newest episode of Once a Cardinal, Always a Cardinal! #GloriaCampos #OnceAC
Episode 18 | Florencio "Lench" Garcia (opens the original)
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From drum major at Harlingen High School to serving his country in the United States Army , Florencio “Lench” Garcia, HHS Class of 1984, has taken one heck of a journey. He’s been a preacher, a financial consultant, a businessman, and what he considers one of his greatest roles, a builder of people . Now, as a grandfather, Lench looks back on the twists, turns, successes, failures, and lessons that have shaped his life. His goal today is simple: live life with zero regrets. In this episode of On
Episode 17 | Amanda Mariño Stevenson (opens the original)
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From the Rio Grande Valley to leading one of Texas' premier high school band programs, 2002 graduate Amanda Stevenson's journey is one of passion, perseverance, and breaking barriers. In this episode of Once A Cardinal, Always A Cardinal , we sit down with Harlingen High School alumna Amanda Stevenson , who currently serves as the Director of Bands at Wakeland High School in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Amanda's career has taken her from the Valley to some of the most respected music programs in
Episode 16 | Randy Bermea (opens the original)
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What does it mean to build a life rooted in hard work, service, and staying true to where you came from? In this episode of Once A Cardinal, Always A Cardinal, we sit down with Harlingen High School alumnus Randy Bermea to talk about the journey that began in the Rio Grande Valley and the experiences that shaped the man he is today. Randy reflects on his years at Harlingen High, the friendships and mentors who influenced him, the lessons learned through life's challenges, and the values that hav
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