Mustangs in the Field
Mustangs in the Field
Roberto Aguilar
"Mustangs in the Field" shares stories from graduates of Milwaukie High School and the Milwaukie Academy of the Arts that explores the personal identities of our guests, then and now, and the challenges they experienced along the way in pursuit of their career goals.
Ron Clark '78 & Rich Recker '77 - Homecoming is every day
Join me in connecting with Ron Clark '78 & Rich Recker '77 as we discuss their paths from youth athletes and organizers to careers in law and organizing to convestions about creating a caring and supportive community for students and citizens alike.Appearances by Decade:70s = 3; 90s = 4; 00s = 21; 10s = 14; Staff = 6School:MHS = 37; Academy of the Arts = 5; Staff/Other = 6Appearance by Gender:Female identifying - 23; Male identifying - 25Favorite Spot @ MHS/MAA:Auditorium - 1Grandstands - 1Old Library - 1Mezzanine/Upper Commons - 1Mr. Prenger's classroom - 1Mustang Market - 3Grassy Courtyard between the Main Building and the Gym - 1Connect with and learn more about Aguilar at:Instagram - @raaggieLinktree - linktr.ee/raaggie
Feb 24
51 min
Dopia '12 - Exchange Student to International House DJ.
Join me in connecting with Dopia as we discuss her opening up while an exchange student from Turkey to blazing a trail as an international House DJ in Bahrain. Bonus soundbite of her music in the outro.Appearances by Decade:70s = 1; 90s = 4; 00s = 21; 10s = 14; Staff = 6School:MHS = 35; Academy of the Arts = 5; Staff/Other = 6Appearance by Gender:Female identifying - 23; Male identifying - 23Favorite Spot @ MHS/MAA:Auditorium - 1Grandstands - 1Old Library - 1Mezzanine/Upper Commons - 1Mr. Prenger's classroom - 1Mustang Market - 3Connect with and learn more about DJ Dopia at:Instagram - @dopiagramConnect with and learn more about Aguilar at:Instagram - @raaggieLinktree - linktr.ee/raaggie
Dec 18, 2025
29 min
Alejandra Prado '06 - Exploring the trades from cosmetologist to plumbing apprentice
Listen in on this candid conversation about family and high school while learning about Alejandra's path to becoming a plumbing apprentice. Shout out to Kim Owens!Appearances by Decade:70s = 1; 90s = 4; 00s = 21; 10s = 13; Staff = 6School:MHS = 34; Academy of the Arts = 5; Staff/Other = 6Appearance by Gender:Female identifying - 22; Male identifying - 23Favorite Spot @ MHS/MAA:Auditorium - 1Grandstands - 1Mezzanine/Upper Commons - 1Mr. Prenger's classroom - 1Mustang Market - 3Connect with and learn more about Aguilar at:Instagram - @raaggieLinktree - linktr.ee/raaggie
Dec 4, 2025
28 min
Leevan Arellano '03 - Exploring career fields to find a future as an auto mechanic
Alert: The audio is at a very low volume level for our guest. I hope all are able to still access and learn from Leevan.Listen in on Leevan as we learn about how he tried to be anything but a mechanic and found a fulfilling career working on automobiles.Appearances by Decade:70s = 1; 90s = 4; 00s = 20; 10s = 13; Staff = 6School:MHS = 33; Academy of the Arts = 5; Staff/Other = 6Appearance by Gender:Female identifying - 21; Male identifying - 23Favorite Spot @ MHS/MAA:Auditorium - 1Grandstands - 1Mustang Market - 3Mr. Prenger's classroom - 1Connect with and learn more about Aguilar at:Instagram - @raaggieLinktree - linktr.ee/raaggie
Nov 5, 2025
28 min
Nata Sarafinchan '12 - Forging a career in the Fashion Industry with authentic curiosity and creativity.
Listen in on Nata's journey from "quirky" high school student to building a 12 year career in the Fashion Industry by being curious and staying creative. Shout out to Mr. V and Mr. Walker.Appearances by Decade:70s = 1; 90s = 4; 00s = 19; 10s = 13; Staff = 6School:MHS = 32; Academy of the Arts = 5; Staff/Other = 6Appearance by Gender:Female identifying - 21; Male identifying - 22Favorite Spot @ MHS/MAA:Auditorium - 1Mustang Market - 3Mr. Prenger's classroom - 1Connect with and learn more about Aguilar at:Instagram - @raaggieLinktree - linktr.ee/raaggie
Nov 3, 2025
34 min
Dan Lee - Faculty Appreciation: Learning to value making a mistake while exploring your world
Listen in and learn about Mr. Lee's 29 year journey in learning how to make mistakes to exploring the world, self care and the development of his Mustang Heart.Shout out to Mustang greats, Shannon Green, Sue Johnson, Sandy McCune and the MHS Social Studies Department.Appearances by Decade:70s = 1; 90s = 4; 00s = 19; 10s = 12; Staff = 6School:MHS = 32; Academy of the Arts = 4; Staff/Other = 6Appearance by Gender:Female identifying - 20; Male identifying - 22Favorite Spot @ MHS/MAA:Mustang Market - 3Mr. Prenger's classroom (old building) - 1Mr. Lee's classroom (new building) - 1Connect with and learn more about Aguilar at:Instagram - @raaggieLinktree - linktr.ee/raaggie
Jun 5, 2025
31 min
Anton Grokhovskiy '13 - Senior Software Developer teaching us navigate the hardest roads
Listen in and learn how Anton went from an immigrant Newcomer ELD student to senior software developer and tester while teaching us that the hardest roads lead to the most beautiful destination.Appearances by Decade:70s = 1; 90s = 4; 00s = 19; 10s = 12; Staff = 5School:MHS = 32; Academy of the Arts = 4; Staff/Other = 5Appearance by Gender:Female identifying - 20; Male identifying - 21Favorite Spot @ MHS/MAA:Mustang Market - 3Mr. Prenger's classroom - 1Connect with and learn more about Aguilar at:Instagram - @raaggieLinktree - linktr.ee/raaggie
May 1, 2025
39 min
Shanne Sowards '94 & Nicole Thomas '94: The Mustang Spirit of giving back to our community (& more)
Join the conversation and learn how Shanne and Nicole took the spirit of Milwaukie, among the many wonderful stories, and are paying it forward by helping our community. This is truly a special episode that you won't want to miss.Appearances by Decade:70s = 1; 90s = 4; 00s = 19; 10s = 11; Staff = 5School:MHS = 31; Academy of the Arts = 4; Staff/Other = 5Appearance by Gender:Female identifying - 20; Male identifying - 20Favorite Spot @ MHS/MAA:Mustang Market - 3Connect with and learn more about Squires at:www.squirespdx.orgConnect with and learn more about Aguilar at:Instagram - @raaggieLinktree - linktr.ee/raaggie
Mar 20, 2025
1 hr 5 min
Nichole Baumgartner (Ralston) '05 - How a first love comes full circle with Alpacas
Learn how Nichole Baumgartner  transitions from high school dancer to fitness professional to developing into a proud mother and owner of the Cactus Hills Alpaca Farm in Arizona. Appearances by Decade:70s = 1; 90s = 2; 00s = 19; 10s = 11; Staff = 5School:MHS = 29; Academy of the Arts = 4; Staff/Other = 5Appearance by Gender:Female identifying - 19; Male identifying - 19Favorite Spot @ MHS/MAA:Mustang Market - Connect with and learn more about Nichole Baumgartner at:Instagram - @cactushillsalpacasLinktree - linktr.ee/cactushillsalpacasConnect with and learn more about Aguilar at:Instagram - @raaggieLinktree - linktr.ee/raaggie
Feb 19, 2025
40 min
Presenting "Luigi" Becerril '13, músico humilde and big love for our community.
Listen in and learn from "Luigi" as he shares a little bit about starting a musical career here at Milwaukie, building an internationally recognizable musical group named "Zexta Alianza," and still pursuing a medical career to benefit our community. Appearances by Decade: 70s = 1, 90s = 2, 00s = 18, 10s = 11, Staff = 5 School: MHS = 28; Academy of the Arts = 4 Staff/Other = 5 Appearance by Gender: Female identifying - 18, Male identifying - 19 Connect with and learn more about Aguilar at: Instagram - @raaggie Linktree - linktr.ee/raaggie Connect with and learn more about Zexta Alianza at: Instagram - @zextaalianzaoficial
Jan 25, 2025
44 min
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