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The Class of ’74

The Class of ’74

By: Laura Van Wormer
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The Saga of Baby Boomer life in high school set in a wealthy Connecticut commuter town, 1971-1974.

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  • #20 TIED IN SILENCE: CLAY'S RESCUE AT BRIGHTON HIGH
    Oct 6 2025

    Clay is discovered bound and gagged in the school stadium snack bar; police, medics, and students rush to free him while Cynthia watches in fear and relief. Despite severe bruising and numbness, Clay walks out and is taken to the hospital, leaving questions about his attackers unanswered.

    The episode follows the tense rescue, the emotional fallout among classmates and teachers, and the lingering mystery of who tied him up, ending with hope and a call to keep watching.

    Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

    Produced by Ryann Robinson

    Ending Music: “Keep Going” by Ra @ Uppbeat.io

    https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/keep-going

    License code: NHIJ7KL2FN2Q84RY

    Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.io

    https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/bring-the-energy

    License code: DZY6URYZV6Z4X7RK

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    32 mins
  • #19 VANISHED AFTER PRACTICE: THE CASE OF CLAY SETON
    Sep 27 2025

    When sophomore football player Clay Seton doesn’t return home after a Sunday practice, rumors spread, police coordinate a campus-wide search, and classmates recount where they last saw him.

    The episode follows the tense search—from whispers in the library and cafeteria to a rescue—ending on a shocking discovery that leaves more questions than answers.

    Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

    Produced by Ryann Robinson

    Aerial Photograph was taken by Mike Moore in 1970

    Ending Music: "Pulsar" by Sky Cassette @ Uppbeat.io

    https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-cassette/pulsar

    License code: IF3RST3BPVZ5STAL

    Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.io

    https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/bring-the-energy

    License code: DZY6URYZV6Z4X7RK

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    35 mins
  • #18 A CLIFFHANGER AT BRIGHTON HIGH
    Sep 14 2025

    Against a background of science, Cynthia navigates the fallout from a shocking Saturday night as friendships fracture and secrets surface

    Cynthia meets Señora Cardova's husband when a reporter radios for help to file a story, and the school erupts when the Brighton Police launch a search.

    Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

    Produced by Ryann Robinson

    Ending Music: Moonlight Hall by Kevin Macleod https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/moonlight-hall License code: JFLICPHYSXGAOBZQ

    Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.io

    https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/bring-the-energy

    License code: DZY6URYZV6Z4X7RK

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    36 mins
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