Video summary
The video introduces the participants of the CCS Bridging Program's Summer 2026 episode, featuring a lively gathering of students from various high schools including South Burlington, Burlington, Colchester, Mount Mansfield, Winooski, Essex, and Champlain Valley. The atmosphere is casual and friendly as the group shares personal details such as their names and favorite entertainment, ranging from movies like *Wicked* and *The Lion King* to TV shows including *Law & Order: SVU*, *Avatar: The Last Airbender*, and *Enchanted*. There are humorous moments where students joke about specific characters and even misremember each other's names, highlighting the relaxed and social nature of the event before the formal program details begin.
Thomas Castle, acting as a mentor for the group, addresses the students to congratulate them on completing their first show of season 12. He provides an overview of the program's composition, noting that there are eighteen students representing seven different area high schools involved in this year's initiative. While Burlington, South Burlington, Colchester, and Mount Mansfield have participated every single year, Winooski has been a consistent partner except for two years. The highlight of this specific season is the inclusion of Essex and Champlain Valley High Schools, marking their first time joining the bridging program, which the organizers express great excitement about welcoming into their community.
The discussion concludes with an announcement regarding future plans for the fall semester, specifically focusing on the formation of power groups that will begin filming their own TV shows. These upcoming productions are set to take place on the actual set of *Town Meeting*, a local television show mentioned as part of the program's creative curriculum. The video ends on a high note with the students and mentors looking forward to seeing everyone again in the fall, signaling the transition from this introductory summer visit to the main production phase of the academic year.
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[music]
>> Welcome.
Welcome to [music] Bridging 2026 episode
episode 1.
On my right, I have Sophia here.
>> Hi.
>> [laughter]
>> I'm Sophia from South Burlington High
School.
>> I'm Miguel from MMU.
>> I'm Hunter from South Burlington High
School.
And I And
this is
my fav- one of my favorite toys.
>> I'm Eunice from BHS High School. My
favorite TV show is for Disney part is I
like to watch it is Liv and Maddie.
>> And I'm really into K-pop Demon Hunters.
I Out of every show I love to watch.
>> I like Wicked cuz Wicked is a really
good movie. I love Wicked.
Big fan.
>> [snorts]
>> I like to watch uh Daddy Day Care.
That's a five-part movie.
>> [laughter]
>> I I like I like to watch Thomas and
Friends, SpongeBob, and The Loud House.
>> I like K-pop Demon Hunters a lot.
>> I like Wicked.
Wicked is a good movie.
Go to see Lion King.
>> [laughter]
>> I love Wicked. I just saw it in London.
>> Yes.
Uh
My name is Owen.
And I go to Burlington High School. And
my favorite show to watch is Law &
Order: Special Victims Unit.
>> Oh my god.
>> Okay, yes. I can go first.
>> Okay, thank you.
>> Hi, I'm Sophia. This is Chloe from Cool
Trash School.
>> Oh, okay. Um, oh, hi. Um, my name name
[snorts] is Andre. Um, this is Connor.
>> My favorite TV show is is um, the
Avatar: The Last Airbender. And this is
What's your name again?
>> Well, my name is Wyatt Stars
>> Wyatt Stars
>> This is Wyatt Stars the Airbender.
>> Wyatt Stars
>> Airbender
>> And what's your favorite
TV show?
>> Well,
I think I think I like Enchanted and
Enchanted cuz I like friends and I like
Giselle from Enchanted people because
she's very nice and I like her because
Can I can't talk a little more, guys? I
like Enchanted because Giselle because I
like Giselle from Enchanted people
because I'm happy cuz I like Giselle
because she's happy because she's a nice
person and I like her
because she's very kind and I Disney
World people because I like Giselle and
Robert from Enchanted because they're
very nice from Enchanted and I like them
because they're very kind and nice. I
like those people because I'm happy like
Giselle and Robert now because I get to
hang with these two, Izzy and Jacob and
Diane and I'm happy like those two from
Enchanted.
>> I love it.
And my favorite is Omar and Hana.
Uh, it's a show I watch.
>> I like you two now. I'm so happy
Giselle.
No.
>> Huh?
Chloe?
>> I got um is this Chloe from Colchester
School?
Um what do you like for shows uh Chloe?
Like kind of like Star Wars kind of
maybe?
Okay, good to know.
>> [laughter]
>> Yeah.
Oh, all right.
>> Yep.
>> Mhm.
>> Hi, my name is Eunice. Like I'm
Burlington High School.
Don't introduce yourself?
Then mhm.
So go mine.
And then
do I say my name?
>> My name is Max.
>> What school we go to?
Then
Huh?
Connor?
Oh.
His name is Connor.
>> [sighs]
>> Then
What's your name?
>> Joseph.
>> Ice cream.
>> Mhm.
>> He says that a lot.
>> Oh, jeez.
>> I'm so funny.
>> Lion Barrett.
Lion Barrett.
Okay.
>> Hello everyone. I'm your mentor Thomas
Castle and I would like all the students
congratulations on completing your very
first first show of season 12. You
should all have your backs selves on the
selves on the back. To get a little more
information this season this year we
have 18 students from seven different
area high schools. Yes, you heard that
right. Seven high schools. Burlington,
South Burlington, Colchester, and Mount
Mansfield have been involved with us
every single year. Winooski has been
with us every year except for two. But
for the first time we have Essex and
Champlain Valley for the first time with
the bridging program. We are so excited
for them to be part with us. We will see
you in the fall. Later in the fall the
fall when we will have the first power
groups first power group come and film
their TV show
from the set of Town Meeting TV and TV
[music]
good night.
>> [music]