# Student Leader Builds Inclusive Community | Anchorage News Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138/student-leader-builds-inclusive-community-anchorage-news Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138/student-leader-builds-inclusive-community-anchorage-news.md Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138) Published: 2026-09-02T08:49:20+00:00 Episode link: https://sources.thednn.ai/258e44e0388a87e7 Audio file: https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/3700119a-e184-492f-bc69-b467d434fd37.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138/episodes/student-leader-builds-inclusive-community-anchorage-news Duration seconds: 115 ## Resource Katahdin Staples, East Anchorage High’s top track star and state cross country champ, is rewriting the school’s social landscape—not with medals, but with heart. As president of the student advisory board and a key force behind the revived Partners Club, he’s turning simple gestures into life-changing connections for students with disabilities. From bowling nights to Polar Plunges, he’s creating inclusive fun—and making sure no one gets left behind, even arranging rides so everyone can join. Inspired by peer programs and fueled by belief that small kindnesses matter most, Staples proves being a student-athlete isn’t just about trophies—it’s about leading with purpose, balancing academics with action, and proving that true greatness is measured in impact, not just achievement. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/258e44e0388a87e7 ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138/episodes/student-leader-builds-inclusive-community-anchorage-news/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138/student-leader-builds-inclusive-community-anchorage-news.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.