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Winging It with USP Student and Competitive Rower John Walish

PALCS online school student John Walish rowing in competition with blue swish background, featured in the Winging It podcast about balancing athletics and academics in a cyber school and virtual school setting.

Welcome to Season 2 of Winging It! In the debut episode, we meet John Walish, a PALCS University Scholars Program (USP) student and competitive rower.

As a competitive rower, John balances the demands of rigorous coursework with the discipline of high-level training. Through PALCS’ flexible cyber school model, he’s able to pursue both passions—earning top grades while also achieving Gold at the Mid-Atlantic Rowing Championships.

In this episode, John shares:

  • How a virtual school environment supports student-athletes with demanding schedules
  • The importance of teamwork, mental preparation, and discipline in sports
  • How lessons from athletics connect to personal growth and academic success

Whether you’re a student balancing extracurriculars or a parent exploring online school options in PA, John’s journey highlights the opportunities PALCS provides to help students thrive.

Interested in hearing how online school can help your student thrive? Contact us today to learn more!

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