As graduates in the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2001, Ian Cheney, Zack Lamothe, and Jim Wheeler were stunned to find themselves closer to 60 years old than they were to high school. The decision was made - before more time passes, it was time to reconnect with members of their graduating class before old age deletes their fellow Wildcats’ memory banks. Each week, join them as they interview a different member of the NFA Class of 2001 as they approach their 25th reunion.
We dragged “Red & White @ Silver” out of mothballs for one last announcement: it’s time for the Class of 2001’s 25-year Reunion! The guys welcomed back Class President Morgan Miller to share the broad plans for our October 24 event on the NFA Campus and These Guys Brewing Company. Please look out for the formal invitations being sent out electronically and in the mail so that you can hopefully let us know you’ll be in attendance! (Ignore the part in this episode where we talk about a google form. We had a change in plans!) If you’re off the grid other than being subscribed to this podcast and would like to receive the invitation, please reach out to Jack Espinoza of the NFA Foundation at espinozaj@nfaschool.org with your email address, or reach out to class officers Morgan Miller, Ian Cheney, Debby Allard, or Kelsey Iovino.
15 Jun 2026
Series Finale!
On June 15, 2001, about 500 Norwich Free Academy Wildcats strolled across the graduation stage. And now, on the silver anniversary of that day, a podcast about their experiences ends.
In this episode, recorded earlier this month after a year away from their mics, Ian, Jim, and Zack reminisce one last time. They reflect on their experiences doing the podcast. They describe the special qualities of NFA. They also put together a sort of “clip show,” splicing together excerpts of each of our guests talking about NFA’s beautiful campus, special community, and more. Additionally, they share the latest on the class reunion process and identify opportunities later this year for the Class of 2001 to come together on campus. Oh, and of course there’s some trivia.
Special thanks to the NFA Foundation for supporting this podcast from the beginning. To find out how you can be the difference at NFA, please reach out to the Foundation for details. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat!
Their names are Ian Cheney, Zack Lamothe, and Jim Wheeler, and they were honored to interview members of the NFA Class of 2001.
9 Jun 2026
Ian Cheney
In the penultimate episode of “Red & White @ Silver,” for the third and final time the cohosts interview one of their own. This week, it’s finally Ian’s turn in the hot seat. You’ll hear about his dubious diet and exercise philosophy, his aimlessness as a high school and freshman college student, and how he turned it all around to eventually become a teacher at Waterford High School. (NFA Human Resources did not return his phone calls.) This episode gives insight into his teaching strategy, an approach that siphons inspiration from a specific couple of NFA teachers.
You’ll also get to hear about his personal life. Is he married? Does he have kids? Why did he self-publish a book if he knew no one was going to read it? And most important, what you really want to know: What is the status of “Presidential Politics For America”?
Ian also has the privilege of being the final RWS guest to reflect on his time at the Norwich Free Academy. He gushes about how the school facilitated his transition from a small town, he barely controls his emotions when talking about the dedication and grace of his teachers, and he tries to summarize everything that makes his high school so incredible.
His name is Ian Cheney, a proud cohost of Red & White @ Silver, and a member of the NFA Class of 2001.
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