WRSD, known as "Ridley School District Radio", is a variety radio station which is broadcast in the

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area. The station is broadcast locally from a

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located in

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, and covers a fairly large radius around the

area. WRSD features a variety of programming, which is done during the school year by students of

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Student broadcasts

WRSD is a student-run radio station. Every year, students broadcast several shows a day. The radio station broadcasts a variety of music throughout the course of the year, representing many different genres. Each show has two to three students. Students can earn credit to become a member of the

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by joining the radio station.

Sporting events

sporting events are also broadcast throughout the years. All Green Raider football games are broadcast, as well as select basketball games. Also, the annual rivalry game between Ridley High School and

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that is played on

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is broadcast on the station.

External links

WRSD WebsiteOfficial WRSD TwitterOfficial WRSD Instagram
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