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In 1949, WHHS started as an experiment in radio electronics at Haverford High School. The Federal Communications Commission was handing out frequencies in the area. Haverford's then-prinicipal, Oscar Granger, decided to grab one. With the help of a physics teacher and a chemistry teacher, the experiment turned into a thriving success. After a frequency change made by the FCC in 1992, from 89.3 FM to 107.9 FM, the station now covers a 5-10 mile radius and has an estimated audience of 2500 people. Each generation of students has brought new ideas to the station. To go on the air, students are required to learn the federal regulations that govern the station. Also, they must first be taught how to use the equipment and organize air time. The experience gained from WHHS is priceless, and some of Haverford's former DJs and staff now work for radio stations like WMGK, WYSP, WXPN, and many other radio stations around the country. Currently the station's format focuses on "alternative" music. However, WHHS does broadcast an assortment of specialty shows covering such things as hard core music, classic rock, sports, and news. WHHS also broadcast a news segment called "Haverford Happenings." Happenings is updated weekly, containing township and school district news and information. In addition, WHHS covers High School sporting events and local elections. All of these factors, plus WHHS plays absolutely no commercials, combine to make WHHS not only the first high school FM radio station in the United States, but also one of its best. Recently relocated to 99.9FM, WHHS is a great radio station, and an asset to the Haverford Community! WHHS now broadcasts 24 hours a day! For more information or requests, please call the station at 610-446-7111
