Howard Cavner and Jenn Simmons
Recorded
April 24, 2022
Archived
April 24, 2022
36:38 minutes
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Id:
mby021662
Description
Jenn Simmons (39) interviews her friend, colleague, and mentor, Howard Cavner (68), about his childhood in the Ozarks region of Missouri, his relationship with his grandmother, the pride he has for his daughter, and the most important lessons that he has learned thus far in life.Subject Log / Time Code
HC shares the story of how his family settled in Branson, MO.
HC remembers his grandparents and reminisces about the weekends he spent at their house growing up.
HC looks back on the time he spent with his grandmother during his college days.
HC recalls how his grandmother, who had a history of racism, responded when he told her that he was becoming good friends with a Black man.
HC remembers when his friend, Leonard, and his grandmother met for the first time.
HC reflects on the values that his community in the Ozarks region of MO instilled in him.
HC shares what being a saint means to him and expresses gratitude for the saints he has known.
HC looks back on the relationship that taught him the meaning of mentorship.
HC remembers the last time he played dominoes with his mentor.
HC expresses his pride for his daughter.
HC reminisces about coaching his daughter's soccer team.
HC explains why he believes it is important to have high expectations.
JS and HC thank one another.
Participants
- Howard Cavner
- Jenn Simmons