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A long and happy life. From an immigrant family in a small town to a life of travel and happiness

2nd generation Irish-American woman interviewed by her grandson

A conversation between Peggy Lipschutz and Peggy Browning. This conversation was recorded at the school on October 14th, 2017. Go to www.oldtownschool.org/StoryCorps to hear selected excerpts from interviews collected as part of the StoryCorps-Old Town School partnership.

Van La & Emilie Cerna, students from Santa Clara High School talks about Covid-19.

Maureen interviews Fr. Jim in Orlando during Sheila’s 70th birthday celebration weekend. Lots of GREAT stories from Fr. Jim!!!

In this interview, 15 year-old Quinn Frankel Interviews her dad, Andrew Frankel, the son of the most terrifying parent in Highland Park, Chicago. He questions him about a humiliating instance taking place on the night before homecoming during his 1st...

Ruth remembers her college days, her first jobs, and her husband.

My mom talking about her life story.

Priscilla Cortez (18) and Amy Gudino (18) speak on spirituality and its role in Amy's life, living during a pandemic, Black Lives Matter, and hopes for the future.

Philip Parks and Paige Donner talk about their friendship and careers.

Nancy Turner talks about her life growing up and how she met her husband, plus having her two kids, Heidi and Michele along with her lifelong love of horses and animals.

This interview is taken place April 2018 in Fullerton California. I am interviewing my 28 year old brother Kevin O’Connell who traveled abroad in 2016. He moved to Barcelona, Spain for a couple months to finish getting his degree. I...

One Small Step Partners Ian Campbell (27) and Brice Basquez (44) take an hour to discuss their multi-regional experience with America and how it has shaped their faith and political perspective.

Travis Hipp (28) and his brother Stuart Hipp (32) talk about memories from their childhood as siblings and how they have grown to be better communicators with each other over time.

My name is Kyle and I am 20 years old. I interviewed a friend who I met at college, Liam, who is also 20. The majority of the interview topics that we’re discussed were his upbringing and how his Jewish...

George M. Gingerelli, 66, talks with his father George J. Gingerelli, 92, about his love of art and his family.

Lyndsey Adamson (16) interviews her grandmother Judy Hultquist (65) about raising children and her memories of Lyndsey’s childhood.

I interviewed my Aunt Phuong. She talked about her life story. We had a conversation on playing house as a child, a friendship turning into a happy marriage, and going through some tough times. My Aunt Phuong told me things...

Bubbe (Myrna Tyson) and Grampy (Neal Tyson) to age 10!

Christmas is a day not only for unwrapping presents and eating candy canes. It’s also a time of family, and love. So on December 25, 2019, 14-year-old Beija Sayeed sat down with her great grandfather Alfonzo Jackson to talk about...

A conversation between partners and musical collaborators Gregg Ostrom and Tisa Batchelder, who met many years ago at the Old Town School, where they work. They share memories of their first encounters with the school, of their long courtship, and...

Leela talks about her journey from India to America

Francisco Camejo talk about how the Corona Virus is affecting him and his business. Luckily in his case, his business is not being affected negatively.

Nathan Shapiro (93) is interviewed by his daughter Roberta Shapiro (57) and granddaughter Anya Glandon (19) about his childhood, his time in the army, and his life now.

Samuel Testa, 85, and his wife Carrie Testa, 87, talk with their daughter Cindi Goodsell, 43, about their lives.