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I interviewed Julie Webb for my FYS class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed an artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesnos book Ask More...

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During this interview, Nan Soto discussed her relationship with her siblings throughout her childhood and having the role of being the oldest sibling, her influential grandmother, the importance of her Catholic faith in her life and her children’s lives, and...

In this interview, conducted in November, 2017, Garrett Bradford(14) interviews his grandpa and mentor Randy DeMauro(70) about the most important people and events of his life. Randy shares stories of how he grew up and what he remembers about his...

In this first half of the interview, Chloe and Chuck discuss Chuck's childhood years up until he enlisted in the US Airforce.

I sat down with my dad to talk about his life and how he grew up. He started from basically nothing and took advice from those of a greater intelligence and applied it to his life and has become very...

I interviewed my mom (Lisa Koon) from my first year seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed in artfully ask questions can lead to enriching in writing stories. Frank...

In this interview, Dante Solano talks with his father about everything he has gone through in his life. This includes his childhood experiences, how he met his wife, and his experience in working for a long time. It all ends...

A niece(Iris Chin)interviews her aunt(Grace Woo) about the lessons she’s learned throughout life. Also, she states different pieces of advice to pass on to future generations such as “Always enhance your strength, overcome your weakness...Be yourself and that’s the most...

I interviewed Stan Meadows for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

Simon Draper's uncle, Don Johnson, moved to Japan in 1994. He recounts his experiences of entering a foreign country. He also talks about some of the favorite experiences and jobs he had outside of the US. Towards the end of...

This interview was about telling my grandparents story from my Dad’s point of view.

Marilyn is my mom and is from Ohio. She grew up by Youngstown. In this interview I ask her about her childhood. I also learn about our family traditions and hear stories about her life.

Charles Wilson is a religious man that gave up everything for the call of God, but that's not all the excitement. From missing 9/11 playing golf to a life of segregation, this grandfather is an interesting person in all sorts...

My mom and me go through different topics from her growing up to her now as an adult .

We talked about how my mom wants to be remembered and the lessons that she has learned.

I, Elise Spenner, interviewed my mother about crucial aspects of her life. Our conversation began with her childhood, with family traditions, with the interesting stories from our past. Her favorite memories all revolve around shared moments with family, in nature,...

Bilquis begins with a powerful message for listeners. She continues on to detail her history with her family, and her childhood experiences. She then transitions towards her experience with her own immediate family. Bilquis reflects on her aspirations as an...

Old man josh talks

We talked about what he some of the stuff he went through in his life like his toughest moment and what he was like as a kid. Then we ended with what he wants to be remembered as.

The ten of us talked about how we hope to be remembered. Some were more vocal than others, including the French bull dog bean snoring in the background.

In this interview, I discussed with my grandfather his life choices and career path along with his memorable moments/stories that he believes should be shared.

In this interview, conducted November 23, 2018 in Queens, New York, Arib Chowdhury interviews his mother Momota about her childhood and her greatest influencer. Momota shares about her school life and fun trips she took with her family. She also...

On November 25th, 2018 Madison Hall (16) interviewed her Nana Penny Martin (59) in Lincoln County, Oregon. They spoke on her youth and family. This leads to Penny recounting past regrets resurface from a young age, discussing education and children....

In this interview conducted over the phone (in Greenville, SC and Charleston, SC) on November 27th, 2017, Emilie Moore (13) interviews her grandfather about his life and the early life of her father. Mr. Moore shares stories about his work...