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My dad explains what he did as a child growing up and what things changed as he went into highschool.

The inside story to how an ordinary young man gets drafted into the Vietnam War. He shares his experiences in the Vietnam War along with childhood memories.

Paul and Alison talk about his unique role of being a white male and civil rights activist (with a special expertise in female African American history). Paul used his privilege to help open doors for those who were at a...

Aidan Bird (me), 21, boyfriend Ava Grenko, 19, girlfriend

Jason Barefoot speaks with his mother about their most fond memories of Decatur, what makes someone or something "quintessentially Decatur" and, how Decatur has informed their life experiences.

For this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Warsaw, Indiana, Colin Temple (17) interviews his grandfather Richard May (77) about his general life. Mr. May is sharing the stories of his life based on general life questions to talk with...

In this interview I discuss my cousin Travis view on life through his stories, experiences, and him telling me the different things that he has learned in his lifetime. Through the good and the not so good, I learned something...

A teacher and a student discuss her career, the schools, and the WCCS community.

Question I asked the teacher

Take a walk down memory lane with Linda Joe (Bender) Edwards

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Fishers, Indiana, Stuart Nicholas (18) interviews his mother Amy Nicholas (21) ;) about her legacy and past experiences and memories. Amy shares stories about her old job, and the day she met...

In this interview, I asked Sam Gardner, 22, my fiancé, about his experience in sports, first love, and important individuals in his life.

I ask Landon a few questions about where he grew up and how his environnent has affected him.

My father talked about some of the things that are most important to him. Some of these things are family, work and respect.

Lee Stienbarger (a.k.a. "Mr. S.") and Alison talk about the history of Richmond's competitive jump rope team- the Indiana Thump Jumpers, and how he functioned as a coach and trailblazer in a sport that was unknown to much of the...

If you struggle with the current political climate (especially the public discourse), take a listen to Ben's interview. Learn about his early life, his path to Richmond, religion, and his career/projects. He also talks about the way he navigates current...

For this interview, conducted in February 2018 in Columbia City, Indiana, Colin Temple (17) interviews Jason Gipe (37) about his job as a manager at the local YMCA. Colin is asking questions surrounding what Mr. Gipe does for a living,...

Caleb Smith tells us about why he settled in Richmond after his college career at Earlham, his vision for the growing Farmer's Market, and what he appreciates about small town living.

Mike and Alison discuss his career in music, his local business ventures, working with family (they work together so well!) and raising a family in Richmond. Music lovers: Hear Mike's Billboard 100 song "Sarah's In Love" at the end of...

Ashley talks about growing up as Irish Twins (her sister), learning to be honest with herself and others, and the art of resiliency. Ashley, a self-proclaimed emotional sponge, gives us some life advice ("Forward is forward...") and talks about how...

[Recorded: Tuesday, August 23, 2022] Rollie (45) and Don (63) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Rollie works for Facilities Management at the University of Virginia, and Don is a deacon who served as the chair of...

[Recorded Friday, April 28th, 2023] Deborah (64) and Terry (43) have a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Deborah is a mother of two from Richmond, Virginia and works as an Inspector for UVA's Facilities Management. Terry is a...

Aileen and Alison talk about growing up on a farm, moving to Richmond, teaching at RHS, and her retired life as a community volunteer.

Freshman student Benjamin Peihe (14) at Canton High School interviews his friend and fellow student Ximena Murillo Islas (15). They talk about things like friendship, family, and life experiences.

In this interview my mother, Maria Paredes, tells stories about her hometown, her rebellious childhood, happiest memories, and biggest regrets, as well as what it was like coming to the United States as an immigrant.