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Interview with my 90 year old grandmother Louisa Zeh Pleasanton.

My mom and I talked about a lot of her childhood memories and how education is very important to our family. She explained one of her trips to Germany and still to this day that is her favorite. I personally...

Basically my cousin talking about most influential people in his life

Papa Joe talks about his childhood moving situation, family life, and experience as a mayor of Bridgeport.

This is an interview with Lainey Mihalich’s close friend Samantha Stewart. Samantha will talk about how her life is currently (specifically where she is at with her lacrosse) and her future.

Papa and I talked about his childhood, how he became a chemist, how he met my grandmother (with my grandmother chiming into the stories). He also told me about the biggest lessons he has learned in life as well and...

Family History

In this recording, Hinsdale Central students Kiernan Lynch and Rachel Fuechtman discuss their thoughts on “A Tale of Two Cities” and how they interpreted the characters and themes.

My Grandmother had grown up during a period of Navajo re-education during the 40s'- and 50's-. She had gotten herself off the Reservation and was able to get a Highschool and College level education. She found herself raising a family...

This interview was me asking questions to my grandma about her life

In this interview two brothers discuss the effects of war on people and Slaughterhouse Five’s Important message.

We talked about socialization and education. I got a deeper look into her life.

Interview with my history teacher

Jena Addison interviews her former English teacher, friend and colleague Carrie Bell.

A God-Fearing experience

I interview my current professor from my Chicanos and Mexicans in the U.S course, Dr. Maria Cristina Morales. She has faced discrimination and prejudice and is also an advocate of using education as a way to fight against the social...

In this discussion we discuss about themes and questions about the book "Kite Runner" as well as discussing a possible reason to why Khaled Hosseini was motivated to write this book.

Ruth DeBuck describes her childhood and early adult life, describing scenes of growing up in the south, enlightening vacations to south america, family vacations, and her educayion. She then describes each of her siblings and their proffesions, and some memories...

Sergio talks about the education he received and compares it to the United States.

An educator recounts his motivation to become a teacher ans the importance of education today.

Liz

Second generation Asian American women talk about friendship, success, and life lessons

My grandmother explains what life was like growing up and her marriage. She then talks about raising her family and life as a military wife.

Stefani Madril, 29, and father Bob Martinez, 64, interview grandmother/mother Vera M. Martinez, 83, about her childhood, her family and her favorite traditions.

Summary of Elizabeth’s life from birth through entering college.