interview with Dominick Paternoster

Mr. Paternoster is 100 years old and recalls old times such as the Great Depression and his military service in World War Two.

Recording – 03-17-2024 14:36:51
March 17, 2024 App Interview

We talked about the experiences of World War Two in the perspective of my great grandpa and stories from others.

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Courtney McNeil and Leslie McGowan

Courtney McNeil (45) speaks with her mother Leslie McGowan (73) about childhood memories, her family background, and her experiences as a working mother.

Oma Stachowski and Matti Grace- Journey to Canada

Oma(Olga) Stachowski (who is now 90 years old) was a Polish girl when WW2 was declared. As a young girl, she migrated to Germany, and later to Canada, all by herself.

Recording – 12-19-2023 16:14:34

event interviewed my grandma and grandpa what year they got married he was in the military. He grew up on a farm. He’s been doing for a long time. 

My Dad's Experience in the Military

My dad talks about his difficulties adjusting to the military way and how it changed him as a person.

Sisters in Christ – Golden Girls: Becky Walton, June Papen, and Mary Catherine Postlethwait.

Becky Walton, June Papen, and Mary Catherine Postlethwait are all in their 80s, but that doesn't stop them from giggling a bit as they discuss their friendships stemming back as far as the 1940s in Kent County, Delaware.

Siena’s family story

Siena (26 years old) talks about her family heritage and how that impacts her.

Jacob Saul and Kate-Lin Ly

[Recorded: Friday, September 15, 2023] Jacob Saul (19) from Bristow, VA, and Kate-Lin Ly (19) from Northern Virginia participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Jacob shares how...