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We talked to Ms. Vivian Hess, who was a member of Leon's Graduating class of 1951. We discussed her life at Camp Gordon Johnston during World War II and her experience as a Leon Lion.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Mrs. Joelene Strickland (Class of '51) and Mr. Dallas Strickland (Class of '50). We learned about their experiences and all the differences in there time at Leon as opposed to now.

Irene Rosen defected from Czechoslovakia at 11 years old. Her family’s clever escape from the Communist regime showcases the trials and tribulations of immigrants in the 1970’s. She reflects on her experience and elaborates on her unique story.

Part 3 of Liz’s interview with her dad

My interview with my Grandmother about her life experiences.

Mary Jo shared personal stories of her travels to Europe.

A Jewish boy/man’s experience as a observant in Philadelphia and it’s suburbs from the 1970s to the present.

“My grandmother didn’t want to leave, and my mother, very bravely at age 24 went back to Prague and got her mother and her younger sister Mimi out of Prague with great difficulty… on the last train before Hitler marched...

“My childhood was actually great!” In November of 2018, ninth grade student, Olivia Foxman interviewed her grandmother, Shelly Foxman. Olivia learns about Shelly’s admirable  childhood post World War ll. Shelly’s story starts in 1951 in Chicago, but her family's story originates...

Playing an instrument, painting, and traveling the world. These are what Stephen Hoffman would like to do when he retires. In November 2018, 15 year-old JJ Hoffman interviewed his grandfather, Stephen Hoffman, about his past and his future. The story...