Leon Reunion, Class of 1951
September 17, 2022 App Interview

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.

Leon Reunion Class of 1951
September 17, 2022 App Interview

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.

Rabbi Janet Madden & Scott Acord

Rabbi Janet Madden shares with Scott the significance of the high Holy-days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and what they mean to her. How an aptitude test at age 12 foretold of her becoming a Rabbi back when women...

War Can’t Destruct Love

“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...

Memories of Motor City

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...

The surprising story of Rebbeca Bonifasio

In this interview Mrs. Bonifasio talks about her education and dreams. Explaining the life of the 1950s and the the role of the Hispanic female. As well as the sad and happy moments she had through out her life. Describing...