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Erin Blinn-Curran and Donna Distefano

Friends Erin Blinn-Curran (40) and Donna Distefano (46) reminisce on their mutual love of running which brought them together as friends. The two discuss their personal triumphs with running, life changes they have experienced, and ways that their friendship has...

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.

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...

Interview with Mrs. Rope
November 25, 2018 App Interview

She shared her childhood along with growing up and changing careers.

DAD

We talked a lot about his childhood and what it was like. Then a lot about his mistakes and what we should do to not be like him.

1986 World Series: Feeling Closest to God

David spoke about lessons he has learned throughout his life and little memories he has collected along the way using the sarcastic and witty tone that his daughter has grown accustomed to and fond of over the years.

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.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen With Grandma

This story was about my Grandma's life, my Grandma lived in India and she is the sweetest and nicest person, but she had a different and unique life when she was younger.

Larry Pahl’s Chicago Marathons

Training for the 2024 Ventura Marathon marathon made me more curious about my Dad’s stories about running the very 1st Chicago marathon back in 1977 wearing construction boots! This interview is about what he remembers from those early marathons!

Carl Gazda and Carleigh Grimm interview

This interview goes into the depths of Carl Gazda's history.

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...

An Unexpected Passion for Running

Rose Lee-Pavlick shares her story of unexpectedly jumping into a new hobby, running, after signing up for a fundraiser to help bring water to people in Congo.

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...

My Mom Running the Boston Marathon

This interview is about when my mom ran the Boston marathon when it got bombed. That event was a big deal and was a very bad time in history. That event effected my mom because most people have never dealer...