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We discuss our family history and Jane’s past.

My sister and I talk about her childhood.

My brother talked about his experiences in Curie High School.

Karol Kennedy (59) talks with her mother, Kristina "Kris" Young Smirl (83), about her childhood, parenting, memories, jobs, and hobbies.

I sat down with my mother to ask her some questions about her life.

We talked about Cesar’s life and how his high school experience was like. We also talked about what he wants to do in the future with his life.

Me and Elijah talk about his thoughts on graduating middle school and starting fresh.

Athena Miller, 8th grade, interviews her grandfather, Tom Zemrowski ("Pops"), about how he met her late grandmother ("Gramzie") at Purdue University in 1965. Other interesting glimpses of his past are revealed as well. Recorded during Thanksgiving 2021.

I interviewed my Grandma about her life. She answered questions about her life growing up, her family, and her proudest moments.

amy mom went to her friends reunion and assumed the identity of a different woman to talk to my dad! now they’ve been married for over 20 years.

We reconnected with our past to go through our journey in our friendship. We wanted to live in happiness during a time of uncertainty.

I interviewed my mom about her life growing up and her choices that she made through her life.

For an interview assignment in my Journalism course, I decided to question my dad on some aspects of his life.

My moms life

“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...

The person I interviewed was my mom because of her background I felt she would have good stories to tell us. Throughout the interview she talked about her childhood,struggles, and family struggles. Welcome to her life and being part of...

I talk with my aunt about my family, and some of her goals/dreams/aspirations.

Aidan Bank (14) talks with his mother, Elysa Jimenez (33) about her life being a young mother and how she overcame challenges.

A partial interview with my mom, Carriebelle Anderson, cut off when a call came through.

Don Anderson discusses his childhood growing up in Chicago, what he is grateful for, and what kind of legacy he will leave to his children and grandchildren.

My dad talking about his family

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Gallatin, Tennessee, Megan McCormick (17) interviews her mother Jennifer McCormick (44) about what life was like for her growing up in the 70s as a part of a family with traditions that...

My mom talks about her life growing up in rural New Hampshire, her experience in a Christian college in Chicago, and searching for meaning in life.

In this interview, conducted on 27 November 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, David Owusu(16) interviews his auntie Evelyn Barden(38) about her childhood and the person who has had a great influence in her life and the lesson that he or she...

This interview captures a fraction of his experience growing up in the city of Chicago, parenting, and other memories he holds. He shares the most valuable lessons he has learned over the years and stresses the importance of loving your...