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In this test recording, Garrett Shaner at Egg Harbor Township HS in Eht, NJ records a practice audio file for the 2018 pilot of the Great Thanksgiving Listen. Garrett Shaner is in 11th grade and is studying Honors English III

This is a test interview by Laren Barrett on November 14, 2018; in preparation for the Great Listen.

In this test recording, Jennifer Dahme, a teacher at Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, records a practice audio file for the 2018 Great Thanksgiving Listen.

In this interview, conducted in December 2017 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Rahaf Abdallah (16) interviews her mother Azza Ghanem about her life growing up in Egypt and in America. Azza shares her stories about education and living the...

The interview took place in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey on December 3, 2017. I chose to interview my dad, Kenny Phung, 48, because he always leaves an impact on my life every single day. My parents are divorced and...

I decided to interview my mom for this thanksgiving listen project because although I know her now. I don’t know a lot of her past and I wanted to to know where she came from, what life was like, and...

December 1, 2017 in Egg Harbor Twp, NJ. Mom, Tina Hoang, tells daughter, Anna Hoang, about her outlooks on life, different stories, and what family means to her.

In this interview, conducted in December 2017 in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, Kate Sansom (17) interviews her grandmother Joan Conover (74) about her childhood, her life as a parent, and her life as a grandmother. Mrs. Conover shares stories about...

Friday, December 1st 2017 I interviewed my mother about her experiences growing up and eventually being a police officer for 25 years in Pleasantville, New Jersey. In our interview she discusses the many influences she had in her life, on...

This was an interview between me and my grandma. She doesn’t like to talk about herself a lot but I was happy she was able to share a few things with me.

Me and my 84 year old grand mother talk about how her life was during the war, how her and my grandfather met, and much more.

In this interview conducted in December 2017 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Charlize Deveza (16) interviews her mom Cynthia Deveza (48) about her religion and faith. Cynthia shares how her faith has helped her throughout her entire life. She...

This interview is with my grandparents, also known as Nana & Grandad. It was recorded on December 2,2017 in my living room. We talked about our ancestors/family,the first time they met, and heart felt life lessons. They also told me...

we talked mostly about family life growing up and family history.

While recording on November 2017, Giovanna DeCaprio interviews her mother Donna in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. They discuss the bond and memories between them & life lessons to focus on. Mrs. DeCaprio opens about the hardships of her job...

I interviewed my grandfather on December 2, 2017. My mom was helping out to translate since my grandfather speaks Spanish. I asked him questions going from his older life in Baranquilla, Colombia to questions about his life in transition into...

We recorded this video in Brigantine, New Jersey which is where my grandmother lives. We talked about her life and about how she is really proud of her children. Also how there was an influential figure in her life. I...

Interview done with my mother, Jen Nguyen in our home in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. She shares many different stories, such as her conflicts with school growing up as a child, and her inspiring story of my grandmother, uncle, and...

Hi my name is Brianna Bracey, and I am 16 years old. On November 28, 2017, I recorded my stepdad, Brian Sherr, in what my stepdad and I call “the Star Wars movie room” haha. Topics I discussed with him...

My grandmother, Ana Trina Hernandez, and I talk about her adolescence and growing up poor and under the rule of the dictator Trujillo. On top of that, we talk about how she met her husband and her raising her nine...

This interview was recorded in the front room of our house in Egg Harbor Township, NJ on November 25, 2017. Amy Bruno (44) shares stories of her life to her son, Oliver Bruno (16). Topics discussed included her marriage, school...

Einer (16) interviews his mother (40) on her rough childhood, getting educated, her first love, and her experiences of coming to the United States despite the circumstances.

Me(Enmanuel Peña) interviewing my mom (Ana Bonilla) based on her life. She lived in the Dominican Republic for 27 Years and has lived in the United States for the last 23. My mom has gone through a lot in her...

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Faith Loveland (16) interviews her grandmother Sudzy (80) about times in her life. Sudzy shares the story about how their ancestors came to the United States and...

In the interview Leidy talks about her experiences coming to America, immigrating, happiness and the overall differences. The major differences she had to encounter was the language barrier and getting used to the culture. Leidy lives a happy life with...