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Some Seniors ’72 had the good fortune of being taught English by Joanne Simmons Smith in our 9th grade year at Albany Jr. High School. In her first year of teaching, we knew her as Mrs. Stripling, and she was...

John Neumann talks with his friend Don O'Brien about growing up in Eastern Washington, on the northern end of the Columbia River, and about his career as an educator. Recorded March 23, 2024

We discussed Bertha’s childhood and growing up in Florida. We then talked about her life as an adult and a teacher. Bertha (76) Ella (16)

Barbi Fisher discusses: her experiences growing up in Albany, GA and attending Dougherty County schools; her 31 years as a classroom teacher in three Dougherty County high schools; and her current work preparing teachers for the classroom.

Dean Mathias interviewed by wife Deb Mathias about teaching geography using painted color world map on classroom floor.

During the Golden Raider event for retirees, I had the privilege of speaking with a former GRCC staff member, Paul, about their journey at the school. They shared insightful anecdotes about their time, highlighting the impact GRCC had on their...

Don Howard discusses: his experiences growing up in Albany, GA and attending Dougherty County schools; his careers in the mental health field and then as a high school teacher and coach; and his travels to all seven continents.

Sibilings Taylor (17) and Bryan (27) discuss Bryan’s life back to very young years and at the end Taylor twists it and tells him what the whole interview is actually about.

Leslie interviewed her mom. They talked about dealing with the deportation of Leslie’s father and how her mom struggled with the situation and some advice that Leslie’s mom gave her.

Meredith Johnson (17) talks with grandmother and Elaine Musick (84) about her life in the 1960s.