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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...

Allie talks to Gail about how graduation represents recognition for your diligence and signals the end of a significant chapter in life. Graduating during a pandemic was not something that I was expected to have to navigate. Allie discusses such...

Delaney (19) and Dawson (19) discuss friendships, relationships, and hardships.

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)

Bennett and mother Julie discuss what they were taught in high school about why the southern states chose to secede.

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.

Ruby Montognese along with her daughter Anna tell the story of her early life. She also discusses the positive impacts as well as the shortcomings of the United States ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).

College friends Denisses (18) and Aurora (20) speak about things that are hard to say but still need to be said. Where safe spaces are allowed and hugs are always guaranteed.

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