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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...

Joan Zecca Dituri interviewed by her son Philip Dituri

[Recorded: Wednesday, March 20, 2024] The pair differed on being Liberal versus Moderate. They explained their viewpoints and where they came from. They both grew up in Richmond, VA, but one of them has political views with a lot of...

Alfonso G. Torres (18) interviews his high school math teacher, Randy Richardson

David Arnold discusses his experiences attending Dougherty County schools, his varied career in the communications field including a 20-year stint at Georgia Tech, and his retirement plan for producing his own music.

Annette Arnold speaks about her experiences in Dougherty County schools, including attending formerly all black schools after student freedom of choice was replaced by attendance zones. She also discusses her exciting, but difficult and protracted career path for a wife...

Sy Barry recounts his story of how he overcame his tough childhood through his passion and love for drawing. Eventually becoming a renowned comic book and comic strip artist, he was able to find success and contentment in both his...

James talks about his life as a high school student during the pandemic and his humanitarian service in Belize

Nancy talks about her childhood in Springfield, Illinois, and her life with Larry and Children in Salt Lake City, Utah

Grady Sceals talks with former students Bill Keenan and Joe Eyles about his experiences growing up in Albany, attending Dougherty County Schools and returning to Albany after college and his Navy service to first teach in the Dougherty County School...