"Being the center of my family, I recall how everyone's attention was always on me. This led me to sometimes act out, like when I pulled my

This interview, conducted on November 26, 2023, features Dhruv Trivedi, a 16-year-old from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, and his father, Neerav Trivedi, a 47-year-old. The conversation, unfolding in their dining room, captures a heartwarming father-son dialogue. The discussion inquiries...

"Don't forget where you come from"

Andrew Moreno (16) interviews his older cousin Christian Moreno (28) about his life. Christian shares some of his most profound accomplishments of his life. Andrew and Christian share some insight on their family and how they are the first generation...

"The last message I would give her is: Lets hug more".

Maureen Brown (16) interviews her Grandmother, Carmelita Mayes, about her Great Grandmother, Frances, and her life. Frances passed away before Maureen was born, so she never met her. Through this interview, Maureen could finally get to know her.

My great accomplishments throughout life

Today I am interviewing my poppy about several hardships in life and the struggle he had throughout the pandemic. Not only that my grandfather will let us in on some of his personal accomplishments and some important people during his...

"We were sisters, opposites in behavior, but we never argued"

This interview was conducted by Julia Sweeny (16). She talks with her nana (grandmother) and her sister (grand aunt) they discussed many components to personal childhood, parenthood, and now life. This interview includes many stories from childhood of growing up...

Cameron Flukey and Dennis Snyder 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen

Cameron Flukey (16) talks with his grandad Dennis Snyder (80). They talk about Dennis's childhood and bring up memories from a long time ago. Dennis talks about his young childhood and what traditions they had as a family. Then Dennis...

Nicole Zimmerman and her mom Theresa talk about life, family and friends.

In this interview conducted in November 2021 in Egg Harbor Township New Jersey, Nicole Zimmerman (16) interviews her mom Theresa Zimmerman (44) about her childhood, how she met her husband, and some of the most influential people in her life....

The Life of A Not So Average School Teacher

In this interview, conducted in November 2021 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Alexander Adair (16) interviews his father Andrew Adair (51) about his childhood and family life in Pennsylvania. Mr. Adair shares his stories of growing up with 5...

My father and I do an interview!

My father and I discuss three main subjects: my grandfather, family, and childhood.

Ellie Savino learns more about her grandparents lives

Ellie Savino interviews her grandparents, Bill and Connie Smith. Ellie is recording from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey and Bill and Connie are recording from Lakeland Florida. Ellie asks them many questions that she has always been curious about, such...

The great thanksgiving listen: Addison Jacobs

After the recent death of my uncle and my grandmothers son, I called her from across the country to have an interview to learn more about her and her life

“I didn’t want you guys to experience what I had to go through…”

Jacklyn Kwarteng a 17 year old interviews Gabriel Kwarteng (dad) who moved to the United States when she was 1 month old to know more about where he grew, what his childhood was like, and how living alone in a...

the great thanksgiving listen

Tiffani interviewed her aunt Julie at her home on December 7, 2020. Tiffani and her aunt Julie talked about her diffcult childhood and what she did during the summer in vietnam. They also talked about Julie's mother alittle bit. Finally,...

Looking Back at High School Memories and Family Stories

This was recorded in Bellmawr, New Jersey in Signe Osborne’s dining room. The date was November 26, 2020. Kaitlyn Rice interviewed her mom mom, Signe Osborne. Signe Osborne is in her 70s with blonde hair and bright blue eyes, coming...

Much More in 16 Years

In this interview, Ruby Doran (16), interviews her mother Susan Doran (49), about what it was like to raise her, and how her mental health struggles had affected her mom.

Ajani Young interviews his grandfather Steve A. Gresham about his life and what he has learned during it.

Ajani Young, a junior at Egg Harbor Township High School, interviews his grandfather Steve A. Gresham. Steve highlights what he sees as important things in his life. This list includes morals taught to him by his parents, growing up with...

The Firefighting Dad!

In this interview, conducted in December 2019 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Junior at Egg Harbor Township HS, Niki Danz (17) interviews her dad Bill Danz (46) about his 27 years of being a firefighter. He shares his story...

A Better Future

My name is Tiffany Huynh (16) and in this interview I spoke with my grandmother, Nguyet Thi Tran (74). In this interview, my grandmother tells stories and memories from her life in Vietnam to when she immigrated her husband and...

"Speak into Existence The Things You Want to Accomplish"

Danielle Sharra, a junior at EHTHS interviews her mom, Jill Stabinski about her ancestors from Poland and what it was like growing up in the 70-80's. Additionally, she discusses what it was like to raise two children and her career...

Living in the Moment

For the Great Thanksgiving Listen, Timothy Chancey, an Egg Harbor Township High school student, interviews Angelina Gorobchenko, his sister, about her life growing up and the life she is living now. She expresses her feelings of traveling from Russia to...

It costs nothing to be kind

Caleigh Hodgins, a junior at Egg Harbor Township High School, in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, interviews Mike Hodgins talks about his dreams as a child, his job, and his family. He also talks about his favorite work story of...

"Family is the Idol of Philippine Society"

This interview was done for the "Great Thanksgiving Listen 2019" on November 30, 2019 with my sister. Since she was not able to make it to Thanksgiving due to personal reasons, I interviewed her while she was in New York....

"I Love You, baby. Be good"

Maci Mercurio, a junior at EHTHS, conducts an interview with her pop pop John D'intino. This interview takes part of The Great Thanksgiving Listen, 2019. Her pop pop is someone who Maci views as extremely wise, loving, and funny. Throughout...

Importance of Family

In this interview, Carly Settle interviews her grandmother, Cindy Ayers aka “Nanny”, about her family and childhood memories on Thanksgiving. This interview includes stories about her childhood memories in Brigantine. This interview focuses on the importance of family and how...