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A brief discussion of pop culture in the 70s and 80s, specifically music and subcultures from a high school perspective.

1968 democratic convention

My mother and I discuss her family’s story of immigrating from Serbia to the United States in 1970. She is the youngest of four siblings (pictured above).

In this interview we talked about John French’s experiences in the Vietnam War.

My grandmother and I talk about life and her experiences growing up in the 1900s

We discussed my Grandma Lila’s upbringing and how that has affected her world view. We also discuss the importance of Idaho in her narrative

I interviewed my dad about stuff that went on during the 1960’s in America. He was ages 7-17 during that time.

I learned a little about her and how life was for her.

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The 1960s with Anne Bloedorn

Cynthia Haslem (79) talks about her childhood experiences growing up in a strict household in the 50’s and 60’s. Cindy lived in Dearborn Michigan her whole life, having dreams of becoming a veterinarian, but her elders would not allow her...

I asked questions mostly about growing up and schooling. I was shocked to learn about how students seemed more motivated in school but also have different futures than imagined in their teen years.

Adi Acosta (14) asking their father, Victor Acosta (58) about growing up as a Colombian immigrant in NY, jobs, goals, and hopes for the remembrance of the Boomer Generation.

I had interviewed my grandmother for an English project comparing how life was now and 50 years ago.

Irene Rosen defected from Czechoslovakia at 11 years old. Her family’s clever escape from the Communist regime showcases the trials and tribulations of immigrants in the 1970’s. She reflects on her experience and elaborates on her unique story.

Marissa Urbanek (17) talks to her grandma Mary Jeanne Metz (77) about her memories of the 1960's in New Jersey and Ohio. She shares stories about the JFK assassination, Vietnam War, moon landing, women's rights, and what she did in...

On Nov. 30th, 2017 in Flint MI, Jamie (53) answers questions from Tessa (15) about her past and how it affects her now. Jamie is the mother of Tessa, who listens and learns about the things she did growing up...

Throughout the interview,that took place on November 25th in Chicago Illinois. Jayla Hicks who is 17 year old interviewed her grandmother Gwendolyn Miller who is 60 years old about her childhood. Mrs.Miller shares a story about her sister getting kidnapped...

Andrew Ball (17) talks with his grandpa, Steven Donaldson (68) about his experiences living in the 1960s.

Dylan Erholtz (18) talks with his grandma, Claudette Erholtz (76) about her schooling leading up to nursing school and her time as a practicing nurse in the 1960's.

My name is Nikita Udayakumar and I am a student of the University Honors Program. In December 2018, I had the opportunity to interview my dad about his unique experience immigrating to the United States and forming a sense of...

Talked about my grandpas life

Mr.Hampton is a proud alumni of Sharpstown Highschool class of 76 I am interviewing Mr.Hampton because , I see that he is going to be interesting to the students of today so students can view how the past was with...

In which I hold up records for Dad to respond to (lightning round style) with a comment or story.

What life was like growing up in the late 50’s