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Talk about high school and how it has shaped us

Laila Deffenbaugh was interviewed by Madison Watson and Jamie Marrara for Archive Oologah. She discusses the importance of asking questions and the benefits of a small town.

Interview about my dads community service

She is very passionate about preversing the environment, both in community service with Scholars in Action and in her studies as an Environmental Science and Policy major. Her AP Environmental class in high school and her experience of one of...

Suzy & Rebecca both work for Providence Health in Napa California, but met because of their love of volunteer work they love to do in their community. One of those community outreach programs Providence works with is the Napa Resource...

One Small Step conversation partners Elena Dillard (40) and Theresa Gossman (42) discover the many common threads between them. They talk about having Alzheimer's in their families, their spiritual journeys, motherhood, and their experiences with addiction and forgiveness.

We talked about who he missed and it touched my heart. His happiest moment of me touched my heart too. I learned so much I didn’t know about his childhood and especially his occupations.

Hannah and Mr. Truong talk about the past, present, and future as she is set to graduate in a few weeks.

Mentee Shyra Moran (40) speaks with her mentor Angela Morrison (64) about their shared experience with Greek letter organizations, Angela’s leadership as the first Black president of the Junior League of Lafayette, and words of wisdom from mentor to mentee.

A personal interview between brother and sister and the mental and emotional challenges that 2020 has posed: cancelled med school graduation, cancelled wedding, starting residency amidst a pandemic, and a whole abundance of emotions throughout.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Leah Okimoto was born in upstate New York, and after having to move to several places across the country, she settled in Marlboro, Massachusetts, where she cemented her childhood. In New York City, she pursued...

Beth Ilagon (50) talks with her daughter Kristina Ilagon (16) about their dedication to work in their community of Las Vegas.

I interview my friend Yakub about his process of graduating from university.

Cheryl’s experience with the Sonoma Valley Community Health Center and the impact of the recent fire on the community and her organization.

One Small Step conversation partners Christopher Nisch (36) and Linda Collins (74) talk about the need for compromise in government, the importance of putting themselves in another person’s shoes, and how the current political divides and anger in 2021 compare...

Susan Kelley (57) sits down with her mother, Grace Kelley (89), to talk about her experience immigrating to the United States from Palestine, to discuss her passions for nursing and music, and to remember members of their family who have...

We talked about her life and traditions and what she wanted to do when she was older. She also told me about her happiest moments in life like when she got married and the birth of her 3 daughters.

We spoke on the legacy of Eileen DaSilva, and the people that she is most grateful for in her life. We also spoke on her hopes for me and our relationship together.

Alice J. Morava (93) shares some memories with her friend, Jim Killian (75), about childhood, Carroll College, and community service in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.

Martie Brennan shares her love for Libraries and stories from the creation of the Boise Public Library Branches.

Katy Jane Rozas: 2021-04-13 15:24:09. A sincere chat with a teacher, mentor, and guide. From a place of gratitude, I wanted to reach out to a teacher that will forever be in my life book. Janeal not only pushed me...

Archive Oologah interviews Thomas Wolters, a valedictorian for Oologah High School class of 2018 about his high school experience and the significance of being named valedictorian.

interview with Maxcine Knight (87) with Regana Redd (62) on being a (my) foster parent. Momma, Mother Knight raised about twenty children (teenagers) and adopted four children. Watts & Compton California

I interviewed Alex Prentice who is a 20 year old student at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Alex is graduating next week and returning to his home state of Minnesota after. He grew up playing soccer and talks about how that taught...

We discussed Tara’s high school experience at El Molino, mostly focusing on her friendships and general behavior as a teen.