Interviewing My Mom

In this interview, I (16) interviewed my mother, Olena Kirsenko (45). We discussed what her life was like in Ukraine, and then in the United States.

A chance to reflect

Candidate: Xeng Relationship: Older brother Age: 18 Growing up in a household with 3 brothers and just one sister, was quite awkward. I mean we knew each other, but we never really had the time to bond with each other...

"We were taught to believe that God could do everything, and he did everything for us."

Documenting the stories of the Graduates from Gary District High School (GDHS), a segregated school in the coal mining town of Gary, WV. The school closed in 1965. The graduates began to have reunions in 1966, inviting all alums. These...

Mason Cohen and Phillip McFarland

Mason Cohen, a high school student, discusses the childhood and childhood experiences for one of his educators, Phillip McFarland (Mr.McFarland).

Diane, retired teacher, talks about her family and reflects on her accomplishments as a teacher.

Diane (76) is asked about her childhood and family, as well as the people who affected her life the most. She reflects on her own and her son's weddings, as well as her daughter-in-law. Diane answers why she wanted to...

Auntie-Grandma Jewel (sibling #7)

In the midst of the pandemic my family has been blessed with new life. I spoke with my Aunt Jewel about the experience of becoming a great-grandma during the outbreak. I thought I knew my aunt pretty well but this...

Recollections of Heather Baker '93

Interview with Heather Baker, Salve Regina University Class of 1993. Heather discusses her struggles to continue at Salve and the support she received from Sister Lucille McKillop and Financial Aid Director Mrs. Flanagan, finally graduating with honors. She also shares...

Clara and Emily

Emily talks with her friend, also her roommate, Clara, about the fond and hard memories in high school. They also talks about their majors and what are their dream jobs together. They all hope their have a bright future.

Sean and Patricia

My grandma (Patricia Mielke) answers some questions about her childhood and previous marriage. Growing up with 8 siblings and dealing with financially struggling, alcoholic, unstable parents as the oldest of the 8 siblings enhances a bad childhood, but good life...

David Burley and Ethan Bodden

David Burley (54) talked with one of his students, Ethan Bodden (21) about the effect that his illness has had on his life.

Jayalakshmi Ranganathan and Twara Sandeep(with Uma Ranganathan and Tulasi Ranganathan as intermediaries)

Twara Sandeep(16) talks with her grandmother Jayalakshmi Ranganathan(73) and asks her questions about her life, with her mom Uma Ranganathan(38) and aunt Tulasi Ranganathan(30) as intermediaries and to join in the conversation as they see fit.

Joseph Eyles and Walter L. "Van" Yielding

Van and Joe met at the Chicken Salad Chick restaurant in Panama City, Florida to discuss Van's experiences in the Dougherty County Schools, the zoning of Dougherty County Schools in 1971 due to a desegregation lawsuit, Van's career and other...

"I'd like the school and the teachers and the principal to be remembered for the great impact they had on the students."

Documenting the stories of the Graduates from Gary District High School (GDHS), a segregated school in the coal mining town of Gary, WV. The school closed in 1965. The graduates began to have reunions in 1966, inviting all alums. These...

We Need More Teachers Like Her!

My name is Ozan Kara and I am a 17 years old cultural exchange student from Turkey. As an high school student in Bloomington, Indiana, I have had the chance to know a wonderful person, Vanessa Domizlaff, my German teacher...

Recollections of Judith (Gray) Holcomb, '68

Judith recalls her reasons for choosing Salve Regina, her experiences as a non-Catholic member of the Salve Regina community, her perspective as a native Newporter and commuter student, her close friendships with Sisters who were fellow students, and the way...