Troop 606: 50th Year Anniversary Interview

In light of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Troop 606, I interviewed former scoutmaster Gordon Nylen about his experiences with the history of Troop 606 and of his involvement in scouting.

New to Orange County

Melissa and Renee talk about stories they care about in Orange County during commutes

My Mom’s Life during School

As I interviewed my mom, I learned that her experience of school was different from my experience of school. Unlike me, she studied very hard to go to college and she had a well-known nickname. It was also very interesting...

Portola High School – Principal John Pehrson and sophomore Saachi Pavani

Mr. Pehrson, Principal of Portola High School in Irvine, CA, speaks with sophomore Saachi Pavani about his journey to becoming the principal of a new state of the art high school. The conversation highlights how the staff helps students feel...

A Story of Your Life

We talked about the people who have influenced him and the events and things that are important to him.

Father Daughter talk music and dare I say “The Nasty’s”

From El Salvador to NYU to “God”? Listen to how the love of music bounded us from now to our next generation.

Life with type 1 diabetes times 2

Husband and wife team talk about their son’s diagnosis with type one diabetes, how it changed their family and work life. Then discuss the surprise diagnosis of the husband years after his son got type 1.

Seasonal Changes of Life

Two journalism students talking about growing up, first loves and heartbreaks, and future hopes.

A Father’s Legacy

My father and I discuss his past as well as the characteristics that has made him successful as well as what he would like to impart to me.

William Miller 2023 Jan 13

My wife Jennifer and I came down to Irvine for a visit and to do this interview.

Michael’s story

We talked about Michael’s important memories and the lessons and wisdom he has gained from those. We also talked about the influential people in his lives and how they helped shaped who he is today.

Airstream Adventures

Brent and Sue are co-workers and this adventure gave them the opportunity to learn more about each other.

Defining Moments

The Rees Family reflecting on defining moments that have changed their lives and inspired them to make a difference in the lives of others.

My Grandfather

My grandfather tells us about is life. #venadomiddleschool

The Story of a Vanishing Culture

My mother and I talk about her childhood growing up as a Hmong individual that immigrated from Laos. We talk about Hmong culture and what it means to us and the relevance of Hmong today.