“I Do Regret Going to College Straight Out of High School”: Siblings Ephraim and Rachel Share What They Want to Do in Life

In this interview conducted in November 2021, siblings Ephraim Smith (16) and Rachel White (23) talk about their aspirations during their high school years and what they currently do now. Rachel talks about her short college years and how unhappy...

" I want people to remember me by my kindness."

Kendall Crusco (age 16) interviews her grandmother, Marie Crusco about her life as a child. Kendall asks her grandmother how she wants to be remembered. Marie shares about her summers spent in Atlantic City, NJ. Kendall asks Marie about her...

"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...

I want people to remember me as a happy person

In the interview Leidy talks about her experiences coming to America, immigrating, happiness and the overall differences. The major differences she had to encounter was the language barrier and getting used to the culture. Leidy lives a happy life with...

“It just didn’t feel right to me so I just wanted to start a new leaf”

(Shane) Hello my name is Shane Wilborn. I️ AM a 19-year-old college student. Today is November 10th and I️ am interviewing my uncle Ricky in reference to a recovering drug addict for my story corps project. We are recording this...

"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.

"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...

Michael Poplawski’s Test Interview for the Great Thanksgiving Listen, 2018

In this test recording, Michael Poplawski at Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey records a practice audio file for the 2018 pilot of the Great Thanksgiving Listen. Michael Poplawski is in 11th Grade and is...

Being Brave Does not Mean to Fight

Yusuf Ayaz (15M) interviews his Grandpa Shahid Khan (63M) in his bedroom in Atlantic City. Yusuf and Shahid talk deeply about Religion & Traditions that they learned over the course of their life. They both show how religion and tradition...

Mom from the south

My mom grew up in the south with a nice family and told crazy stories about her grandfather that I never knew. Told me stories about myself that I don’t even remember as well.

The Life and times of Rich Patragnoni.

Interview with Rich Patragnoni on nov 29, 2020. We discuss what life was like for him when he was younger and recap the memories of his 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...

“Family First”

In this interview, recorded in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey on November 21st, 2018, Taylor Carr (16) interviews her marching band director Ben Fong (66) about his life and career. Taylor asks many emotional questions about Ben's family life and...

We Will Always Love You❤️

In this interview, conducted in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, on November 16, 2017, my Uncle Jay and I talk about the hardships and memories of my Dad, his brother. My Uncle retells many stories about my Dad from their childhood...

A Traveling Life of Faith and Service.

Scott Zimmerman, a Junior at Egg Harbor Township, interviewed his Grandfather over the Thanksgiving break from school. Over the course of the recording they discuss his grandfathers early life from birth up until about his early thirties. They discuss how...

Emily Thies’s Test Interview for the Great Thanksgiving Listen, 2018

In this audio, Emily Thies at Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey records a practice audio file for the 2018 pilot of the Great Thanksgiving Listen. Emily Thies is in grade 11 and is studying...

Faith Loveland and her Grandmother Sudzy talk about moments in her life

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Faith Loveland (16) interviews her grandmother Sudzy (80) about times in her life. Sudzy shares the story about how their ancestors came to the United States and...

Meet Captain Lisa O'Hara

Folklife Director Katie Mecca sits down for an interview with Tuckerton Seaport boat Captain Lisa O’Hara. Katie and Captain Lisa talk about Lisa’s experience growing up around the corner from Lucy the Elephant, building a boat and sailing with her...