“What was it like performing shows around the world” Linden Staley interviews his dad (Roy Staley) about his time and experience as a famous drummer. His band was called Green Jello and he had a couple hits with tons of views. The story is important because it shows how hard work pays off.
"Being a parent is great, i would recommend it to anyone." Graham interviews his mother about the challenges of raising two kids in two very different cities. This story is important because it shows the experience of being a parent and how it changes you.
“It Was Too Long, Long Days Waiting for the War to End” Andrea Vergara interviews her stepdad Robert Navarro about caring for people as a nurse in the war. This interview is important due to the fact that not many can experience what Navarro went through and can share his knowledge about the war.
“I just can’t imagine what I would’ve been like if I didn’t go into the service.” Anton interviews his Grandpa about his time in the Navy during world war 2 and what important lessons he learned. This story is important because it explains the importance of obedience, going with the flow, and noble acts for the good of the world.
“So What Else Do You Do? Sleep.” Steven De La Cruz interviews his younger brother, Sean De La Cruz, about being a 6th grader and what he does. This story is important because it shows what kids do with all the technology that’s existing at the moment and how being busy with their life that they can’t enjoy.
"I lived with your father on a boat."
Gibson interviews his mother on her past.
This story is important because Gibson and his mother don't usually don't have the time talk about her past.
Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X8KHjMD1Xcx-b2rq7_HfKB1PvWtH7LMe1cUqGnSXUAA/edit?usp=sharing
“She told me to keep it a secret.” Shuli Interviews her mom Wesley about her parents divorce and how it affected her childhood. This story is important because it shows that how even when children are faced with conflict and trouble, like in this instance a divorce. There will always be a bright side for them to find.
“ Being a Citizen of this Great Country is an Honor” My name is David P. and this is me interviewing my father. This interview spotlights the challenging and sometimes terrifying journey a latino immigrant must take to become a citizen of the United States. [Interview in Spanish]
“Trip to Italy” Monte interviews his mom about her trip to Italy. This story is important because his mom loves to travel but she barely gets too so this was an amazing experience for her.
“I came for a better place” Benny interviews about why his mom came to America. This story is important because he learns the reason why his mom chose to live in America than China.
"Have you very left the country?" Kiran interviews his mom about moving back and forth from India to America multiple times as a kid.
This interview is about my mom adjusting from moving back and forth from india to America in her childhood. It matters because it was an experience from two very different cultures that made her who she is today.
“What was it like growing up?” Sheridee Dantes interviews her mom, Sharon Dantes, about how it was like growing up. This story is important because it shows how much the world has changed and how “free” it was. It also shows what life was like before we had all of this technology and when crimes such as kidnappings and drive by shootings and all that weren’t really a big issue back then.
”It was a very nice place to live”
Justin interviews his dad about his immigration to America. This story is important because it shows what an immigrant point of view would be in a foreign land.
“Everything Seems Fun As A Child.” Matthew interviews his father about his childhood in Mexico and the U.S. This story is important because it shows how the transition from one country to another affects a child.
“Your Gong Gong’s parents applied me to move to America” Justine Leung interviews her grandma, Lai-chu Leung, speaking about how she moved from China to America. The importance of the interview is to hear about the experience of a woman that was raised in China to immigrate to America with a husband and a daughter.
“What was the most memorable experience of your life?” Jacob interviews his mom, Esther about her life as a child. This Story is important because since me parents separated I have stayed with her most of the time and wanted to know what happened when she was young.
“Sometimes I wish I could’ve provided you with more financially.” Shariyar Ahmed interviews his mother, Shalina Akther, on her thoughts and wishes on the expectations v.s. reality about family life, as immigrants coming all the way from Bangladesh.
To see english Translation, copy and paste the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sTUZcHINf8ICHIBOl4Awb2I2jS 58aTYyE9MDkz_eoLc/edit?usp=sharing
“I didn’t grow up to long ago.”
Elias interviews his dad about how he grew up and how different it was for him. This interview is important because he doesn't really talk about his childhood.
“It's a Give and Take” Alitzel Martinez interviews her mom, Maribelle De La Torre about how she used to travel a lot growing up. This story shows the importance of how family and home is where every you make it, as well as how the world is such a beautiful and amazing place.
“So he died...” Anny interviews Ailin about her name and deaths in her life. This is important because it shows a peak of her past.
“ Define Trouble... I’m not a bully” Anthony Martinez interviews his mother Anadilia Martinez about her life growing up in a mexican household. This is important because it gives an inside perspective of how it’s like growing up as a young latina.
“You, well my family is what’s important to me” Katherine Sanchez, interviews her mom Yudi Castaneda about her immigration from Guatemala, to Los Angeles California, and Ms. Castaneda speaks a bit about her priorities, hopes for the world, a couple of wishes, and speaks about her love for her family and job.
“I Guess Everybody Just Wanted to Live the American Dream.” Kellen interviews his mom Margie about her and her family immigrating to the United States. This story is important because it shows how even though you can move, home is with your family.
“So you used to move around a lot?” Maia Serras interviews her grandmother about her life in a travelling family. This story is important because it gives some insights about what life is like being married to someone in the Air Force, and what it’s like to raise children in that family.
This an interview with my mother Haydee Blanquet talking to me Leo Perez about how she feels being a mother and some stuff she never told to me. This shows how some parents feel and what they go through as a parent.
“ Helping Children and Families in Their States” by Lauren Chough and Genie Hoover Lauren interviews her aunt about her job working for the Clinton administration. This story matters because you can see how the government deals with the children and their families in the foster care system and DCFS.
“Where and when were you born?” Carlos is interviewing his uncle Daniel Sanchez, who immigrated from Mexico to Los Angeles, California. This story is important because it shows the people who were born in the U.S.A, how the people from Mexico immigrate to come and have a better life.
“He loved me and I loved him, so we just knew.”Yizhan interviews his mother about her relationship with his father before his birth, this story is important because it explores the journey of two strangers eventually becoming lovers giving insight into real relationships and how they can stay together through tough times.
“Personalities” Cesia Chacon interviews Delmy Chacon, her cousin and speaks about how her and her cousin have very similar personalities, this important since she has someone to relate to since we have very unique personalities.
“ What The Future Holds” I interviewed my mom we talked about what could happen in the future and some memories we had in the past.
“I’ve Been Doing Things For Me”. Astryd Reyes interview her cousin, Noel Castellon about his life growing up and the repercussions of his childhood. This story is important because it gives the chance to see into the life of a young man who lives and grew up in a rural area of the Central American country, Nicaragua.
“He was Kind of a Stranger to Me” Aidan interviews his mom, Annaliza, about her relationship with her Dad after not seeing him through most of her childhood. This story shows how growing up for so long without a parent can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunications in the future.
“What is your strongest memory from war?”
Anthony Lopez de Santa Anna II interviews Anthony Lopez de Santa Anna I (his father)
about his time in war. This is important because it is an experience that traumatizes many
veterans for the rest of their lives.
"Memories of travels" Phineas interviews his uncle Winthrop about his memories and difficulties of immigrating to American from the Phillipines. This story is important because is shows what this individual had to accomplish to come to the mainland for more opportunities.
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“What was it like performing shows around the world” Linden Staley interviews his dad (Roy Staley) about his time and experience as a famous drummer. His band was called Green Jello and he had a couple hits with tons of views. The story is important because it shows how hard work pays off.