Oral+History+Period+5

Valerie Fernandez I chose to interview my mom. i wanted to know more about her and if we were as alike as people said. Here is the link to my video. :D []

Brianaa Alfaro (: I decided to interview my mother, Dora . I chose her because she is the best person to ask questions, and get amazing answers. My topic was based on being a Teen mom, and parenting in general. I asked her many questions such as 1.What was it like to be a teen parent? 2. what were the struggles? 3. what changed? 4. Have things improved? 5. did any relationships change? 6. what were the good things? There are more questions i asked her, and i learned a lot while doing this interview. The most important thing i learned was to becarful with the things i do, and i also learned that being a teen parent isn't as easy as it looks on 16 and pregnat Mostly because you're not on t.v or getting paid unless you have a reall job. No matter what you do people will judge you, wether you're doing good or bad with life.

Jasmine Valadez

I chose to interview my grandma because she came from mexico when she was 41 and had left her whole life behind. she even left her children. i want to know the struggles she went through and the process in which she came. i want to know why she came when she had her whole life made there already. when she had all her kids there. also because i wanted to know how it felt to make such a dramatic move Interview: 1. What is your full name? -Maria Inez Rodriguez Vargas 2. How did you feel when you came from Mexico? Why? -I felt bad because I had left my children alone almost with nothing 3. Did you feel sad when you had to say goodbye to your children? -Yes I felt sad because I had left all of my 8 kids in Mexico 4. Who did you stay with here and how did you meet the person? -I had stayed in an apartment with my husband 5. How old were you when you arrived? -I was 41 years old. I was pretty old so I don't know why I had came here when I had my whole life made in Mexico 6. What was your way of transportation? -I flew to TJ and came on the bus to Los Angeles 7. How many of your children decided to come here? - only 7 of my children came 8. Why did your other child decide to not come? -She already had kids of her own growing up in Mexico, and she was pregnant in a date in which she couldn't fly anymore, so se stayed to not make anything complicated 9. How many years have you been here? Did you ever #|go back to visit? -I have been here for 25 years and the last time I visited Mexico was a few years ago because your aunt got severely sick and I needs to see her 10. As a child, what was your favorite hobby and why? -Cut fruits from a tree and eat them with my friends 11. How many brothers/sisters did you #|grow up with? Did you get along with them? -We were all 5. 2 men and 3 women and yes I sometimes got along with them 12. How did you meet my grandpa? -To be honest, I don't really remember 13. How old we're you when you had your first and last child? -I was 21 years old. 14. As a child, what was your favorite outside #|game to play with your friends? -I lived to play tag 15. When you were young, what did you want to be when you grow up? Why? -I wanted to #|be a nun because I didn't want to marry 16. Was there any famous band or singer you were in love with back then? Who? -No, at that time us kids actually didn't obsess over any singer

Dayondra Duffy

I interviewed my grandma to hear about her story and basically to hear about how the world has changed in the last 50 years

-some of the questions i asked was about her life experiences in high school and some of the difficulties most people had in high school back then

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What surprised me was how the world was more safe and stable and how she said she didn't really go out to party and didn't have much friends.

Elizabeth Gonzalez (I interviewed my aunt)


 * What’s your whole name? **

Maria Maciel


 * When were you born? **

September 19, 1988


 * Why did you chose to come here to the U.S?**

I wanted to have a better chance in life, and better opportunities.


 * Did you leave any family members behind?**

Yeah I left my mother for a while and some of my brothers. They came later with me.


 * How was it like when you first got here? How did you feel?**

It was sad because I missed my whole family, my home. After a while when I was here and my family came with me it got to get better.

It was wonderful I learned many things with my mother, and went through many experiences that made me be the person I am now.
 * How was your childhood?**


 * What age did you have your first child?**

I had my first boy when I turned 19.


 * What do you think of today’s generation, compared to yours?**

Its very different everyone’s morals are very different to how we used to be. Now adolescences have much more freedom and are able to do more than what they would let us do.


 * Have you ever gotten in a fight?**

My first fight was when me and my cousin liked the same boy, we were like 12 years old. *Hahaha*

My mother always taught me to never be scared if anyone, and to stand up for myself. *Now I know where I got this from.*
 * How do you overcome your conflicts? **

There was this game I used to play with my brother which would entertain me, we would play for hours and hours.
 * What were your favorite things as a child?**

I**f you were to die what would be your last words to your children and to me?** To never let go of your dreams and to keep trying to be someone in life. And that someday you’ll be able to look back at your struggles and just laugh at them because you've over came that.


 * Originally I was going to interview my mom, but ended up interviewing my closest aunt. After I finished interviewing I knew things I didn't know before. An I realized that she has many things in common as my mother. As she was speaking to me I kind of felt my mothers words, and it made me feel like I can go to her all the time. This project helped me to get to know my aunt better.**

Kiyloni Richardson World History Sterrett P.5

My great grandmother has been the most influential, and wise woman , that has graced my life. If her wisdom was written and laid out, it would stretch for miles. I wanted some of her wise words bestowed upon me. Also, when I am older, I would love to have the opportunity to travel around the world , to discover the new cultures , and languages, and just absorb a new atmosphere. My great grandmother’s favorite thing to do, is to travel around the world because she loves the presence of history , and has an appreciation for the little things she gets the chance to witness, when she does travel. So, I thought the best way to learn more about traveling is to ask her, as well as to learn about her transition through history. I did learn a few new things about her through this interview. For example, I learned that she was actually present during Martin Luther King’s speech in Washington. Unfortunately, I didn’t get as much information as I wanted because of the time constraint. But, I did enjoy it nonetheless because I learned more about my great grandmother, and got the time to bond with her. My great-grandmother has endured a lot throughout her lifetime. I know she has 73 years worth of adventures to share, and I am glad I got to relive them with her. [|kiylonis-oral-history-project]


 * Cindy Le **
 * Mr.Sterrett **
 * June 12, 2013 **
 * Period 5 **

** __Interview for Oral World History Report__ **


 * For my oral history report I chose to interview my older sister Cathy. I chose her because she was a teen mom and had to drop out of college. I learned many important lessons about the choices one makes because it can change the rest of your life. The choices and lessons she made when she was younger made her life harder today. Being a teen mom at the age of nineteen was a very difficult thing and changed her life since she dropped out of college. When my sister was in middle school she skipped the 6th grade which put her in the 7th grade. It changed her life because she was put in a higher grade and struggled to fit in with older kids. She was distracted and made some irresponsible choices. These are some of the things i found out about my sister. **


 * __Some of the questions I asked her were:__ **
 * Who is your hero? **
 * I have no heroes, I have role models :) My aunt is one of them because she is a vice president of a company at the age of 38 years old and she motivates me and teaches me I can do anything if I put my mind, heart, and soul into it. **


 * Who do you appreciate the most? **
 * My boyfriend, Enrique Higuera, because he has the most patience for my kids and my attitude. **


 * What is your greatest accomplishment and why? **
 * My kids because having them changed my view of life and priorities. **


 * How many kids do you have? **
 * 2 kids a boy and a girl. **


 * How old were you when you had your first kid? **
 * 19 years old, a sophomore in college **


 * If you could go back in time would you have waited to have kids? **
 * Yes, because I would’ve finished college and received a nursing degree. **


 * Was it hard being another a mother at such a young age? **
 * Yes, it was... I stayed home for eight months with my daughter and then got a great job in the freight industry. My first job ever where I felt I was needed or important. From being a stay at home mom to a valued, successful person was an accomplishment for me and made me very proud of myself. **


 * After being a parent did you learn to appreciate your parents more? Why or why not? **
 * Yes, being a parent is a full time job, no breaks, no private time, and you never know what will happen. I value my children because without them, I would have no appreciation for life and nothing to work for. **


 * What is one thing you would say you have learned about your past? **
 * Live and learn. Don’t dwell on your past. There is no should’ve, would’ve, could’ve. Take what you learned and experience. And apply what you know to your present and future. Never make the same mistake twice. **

Period 5 Oral History Please paste your summary here and post a link to either your video or podcast. [|Mr. Sterrett's interview with Beyonce] Samiyah Hall Interview - Mother June 11, 2013


 * What is your greatest accomplishment?**

Ms. Samiyah watching her blossom and sensing her zest for life.

Safety, kids are now restricted due to safety concerns there childhood is spent behind closed doors or shuffled n carpools
 * How do you think the world has changed since your where 16?**

Winning the spelling bee each year
 * Favorite childhood memory?**


 * Something you wish you could have changed in your community when you were younger?**

Nothing,loved having a community of people looking out for one another


 * Do you have any regrets so far?**

No. Many lessons .no regrets


 * What was your first job and did you like it?**

California conservation corps...clean and green.loved it


 * What's the biggest controversial thing that's happened when you were growing up ( race, politics, gender, religion, ect.)?**

Race..Rodney king race riot


 * Who is your hero?**

no here a lot of people who have paved the way

Wanted to be a elementary #|school teacher. Now I'd love to be a dentist
 * What was your dream job when you were younger? What is your dream job now?**


 * If it were your last days on earth what would be your words of wisdom?**

Don't judge.try to forgive. Love yourself.


 * Has morals as you've grown changed with people in general?**

Yes

Yes
 * In being a women in working I'd you face any hardships?**


 * What are 5 things you would want to do before you die?**

Eat.pray.love.forgive. Meet my dad


 * In aging what's the best part about it?**

Wisdom..not sweating the little thing

Jesus Barraza Oral History Project 1.Are you enjoying your life in the US? Mom: greatly my life here in the United States is way much better then in Guatemala, although I miss seeing my mom because I haven’t seen her for most of life now. But if I never had come here I would have never had you and your brother and sister because I would have never met your father if I didn’t come to U.S. 2. How did you end up meeting my dad? Mom: The first time I meet your father was at party and at the time I had a boyfriend. But I only meet him because one of my friends introduced him to me. It was almost like love at first sight, but your father had lied to about his age and he had the same age as me, when he was 5 years younger. After that we didn’t talk for a while because of it but I ended up breaking up with my old boyfriend and went out with your father. 3.How was your trip entering the United States? Mom: The funny thing about that is that your had entered the U.S by car, when I had to enter by crossing the desert, but it was my choice because I didn’t to ruin both of our chances getting caught and not being to enter. But the desert was a horrible place, and we always had to have to water to drink. 4.How was Los Angeles when you first entered? Mom: The city used to be such a clean city and not so many hobos lived there and when I first saw the buildings, I was just amazed by them. But now I just look at them and I don’t think the same way as back then 5. Did you wanted to have kids? Mom: I didn’t really think about it until me and your father got married because after that we both knew we wanted a family, but in the right environment. That’s why we moved to Lawndale because it’s a small and quite city. 6. Do you miss your life in Guatemala? Mom: sometimes I think about my life in Guatemala, but I just start thinking about how bad my life was there and if I did stay I wouldn’t have been able to have such a great life as I do now. 7. How did it feel to let my brother go to college? Mom: I felt like a part of me had just left my life, but I know that he left to start his own life and that’s the most important part for me. When you leave I don’t know how I am going to be able handle it because you’re the one who’s always with and helping me with things. 8. Why is it that I only meet my dad’s side of the family? Mom: because most of my family is in Guatemala and only one of sister is hear but you how she is. But also Guatemala is a very dangerous place to go visit and it would be better if your grandma could come visit us. 9. Do you think my dad’s family cares for us very much? Mom: Your dad’s family cares for everyone in the family very much, but every once in a while it kind of does seem as if they do. That’s because everyone in your dad’s family likes coming to us to talk about there problems and I don’t mind, but hate it when someone tries to start problems. 10. Why does all your friends come to you as a person to vent out your problems? Mom: To be honest I just don’t really know why they all just do. Maybe because they just don’t have anyone else to talk to, also that most people that come to talk to me are people that I’ve known for a very long time like your god mother. 11. What are you most proud of? Mom: I’m most proud of the fact that I never imagined myself having such a great life like the one I have now.

David Olivas - Oral History Project Interviewed my dad on June 11, 2013

I decided to interview my dad because from the stories I've heard about his life, it seemed interesting and I felt like knowing more and the reasons behind him moving here to the U.S. would be interesting to hear about. Majority of the questions I asked during the interview were reasons why he moved here and how his life was when he first moved here. I also asked him about his music part of life because he really enjoys playing the guitar and is pretty good at it. He also mentioned a couple of things that I did not know of such as him joining a quire during high school and playing sports such as soccer and basketball. I also realized that leaving your home country at the age my father left is a very hard time since you spoke your home language your whole life and you are now entering a country with a completely different language and laws. The Interview with my father has helped me understand a bit more on why my father is the person he is today.

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Eduardo Casillas Per.5 Interviewed my dad  __Oral History Interview__

 I chose to interview my dad because I wanted to know more about his decision to come to the U.S. I also wanted to learn more about his childhood and struggles. Most of the questions I asked were about the story behind him coming to the U.S and some about his childhood. I felt that the interview could help me better understand more about struggles my dad had when he was my age that I don’t face today. Overall I interviewed my dad to learn more about his life and views but to also to learn about struggles he overcame that I most likely won’t face. A couple of the questions I asked him were:

Why did you decide to come to the U.S? -My dad told me he came to the U.S to find work and because my grandpa had come a couple years before. He felt it was time for him to come and start working to help out his family. How did you feel about coming to the U.S? -He said he felt a little bit scared because he didn't know where he was going to live or where he was going to work. Did you feel like you were leaving something or someone behind? -He said he felt like he was leaving his sisters and mom but he felt like he had to leave in order to earn money to help them out and build his career. What where some of your first jobs here in the U.S? -He told me that he worked in a tire shop, in a factory, painting cars and a junk yard. Do you think moving to the U.S was worth it? -He said yes because he was able to learn new things and that helped him get his own work place. Is L.A different from the first time you came? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">-He said in a way yes because when he drives by places he used to work at or lived at, <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5;">they look different and so does the environment. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5;">What were something’s you used to do when you were younger? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">-He said he would play soccer with his brother. He said he would also get into trouble with his brother. He said he would mostly help his mom out and siblings. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">What were some struggles you had in your life? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">-He said he struggled building up his career and getting to where he is today. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">What’s something that has impacted your life in a big way? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">-He told me that when his dad past away it was hard on him because he felt they weren't connected as much as they could have. It made him think of his life and it got him to make more of an effort to spend more time with me.'

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tulsi Patel's interview with Kristen Holm

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; line-height: 24px;">Shivani Patel History Oral Project = I wanted to interview Michelle’s mom because her story really stuck out to me when Michelle told me about her mom’s childhood life. She grew up during the Vietnam war, her father went and fought in the Vietnam war. As she grew up and finding out that her father went to war to fight must have been tough on her. After interviewing her mom i found out more about the Vietnam war and what her mom went through it was pretty hard because she didn't always see her dad. This made me realize that i need to appreciate my parents mostly my dad because i don't really. When she was growing all she wanted was a father there for her and she never had that. She taught me that its important to always listen to your parents i already knew that but she made me realize that. **Some of the questions i asked Michelle's are the following:**


 * <span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">When were you born? **

<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">I was born March 23, 1969 <span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5;">**How was your childhood like?**

<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5;">My childhood wasn’t an ordinary childhood I was always moving around because of my dad’s job and it was really hard for me to leave my friends my school.
 * <span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5;">How was it growing up during the Vietnam War? **

<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5;">It was definitely hard because I didn’t always see my dad, some days I felt like I would never see my dad but of course I still had to have hope intact.
 * <span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5;">What was it like growing up without a father? **

<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Growing without a father not being around that much was hard of course I didn’t always get the fatherly love when you came home it was only for 2-3 days so much can be done but so little it was hard for me as a child to take that in.
 * <span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5;">With only your mother around did you ever miss your father when he was gone to help in the war? **

<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">I of course missed my father very much, without mydad I grew love for him more because he was never around so I would always think and pray for him to be safe at all times.
 * <span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5;">How has it changed your life? **

<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">This experience has changed my life because I need to appreciate my dad more for serving country for all the good the country has done, and it’s of course was hard for him to leave his family behind and not knowing if he would ever see them again.
 * <span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5;">Who are you the most proud of in your life? **

<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">I’m most proud of my dad and mom, my mom because she stayed so strong and hopeful for me and the family and being all alone raising me and my sisters has really made me proud of her. My dad because he did something that is extremely hard for a father to do leaving his kids and his wife alone.
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5;">What was the most difficult period in your life, and how did you deal with it? **

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Of course my dad being in the war was the most difficult time in my life because of not having my dad around and getting that love and dealt with even though I didn’t want to I sucked it up and accepted.
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5;">What is your greatest fear? **

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">My greatest fear is losing my family because I already lost my family once and my god I got them back together I’m really grateful for that god forbid that ever happens again.