Anne Marie Crane always planned to go to college, but she knew that it would be difficult to afford. She says, “My mom heavily instilled in me the importance of …
Omida Shahab: All-American Girl
By Debra Kennard, Board of Directors Like many young children, Omida Shahab had a favorite piece of clothing. Most adults don’t know why this sparkly belt or that superhero shirt …
Kyle Lackey: Making the St. Louis Question Obsolete
By Debra Kennard, Board of Directors Kyle Lackey counts among some of the best advice he’s received about college the words of a high school social studies teacher who told …
Vivian Garcia Cruz: Keeping Your Heart Golden
By Debra Kennard, Board of Directors When Vivian Garcia Cruz was asked to participate in the Project Know Us digital storytelling project, she relished thinking about how to organize her …
Vincent Fedorko: “Where I Am Is Totally Different Than Where I’ve Been”
By Debra Kennard, Board of Directors French philosopher Diderot wrote an essay Paradox of the Actor, which asserts great actors do not experience on stage the emotions they are …
Claudia Romero: Pictures Make It Personal
By Debra Kennard, Board of Directors Photographs help Claudia Romero remember mileposts from her childhood. She has photos of family gatherings in Mexico, a birthday celebration in Georgia, beach …
