Students in Jessica Bonnem's Creative Writing class visited Delmar Gardens for a second time this school year to share their creative nonfiction stories inspired by the residents of the Smyrna retirement community.
In December, each student was matched with a resident from the community to interview. The students heard stories of lost love, accidental death, and even war-time fighter pilot maneuvering. After the interview, the students took their notes and wrote stories to share with the residents.
Student writers:
Kaleb Brooks
Claire Browne
Kaylee Burnett
Ethan Garrett
James Heiskell
Matthew Hogan
Kyle Holt
Julian Hurley
Elizabeth Lyster
Samantha McDonald
Kennedy Papantonis
Myles Redding
Joseph Santone
Hannah Stevens
Nathanael Talley
Adiyah Thomas
Inessa Watson
Abbie Wickham
Click here to read more about the class’s initial visit to Delmar Gardens.
In December, each student was matched with a resident from the community to interview. The students heard stories of lost love, accidental death, and even war-time fighter pilot maneuvering. After the interview, the students took their notes and wrote stories to share with the residents.
Student writers:
Kaleb Brooks
Claire Browne
Kaylee Burnett
Ethan Garrett
James Heiskell
Matthew Hogan
Kyle Holt
Julian Hurley
Elizabeth Lyster
Samantha McDonald
Kennedy Papantonis
Myles Redding
Joseph Santone
Hannah Stevens
Nathanael Talley
Adiyah Thomas
Inessa Watson
Abbie Wickham
Click here to read more about the class’s initial visit to Delmar Gardens.