After being cut as a freshman, athlete eventually makes the team, sets records, and ultimately gets inducted into the University of Rochester’s Hall of Fame.
Author Archives: shraheens5
Walking the Camino de Santiago
Journey on the Way of St. James over the Pyrenees Mountains and across Spain to Santiago de Compestela.
Nebraska
A father’s journey to visit the site of his son Ryan’s tragic death.
You Duped Me, O Lord!
Educator has a religious experience that leads him to start a Cristo Rey school in Cleveland, Ohio.
Inheriting an Achill Island Ancestral Home
Storyteller: Patrick Unexpectedly, his Uncle John in Ireland, leaves the family’s generational land to his American nephew. Expenses, living in a rural Irish village, and walking the ground of your ancestors.
Kelleys Island Responds to COVID-19
How Kelleys Island responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.
University of Tampa Basketball 1970-71
Storyteller: Jim Walk-on describes making the team, earning a scholarship, and the eventual cancellation of the basketball program. Characters abound including legendary Coach Dana Kirk and John Matuszak.
Behind the Scenes at IMG Academy
Storyteller: Danny Learn what it was like to be on the first hoops team at legendary IMG Academy. Playing a national schedule, cancelling practice because of rain, and lunch with Peyton Manning are all part of the high school experience.
A fluke injury ends a dream
Storyteller: Tim Division I athlete experiences a serious health issue that changes the course of his college career.
Color Doesn’t Define Me
Growing up in Shaker Heights facing racism, forced busing, and love of hockey.
