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April 17, 2017
Kelsey Timmerman

Zack’s Story

As told to Albert Akyeampong Zack’s  Story I did not know the next direction in my life when I was young. I was called to the game named baseball.  There was nothing like being in the field of green and brown but I was also called to serving … [Read more...]

April 17, 2017
Kelsey Timmerman

Three Days Later

As told to Dustin Rieman I was driving to Ohio Northern University. I was with my mom and dad for the last time, at least for awhile. I was excited to meet new friends and live on my own. We were driving from my little, cornfield hometown, Seville … [Read more...]

April 17, 2017
Kelsey Timmerman

The Team Behind the Decision: Sara’s Facing Life Beyond High School

As told to Caroline Mangan A single sheet of paper with multiple scribbles that had accumulated within one hour. It traveled from building to building across campus.  It was my change of major form declaring that I would no longer become an … [Read more...]

April 17, 2017
Kelsey Timmerman

The Lucky Shot

As told to Samson Frendo As soon as I’d heard the news, I came to Mr. John Stanovich to inquire about a new internship opportunity that was being offered for the first time on the Ohio Northern University campus. I was a fourth-year pharmacy … [Read more...]

April 17, 2017
Kelsey Timmerman

The Final Piece to My Puzzle

As told to Kara Horvath Carley and I met in middle school in an American history class. She would not stop making fun of me. On the first day of class, she sat down right behind me and immediately commented on my clothes. “Your shirt is inside-out,” … [Read more...]

April 17, 2017
Kelsey Timmerman

Finding My Passion

As told to Sara Florian Nervous butterflies fluttered around in my stomach as I stared out the window of my sister Michelle’s Chevy Aveo, watching the endless rows of golden corn fields that make up northwest Ohio. I was headed off to college, … [Read more...]

April 17, 2017
Kelsey Timmerman

Am I in the Right Place?

As told to Nick Schalitz As soon as the teacher’s voice began to drone through the confines of the classroom, my ambition took over. She was describing an identity book, and it was something I had never heard of. The concept seemed simple enough … [Read more...]

March 19, 2015
Kelsey Timmerman

The who, what, where, how, and why of the Facing Project

The who, what, where, how, and why of the Facing Project

The Facing Project connects people through stories to strengthen communities. We provide tools, a platform, and inspiration so communities can share the stories of citizens through the talent of local writers, artists, and … [Read more...]

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