Rodriguez, David; Mendoza, Pilar (friend, friend). East L.A. Public Library, 2010-03-07T10:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006282

Interview Description

Best friends David Rodriguez, 28, and Pilar Mendoza, 27, reminisce about their high school and college experiences.

Facilitator Subject Log

0:50 DR and PM remember how they met during an Honors English class at Garfield High School in East Los Angeles.

9:25 Friends recall failing to study for an Advanced Placement (AP) test and going to church to pray.

14:00 Friends discuss at length applying for college. PM pushed DR to apply to college even though he had a job lined up after high school. Friends also share their inspiration for staying in school.

31:32 DR discusses what he felt when he got his diploma.

36:20 PM discusses her own graduation.