Stories

Oral history is an important tool used by historians to gain a different perspective on events that have taken place throughout history. For this project, I wanted to take a step away from the story of those convicted in the Wilmington Ten, and focus on the general experience of students who were in high school during 1971. Below are the recordings of the interviews I have completed so far. This is a continual work in progress and I hope to interview many more about their experiences.

Ronald Sparks

Born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina, Ronald Sparks is the owner of Sparks Engineering LLC. Mr. Sparks went to Hoggard High School and then received his bachelor degree from UNC Wilmington in 1979. I spoke with him on February 18, 2022.



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