​Senior to Senior:
An Intergenerational Storytelling Project
Bridging generations through story.
Senior to Senior is an after-school memoir writing and oral history program that pairs high school students with local elders to record, write, and preserve life stories. Together, they build relationships, honor legacy, and create professionally published memoirs.
About the Program
Senior to Senior was created by Silver Bangles Productions to preserve the stories of our elders while teaching young people the power of storytelling. Through twice-weekly sessions, students interview, record, and write the memoirs of elder community members — documenting wisdom, love, and life lessons across generations.
Each partnership results in a published memoir and a documentary film celebrating the shared journey of storytelling, healing, and legacy.
For Students:
-
Learn the art of interviewing, memoir writing, and storytelling
-
Build confidence, writing, and communication skills
-
Form meaningful relationships with elders in the community
-
Receive mentorship and professional publishing experience
-
Earn volunteer/service hours and a certificate of publication
-
Become published authors before graduating high school
​
For Elders:​
-
Share your story and preserve your life experiences for future generations
-
Work one-on-one with a high school storyteller
-
Participate in community gatherings and reflections
-
Receive a professionally published memoir capturing your legacy
Deliverables:
​
-
4 published memoirs
-
1 short documentary film
-
Final presentation & community showcase
​
The Documentary
A documentary film is being produced to share the stories behind Senior to Senior — capturing the laughter, memories, and wisdom exchanged between students and elders. The film will be used to attract sponsors, reach new communities, and inspire others to preserve their stories.​
​
Funding Goals & Sponsorship Opportunities
The first year of Senior to Senior has a funding goal of $10,000, which covers:
Publishing costs for 4 professionally designed memoirs ($5,000)
Videography and editing for documentary production ($3,000)
Supplies, transportation support, and refreshments for participants ($2,000)
​
Ways to Support:
-
Become a Program Sponsor (starting at $500)
-
Fund a Published Memoir ($1,250 per book)
-
Sponsor the Documentary Production
-
Make a General Donation via [donation form link]
​
Program Timeline
Fall 2025: Interviews & Transcriptions
Winter 2026: Drafting & Feedback
Spring 2026: Publishing & Presentation​