Season 4, Episode 6: Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001

For students at Emmaus High School and around the country, the events of September 11, 2001, are history experienced through other's stories and images. Students rely on these recollections to gain perspective to the tragic events that rocked the country on that the day and the weeks after. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9-11 we hear first-hand accounts from EHS staff members about how the events impacted the students in their classroom or themselves as high school students.

Listen to reflections from:

Mrs. Burk - School Counselor, who was a 9th grade student at Liberty HS (5:10)

Mrs. Augustin - Chemistry Teacher, who was working at a school in New York City (18:46)

Mrs. Horner - Learning Support Teacher, who was student teaching in Norristown, Pa. (35:14)

Ms. Bower - School Librarian, who was teaching 9th grade at Whitehall High School (50:10)

Mr. Gallagher - Social Studies Teacher, who was teaching at Eyer Middle School (59:20)

Previous Appearance By Today's Guests

Mrs. Horner appeared on Season 3, Episode 31: Teacher Appreciation Week 2021 and Season 2, Episode 10: An Attitude of Gratitude

Ms. Bower appeared on Season 2, Episode 26: Coronavirus Update Week 7 - A Read Into the Library and Season 2, Episode 10: An Attitude of Gratitude

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