Oral History of Thomas Spera, interviewed by Marina López, 9 November, 2016
Title
Oral History of Thomas Spera, interviewed by Marina López, 9 November, 2016
Description
Thomas Spera was born in 1994. His father was born in the USA and his mother in Argentina. They met while on vacation and fell in love. The young couple made Scotch Plains, New Jersey home and raised Spera and his two youngest siblings there. Interested in pursuing a military career, he enrolled at The Citadel. In this interview, Spera recalls his pre-knob week and his time adjusting to The Citadel’s culture as a member of Band Company. He states his appreciation for his Political Science teachers and the value of having well-versed instructors. Spera also reflects on his Latino identity and about embracing his Latino roots. Finally, he observes that The Citadel benefits by having a more diverse student body.
Source
The Citadel In War and Peace
Publisher
The Citadel Archives and Museum
Date
Rights
Materials in The Citadel Archives & Museum Digital Collections are intended for educational and research use. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright. For more information contact The Citadel Archives & Museum, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, 29409.
Format
application/pdf
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1360
Coverage
Charleston (S. C.)
Duration
62 minutes
Interviewer
Marina López
Interviewee
Thomas Spera
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Collection
Citation
The Charleston Oral History Program at the Citadel, “Oral History of Thomas Spera, interviewed by Marina López, 9 November, 2016,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed May 17, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1360.