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Gretchen [Geiser] Colbert is a 1968 alumna of the Roosevelt School and grew up in Ypsilanti, Michigan. In this interview Colbert discusses her experiences at Roosevelt, highlighting how she developed a passion for music and joined the girl's synchronized swim team as it was the only sport available to women at the time. She explains how she took her passion for music with her through life, and how voice lessons at Roosevelt have led to a lifelong involvement in choir groups.
Interview Date
10-14-2023
Keywords
Roosevelt School, Music, EMU Archives, Oral History
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Recommended Citation
Boyst, Brooke and Jones, Matt, "Gretchen [Geiser] Colbert" (2023). Oral Histories. 235.
https://commons.emich.edu/oral_histories/235