Skyline College/North San Mateo County Oral History Archives, Skyline College Library
Student project for LSCI 110 – Digital Oral Research Project, Skyline College

My Beloved Father: Reynaldo Fontanilla Peralta

Click on the links below to hear audio segments from an April 2008 interview by Jemelee Ng Peralta
with Reynaldo Fontanilla Peralta, who was the eldest son of the family who was granted an opportunity to study and work in America.
As an individual, he lives his life to his potential.

Reynaldo enjoying the breeze and view of San Francisco from Twin Peaks.

Table of Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Family

3. Childhood Recreations

4. Elementary School

5. High School

6. College

7. Opportunities after Graduation

8. First Time in America

9. Working in America

10. Starting a Family

11. Memorable moments with Family

12. Final Remarks

Introduction

Reynaldo’s Brief Background (34 seconds)
Reynaldo gives a brief background about where he’s from and his occupation.

Reynaldo posing for a camera shot in their house in San Felipe, Zambales, Philippines.

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Family

Reynaldo describes his family. (38 seconds)

From Left picture: Reynaldo’s Father.

Center picture from left to right (Back row): Vicky, Urbana (Lola), Shirley, Nestor, Rey (Dad)
From Left to right (Front row): William and Tirso

Family enjoying the sun in Subic Bay White Rock Beach Resort

From Right picture: Reynaldo’s Mother.

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Childhood Recreations
What did you do to past the time as a child? (2 minutes and 46 seconds)

Reynaldo competing in a dance competition during his first grade.

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Grade School
What was your most memorable moment during elementary? (2 minutes and 46 seconds)

Reynaldo’s piano recital during his elementary years.

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High School
What did you accomplish during High School? (1 Minute and 47 seconds)

Reynaldo posing in front of their Mini bus getting ready to work as a conductor for the day.

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College
What did you do during College? (53 seconds)

Reynaldo participating in the induction of officers for Reserve Officer Trainer Corps.

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Opportunities after Graduation
After Graduation, what did you do? (52 Seconds)
Description of segment 7 audio 

Reynaldo in his coach uniform for High School Track and Field.

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First time in America
What did you do when you came to America? (1 Minute and 5 seconds)

Reynaldo Posing in front of Heavenly, Lake Tahoe, California for the first time.

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Electrician at Work
What do you like about your job and what do you do? Do you have any memorable moments? (1 minute and 15 seconds)

Reynaldo running electrical pipes on rebars in War Memorial Theatre in Vanness, San Francisco, California.

Starting a Family
When did you get married? Were you scared when you became a husband and father? (1 minute and 28 seconds)

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Memorable Moments
What was the most memorable moment that you shared with your family? (46 seconds)

Reynaldo posing in front of the Golden Gate Bridge with his lovely daughter, Jemelee, and his son, Raymond Christopher.

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Final Remarks
Do you have any last words of wisdom for those who are striving to reach their goals in life? (56 seconds)

Reynaldo enjoying the view of San Francisco from Twin Peaks.

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last revised: 6-2-08
by Eric Brenner, Skyline College, San Bruno, CA
These materials may be used for educational purposes if you inform and credit the author and cite the source as: North San Mateo County Oral History Archives, Skyline College Library. All commercial rights are reserved. To contact the coordinator, or send comments or suggestions, email: Eric Brenner at brenner@smccd.net