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A get together of Labelle residents who talk and share stories about their experiences growing up in Labelle and attending Labelle High School.

Alton Jones recalls working all over Florida, but making his home in LaBelle, and watching the town develop over the years.

Judge Isaac Anderson discusses growing up in segregated Fort Myers school districts, and the importance of his education, which led him to his judicial career in Lee County, Florida.

Ann Lorraine Porterfield discusses growing up in LaBelle, and travelling to visit family in other parts of the United States.

Art and Kari Rice talk about how they were a part of the Calusa Valley Historical Society and how that led to them opening up the LaBelle Heritage Museum.

Bernard Rasmussen remembers his family history, and growing up feeling that LaBelle was always home no matter where he traveled.

Bonnie Nobles, with help from her daughters Joanne Craft and June Howard, talks about living in LaBelle and her earliest recollections of the town. She shares stories about moving here and growing up with no electricity, catching rainwater to drink and wash their hair, and having to travel to Fort Myers to see the doctor.

Gene Stover interviews Cassie Daniels about her family and life in Labelle.

Catherine Howard, Evelyn and Bliss Greer all talk about growing up in LaBelle, they include stories about going to high school and learning how to use the telephone.

Charles and Martha Raye Humphries share stories about how they met, were married, and had children. They also share about living in LaBelle, and their own careers.