Arvada West High School - Claw Yearbook (Arvada, CO)

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while for AFS exchange students Rotary Clubs International brought CLAES LOWGRENto Arvada West. He has lived with several Arvada area families because his pro- gram is set up so that every four to six weeks he lives with a different family. Arvada West in general, he explained is much bigger than the school he attended in Sweden. His schooling be - ganwith ground school the first nine years. After com- pleting these nine years, the Swedish student has three choices: either drop out, go to a trade, or go on to the gymnasium, a type of schooling equivalent to 12th grade and two years of junior college. Claes enjoys a multiple of things with sailing, skiing and mountaineering at the top. He finds the different varieties of cereal very a- musing. Arby's Roast Beef is among his favorite in Amer- ican sandwiches along with rootbeer for his favorite soft drink. He says he is also par- tial to tacos, something not found in Sweden's cookbook. Claes alsc rates as a top sen- ior when it comes to friend- liness. He has a smile for everyone and always has time to stop and chat. The question most of the male students ask Claes is if Swe- den is really the land of free love. Claes's reply is, No way. Those who were fortunate enough to know this interest- ing and likeable person will remember his usual expres- sion, far-out! If all the other Swedes are like Claes, one might consider moving there. Claes Lowgren Sweden

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Long preparation worth It took her eight months to get here but Ghislaine Gros finds her stay in the United States in- teresting, educational, and fun. Native to France, Ghis- laine has come to Arvada West as this year's foreign exchange student. In France, school is just for learning, she eagerly ex- plained, but here it is fan- cier. Extra-curricular activi- ties are new to her, as are home - coming, and couples holding hands in the hall. Sporting of peace symbols offered surprise to Ghislaine also. I had never seen these peace badges in France, she commented. The French newspapers, radio, and some of her teachers gave Miss Gros the information that led to action. Last June prepa- rations to come to the U. S. were already being made. Her time was being spent graduating from her own school, taking tests, writing to Paris, having physical exams, and saying good-bye to her friends. Ghislaine had to be accepted by both Paris and New York associations before she could become part of the foreign exchange program. Home to the AFS student is an Alpine village in Southeastern France called Saint Michael de Maureinne. Colorado is much like Ghislaine's France, but she thinks spruce trees are a beauti- ful difference between the two. This bright, charming girl ad- mitted that she was a bit lost at first. She was glad that the AW Wildcats were so helpful and friendly. Arvada West and A- merica are both to our guest's liking, yet Ghilsaine Gros would never make her home anywhere but France. Ghislaine Gros France

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The Miracle Above is Anagnos and the three blind girls. Right, part of the crews. Dramatic Acting wa s at its best in the spring play THE MIRACLE WORKER. One of the hardest tasks was the Southern accent. Everyone was ready for opening night, March 19. The story of Helen Keller took a lot of real concentration to present superiorly. Definitely the cast and crews will remember all the backstage rush along with knowing they accomplished a real feat.