Columbia River High School - Tyee Yearbook (Vancouver, WA)

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pretzels and tarts prepared by foreign language students are enyoycd by all ,-swat M. A - an M113 ,lf if IEYEEWYY ,grenade gill-lit lilllifliu stluatstailvm on thalamus!-I .,.s.'va 58223 B -8' R Q W H M if H 32 5 as ki aa-my junior Randy Fletcher pauses for a small midday snack at a make believe French First International Week Informative and Exciting A unique and informative five days, International Week, was sponsored by the four languages - Russian, Spanish, German, and French, january 29 through Febru- ary 2. The idea of the week originated when the language instructors, Chester Wood CGermanj, Phyllis Merker fkussianj, Carole Franklin CFrenchj, and Myrtle McGill fSpanishj, discussed the need for enrichment and creativity in the language department. The student body was acquainted with the life styles of foreign lands contrary to the American society. This was accomplished through the efforts of students enrolled in one or more of the foreign languages. The week-end before January 29, the school took on a different look. Wall to wall posters in unfamiliar tongues adomed the hall. A foreign doll collection, souve- nirs from Peru, Spain, Mexico, and Russia and books and paintings from various countries filled the display cases in an original fashion. A small Eiffel Tower con- structed by French students stood beside the Chieftain head throughout the week. A French cafe enhanced the hall outside the cafeteria and caused passers-by to stop and take notice. To start things off, the moming announcements were given by students in each of the four languages and then were translated by Principal Robert Dungan. Stu- dents at both lunches were entertained by historical events such as the execution of Marie Antoinette put on by French pupils and the drama of Don Quixote presented by Spanish students. The highlight of the week was the Food Fair. The food was prepared at home by students and depicted the cuisine of their foreign country. Any person could partake in the tasting of these foods and many took advantage of the chance. Other-activities that occurred during the week were: German class members offering pen pal correspondences from various lands, Russian students translating names of students into Russian, a Spanish bazaar offering Mexican handicrafts and a panel that talked about job opportunities available for people with a knowledge of a foreign language. The climax took place on Friday at which time the teachers had prepared a full day's schedule, There were musical programs, both vocal and instrumental, slide presentations on Europe, the Soviet Union, Finland, New Zealand, and Argentina, and a guest speaker who had spent a year in France while her husband taught at an American school in Paris. Each of the teachers voiced their impressions of the week. Mr. Wood stated, There could have been more organization and student involvement in Friday's activitiesf' Ms. Merker said, The Language students should be highly praised for their diligent work during the whole week. Next year I hope every student takes the time to get involved in some way large or small and gains a better understand- ing of the world. Mrs. McGill quoted, It went well, although there could have been more variety in the final day's events. Mrs. Franklin responded by saying, I think most of my students got involved and were enthusiastic about it. It could be improved next year by having more foreign exchange students come and speak. It was a terrific iob by the students. The time spent and the energy used seemed to be trying at times but was well worth it in the end. Channel 6 news found the week newsworthy enough to put together a film clip and commentary on the week's activities and then added it to their nightly broadcast. Sgt... Famished students, teachers and school aides crowd around the tables of the office conference room discussing, tasting, and enjoying the Foreign Food Fair samples,

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A miniature replica of the Parisian Eiffel Tower con- structed by jo Carroll and other French class members adds to the decoration of the main hall. Principal Robert Dungan takes time out of his busy schedule to sneak in some K 'Q 'W' i 1 'K beforcvlunch samples of Russian delicacies. .1 ai -a:.r.::::'.. pf.- gf, g'-rn wa: :sg ' iii?':l?lE2E:'I3ii3?i??l:f:5'63'4'x! .- 55, .,.r,z.iE. i .,,,, I , t a nf: . .. We ., Z..a..,... fn z313553.-qzgzgqiz,-::p::ze:37:51 , . ' -:fy Q5 it ,., isnt Jglhwgt. Q, P s Sz. ,.,, . gfifjeiifn ' ' ESM 55, ' wr ists 5 ga ffi ff l' if .ali ' f E , i.a,... 1 .,f. . ,. . . sues2f4sgs2.fv9'zss4sQf ff lit .Qffwgsw..Qs--mtgmm.-fzff.. 1 V 1 3:gqvVEw'::' gt-1-e:,ffiz:e,:f,-gli gf, 5552 P31YZF,uL?f155f?:2iif:fiEiiiwllifg ' 431' -' ,wsgtf-.P , iw 5 ,if .wx A A 9 X. 1. P f' 11' e-,e.1.113gf2fr2 P 5' K -3 4 .T in , M ' V? w yn 1 ' ' Y i QR iw' 'ii' t ,1, if The array of foreign cookies, cand Senior connoisseur jean Ianderholm hesirantly samples foreign food as Karen Berndt and Frances Frimberger wonder which tasty morsel to try next. l Patti Rippe questions the cheese fondue as Deborah George tries a piece herself.

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