Ferndale High School - Aquila Yearbook (Ferndale, WA)

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SENIORS Seniors gain patriotism through camp By Kristin Wingate Respecting the flag and country, feeling patriotic, and learning about the government process — not your everyday idea of entertainment. Some seniors shaped their futures by attending Boys’ and Girls’ State sponsored he the American Legion and Auxiliary. Girls’ State was held in Ellensburg at Central Washington University, June 15-20. Misty Cam- pin, Teresa Dewell, Maria Kolby and Lynn Russell all attended the conference. “It made me appreciate being an American. And it made me feel more patriotic,’’ said Russell. Boys’ State was held at Eastern Washington University, June 21- 27. Kent Erickson, Markus Klausli, Todd Rightmire, Chad “It sounded fun and it was a great Brenda Bensen opportunity,” said Ben Berger Lynn Russell. Yandenhaak, Brent Wolters, and Jay Yankacy all were chosen to at- tend. Overall, about 500 people attended each conference. Before being selected for each state conference, they were recommended, had a personal in- terview, and had to fill out an application. Having Federal Party Rallies, at- Mike Bishop tending city council meetings, lear- ; ning how the court systems work, Debbie Blackburn and learning the government pro- cess were just a few of the things they learned. “It was a good experience because it helped me realize how the government works better and because when | got there, | was put in with 50 or 60 people that | didn’t know. | met lots of new peo- ple and | learned to work together,” said Erickson. “It sounded fun and it was a great opportunity,” said Russell. 11

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Travelers cover many countries By Alison Kennedy Last summer many seniors spent their vacation traveling in Europe. Robert Reed traveled the Soviet Union, Sweden, and Finland on a musical tour with the Vancouver Youth Symphony. Reed left June 28 and returned home July 12. “| like meeting the Russian teenagers. | visited Red Square in Moscow, Joseph Lenin’s Tomb, The Armory, St. Issac’s Cathedral, the Hermitage, and the summer palace of Peter the Great and these were all spectacular. | loved them! One thing | didn’t like was we didn’t know what we were eating. One time we had reindeer meat and all they had to drink was mineral water and occasionlly a “I really enjoyed having total freedom from my parents because I went alone,” said Tanya Bozanic. Pepsi,’ Reed said. Tanya Bozanic traveled to Yugoslavia to spend time with her relatives. “I peally enjoyed having total freedom from my parents because | went alone, and everything is just laid back more there then the United States,” Bozanic said. Cara Jones toured Sydney, Melbourne, and Tasmania, Australia, and Hawaii with a volleyball touring team. She left June 27 and spent the first three days training in Oregon before leaving on tour. “It was neat staying with the families and seeing kangaroos and koala bears everywhere. It was winter when we were there and we froze. They don’t have any central heating,” Jones said. es ENIORS Nee Trisha Blakesley Rick Bogarde James Bolick Kory Bowser