Hudson High School - True Blue Yearbook (Hudson, WI)

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German Club Visits Germany German club had a very exciting and eventful two weeks this year. Through the Infercultural Student Experiences, they spent six days with a German host family and the rest of the time touring Ger- many. It was a great learning experience for them to live with a family and see how the Germans actually live. They got to go to school, go to the market, and experience every other everyday oc- currence with their new families. The remainder of the trip was spent touring southern Germany and such cities as Rothenburg, Munchen. and Garmisch. Unfortunately, Spanish club did not have a very eventful year. They made pinata's for the Snoball dance which featured a Spanish theme. They also enjoyed a festive outing at Charo's, a Mexican restaurant in St. Paul. 1. GERMAN CLUB: Dione Weiher. Shown Kiley. Amy Block. John Bieska- chek. Kelly Tellandei. Not Pictured: Shannon Ewing. Kothy Sanders. Chris Huber. Dana Berres. Bob Oehmke. 2. Shannon Ewing. Dono Berres. and Herr Schubert locate the stops they will be making on their German trip. 3. SPAN. ISH CLUB: (Front Row) Colleen Goetti. Susan Clark. Lori Strobush. (Bock Row) Mrs. Neuman. Joan Woodward. Susan Holm. Steve Thalocket. 4. Joan Wood- ward and Lori Strobush work on a pina- to for the Snoball. 4 28

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 7 needed some thinking time before entering the uni- versity. ” said Johonno Mondok. who come over from Groz. Austria, for the fall semester. Johonno was not sponsored by the A. F. S.: she come over on her own. She considered her stay In America on outstanding opportuni- ty to leorn English and the customs of the American people. Johanna was inspired to come to Hudson by her cousin. Roimund Seidel. H. H. S. 5 A. F. S. student in 1973- 74. She resided at the George Allen's. Because expressing her thoughts on paper was important to Johanna, she especially liked the literature class. Ori- ental Literature. She also stated that her six months In Hudson changed the ways she kept In shape: the J. V. Volleyball team hod to compensate for the lack of Austri- an walks. Call me Homodl ' urged Mohomed Ali Bouzouroa from Tunisia, and don 't confuse me with the boxer. However, certain similarities did exist: both pos- sessed quick wit and expressive lan- guage. Coming from a totally different culture, adjusting to Hudson wasn't easy for Hamodi. Snow, cold weather, and slippery conditions created frustra- tions for him. Luckily for Hudson. Ha- modi coused a lot of students to take a different look at world events and to understand that not all people and all countries feel os the United States does. I come here to meet people. stored Preben Grevstod. a tall, blue-eyed Norwegian who followed the old Viking trodition originating from the days of Leif Erikson by find- ing America again. Our Rotary exchange student wasn't a newcomer. In 1976. Preben skied in the St. Paul area for peace and friendship, together with 500 other Norwe- gian skiers In an event called Ski for Light. This year, one of Preben's first achievements of H. H. S. was. of course, to become part of the Cross Country ream. Outside school, he enjoyed woterskilng. hunting, and snowmoblling. os well os socializing. Preben shored his year here with four Hudson families. ‘7 came here to look for myself. stated MottI Huuskonen. Marti brought with him a sarcastic wit. his Lapland boots, and a bright talent for words which no one could forget. He took back with him a knowledge of dog racing, heating homes with wood instead of oil (how to chop wood and his fingers), and a knowledge of what year- books are and how to put them together. He thought that not having windows in the school was terrible since he could no longer fulfill his genuine drive toward misusing class time. The school tried to teach expressing ones thoughts, opinions, and the seif quite effectively. Marti felt. He disliked calling everyone by their title name such os Mr.. Mrs.. Miss, as it showed a sign of authority he didn 't approve of. Marti lived with the Robert Oestreich family. He enjoyed his stay there very much. '7 think America is great. answered Carol Colomo. a native of Santo Cruz. Bolivia. Carol resided with the John Gul- den family. To Carol. America provided an opportunity to make friends and Im- prove her command of the English lan- guage. Carol was sponsored by the Youth Exchange Service of the Catholic Church. Again this year, H. H. S. was privileged to have the foreign exchange exper- ience: students from Austria, Colombia, Finland, Norway, and Tunisia made us question our values as individuals and as a nation. H. H. S. also sent three students to Brazil, Chile, and Germany. A.F.S. 27

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Student Council Modifies School Life The Sludent Council mode immense strides in the im- provement of school life. As soon os the school yeor opened, the Council jumped into oction by chonging its constitution, which brought obout the chonges in ap- pointees and in the election of class officers. After the '79-80 Student Council was elected, each class appointed two students from their grade based on background and political futures. These two appointees acted as middle- men in Student Council-student body relations. They did not, however, have a vote. They were appointed for one year, unless they chose to allow a fellow class member to enjoy the benefits of the position. Last year, ballots were distributed throughout the class- rooms, and all students were required to vote. This year, the voting was more realistic. Tables were set up by the trophy case opposite the commons and those who want- ed to vote could just pick up a ballot. Polls opened around 7:30 and closed at 8:00. Some of the changes made by the Council directly affect- ed the student body. They were responsible for changing the participation points system and making it more equi- table. The Council was also involved with the Homecoming and pepfest activities. This year, they also were responsible for the concert that was held the first day of school. 1. Ritchie Rivard and Paul Rebholz attempt to beautify our school by putting up o Christmas tree in the commons. 2. Jill Woolen and Pomelo Schmitz complete o protest poster on Cambodia. 0. STUDENT COUNCIL (Front Row) Michelle Rivard. Kelly Tellonder, Ritchie Rivard. Koty Kelly. Karen Dunaski, Jill Woolen, Kathy Drozek. Michelle Close. Pomelo Schmitz. Don Smith. (Dock Row) Steve Motrin. Robbie Kortum, Karen Lee. Joe Von Allen, Christy Olson, Dotty Nordsttond. Kirk Davis. Daniel Oehmke. Mike Hall. Rick Strutz. Student Council 29