Jacksonville High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Jacksonville, NC)

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Vainio, the year-long exchange students. Berit came from AI, Norway and Minna from Vantaa, Finland. l wanted to come to the United States to study English and experience American culture, said Berit. Both girls had to face many changes and differences like school, food, climate and people. 'When I first came here in July, I couldn't believe how hot it was, said Minna. lt never gets that hot in Finland. Despite the adjustments, the two were very happy to be in the U.S. 'One of the best things about my stay is the people I get to meet, said Berit. Minna agreed and added, 'Some of the things I like best are the beaches, football games and the many new friends I've made. Being an exchange student was a learning experience, and those who went say that it was well worth .,..,.-- any difficulties they faced. I'm glad I had the chance to see another country, even though I had my wallet stolen, said Wendy. Kim VanGorder and her hostess, Janet Dot, enjoy a day at Fief Aid, Sootland's version of Live Aid. 'I got to see some of Sootland's best performers and groups,' said Kim. an 7 Visiting Stockholm is one of my best Soctallzmg with her newfound friends Minna memories of Sweden said Lynn Smith Vainio enjoys lunch at the Senior Fountain Cecilia Arvldson and Lynn tour the Old Everyone has been so friendly during my Palace, one of the major attractions of stay,' said Minna. Stockholm. Exchange Student

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Imagine yourself many miles from home, in an unfamiliar place where you know no one. This is not as horrible as it may sound. Five JHS students faced just such a situation participating in summer and year-long exchange program. They were Wendy Clyma, Lynn Smith, and Kim VanGorder, who spent a month to seven weeks in European countries, while Berit Tenold and Minna Vainio gave up a year of schooling in their native countries to spend a year in America. Cornwall was my favorite place in England. The countryside and buildings were absolutely beautiful, said Senior Wendy Clyma, She spent seven weeks living in Stewkley, England, and during her stay she had a chance to visit a variety of places. It was definitely a cultural experience, concluded Wendy. Senior Lynn Smith had the opportunity to live in Sweden for a month. While there, Lynn traveled to Stockholm and different parts of Southern Sweden, watched Davis ,. , Cup tennis and the Swedish Open, and tried to learn a little Swedish in the bargain. Lynn said, lt was an unforgettable summer. I'm glad I got to stay with such a wonderful family as the Avidsons and I hope I get to go back some day. Kim VanGorder spent a month in Wormit, Scotland. Everything was very different there, from the lush green landscape to the Scot's attitudes towards Americans, she said. Kim attended some classes because Janet, her host sister, was in school at the time of her stay. Their school is very different from ours. It wasn't much fun going to school during my vacation, but it was interesting. Kim felt that her experience taught her many things. 'Scotland is a wonderful place to visit, she said, but it's always good to be at home with my family and my friends. The three students traveling abroad had to make adjustments, but none were so drastic as those made by Berit Tenold and Minna 8 Exchag Std t 'Spirit Week was so neat! We don't have anything like that in Norway, commented Berit Tenold. Dressing up for Toga Day, Berit, Shelly Todorov, and Leilani Stone show their school spirit. ,

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Working Hard or Hardly Working? Where can one meet interesting people, stay up late, have the best and worst of times and possibly improve a skill or talent? Where else but summer camp? Many students spent weeks or even months out of their summer vacation attending several different camps. Sports camps were popular among football players, wrestlers and baseball players, just to name afew. For example, the cheerleaders went to afour day camp at UNC-W. We learned so much, commented junior Christine Santos. I think it helped us throughout the whole season. Karen Hagen, a junior member of the girls basketball team, went to a basketball camp at ECU. She said, I was able to renew old friendships and meet Kay Yow, the head coach at NC State and the 1988 Olympic basketball coach. Most of the athletes that attended camp 'Camp gave us great ideas to use for competitions and games. l guess hours of exercise, cheers, and stunts at camp paid off,' commented Cecelia White. cgftiiattgzefsaw ressiwmaszez wasws.a,ez.vtgm::'1w1tz.as I I W I,g.w5,,J,p.7evj'5g4,vu -I .,i1,f5P:i.,1f, 'Playing cards was a great way to relax after a hard day's work with layouts and copy,' commented Heidi Fisher. Journalism students not only learned yearbook techniques, but also some great card tricks. agreed it was a rewarding experience. Of course some people had difficulties and could not get some of the benefits of the workouts. Senior Sam Trelinski said, This year's football camp was one ofthe worst for me. I broke my ankle and couIdn't participate in many of the activities. For people who were not particularly interested in sweating it out, there were academic camps such as Governor's school, Boys' State, Girls' State and Summer Ventures. Boys' and Girls' State were week long experiments dealing with law and government. We basically set up our own form of government, said senior James Stallings. It was definitely an interesting event. Students selected tor Governor's School spent six weeks studying in their chosen fields from mathematics to music. l learned a great number of things about music, said Elizabeth Chambless, but the best part of Governor's School was all the interesting people I met. Summer Ventures were programs sponsored by East Carolina University. Other students who participatec in camps from band to sailing agreed that meeting people anc having fun were the best parts o' camp. Senior Tanya Tafaoa said, Journalism camp was tons ot work, but we were able to sneak ir lots of fun. Every year, teenagers or the parents of teenagers spent a great deal of time and money on the camps of their choice. Camp was just an added attraction to summer fun. Although camp can be lots of work, I always manage to have 2 great time. concluded senio Kelly Vthlliams.