Littleton High School - Lion Yearbook (Littleton, CO)

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An American Perspective Harr Rautio of Finland, Matthias Frech of West Ger- many, and Thomas Schlangen of Germany, explain how they are enjoying the new school system. Littleton High School had twelve for- eign exchange students, representing eight different countries: Germany, West Germany. Lebanon, Finland, Nor- way, Italy, Japan, and Australia. Matthias Frech, from West Ger- many, said, I came to America be- cause I didn't like my school system. I just wanted to try something differ- ent. Giovanne Zunino, a representa- tive student from Italy, stated, I want- ed to travel to the United States. The people are so friendly here. I especially wanted to learn the English language better. Guiliana Stefani also a repre- sentative from Italy remarked, Not only did I want to learn the language 22-Exchange Ellen Solum from Norway and Nadea Phillips from Australia pose for the camera. It's A Small World After All better, I wanted to spend some time in another country to learn the culture and to understand the poeple. I think what I enjoy most is discovering how the American culture is made from so many other cultures combined. Thom- as Schlangen, from Germany, added, The people are a lot friendlier here. It is easier to make friends. What I miss most from my own country is the food! Both Harri Rautio and Virpi Tuunoinen from Finland agreed upon their reason for coming to the United States. We came here to learn the lan- guage and see a different culture. Virpi also added I also came here be- cause I wanted to become more inde- pendentf' When Nobuake Tanaka of Japan was asked what he liked most about America he replied. I like being on the swim team, and I like American movies. Ellen Solum of Norway remar- ked, I became involved in the foreign exchange program because I have been here before, and I liked what I saw, sol wanted to come back. Nadea Phillips from Norway arrived during second se- mester, l always wanted to come to America. It is very pretty. Kareen Raz- zoukk returned to Lebanon at semes- ter. Everyone agreed that traveling to another country is an unforgetable ex- perience.

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4-Wx a. , - - W-sN...fa..s-suns , , v.. f A The Littleton speech team often goes but seldom unheard. Mr. has been the coach of the team for five years. The speech competed three out of ev- five weekends. Each speaker competed in different es. These were two kinds of and five kinds of events includ- the interpretation of drama, humor, Sanders practices her drama interpretation school for an upcoming speech meet. Speech Takes a Stand poetry, original oratory, and extempo- raneous speaking. Mr. Redmond felt, More students worked harder this year than ever be- fore. Kristi Novinger said, The team was real successful this year with many promising sophomores. The team has taught me a lot especially in gaining confidence in myself. Speech Team: Front row: Jennifer Stephens. Denise String, Sharon Dunlap. Niki Gardner. Jessica Luttio- hann, Alex Russell, Teresa Jenkins. Kristi Novinger. Susanne Wolfe, Tracy Weeldreyer. Back row: Stacey Brady, Jacqui Rediske. Matt Seubert, Reason Mines. Matt Borger, Brian Haack, Jeff Stephens. Mark Ebel. John Thurman. Gary Zermuehlen. David Anselmi. Jay Bemis, Tony Piazzisi. Rob Humphreys. Steve Clay- pool. David Sholes, Genny Coll'--fn. Peter Redmond. Jeff Stephens added. This year the team wasn't as unified as last year's team, but overall there was a better ef- fort from the team and more produc- tivity at speech meets. The team effort proved successful since they hosted the NFL Colorado District Tournament in which students qualified for nationals. . Q rg-sv - A I Ska ,gnQ1nil'l '9' ,,,,.,....----M Denise String, like other speech team members, dedi- cates a lot of time and effort preparing for speech meets by practicing after school. Speech - ll

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We Fochler of Germany and Giovanni Zunino of are frequently seen in the library trying to American novels. f Nobuake Tanaka of Japan. Giuliana Stefani of Ita- ly. and Virpi Tuunainen of Finland, are iust three of the twelve exchange students. ,gn .ff Alicia Donnelly and Jenny Ball were also involved in the foreign exchange program. However, instead of being a student from a foreign country coming to the United States, they were students from the United States who went to Australia for the first part of the 83-84 school year. On her return Alicia said, l became involved in the for- eign exchange program because not only do I have an interest in other countries, but Pac -f., Q .XX travel broadens more than your horizons. Australia is different. the people are more friendly and the environment is more re- laxed. Although I loved being there I missed the mountains and the snow. l'm glad to be home. Jenny Ball added. I wanted to travel and see other parts of the world and learn about a different culture. l liked the hot weather and the uniforms. but I missed the snow. Exchange-23