Littleton High School - Lion Yearbook (Littleton, CO)

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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

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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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Lindy Moore and Carolyn Shearer, dressed in their pajamas, help at the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast on November 2, l983. The Council Connection The purpose of the LHS Student Council is to act as a connection be- tween the students and the administra- tors. The council was responsible for the many successful Homecoming events. The Junior Class Sock Hop. Christmas Dance, Valentines Day ac- tivities, pep assemblies, and many oth- er activities were established with the purpose of encouraging school spirit. The junior class council was also re- .TLA -f The Student Council members continually brain- storm for new ideas. lt takes many hours of plan- ning for each event. Mr. Maher. an appreciated teacher at LHS, is served breakfast by Keith Clerihue, Julie Green. Shannon Sullivan, and Lisa Tomasetti. The break- fast was sponsored by the student council. 24 - Student Council ami N - va' . ' . WE E sponsible for financing the prom. ln or- der to raise money this group had many fund-raising projects for the event. All of the student council members sold school spirit shirts in the Fall and planned a benevolent project for the needy. Their interest to others and dedication to the school helped them earn recognition as a strong support group. --n-.-I, 'wil M , 1 if J' . 4 -- Q4 1 is W ' V s gf j Q gs gt gbp . ' - g t . ... ....