Ada High School - We Yearbook (Ada, OH)

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Seeing the World in New Light Many of us have traveled to Canada, but a few members of our class have visited countries much farther away. Some have had the chance to see the world through CISV (Children's International Summer Village), while some have traveled with other groups, and still others have gone with their families. Jim Barker, who visited Finland with CISV in 1982, expressed the feelings of the whole group by saying, Visiting other countries is an experience everyone should have. Jenny Downer, who lived with her family in Germany for three years, agrees. I just would like to say it was a great experience and if anyone ever gets a chance to visit another country, they should. Amy Chandler was one of the first to travel abroad when she was chosen to go to Sweden in 1978 for CISV. She stayed at a camp in Vasteras for a month with kids from thirty other countries. When asked what was special to her about her trip, Amy replied, Just the trip, to me, was special. Being chosen to represent the U.S. as a delegate at the camp was an honor. The following year, both Mindy West and Jane Napier attended camps. Mindy spent a month in Ettlebrock, Luxemburg. She also traveled throughout this small country in western Europe. My favorite part of the trip was going to Luxemburg City and the sightseeing there. Jane spent her month in Cuatemala in the city of Panajachel during the week and Guatemala City on the weekends. They also took day excursions to Chichicastinago and Quetzalten-ango. Jane stayed in people's homes, which she said was an experience she would never forget. She had an interesting experience following her time at the camp. 10 Senior Feature After our stay at the camp, our delegation decided to fly to the ancient Mayan ruin site, Tikal. The inhabitants left the site quite mysteriously. It was quite thrilling to see how the primitive culture lived and wonder why they left so suddenly. Kent and Karl Oliver and Jim Barker traveled to Finland and spent a month with Finnish families through CISV exchange program in 1982. Jim, who stayed in Toija, said of his trip, It is interesting to see how other people live under their own beliefs and their government. Mexico City, Mexico, is the site where Ruth Santa Cruz spent two weeks with a Catholic congregation. While she was there, she visited the famous El Basque de Cha-putepec, the Universidad Autonoma de Mexico and other recreational centers. Ruth says that although her stay was not very long, she enjoyed herself very much. Two members of our class have actually lived overseas. Jenny Downer's father was stationed at the Army base in Frankfurt, West Germany. Besides traveling throughout Germany, they also visited Austria, Luxemburg, Switzerland and Italy. Jenny says, The traveling was the best for me. I enjoyed seeing different countries and cultures. Shobhna Shah lived in India for a year in 1970. India is the birthplace of her parents and brothers, and most of her relatives live there still. She enjoyed her stay very much because India is filled with fine architecture that cannot be found in the United States. Because it has been such a long time since I've seen India, I would like to take another visit there after I graduate. India is filled with interesting people and places. I want to learn more about the culture by being a Whole there, Shobhna stated. Her interest in French language and culture led Amy Siekerman to take a study trip to France in the summer of 1984. She studied at a university in Normandy and spent some time in Paris. I enjoyed my experience immensely and would love to return to France. I met many interesting people from other countries, as well as other Americans. Language was no barrier for Amy, who had studied the language for four years, but many of the others could only communicate in English. Those in CISV camps had people to interpret for them. Some made friends only with those who spoke English, while others found ways to communicate. Shobhna was very young and did not understand Hindu very well. She spoke English, which is what Jenny spoke at the complex, and with the Germans. Jim knew only no and Thank you , but his host knew English. Jane picked up a few words of Spanish, but her leader interpreted in town. Mindy and Amy both were able to speak English at their camps. Ruth did speak Spanish fluently, but had trouble with those who spoke quickly. Through their experiences with other cultures and languages, these seniors have come to view the world in a whole new light. Each person was exposed to a new way of life. They were forced to adapt themselves to unusual customs. As Jim says, Have you ever had a hamburger with a pineapple on top? Their food was quite different! In spite of these new experiences, each person survived their time away from home and enjoyed themselves as well. Perhaps we can all learn to see the world In a Whole New Light.

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John Loren Telles Ronald Matthew Toland Lori Dee Weihrauch Mindy Sue West Kevin D. Wildman Cyrena Renee Williams Joanna Jane Wince Gary D. Wireman Melinda Lee Wolber Melissa Lee Wolber Todd William Wyss David Lee Zimmerly Seniors Seniors 9

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 A Dutch windmill is the mom attraction in this photo by Jenny Downer. According to Jane Napier, volcanoes are a common sight in Guatemala. This valley in Luxemburg, photographed by Mindy West, is dominated by an ancient Roman aquaduct. Senior Feature 1 1