Andrew Warde High School - Flame Yearbook (Fairfield, CT)

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PIA The term foreign exchange student, common to so many American schools, is a comparatively new one to Fair- field. We all know that through the efforts of the American Field Service, students from abroad come to the United States for a year and become a part of the American way of life by taking part in school studies and activities. Rigmor Hagstrom, better known to her friends as Pia, is one of these students. On August 21, Pia was met by the family with whom she was to live during the year - Mr. and Mrs. Gunnard johnson and their daughter Karen. Because she had studied English for six years and had traveled in Great Britain, Pia spoke English fluently. However she found that her British expressions, such as Cheerio, were not used in America. Her conscientiousness enabled her to adapt quickly to her school work and to the American way of life, her cheery disposition won her the friendship of all. From Pia we have learned much about Swedish living. At a Mothers' Club meeting she explained Christmas customs in Sweden. Later, at an International get-together held in her honor, she taught Warde Students a Swedish dance. She also taught our choir the Swedish National Anthem which they sang at their Spring Concert. In turn, Pia has been introduced to many of the exper- iences enjoyed by the American high school student. Among these have been extracurricular activities, canteens, dances and pajama parties. No visit to the United States would be complete without a trip to New York City, and Pia went sev- eral times to sightsee and shop, accompanied by the Johnsons and friends from school. The highlight of the year was a sur- prise birthday dinner given for Pia by the Senior Class. In answer to the question, What did you find the most astonishing about America? , Pia replied, The popularity of Bermuda shorts as sports-wear and socks as school dress. Before Pia leaves for Sweden in August, she will tour the United States for three weeks with exchange students from schools all over the country, then she will be able to compare notes, tell other students of her experiences and become acquainted with other parts of our country. We hope that Pia will take with her many pleasant memories. The perfect bon voyage present for her would be a case of chocolate syrup because Pia's immediate reply to the question, What do you think you will miss most of all when you leave the U.S.A.?' was Hot-fudge sundaesll' 134 r