Churchland High School - Trucker Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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An ocean away. Gabrielle’s home in Brussels. Soe Many miles separate Gabrielle from her family and native country. While she does admit to being homesick at times, she quickly adds that she feels very comfortable here at Churchland. “The students and teachers all have been very nice to me — especially helping me learn my way around”. As for Tidewater living, Gabrielle notes some. similarities between Brussels and here. However, one ex- ception seems to stand out. ‘The weather,” she says, ‘is much cooler Bring In the clowns. Gabrielle puts the finishing touches on her here than in Brussels.’ masterpiece. FOREIGN EXCHANGE 13

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+——— — Portsmouth Becomes Home For AFS Student Gabrielle de Villefranche has in- deed become one of the many fa- miliar faces at Churchland High School. A native of Brussels, Belgium, Gabrielle arrived last August and is spending this year attending CHS under the auspices of the American Field Services program. Currently enrolled in a senior cur- riculum, Gabrielle is taking classes in the areas of shorthand, United States history, American govern- ment, English, art, and graphic arts. When asked if school in America was very different from school in Eur- ope, she quickly responded, ‘‘oh yes! Our school day is longer — from 8:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the evening. Last year alone | took four- teen classes. But we did have a longer lunch period to eat and relax igh. Gabrielle is a typical 18-year-old who enjoys much of the same foods, activities and music as Ameri- can teenagers. She too enjoys hamburgers, french fries, pizza, ice- cream and coke. Belgian youth lis- ten to American music on their ra- dios. ‘‘The hit music is in English, with maybe some songs from a few French or Belgian bands.”’ As for re- creation, Gabrielle enjoys going to the movies or to the beach (when the weather is warm enough) and sight-seeing. She has visited many historic places such as Fort Monroe and many entertaining places such as Waterside. All in all, Gabrielle finds life here in the United States “exciting busy and always moving”’. Living in Tide- water has been a different exper- ience for her. Upon her return to Brussels she will attend the university there, ‘perhaps to study psycholo- aa OY . Getting acquainted. Gabrielle looks through CHS annuals from years past. 42 FOREIGN EXCHANGE

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Bruised knees, muddy shoes and tired, sore muscles were all a part of the traditional Powder Puff football game. For several weeks before the actual showdown, junior and senior girls gave up their soap operas and hour-long telephone con- versations to practice for the big event. Coached by members of the varsity football team, the girls practiced hiking the ball, calling signals, and even a few trick plays. This year’s game was a tightly fought contest. Both sides had good offensive moves and even better de- fensive plays. The seniors emerged victorious pulling out a squeaker. The final score was 14-8. “I've never hurt so much in my entire life,” said Cathy McCoy as the juniors went in at halftime to work on some new strategy. But she added quickly, “It’s fun too!’’ The evening turned out to be a profit- able adventure for both classes as the proceeds were added to each classes’ treasury. 44 POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL