Clark High School - Cavalcade Yearbook (Las Vegas, NV)

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Exchange students share impressions of American life N cw languages, new lifestyles, and new friends are among the benefits of being an exchange student. This year eight exchange students attended Clark, learning about America and sharing their knowledge of their homelands. Milka Ahlroth of Finland, Gerold Bod eke r of Germany, and Fransisco Chcsco Ciscomani of Mexico, all came to America with World Experience. Five others Sondra Bischoff of Germany, Anne Hoifodt of Norway. Jan Pasfall of Denmark. Marion Quililz of Germany, and Sharon Robertson of Scotland — traveled to America with Youth for Understanding. Arriving and adjusting to a new city also presented the students with many new changes. One of the major differences was the availability of stores at which to shop and the lack of public transportation systems. You need cars to get everywhere, even shopping, commented Marion. Gerold said. There arc a lot more cars — but no public transportation system. Attending a new school also required some adjustment along with many new experiences. Many differences, most notably activities, supplied new opportunities for the students. “I like the assemblies. They arc always fun, Sandra commented. One common dislike, as Jan stated, was Homework! F.vcn though most of the students had a limited view of America, generally, they enjoyed coming to a different country. You have everything: many cultures, many climates, stated Anne. Jan said, America is the land of opportunity, and I like that. Making new friends and participating in different activities allowed the students to see the differences between American students and those in their own country. Americans can drive when they arc 16 years old; we have to be 18, Anne declared. Sharon said. In Britain, the teenager has more freedom and choice of nightlife. One of the major differences for Marion was, In Germany, it takes longer to make friends, but the friendships seem deeper. Teenagers also talk about different subjects in foreign countries. We Germans talk more about problems, commented Sandra, while Gerold noted. “In Germany, the teenagers are more interested in politics. Foreign Exchange Students 59

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58 Ten seniors attend week-long seminars to study government Ten Clark students Dawn Blackard, Susan Frank. Karen Lagan, Gary Handley, Devin McDonald, John Tippit, Jim Gentleman, James Rcza, Alvin Wong, and Scott Peterson — participated in the annual Girls' and Boys’ State seminars held during the summer of 19X3. Girls' State, held in Clcarcrcck. Nevada, was sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Boys' State, held in Fallon, Nevada, was sponsored by the American Legion. These seminars focused on learning the various levels of Nevada government: local, county, and state. Active participation in elections as well as a legislative meeting was stressed. At the end of each seminar, two delegates arc chosen from each slate to attend Girls' and Boys’ Nation. Karen Fagan was elected first alternate to Girls' Nation, while John Tippit represented Nevada at Boys' Nation in July. Girls’ and Boys’ State

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Exec Council builds GOVERNMENT Changes and new ideas marked the year for the Executive Council. A new precedent was set up by keeping the student government office open during both lunches for suggestions and by having open meetings for the student body. This year also brought a change in the Executive Council advisor from Dr. Dean Funk to Mr. Ken Bedrosian. Planning of Homecoming 1983, a week filled with many new ideas, was the major emphasis of the council. They elected to make Homecoming different this year by having the dance at school in the gym rather than the traditional site, a major hotel. The council consisted of twelve members: nine seniors elected by popular vote, and the presidents of the Sophomore. Junior, and Senior Councils. Officers this year included Donny Mayhall as student body president, Nate Williams as vice-president, and Stephanie Fujii as sccrctary trcasurer. Council members participated in the annual Nevada Association of Student Councils Convention held at the Aladdin Hotel, while two members, John Tippit and Stephanie Fujii, attended the National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. 1. Officers: Stephanie Fujii, Mr. Ken Bedrosian (advisor). Nate Williams. 2. Executive Council. Front row: Nate Williams. Middle row: Stephanie Fujii. Rita Risser. Cindy Clacrhout. Rob Silvcstri, Kelli Varrato. Tommy Porrcllo. Back row: Dale Akridge. Donny Mayhall. Devin McDonald. Elizabeth Bcllangcr. Sandra Madrid, l.isa Gentile. N.P.: Jodi Sandstrom. 3. Student Body President: Donny Mayhall. 60 Executive Council