Elwood Community High School - Crescent Yearbook (Elwood, IN)

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OVERSEAS TO ECHS Welcome!! Do you like it here? This is the question most often asked of our Foreign exchange students. The usual answer was ’'Yep, because it is different”. The five foreign exchange students in the Elwood Community area were Anita Teigstad, Morten Christensen, Terttu Niskamen, Kirsten Geisell-brecht and Elvis Pellar. Talking to the exchange students wasn’t as easy as everyone thought it would he. The exchange students didn’t understand the American slang that is used. Being an exchange student and coming to America is a privelege. It’s a privilege to learn about other countries and the way the people live. It also takes a lot of stamina to go across the world to live with a new family in a city one doesn’t even know. Having to meet new friends isn’t a problem for students from another country. EHS students were magnetized by the exchange students foreign accents and personalities. Anita Teigstad is from the country of Norway; she stayed with David and Kathy Jones along with sister Susan, and brother, Chris. She enjoyed doing new things around Elwood such as roller skating. She found the lay-away plan at K-Mart fascinating. ”1 would have done better if Shelly wouldn’t have knocked me down so much.” Stated Anita after a roller skating experince. Anita liked Amerikka”. Morten Christensen is from the country of Denmark. He is staying with the Coles — Beth, Jim and Margorie. Morten was a great help for the Panther Football Team, who did so well this last season. He likes America, hut feels one cannot compare two countries with two different lifestyles. The way Americans ear and live arc truly different,” Stated Morten. It’s neat to experience things from different countries,” he added. Morton has learned a lot but most of all he has learned two worlds. To him our world is totally awesome”. Terttu Niskanen, also known as Tepa, is from the country of Finland. She lived with the Watson family. Her family members include Earl, Gretchen, and their daughter Trish. What Tepa likes most about America are the little report cards and the delicious food. I like every kind of food except peanut butter,” said Tepa. Kirsten Greisselbrccht is from Germany. She lived with Fred and Joanna Tyner. Fred Tyner is the area representative for the Youth For Understanding Program, which places foreign exchange students with families in this area. Kirsten likes the way Americans do more with their families. I like how the Americans are supportive of their school and most of their country,” stated Kirsten. Kirsten was a photographer on the Crescent Staff during her stay in Elwood. Elvis Pellar is from the French part of Switzerland. He lived with the Whistlers and his American sister, Martha. Elvis liked the 1950’s cars and the myths about American rock-n-roll. The biggest difference, ” he said is the ideas about the other countries. Each country has another idea about each country. ” Elvis enjoyed his stay in America. WORKING HARD AT YFUff Enjoying being around kids and going to the activities that they are involved in, is just one reason why Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tyner are involved in the Youth Foreign Understanding Program. Mr. Tyner is area representative for YFU program. Mr. Tyner places foreign exchange students in homes with families in Elwood and surrounding cities. The Tyners themselves also sponsor an exchange student and enjoy it very much. They began this in 1976. Mr. Tyner feels his family has learned a lot from the exchange students that have lived with them but their way of life is almost like ours. 18 Foreign Exchange Students

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■ rr Tammy Faulstich and Melissa Brewer, juniors, hold Kevin Werline, freshman, in a phone booth while Gabe Garner and Matt Hanklcy, freshmen, attempt to strangle” him. Matt Hankley, Kevin Werline, Gabe Garner. Melissa Brewer, and Tammy Faustich get crazy on the top of Kim Wcrline’s car in front of Fettig’s car wash in T-Way Plaza. This looks like something freshmen would do but Tammy and Melissa are juniors. Juniors. Melissa Brewer and Tammy Faulstich arc getting some looks as they stand in front of the Amoco gas station. Melissa is jamming to her jam box and Tammy, in her cool sunglasses, is waving to a friend who just passed her while riding the L . The L” cruisers must be wondering what these girls are up to. Carried Away With Elwood 17

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This is Elvis; he has jusi finished a hard game of basketball. Flxiv is from the country of Switzerland. His American family was the Whislcrs. Tepa is always ready to smile for the camera leaving the memory of her visit. Tepa lived with the Watson’s and is from Finland. Morton’s trying to advance his typing skills during his stay in America. Morton participated in football and wrestling during his stay. Morton is from Denmark and lived with the Coles. Anita is taking a break from her lunch. Anita participated in many school activities and was a member of the This is Kirsten pretending to be hard at work. Kir- gymnastics team. Anita lived with the Jones family and is from Norway. sten was a photographer on the Crescent staff. She lived with the Tyner family. She is from Germany. Foreign Exchange Students 19