Fairmont High School - Maple Leaves Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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Travelers Go Abroad Ten Days of Fun and Fantasy “Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome aboard Flight 701. We will be taking off in a few minutes. Please fasten your seatbelts and put your seats in a full, upright position.’’ “Bonsoir mesdames et mes- sieurs, et bienvenu au board vol 701. Nous decollerons dans quelques minutes. Attachez vos ceintures de securite, s’il vous plait, et mettez vos sieges dans une position verticale complete.” Hearing the stewardess re- peat the instructions in French, German, Spanish (and other lan- guages), as well as English be- fore takeoff, students realized that their 10-day fantasy trip was over. But looking back, they could recall their Novem- ber 18-27 visit to four countries. In Germany, the students vis- ited Rudesheim, a small town in the heart of Rhineland wine country, and Heidelburg, where some students swarmed into McDonald’s while others tried out the German cuisine. Of course, one of the high points of the trip was seeing Schloss Neuschwanstein (New Swan Song), the castle from which Walt Disney modeled his. In Mu- nich, the travelers saw the Pina- kothek (an art museum) and Glockenspiel (a clock built to celebrate the end of the Black Plague). Only one city, Strasburg, was visited in France. Here the stu- dents took a walking tour of “Petit France.” They exper- ienced French pastry and saw the Astronomical Clock. In Lucerne, Switzerland, the 60 students enjoyed the swans of the River Ruess and an all- day shopping spree. Finally, students visited Salz- burg, Austria, where they took a Sound of Music tour and dined at the Cafe Winkler, locat- ed atop a sheer cliff. “The Cafe Winkler in Austria had the best food of all. The restaurant itself was very pretty; it really was a sight to see, said Junior Janice Myers. But not all of the trip consist- ed of tours. Tourists learned about the culture, habits and id- iosyncrasies as well. I learned more in those 10 days than I’ve learned in my entire life,” stated Junior Carol Wang. The first thing weary travel- ers learned was that there were to be bus rides, with the driver nicknamed “Hans.” The ab- sence of speed limits helped students learn how to avoid on- rushing cars at 90 mph. Of course, not being able to under- stand or read anything was diffi- cult, but students learned to count money for $2 cokes as well as to say “bonjour”, “danke” and ‘ merci beau- coup.” Another rule to follow in Eu- rope — do not touch anything for it probably has an alarm at- tached. And no one can forget the food. Eating “ricochet rolls was an experience similar to bit- ing into a hockey puck. The in- famous “national specialty” was served about six times in a row. How many times can a per- son stand meat in gravy over noodles? And, most memora- ble, were the Bavarian Bands. The first one was tolerated, but after four, they swiftly earned the title of Barbarian Bands.” Seriously, however, after the experience of a lifetime, the tourists soon found themselves on a plane flying home, busily doing their trigonometry home- work. LOCATED IN GERMANY. Castle- Neuschwanstein is inviting to visi- tors. Situated on a steep cliff, the castle was a half hour walk up a mountain. IN GARMISCH, GERMANY. Senior Cristina Geso and Juniors Yvonne Lee, Carol Wang and Angi Carlson try to play German Monopoly. SHOPPING AT AN OPEN MARKET. Principal John D. Tennant Jr. exam- ines the fruits and vegetables in Lu- cerne, Switzerland. STUDENT LIFE Europe Trip

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AT THE CLIMAX of the election. Ju nior Rosemary Enos ends a week of campaigning by delivering her speech for student body president at a special assembly. She eventu- ally won the election, which was held in January instead of May. ANSWERING QUESTIONS and typ- ing the morning bulletin, Mrs. Cin- dy Colisino became the fourth sec- retary to work in the main office in the last two years. Joining two new teachers and 76 new students, she replaced Mrs. Loretta Dodrill. DESPITE THE FRIGID MORNING AIR. Drivers Education Instructor Joseph Cavalier and other faculty members join teachers statewide in a two-day informational picket for higher salaries and better facilities. A walkout was avoided when Legis- lators passed an $800 across-the- board pay hike. STUDENT LIFE School Changes

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TASTING GERMAN FOODS is a new experience enjoyed by Junior Kathy Koay while she dines in Gar- misch, Germany. ON A WALKING TOCJR of Heidel- burg. Germany, students get a view of the university town during their second day in Europe. FILMED IN THE MOVIE THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the mansion used on the set is visited by the group while touring in Salzburg, Austria. STUDENT LIFE Europe Trip