Grant High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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 HAD TO BE THEREl 1 M [Exchanges gain friends I'm proud to be here!” declared exchange student, Craig Irwin, from New Zealand. After visiting several schools in Portland, Grant is by far the best.” Students and administrators welcomed eight students from various countries to experience life as a Grantonian. The satisfaction and positive comments expressed by the new students contributed to both the pride in Grant and our country. Concha Fidalgo compared the educational systems: In Spain, we go to school to learn. Here, we learn and talk, and can be in activities after school. Exchange students said they preferred this type of system over those in their native countries. Ulla Pon-tgratz from Austria added, The relationship between teachers and students is closer; there is more free time to work on our o wn than there was in Austria. Throughout the months spent in the United States, several exchange students noticed unique differences. I love the way the people are so friendly and relaxed, here. I can go up to anyone and have a nice conversation, stated Peter Stahemann of Denmark. It's not the same, reported Nicole Friestedt of Sweden. There are so many people with completely different personalities, Friestedt continued. Fernanda Muniz expressed an even broader opinion: It is wonderful to be here. It is such a new experience being away from Brazil. Most exchange students spent a year as Grantonians. Their presence enlightened the student body. The other foreign exchange students included Kazushige Kitahara and Yumiko Hosokawa from Japan. Hosokawa played the piano for Grant's symphonic and stage bands. 12 introductjoo

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The proud Stacey Strode, standing with announcers Brad Cer-mack and Principle Myra Rose, raises the junior class trophy for the best parade participation. Following princesses Susie James and Dawn Herndon, senior Brett Wonderlick hands princess Stacey Strode a rose at the Homecoming Dance. Let's hear it for the glamorous Sara James and mighty Kyle Brewster. Homecoming Queen and King for the class of '87. Football players, Toby Henderson and Chris Frick discuss stradegy before reentering the Homecoming Game against Madison. Grant's new marching band members stand behind the effervescent Gendrill. Sonjia Leonard. Courtney Reid. Markelle Kuhn, and Tracy Larson, during half-time entertainment. More on page 170... Introduction 11

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Interested students attending the exchange student meeting include John Frost. Fernanda Muniz, Peter Stahemann, and Mollie Young. Exchange student, Nicole Friestedt, and seniors Daniel Moore and Cashnita Mathieson listen to the speaker intently, while Alyssa Pace and Ulla Pon-tgratz socialize. Active student, Craig Irwin, plays the trumpet as one of Grant's marching band members. Sophomores Nicole Duckworth. Sarah Swenson, and Alyssa Pace consider spending a year as exchange students. introduction 13