Grosse Pointe North High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Grosse Pointe, MI)

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BELOW: Donna Meindt, Bob Zakem, and Barb Mar tin enjoy the excitement and color of Balloon Day. LEFT: Dominique Othem'n-Gimrd from Switzerland gets a look at American sports through a Norseman football game. Activities 107

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RIGHT: Sara Leach looks on intently at the Balloon Day festivities. BELOW: Exchange student Babeth Comiaut en- tertains club members with French folk songs. i o o o n u i Q Foreign Exchange Club brings worlds together Each year the Grosse Pointe North Foreign Exchange Club hosts foreign students attending North through the YFU and AFS programs. Through its many activities, the Club helps to promote better international relations among the world,s young people. Four students from Europe and South America attend North this year. Elizabeth Couriaut, more commonly known as Babeth, comes from France. Also hailing from the European continent are Dominique Othenin-Girard of Switzerland and German student Rainer Korth. The South American addition to Northis student body is Brazilian Marco Braga. Several new faces are in charge of the club this year. Mr. Jesse Lowther replaces Mrs. Geraldine Bertovick as the club,s advisor-sponsor. Leading the club is president Mike Lankford ably assisted by Sara Leach who serves as Vice- president. Handling financial responsibilities is treasure: Dan Beck while Mair Roberts assumes the role of secretary. Aside from the fun-Filled activities that the Foreign Exchange Club initiates, its main purpose of worldwide understanding is achieved through the participation, co- operation and dedication of the entire organization. 106 Club President Michael Lankforal and Vice President Sara Leach receive suggestions at one of the club's weekly meetings.

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DECA and BOEC: preparing for business world Preparing for life in the working world after the soft life at Grosse Pointe North: that's the main purpose of both DECA and BOEC. DECA-Distributive Education Clubs of America - is under the direction of Mr. Brian Killian. Many of their activities include the school store Rainbow Bridge, the Spring Fashion Show and competing in the State and National Conventions. BOEC is the Business Office Education Club. Senior BOEC is directed by Mr. Paul Pierron and Junior BOEC is directed by Miss Diane Leung. Both Senior and Junior BOEC participate in many fund raising activities support- ing their separate clubs. They also compete in State and National Conventions at scheduled times throughout the year. ABOVE: Senior BOEC officers Karen Martin, State BOEC President; Rose Jordan, Secretary,- Debbie Nerdy, Vice President; Sandy Bo- narirw, President; Janet Maylock, Treasurer; Darla Kordich, Parli- mentarian; Linda Butka, Reporter. ABOVE RIGHT: Sue Run- stadler and Peter Howell gmciously host the DECA spammed fashion show. RIGHT: Santa's Elves, Barb Maxon and Maria Cusumuno, help out at Rainbow Bridge while on a break from the toy factmy. 1 08 Liberty