Hillsdale High School - Shield Yearbook (San Mateo, CA)

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gazeiqn cfxchange Students Marty Nilssen Rjukun, a deep valley in Norway, sent Hillsdale a pretty exchange student, Anne Marthe Nilssen. Marthe, as we called her, lived with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Herman and her sister, Sue, while she attended Hillsdale. Marthe found her academics to be much easier at Hillsdale than at home, and she admited that she enjoyed relaxing somewhat for a year. But she still thought the more difficult Norwegian system to be more advantageous. Marthe experienced tasting many American foods that were new to her. Once Mr. Herman asked Marthe how many hamburgers she would like. Marthe, not knowing what a hamburger was, replied, Three ! When a surprised Mr. Herman served Marthe the hamburgers she proceeded to eat them open-face with a knife and fork! Marthe said that American and Norwegian students differ only in that American students are more independent. She believes that our hopes, efforts and desires are basically the same, . ' Pete Fagotti if ff if Caviar for breakfast! Sound rather unusual? Pete Fagottl Hillsdales exchange student to Sweden last summer, not only had caviar, but often two other types of fish included in his daily breakfast menu. Pete tells us that food in Sweden is very whole- some and non-greasy. Milk, bread and cheese are to the Swedish people as hamburgers and milkshakes are to Americans. Strawberries and whipped cream are a favorite dessert. Before visiting Sweden, Pete had the impression that it was not too advanced, but he was quite surprised. The Rudberg's, Pete's family, were a little better than average Swedish family, and they owned, among other appliances, a television, an automobile and a washing machine. Generally speaking, Pete says, Sweden is fairly modern and very clean-they have respect for their country. Traveling has added many new ideas to his knowledge, but more than anything else, Pete has become aware of this one fact: There are all types of people every- where. Giogio Brida Milano, ltaly, is the home of Hillsdale's other exchange student. Giorgio Brida lived with the Thiltgen family during his stay in San Mateo. George, as he preferred to be called, discovered quite a difference between the school system in Italy and the system practiced at Hillsdale. He found that his studies were not as difficult, so he had more time to relax. Relations between students and teachers are more formal in ltaly, and the boys must wear suits and ties to school. Teachers, instead of students, change rooms between classes. George said that the American system appealed more to him as a student. George was quite interested in sports. He avidly pursued cycling, motor racing, skiing, and swimming. He played the accordion quite well and enjoyed dancing. George said that he enjoyed his year at Hillsdale, and we enjoyed knowing him. Perhaps, if he realizes his hope to be an electronics engineer, he will once again visit us in San Mateo.

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X xE if 1 Pete Fagotfi Marty Nilssen , Giorgio Brida

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