John F Kennedy High School - Reflections Yearbook (Sacramento, CA)

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Rugby, Racin , Beer, and Mark' I spent the last half of my junior year and the first half of my senior year in New Zealand. a small, but very beautiful country in the South Pacific. The year I spent there was unforgettable. I lived with a family in Aukland, the largest city in New Zealand. I had a brother and a sister, both of whom I liked very much. Although I did not always spend a lot of time at home, my family and I got along well and shared many good times. New Zealand is known as the land of Rugby, racing, and beer, but I spent most of my time skateboarding or surfing with my friends. School in New Zealand is stricter, than school here at Kennedy, but I enjoyed it anyway and many of my friends went to the same school as myself. I had a fantastic time and I won't forget the people and places that I saw in l983. Mark Alling A.F.S. U.S. to New Zealand l Host father, Tom Lamb Host mother, Marie Lamb ies Ars student H, fr-W A ff I s E i S i .X I Ri S 9 Q Nasa s gs 511 x 5 t ,Ei , JV H nv 2 '74, M A Host brother, Michael Lamb

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I '53 Oh la Ia! Salut les amis I would like to tell you a little about my experiences in the United States as an exchange student. The first thing I learned from living in the United States was about the people and their way of life. I have learned a great deal about myself, my personality, and how to develop a positive outlook. Also, I have expe- rienced a different culture with many values and opinions different from my country. My first day of school was one of the greatest experiences I have ever had. I found Kennedy High School to be very different from my school in France. Kennedy High School has many organizations and activities that I enjoy. My family, the Newman's, are really great, fantastic, and wonder- full We have been to many places in the U.S. and I have always had a great time with them. They are always there to help me and to understand me. I would like to thank my friends and everyone who has helped me during this year and made this experience a memorable one. Just another thing, I love you, Anna, Rita, Bill, Peggy, Larry, and Marsha. Myrian De Souza American Field Service France XX AFS Student l97

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Brazilian Budd :za of ' QW .,,,,v,, ,,,, A . V , X! x - 91 When I applied to be an A.F.S. student I never thought that l'd be lucky enough to live in Sacramento and attend John F. Kennedy High School. Now, while I am living here, I am learning what it is like to be a foreign exchange student. It is an interesting and exciting experience. l've had the opportunity to meet new friends at school and through A.F.S. I am sure that every exchange student would agree that living away from your homeland is an incredible learning experience. My host family, the Birney's, are a wonderful family to be with. I am lucky to have lived with them. I would like to thank my host family, everybody from A.F.S. and John F. Kennedy High School. l've had a great time in the U.S.l Katia Miranda American Field Service Brazil Katia and her host family, the Birney's gg ALS. Student '99