Los Gatos High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Los Gatos, CA)

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Green Gum and Chicken Mclxluggets What was different about California from Europe? Everything, said German Loperena. lt's another culture, another way of living. The people are very different. They care more about themselves and about physical things, said Vladmir Torres. There doesnt seem to be much emphasis on feelings. But I like the people here. Maria Lizaranzu added, There seems to be more competition here between people. Everyone is more casual here, said Sofie Ahlstrom. They are sort of fake. School was another major difference for the foreign exchange students. All of them found the work here much easier, and for all of them except Maria and Jose Maestre, and Vladmir who graduated, this school year didnt count as fulfilling their school requirements. In Germany people cheat more, even though it is harder to do, said Nina Sauer. lt's because the classes are so hard. Getting a C there is very good. There is more money here, said Jose. In our school we have no computers or library or even sports. The grades aren't as important. We have one or two tests and those make up our grade, so homework isn't very important either. One of the things I notice the most are the power failures, said Jussi Laurimaa. ln Fin- land I had never been through one. Here there have already been four. The drinking and driving ages were other differences. In a few countries, there was no drinking age, in a few it was lower than ours, between 15 and 18, and in a few it was the same. The driving age was 18. Partying isjust as popular in Denmark as it is here, said Preben Sperling. In Spain people didn't drink to get drunk. We go to the bars to socialize and have a good time with our friends, said German. I like the weather here, said Tobias Jahns. It's warmer than Sweden. Everyone agreed with him, though some for the reason that it was the same as home. I like the diversification here, said Preben Sperling. You can go skiing or you can go to the beach. My favorite things about California are green gum and Chicken Mcltluggetsf' said Nina. ln Germany the gum is only grey. We do have a McDonalds but no Chicken Mcltlug- gets, she added. Several people said food was different here. lt's greasier here, said Sofie. There is more meat here, said Tobias. we eat a lot of fish at home. Our lunch is the main meal, said Maria. No breakfast and a small dinner. Then she went on to mention social classes. There is more definition of classes in Spain. There is also a large emphasis on religion, and the father is the definite head of household. He is usually the only one who has a job. Kids don't getjobs in Spain, agreed Jose. There seems to be a lot of that here. He went on, ln general, Spain seems a lot safer than California. All of the exchange students said they en- joyed staying in California. The only thing they missed a great deal were family and friends. I enjoy not being at work, said Mr. Haywood with a smile. That doesnt mean I don't enjoy what I do at work, he added quickly. I think he's great. He's like a British Mr. Bradburn only more scientific, commented Jason Lutes. Indeed more scientific with his six periods of biology to Mr. Bradburn's five of English. Cur- rently the head of the chemistry department at Samuel Whitbread Upper School in Shefford, Mr. Haywood hoped to apply for a head of science department position when he re- turned to England. The way schools are run are very different. In England there is a nationally set syllabus .mv X 4.50 'rl 'x f IA, .gt-,yg,.' ,. 3,32-f fi H vi '?.'.f .e..-n-ztffn 'iw ' . V' ' v . ' . 'j.'.. ri .' . . ' .... Jn . M. .. . that every department must follow. The head of the department determines departmental policy, methods of assessment, homework and grading policies, equipment ordering, and various other responsibilities. Here, teachers are more free to teach in an individual manner. Classes are also divided differently in Eng- land. There was a week schedule in which a student had Eve one-hour lessons a day. A student had one subject only three times a week, however. Everything and nothing is different here. You see, we basically have the same culture. the same basic philosophy. People seem to be in a hurry here, though. They create their own deadlines. l'm not sure why. Cars are more important here, he noticed. and distances don't seem the same. People don't seem to think much of going on a two or three hourjourney. In England that would be a major outing. Our customs are more catered to he said. ln England the shops all close around five. Here if I want to go down to the store and buy something at eight, I can. What I miss are my friends, the socializing I used to do. That and the international news. Somehow California doesnt really get much news of the world. eu 'f'-Sui as ii' ABOVE: Mr. Haywood pauses to interpret a students question. LEFT: Nina Sauer executes a clean backhand. Sophomores X 117

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Grapevine Hi, Sue. This is Kath. How are you doing? You'lI never guess who talked to me today! Who? Brianl No way! Yeah! He asked if he could see my home- work. I thought I was going to die! Wow! You sure are lucky to have him in your algebra class! Did you hear about Tom and Cindy? No! What? Well, I over-heard two girls talking in the locker room, and they said that Tom is dating Dian behind Cindy's back, and Cindy is dating Steve behind Tom's back! Why don't they just break up then? Because they're in love! Oh?! Are you going to the football game tomorrow night? Yeah. I have my orange and black outfit all laid out. We have to sit in the cheering section so that we can get pep club points. I can't wait until we try out for cheerleading! I hope we make it! Me too! Oh, that reminds me, this weekend do you want to go with me to buy the new Rick Springfield album?i' Dansunankul, Poke Davie, Karen Davis, Jason Day, Shawn Degrande, Ken Dempsey, Erin Dermer, Dan Derryberry. Mary . Dickson, Nlon - I .I Dirnaggio, Jack Diven, Mark ' Doering, Dorka Dohemann, Scoii Donohue, Kevin Downey, Chrisil Doyle, Kevin Dr er,Pnil ,,-. M V A1 . W?-E Dreigegilaihan Q Ag Dryan. Suzanne K Dryg, Jason -Q Dunno, Jon . sf Durand, Jim 4 , if is Duritin, Shevonne ' - Duron. Collelie Duzmal. Jim Duzmal, Tim EII cl ,im e ge i xi1?Lxg ,fs Erickson, Sandi Escobar, Raechelle Esrey, Erik . Evarkrou, Jenny . , Everetl, Amy . Fanicushen, Jesse J A Fanrveli, Jason 'inf Fernand, Brin 1 y A Ferrandiz, Monique ' I ff .. 5 N5 Q, I ' . v Q 1 ,J- Ferriio, Megan Q Fine, isa Fisher, Gwen ': -, V. , ..- Flati, Chris Fletcher, Elizabeth , Fontana. Kecia 1 ' , ' ' Forsberg. Robin Fosier, Chris Foster, Robin Fox, Janene Fox, Kevin ,A Frazier, Kyle 7' ' Freeman, Jennifer Friedrich. Alex ' Frisbey, Kristen Fulton, Ron Ganii, Nancy Garcia, Gloria .,. . ,K Q Th H 8 Q MQ M '31, M8 f Sophomores ., 1 X F Uv W3 , 2, 0- , J 4 A n il ' v Yeah! I want to get a Duran Duran poster too. Sue, can you keep a secret? Yeah, sure. Okay. You have to promise never to tell anyone. Okay, Okay, I promise. All right. I think I'm in love with Tony. Tony! No way! I'm going to tell him! He sits right next to me in science. You promised you wouldn't tell anyone! Okay. Okay. Calm down. I won't tell him if you don't want me to. Thank you. Well, I better go Ill see you tomorrow. lLBye.V 7 Sue, it sure is great being in high school isn't it? It sure is! .1 W K er1'r- Wm 5 I ir f A V . ' ' W- . y-. , - G I 5 H QIEZ.. 1 I rv ft. . -I I i ...my I 7 if i iv ,,,. sl '. fre: ' r 'f ' I .21 i zs,:1 ' K e ' If 'lrr - 'i r ' , I , -' . f Q r - 'wi ' Al svx. ' W' Qt :Q ,x se: . . , ' 3,91-1, :M-M, , gr, W ss.. . It .. ,t ,:. E X f ? I K 5 'S X 'S c I . .,, . to 4.-as-1:f.,. . ' 'lf -- , -' .+ . - ' A Af ' . E255 .. Q ,, I, V , , ,M . . . . ,, 4- Z Q. .s I , X .- ,, G , 3, X al III 4' A az as -5,-2: V ,g5,.,.:ge: , . W 4 J Q 4 of rw!'s-:,:-.zzz-.:-:mf141,-L - . . ,. ,, -1.1---.:,.:.,-:Aw--:,::za4q- - ,-., .f- -:- ,:.g.:-'1r.a-:a-:s,::1:-1-r-,-:r-:i:fv:a-4, .- V. .,. xv .,.,,tm,.4,.,.,., M, , I I f . A ,xl ., l x ,- r , I i ,nu Ev i sa:-e:Yf-' N. - IA ' a '3 ' M ' ' 5 .2 f .ew f , Q y X E 2 'LW 4,f,:1:.,.-13.1, , IU, - R , ,f ., 1, I ., ,,t.,,g,e,, 'T-11231, V- M V1 :Q -QM, , 3 1-235.31115 16' I g'ZW', 1 t,,, gg, we i, ,Q ,O :S d