Marshall University High School - Collage Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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International Exchange: To Experience A New Culture Is lo Accept A Challenge That Can Result In Untold Dividends. Picture One: Queno Paredes Picture Two: Kenneth Pedersen Exchange programs offer students a unique experience and memories that can last a lifetime. While living in a home away from home, exchange students learn to understand and appre- ciate a different way of life. Another benefit is learning a new language, or perfecting one the student has already been intro- duced to. But new lifestyles are not always easy to adjust to. Besides the frustration of trying to communicate with a foreign language, exchange students are exposed to foreign attitudes and habits that are different from what they are used to, espe- cially concerning education, hygiene, food, clothing and climate. But by learning to adapt to these differences exchange students develop social skills that can be valuable for the rest of their lives. In the past year, Marshall-U has broadened its student body by hosting foreign students as well as sending some of our own abroad. Queno Paredes, from Chile, stayed with the Jorgenson family and said of his experience. “I enjoyed my year at M-U, Americans are a lot of fun!” Living with the Colbys and also attending M-U was Kenneth Pedersen, from Denmark. He found that “schools in America are much different, but people were understanding and helped me a lot. From Marshall-U, Lisa Jaede and Kathy Kuusisto spent the summer of 1981 in Ger- many and Costa Rica, respectively, while five other students went abroad for a full year: Allison Fithian in Switzerland, Erika Lund and Stacy Severson in Sweden, and Julie Tapley and David Tockman in France. In addition, Marshall-U has opened an American Field Service (AFS) chapter for the first time, making information more easily available to interested students. Through international experiences such as these, Marshall-U students should acquire a better understanding of other cul- tures, and maybe even learn a foreign word or two! International Exchange 21

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Picture One: The Dixieland Band plays for their pasta. Picture Two: Waiter Dan Winden concentrates on his serving technique. Picture Three: Alan and Keith ham it up in the kitchen. Picture Four: Service with a smile. 20 Spaghetti Thatsa Latsa Pasta I never want to see another noodle as long as I live!” exclaimed senior Rox Staples after piling the 300th plate with pasta at the spaghetti dinner on October 6th. Taking place annually on the night of Parents' Open House, the dinner involved hard work but was a big success and lots of fun for all who attended. Thd menu consisted of spaghetti and sauce from Vescio's. a salad bar. garlic bread donated by George's Bakery, ice cream bars and a choice of beverage. The food was prepared and served by the class of '82 and two mothers, Sally Jorgen- son and Jere Purple. For their efforts the help was rewarded with the leftover food. A new attraction to the dinner this year was musical enter- tainment provided by the Southside Dixieland Jazz Band. The group was organized by sophomore Ezra Gold who recruited four other M-U students to play along. Everyone was im- pressed by their talent and the band's music quickly became the hit of the evening. A rival for the attention of the dinner guests were the Italian waiters, who find their way to the dinner each year. Fortu- nately, the suave good looks of the waiters made up for their lack of coordination. Between mouthfuls of pasta one M-U parent commented. ”1 think this year’s spaghetti dinner was the best yet. The food was delicious and the music was great!” And A Lot Of Fun!

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Hillbillies Have Happy Hoedown The boots were a-stompin’ and the hands were a-clappin’ at the Sadie Hawkins Dance in Dogpatch U.S.A. (i.e. the women’s gym). All of the local farm folk arrived dressed in their designer overalls, plaid shirts and straw hats. ”A lot of that good ol’ moonshine was flowin’, too. admitted Max Herman, who was chosen best-dressed Li'I Abner of 1981. Everyone had a real good time, except for one guy who fell on his behind. drawled Sidney Orchard, elected Daisy Mae. The Dogpatch jail was lively all night, thanks to the Marshalls who hauled in all the law-breaking guys and gals. Occasionally a few law-abiding citizens were thrown in, too. just for good measure. And many lasting relationships were sealed with a kiss under the golden wedding bell of Marryin’ Sam. The square-dance caller really added to the spirit of the event. His excellent records and instant dancing lessons both proved to be successful. He patiently controlled the rowdy behavior of our unusual inner-city country bumpkins. Members of the adminis- tration commented that it was the best Sa- die Hawkins Dance there had been in years, thanks to a variety of hillbillies and a great amount of enthusiasm.” The most surprising thing about the dance was that a profit was made, which proved to be a big boost to the Senior Class. Picture One: Lisa Powers suppresses yawn as she watches a square dance. Picture Two: Sidney and Max. Daisy Mae and Li'l Abner for 1981. Picture Three: Don’t look now! Keith steals a kiss from farmwife Tally. Picture Four: A romantic moment atop a bale of hay. Picture Five: Lisa and Queno partake of the final smooch of their matrimony. 22 Sadie Hawkins