Mexico High School - Mascot Yearbook (Mexico, MO)

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Esther Honored as First Swiss Alumna The arrival of Esther Traber from Switzerland at MHS in September was an exciting moment for everyone. Esther lived with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mc- Intosh and their daughter Sara, a junior, for approxi- mately one school year. Esther, sponsored by the International Student Ex- change program, was active in many MHS activities. An honorary member of Student Council, she assisted in many of the projects which they spon- sored throughout the year. Esther was also a member of Pep Squad, Brush and Palette, and Literary Club. She traveled to St. Louis a number of times on trips with various clubs. Traveling with the Art Club, she visited various museums and special art ex- hibits. She also attended Cabaret , which the Liter- ary Club had sponsored, at the American Theater. Like all MHS students though, Esther enjoyed being a member of Pep Squad and cheering the Bull- dogs onto victory. Until Esther became accustomed to life at MHS, she attended classes with Sara. Eventually she was given a schedule centered around her own interests. Being a member of Senior Girl Scouts kept Esther busy. She was constantly asked to speak to various civic groups around town. Describing her country, her school life, how she was chosen as an exchange student, and her trip to America were among her main topics. Esther, along with Marta Carrasco, was chosen to present the program at Girl Scout Thinking Day. Many tears filled the eyes of MHS students as Esther received the first diploma ever presented to a foreign exchange student at our school. They were tears of pride, and of sadness, because the diploma was symbolic of the completion of Esther's work at MHS. The students would miss her, but her influence would forever be felt by all those whose lives she had touched. Esther had graduated from MHS, but would always be in our hearts-our first international alumna. Preparing to receive her diploma-the first for a foreign exchange student-Esther marches into the gym for commencement exer- cises. Iabovej Mrs. Evelyn Sweitzer presents Esther with a special art award honoring her talent and originality.

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Decorating their Christmas tree, Esther Traber and Sara Mclntosh, her host sister, carefully apply the final touch of tinsel, ftopi Esther Traber and Marta Carrasco autograph programs for their young fans at Thinking Day. Krightj Student Council surprises Esther with a birthday cake and party for her seventeenth birthday. Student Life 25 nun