Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Ole! While performing at the foreign language ban- quet Alison Tanton and Lynn Dintiman show their Spanish style. Casual conversation. During the going away picnic for the French exchange students, Jeanie Mashburn says goodbye to Corinne Duval. Une fourmi de dix-huit métres. An ant 18 meters high? According to these French students there is an ant 18 meters high. Languages 27

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International friendship bond .. . Everyone agrees that the world is gradually growing smaller. International phone calls between students in the French classes here and French students enrolled in English classes in France are getting to be almost as typical as a phone call next door. This phenomonen can be attributed to the Trinity exchange pro- gram in which these students are partici- pating. The exchange program has been en- thusiastically received by the students from Monacan and France since its incep- tion. Students recognize that through the program they become adequately equipped to communicate with one an- | | The final touch. Adding to last decorations, Wendy Britton takes down the streamers for the foreign language banquet. 26 Languages other in the target languages. This con- tinuing personal contact is providing the students with a far less casual approach to the study of a foreign language as well as the self-awareness of being in a posi- tion to become more effective as a repre- sentative of their own community and country. During the three-week stay of the French exchange students here at school, these extremely intelligent, can- did, and interesting young people encoun- tered many pleasurable and valuable, al- though sometimes exhausting exper- iences. Corrine Duval, Nadine Richard, Bruno The taming of the shrew. While performing this Shakesperean play Rick Baldwin, Petruchio, tries to tame Susan Winiecki, the shrew. Gourshud, and Xavier Nivelais were af- forded insights into the nature of Ameri- cans through cultural interactions: travel, food, home and school life, sports and games, plus many other things that will inevitably break down the barriers that impede communication. School-spirited Tracy Cox, Nancy Moran, Laurie McDaniel, and Cindy McKinney are anxiously awaiting their chance to savor French culture the first three weeks of the 1981-82 school year where they will continue to strengthen the bonds of international friendship. (continued on page 27) Induction. While being inducted into the French Honor Society, Hiliary Armstrong signs the book while Chrissy Dalton and Lisa Fischer wait to con- gratulate her.

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.. Ties U.S. with France (con't from page 26) Forthwith are thoughts by the French V students about their international friend- ship ties: “I! think that the exchange pro- gram was an overall success with both the French students and the students here at Monacan. Alot was learned on both sides and | think the program is probably the next best thing to being there.”’ Barry Clements “Talking with the French ex- change students was an enriching experience. Learning about their world was interesting and they seemed to enjoy learning about ours. Exchanging cultures, words and friendships helped to strength- en the ties between our countries. Talking with them helped me to bet- ter understand the French language and culture.” Sherelyn Hammett “| think that the time we spent with the foreign exchange students would not have been a better learn- ing experience. Talking and con- versing with them about their coun- try and culture taught me about the French — personality and cus- toms.” Michelle Hughes “The French foreign exchange students helped us a great deal. They taught us about their educa- tional system, their customs, and most important, their Language. The whole experience was ex- tremely beneficial both to them and 10: uSs:— Kara McNeice These students are not missing an op- portunity to learn a foreign language and broaden their horizons. Don’t you make the mistake of closing the doors to your- self and narrowing your opportunities be- cause you can make a sound investment in a stimulating, rewarding and lasting, friendship by a simple Hello! Bonjour! What is that?! During the taster’s supper, Cheryl Down home cooking. Dressed in native costume, Serve you, sir? Helping out with domestic chores, Robinson wonders about the food while EllenFenton George Green and John Trexler sample some of the Leslie Robertson makes Sure all the customers are informs her it is merely paella. international dishes. served. 28 Languages