Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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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

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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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Getting to know you. Shortly after the French for- eign exchange students arrive at Monacan, their hosts inform them of their busy schedule. Funny in any language. Proving that humor is uni- versal, Nancy Moran shares a joke and a smile with one of Monacan’s exchange students. Wait your turn. With hunger pains becoming more intense, Curtis Gauntt piles his plate high with deli- cacies. St. Peters Square. Shortly after a Papal address, Janet Stotts, Ann Berkebile, Brad Pinover and Cindy Waymack leave with new insight into this historic State. Languages 29