New Haven High School - Mirage Yearbook (New Haven, IN)

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Learning New Cultures Foreign students helped us receive insight. New Haven High School received three foreign exchange students last year. They were Nike Palusuo from Fin- land, and Gitta Wittenbecher and Malte Hinkel from Germany. Niko was accustomed to more free- dom in school and had a hard time get- ting use to the rules of New Haven High School. In Helsinki, I can leave the school building whenever I want without having a pass. I can go out to eat at McDonald ' s instead of eating the school ' s lunch, said Niko. Niko found that Finland and America were much alike as far as buying things and going places. The only difference was that in Finland things were more expensive. Niko was interested in international business and medias, but he had not yet decided upon a career. Gitta stayed here only until January, unlike Niko and Malte who stayed the whole year. Gitta participated in Cross Country, which she enjoyed doing in her spare time. Gitta seemed to think that the Amer- icans were nice and more open-mind- ed than the Germans. Gitta, who spoke French, English, and German, was considering a career in languages. I ' m not sure yet. Maybe I ' ll do something with languages — like a translator, she said. Gitta thought the classes were easier, except the differ- ent languages made them harder. Her favorite subjects were history, English, and Gym. Malte was interested in politics, row- ing, and other sports. He wanted to play football because in Germany there were only professional football teams. He also enjoyed going to our football games and then to Pizza Hut. Having Foreign Exchange Students at New Haven High School was an educa- tional experience for them and us. We were able to learn about different countries. All in all, foreign exchange students were very impressed by the students at New Haven High School. Likewise, the students were also im- pressed by them. I think it ' s great hav- ing foreign exchange students, because you can learn from each other, com- mented senior Michelle Clements. — JoAnna Goldy Catchig him by surprise. Senior Malte Hinkle puts his coat in his loci er and gets ready for his first period class. photo by Cmdy Pencod Kim Teler, Malte Hinkel and Niko Palusou sup- port the Bulldogs at the all American football game. High School football is uncommon in Malte and Niko ' s foreign countries. 3 16 Foreign Exchange Students

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My friends have been an important part of my high school life. We laughed and cried to- gether, and shared many experiences that we will remember long after we gradu- ate. — Melissa Drews Guidance counselors often help students in many ways. Sophomores Kari Harter and Mi- chelle Mattes discuss a careers class project with Mr. Conkle. After lunch students often gather in the mairi commons. This circle of friends, seniors Steve Hammond, Scott Weekly, Scott Wenger and Jer- ry Grossman share the latest news on the upcom- ing Ozzy concert. Taking a break during a Spanish field trip sopho- more Vepal Shaw, senior Karlett DuBose, junior Cindy Garza, senior Jeff Pranger and junior Ri- chella Burban enjoy a break from school. W Relationships 15 yf

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Seniors Debbie Wilson, Kim Emerick, Brenda Renninger, and Citta Wittenbecher, are excited as they get ready for their French Club field trip to Indianapolis. Senior Niko Palusuo samples the American school lunch. Niko commented, I really enjoy American food compared to my Finnish food. photo by Cindy Penrod Americans have many strange or weird customs, but when you are here, you under - stand why. Back in Finland I thought differ- ently. Seeing is believing! — Niko Palusuo photo by Cindy Penrod Senior Citta Wittenbecher takes time out of her study hall to smile for the camera. Her study hall was important because she attended many time- consuming after school activities. 3 Foreign Exchange Students 17