North High School - Norwica Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Norwegian culture makes its way across the seas with foreign exchange student Elin Kjetland. Photo: M. Mackenzie. After her recent trip to Hungary, Kathy Kulcsar proudly displays a souvenoir which she added to her collection of dolls. Photo: M. Mackenzie. 'f--1, if Qt INTERNATIONAL CLUB MEMBERS: Front Row: Madelynne Lillybeck, Linda Schoffstall, Karen Majors. Second Row: Todd Congdon, Carl Moeller, Elin Kjetland. Photo: M. Mackenzie. NC International Club'

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VY. Globetrotting: Meeting people from other coun- tries is an exciting, but an awkward experiencef' explained Linda Schoffs- tall. With advisor, Madelynne Lillybeck, club meetings were filled with slide shows, guest speakers, and travel discus- sions. Elin Kjetland from Norway and Anna Markelius from Sweden had the honor of being North high School's first foreign exchange students. They, too, were members of the International Club and showed other students the differ- ence between their Swedish and Norwe- gian cultures from the American culture. The International Club members had the chance to sign up to travel abroad in a type of 'gfirst come, first serve basis because of the popular demand on exchanges to European countries. A few North High students took advantage of this chance. In order for North to add an international flavor, it had to give stu- dents an opportunity to share lifestyles 11 aboard! of other cultures and educational systems which provide an opportunity for students to grow and experience the global community, stressed Lillybeck. There will forever be something to learn, and in the International Club, one can learn some of the better ideals on cultures, environment, and people. It's a nice club, and I think they do a good job in making people understand other cultures, stated Kjetland. F For Anna Marklius coming to America meant encountering new experiences, as she broadens her horizons trying out for the school play. Photo: P. O'Donnell. From his recent African trip where real elephants roam, Brian Kress showcases his wooden souvenir. Photo: D. Smit. kiwi 'International Club

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Deutsching: culture club In their first year of existence the North High German Club experienced different cultures and environments for which they knew little or nothing about. Kory Kleppe, German Club Presi- dent gave his views about German Club, It's enjoyable to encounter a new sense of surroundings, German Club gave a person an opportunity to do extracurric- ular activities such as going on field trips, doing good deeds for others and getting closer acquainted to people with the same interest. Picnics and trips to the Amana Colonies provided experiences with the German Clubs from Central and West. lnvolvements with other area high school German Clubs helped the groups get acquainted with each other. By working together they put together their knowledges to make one German Club united. Marji Mackenzie stated, German Club enables me to be around other people who can at least speak just a little German. German Club also supported North High by planting trees and landscaping blue and gold tulips that bloomed in the spring. Becky Mackenzie replied, I think that German Club has some interesting things to do for members and it is also challenging that we have to learn a different language. Giving sup- port and providing challenges to stu- dents, German Club has represented North High well. From amidst the flames Herr Goetz rescues a few stranded brauts. Photo: M. Mackenzie German Club: Front Row - Marji Mackenzie, Mike Schroeder. Second Row - Kelly Tschantz, Jennifer Elvert, Valerie Clark, Matt Roes, Jim Spencer, Steve Tank, David Hofmann, Linda Stoewer, Senta Schneider. Back Row - Kathy Sade, Herr Goetz, Elin Kjetland, Becky Mac- kenzie, Kelly Kleppe, Mi- chelle Metzger, Sandy Har- mel, President Kory Kleppe, Teri Schultz, Jeff Reinitz, Maureen Garlough, Frau Hennings, Fraulein Fairbanks. Photo: P. O'Donnell. Q 'German Club