Northwood Institute - Norfinda Yearbook (West Baden, IN)

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Six students came from five coun- tries to study at Northwood of Indiana. These students were Chun Wu and Yukiko Koyanagi of Japan, Claudia Fry of West Germany, Santiago Pena of Panama, Godfried Ahiya of Ghana and Nanalal Shah of India. The native clothing of these students give some insight of the varieties of cultures converging at Northwood. Far left Yukiko Koyanagi wears her Japanese Kimo- no, an ancient style of dress in Japan. It is worn only on the most formal occasions. The material used is silk. Left Center Santiago Pena of Panama displays Indian handmade cloths called ‘’Molla’’ and “‘Chaquiras.’’ These are used in the produc- tion of clothing and hangings. Below left A Dirndel is worn by Mrs. David Fry, a native of West Germany. This is casual wear in her home province of Bavaria. The material used differs according to the oc- casion. Center Nanalal Shah of India wears a white suit called a Caffni. This is formal wear around his home of Bombay, The material used is cotton. Left From Ghana to Indiana came Godfried Ahiya. He wears the colorful Kente, which is a handwoven formal wear of the ’’Akan”’ tribe. 17

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Performing arts and humanities instructor Phil Purcell con structs a set that was used in the play “Inherit the Wind.” NI Experience chorus members present one of several programs for guests during the Christmas season.