Parkland High School - Par Key Yearbook (Orefield, PA)

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 See the world in 85 days India How many helicopters does your family have? Senior Wayne Schmoyer answered this question and others about the typical American when he spent his Junior year in India as a Rotary Exchange Student. I stayed with a family who had servants for everything, the floors, the walls; and they think we're rich!” He went to a school where Marathi was spoken until 10th grade, then English was learned. During Wayne’s trip, the Indian government had fallen through. All the important people were traveling and making speeches. Wayne and his host father (pictured right with Wayne) attended a rally; afterward, he met the Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. i Japan 9 The summer of 1980 was special to Debbie Rothrock. She spent two months in Suwa, Natano, the center of Japan. Debbie stayed with the Kasai family. Her host father, Yasumi, is employed by Seiko Watch and owns four restaurants where his wife is self-employed. Surprisingly, Debbie learned Japanese quickly. I could converse toward the end of my stay, and that’s more than I can do in my four years of Spanish. Debbie sometimes felt conspicuous. Everyone noticed that I was a foreigner because of my hair. They all have black hair.” 6-Student life

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 I just did it to be different,” said Sophomore Jenny Makosky. Her dashing style wowed” the crowd at the Homecoming victory dance. Enjoying the popularity, she gives her admirers a casual smile. Thrilled with her victory. Homecoming Queen Sue Noyes receives a bouquet of roses and pair of kisses from escort Terry Black and former queen Pat Overton. The Geek’s Sheiks display original sportswear and aggressive play as Mark French and Dave Whitley team up for a return. John Casciano backs up the play during the NHS Volleyball Marathon. 5

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 Bermuda Pam Musselman went with Ann Volack to Bermuda on the S.S. VOLENDAM (pictured in their life vests at left). They sailed from New York and arrived in Bermuda after a rough, two day, rocky weather cruise. There was so much to do, Pam said. We were never bored; there was always a different game every day. One day we used the Atlantic Ocean as a driving range and drove golf balls of the stern of the ship.” Israel We had an experience we'll never forget That's what eight students said when they returned home from Israel. Three were juniors, Sue Gittler, Donna Langsam and Ilene Ruderman and five were seniors. Josh Bach, Randi Greenberg, EJebbie Levenson, Jon Melamut and Lee Stein. They took part in the High School in Israel program with students from across the country. Their studies in Israel included a lesson entitled the History of Western Man. They learned the history of the Jewish people, spending about five hours in class, daily. The students visited famous ancient ruins, such as The Wailing Wall and Massada (mountain). The last weekend was left to the imagination where classes were held. Students were separated into three groups. Each group had two history teachers and one Hebrew teacher, with a minimum of two counselors. Everyone agreed that togetherness made the trip great. And one comment, the last weekend in the hotel , was left to the imagination. Summer vacation-7