Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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Participation in extracurricular activities, however, is just a part of these students’ contributions to PCHS. They also bring international customs and personal relationships closer to individual students at PCHS. One can talk with Betty Schnare about the differences between the schools in Germany and Pekin. One learns what teenagers do on weekends in Norway by asking Marius Voight. These students from another land share their uniqueness with others as they speak and mingle. When these students leave, they will take a part of us with them to share with the people in their home countries. Although they will leave Pekin, memories will linger on. Counselors assist Viet students Huy Bui and Thuong Nguyen Betty Schnare checks moves for a dance class assignment Johan Alquist, a foreign exchange student from Sweden, enjoys the American tradition of eating hot dogs Foreign Students 17

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... Small World Melting pot of the world is a reference common to the United States since people from many lands have come to make their homes in this country. Pekin High School parallels America this year with students from several different lands living in the community and contributing their uniqueness'' to Pekin. From Germany comes Betty Schnare; Johan Ahlquist and Soren Skog hail from Sweden; Marius Voigt calls Norway home; Switzerland is where Manola Valeschini resides; and Huy Bui, Thuong Ngyun and Thanh Cao are from Vietnam Eleven foreign students have contributed to our culture in many ways. Soren Skog jumped right in and added a kick to the swim team victories. Betty Schnare donned grease paint for spring and fall plays, Marius Voight helped keep goals coming for the hockey team. Manola Valeschini served a semester on Student Council and participated in dance. Thanh Cao helps in tutoring Huy Bui, Thuong Ngyun and other Vietnamese students in the English language Johan Alquist served his share of victories on the tennis team Thuong Ngyun distinguished himself in the art field, winning a certificate of merit in the Central Illinois Scholastic Art awards contest. Tracy Nlmmo and foreign exchange student Betty Schnare, practice their lines tor drama class Marius Voigt, Johan Alquist. and Soren Skog, three foreign exchange students at an American Association ot University Women banquet to call attention about foreign countries, enjoy foreign foods 16 Foreign Exchange Students

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Homecoming '79 PCHS Finds Its Jungle Paradise r Silhouetted by the blazing flame are several PCHS students at the annual bonfire Attempting to block a pass is quarterback Cheney Hunt. Attempting a touchdown for the juniors. Dalona Pauley is closely followed by senior Karen Friedrich