Phoenix Central High School - Phoenician Yearbook (Phoenix, NY)

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STUDENT COUNCIL Row One: D. Dyer, P. Brown, A. Cardinali, M. Czirr, C. Arcadi, B. Stevens, V. North, C. Jamieson, J. Moyer, G. Casbara. Row Two M. Colbert, J. Lamie, K. Murtagh, C. Strough, I. Gordon, P. Henderson, N. Schmidt, J. Knickerbocker, M. Anderson, J. McGinley C. Serafini. Row Three: S. Sutton, J. Murtagh, K. Fenske, K. Fletcher, M. Richards, M. Riley, L. Smallman, J. DiSalvo, B. Fenara L. Forbes, E. Brown. Row Four: B. Dauer, B. Dick, J. Durr, A. Caltabiano, D. DenBleyker, D. Avery, C. Lewis, B. Clark, D. VanAuken C. Beattie, B. Clark. On the surface, Student Council appears to the students as a Monday meeting, mimeo- graphed minutes or an occasional activity. But beneath these things is the Council as it should be known-the voice of students, a forum for the student to present his side to the administrators, and a strong student coalition which is capable of doing much more than any single individual. To the world, our Council represents many things, like food and clothing to a small or- phan ofthe Orient, or a transistor radio to some G. l. in Vietnam, or even a little bit more to eat on Christmas day for some needy family through our toy and can good drive. To the faculty, Council represents a start towards accepting the responsibilities soon to be placed on us in the outside world, which is not really that far away now. Council works for you and with you!

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Mrs. George Case, president of the A.F.S. Programg Marilyn Anderson, A.F.S. student from Australia. My year at Phoenix is almost at an end and so soon I will have to board a plane to take me back to Australia and reality. With me I will -take all the memories of a dream come true. Although America and Australia share many common bonds, the dif- ferences between them have proved quite exciting for me. I saw snow for the first time, I felt the ac- complishment of being able to play in a band. These are the experiences that will last a life time. Those, but even more important, I will always remember the friends I have met at P.C.S. It would be impossible for me to relay enough Thank you's to all the people who have made my year here so enjoyable, but I would like to take this opportunity to say a special thank you to my American family, the Student Council, and all the teachers who have been so understanding, and helpful. With fondest memories, Marilyn A.F.S. STUDENTS The summer of 1968 will indeed be one I shall never forget. I walked aboard the S.S. Waterman along with 599 other kids from all over these United States and sailed from New York harbor, little realizing the experience that was ahead. A ten-day ocean voy- age took me to Rotterdam where I spent a few hours sightseeing. From there I took a train to my host country, Germany. There I lived with Herr and Frau Nierts, Herta, my seventeen-year-old sister, Carl, Anita and their two children. They welcomed me and accepted me into their family. The opportunities afforded me by attending their schools, visiting their homes, attending their festivals and touring their country, showed me how determined, hard-working and ambitious the Ger- man people are. Their lives are so relaxed, I just loved it. I took a ten-day bicycle trip to Hanover, staying in Youth Hotels where I met and talked with kids from all over the world. Together we shared our experiences of being abroad. But suddenly I found myself throwing things into suitcases because my summer was over. Granted, I missed my own home and friends, but I hated to leave these people l'd spent the summer with. lt's hard to believe I was there, that it's all over. It certainly was a rewarding summer for which l'm very thankful. June June Knickerbocker, A.F.S. student to Germanyg Mr. Robert Dix, A.F.S. co-ordinator.