Port Huron High School - Student Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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THE FOREIGN CONNECTION Foreign exchange was started in 1952 by a church group interested in good international relations. What was then an idealistic dream, now spans over 24 countries and has about 7,000 students world-wide. In the past 10 years, we ' ve had over 20 students and many interested visitors. These students, as well as learning from us, have taught us what their country is like. Even exchange students take time out to clown around in the halls. Marika, Natalie, Arrigo, Tina, and Lars are happy to be at P.H. As Mr. Burgess ' captivating talk continues, Tina and Natalie pay close attention.

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Exchange students didn ' t know exactly where they were going until the last minute when they were told they would be attending school in Port Huron, Michigan. Their first thought was Oh no, with all that snow in Michigan, it ' ll be so cold. Now that they ' re here, they are enjoying all of Michigan ' s sights such as Mackinac Island and the Blue Wa- ter Bridge. Marika Simonsson said The people here seem so much friendlier than in Sweden. They come up and start a conversation with us before we ' ve even met. It is really very nice to be involved with such friendly people. The Australian Connection consists of Kim Tannohill, Tim Barrett, Madeline Klug, and lane Fowler. Kim was an Australian exchange student who attended P.H.H.S. in 1980-81. She was in the area last year and came to visit all of her friends here at P.H. Madeline and Tim were exchange students last year. They enjoyed all of the good times they had as Big Reds. They es- pecially enjoyed having time to visit with Kim. While Mad- eline and Tim were here, Jane, a student at P.H., discussed with them her planned trip to Australia which was to start in January of 83. Vibrant Marika Simonsson enjoys being in the SAA as she proudly wears her jersey. Marika and all of the other exchange students are in both SAA and the Big Red Marching Machine. Arrigo and Lars pose with their host family, the Daileys. THE AUSTRALIAN CONNECTION 18 Foreign Exchange

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The Student Council officers for the 1982-83 school year are Parliamentarian Erich Ditschman, President Marcia Ruff, Vice-President Maryann Kruse, and Secretary Crystal Cleaver, who hold Student Council together. During the weekly Student Council meeting in the library, Roberta Dinger and Tammy Harvey are supposedly planning Homecoming but we all know they are really discussing their latest heart throbs. Student Council is a vital part of Port Huron High School. With the help of Student Council, we have the fol- lowing activities: Spirit Week, Homecoming, dances, and assemblies. President Marcia Ruff commented, Our Student Council is an ambitious and vital part of our school. Starting with Freshmen orientation and elections, the student council is busy throughout the year. Homecoming in the fall gives Student Council the chance to spark school spirit and get the entire school working together. Assemblies during the year, special charity projects, and involvement with the Eastern Michigan League of Students all provide outlets for creative spirits. . . . Mr. Burgess, student council director. 20 S.A.A.