Rogers High School - RYB Yearbook (Michigan City, IN)

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uI never thought that Id be offered the chance to spend ten weeks in a foreign country. But I left for Caracas, Venezuela, to begin the adventure of a lifetime, and am I glad I didll I'll never forget the things I saw and did and especially all the wonderful people I met during those ten weeks. From the moment of my arrival, my Venezuelan family and friends did all they possiny could to make me feel at home and yet give me a chance to observe first-hand Venezuela and its people. Being an exchange student was something that Charles Vrtis will always remember. Through the International Fellowship and Spanish Club Charles was able to go to Venezuela. One experience really stuck out in Charles' mind uI had the opportunity to see the President of Venezuela at a ceremony commemorating the battle which won Venezuela its independence Through the help of Mr. Hakim and the Spanish Club I had the privilege of being a foreign exchange student to Colombia for three months. I lived in a thirteen room apartment in downtown Bogota, the capitol city. I had a sister twenty-four, a brother eighteen, and another sister seven- teeni I became very close to all of them, stated senior Tara Lonzoi My day always seemed to be full, In the morning I would spend my time shopping, and in the afternoons I would get together with American friends, and we would go to various museums, parks and famous cathedrals. In the evenings I would visit friends and relatives or go to the discothequesl It was a great experience, and I hope to return to Colombia some day. I went so that I could gain confidence in Spanish and also be- cause it enabled me to travel which I really enjoy. commented Starr Deutscher who lived in Mexico City for three months. By going to Mexico City. I was able to share my feelings with other people and could also express myself much easier The people in Mexico seem to have an openness that the Americans just don't have. Although Starr had a four year background in the Spanish language, there were times when things didn't make sense. UThere are times when there are two mean- ings for a word in Spanish. I understood one meaning while they meant another. The only thing that I could say that I disliked was the fact that I had to leave

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Cultures exchanged among students x , k eh I h, Along with twenty-nine other high school students from Indiana, Jerry Lodder spent two months in Germany. There were many differences between the US. and Germany, Jerry stated uThe food is the most striking difference from the L'.S., starting with a meager breakfast of hard rolls and cheese. After the shock of not being able to cut the rolls, lunch proved to be more relaxing, beckoning the foreigner to the table and enthralling him with the warm aroma of bratwurst and cabbage. The evening meal is lighter with wurst leading the way as the typical filler. The widespread use of buses and street cars is sure to bewilder any tourist. I was no exception, losing my way twice in the labyrinth of German mass transportation. As it turned out, Jerry found his way around and had a very enjoyable experience. uI wanted to come to the United States to learn English since I'm going to study Child psychology There are a lot of important books in English and I really like the language. Maria Herrera, an exchange student from Ecuador, spent half the school year in the United States after graduation in her own country. Maria noticed quite a difference between the Ecuadorian and American people. In South America the people are more emotional, and you can show your emotions. There is nothing wrong if you cry whenever you have a reason to. The main difference is when we say hi to a friend or relative. We give a kiss on the cheek, and here you don't do that. This was a really good experience, and I have had a great time. The people are so friendly and very kind to me, especially the Wedowls, my host family. I went to Mexico because I was olffered the chance of a lifetime. I could go and live in a different culture and learn a different lifestyle which was absolutely great. Juli Wedow was able to spend three months in Mexico City as an exchange student. The International Fellowship sponsored Juli, and the Spanish Club contributed some money to help pay her expenses liThe people in Mexico have a very open way of expressing themselves. They come right out and tell you what they mean and don't stammer around like we do looking for something to say. Juli also stated that if anybody ever gets the chance to go and visit a different country, go and have the time of your life because it's such a good experience.

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Jim Bitter has even given up on doodling Boredom strikes Mark W ilkerson, Ether Collins, and Melvin Peek during art class. Ginger Dickerhoff and Matt anvinski cumtem- plate something other than $minlngy.