Salina South High School - Preener Yearbook (Salina, KS)

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Ivan Ayala, the American Field Service CAFSD student for the 74-75 school year arrived from Ecuador in early August in order to prepare to attend an American High School. Ivan lived with the Herman Van- Arsdale's during the school year and grew accustomed to new foods, new people, various weather changes, and overall a faster pace of life. In Ecua- dor, more time is spent on leisure and friendship rather than on employ- ment and material items. The change of culture that Ivan made was both a American Field Service learning experience and at times a difficult one. Upon arrival, a language barrier proved to be discouraging to Ivan and to those whom he met. With practice and time Ivan soon adapted his native Spanish to todays English slang. Adjusting to a faster pace of life also took time. One point of differ- ence in Ecuador and the U.S. was that many high school students in the U.S. must work to go to collegeg whereas in Ecuador most young peo- ple do not work and college is free to those who qualify intellectually. Weather changes affected Ivan since he was use to a moderate con- stant temperature. Ivan lives near mountains and has observed the beauty of snow from a distance, how- ever, throwing snowballs was a novel experience. Overall a better understanding of Ecuador and Ivan's life benefited many South studentsg while Ivan learned of a new and different life from us. afs

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'Q 13- one f 1. Frolicking in the snow proves to be a new experience for Ivah. 2. Ivan stayed with Rev. and Mrs. Herman VanArsdale and their son Paul. 3. Pglthough moving from another country Ivan quickly became involved in se' veral organizations, one being church league basketball. 4. Nelson Ivan Alberto Ayala Reyes, AFS student from Equador, relaxes in the commons during his free time. 5. Ivan con- gratulates our new Homecoming queen, Karen Arkebauer. 6. Chris Rholeader, student aide from Marymount, discusses period customs with Ivan. 1' ff l afs lh.l4