Santa Teresa High School - Compendium Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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Senior Vickie Gardner Spotlight Vickie Gardner was an exchange student, and spent her junior year in Sweden. While submerged in the Swedish culture, she encountered a very different way of life. In contrast with our education system, the Swedish seem to have a much more difficult system. The school day begins at eight and ends at four, which includes a two hour lunch; during that time students may leave the campus. All students have ten subjects of study. Not all subjects are treated with the same amount of time, such as six hours of math and only one hour of music per week. Once the student has chosen a field such as science or math, the student would be set on a course. This idea is similar to college when choos- ing a major. Another contract that Vickie had pointed out was that the attitude students had towards their teachers. The Swedish students respected their teachers quite a lot. No one would complain when the teacher would assign homework. But it was not uncommon for one to call the teacher by their first name. In Sweden, the students would remain in the same classroom for the entire school day, I liked this because it gave me the chance to get to know my classmates. Vickie also commented, The Swedish people arc very laid back, they appear to be very relaxed and serene, I found that very comforting. Vickie stated that one of the reasons that the Swedith seemed to be so laid back is that they spoke so softly. At first all my friends were asking me to lower my voice, later I even noticed that I could recognize other Americans, who had just come over, talking from inside the house — and they were outside!!! Vickie plans to attend San Jose State and majoring in aeronautics, which is the study of aircraft, both flying and making. I will always remember that school year in Sweden, I believe that it has helped me in many ways. Although it was a very exciting adventure, my friends arc here, and this is my home. 52 Seniors Sherry O’Neal Una Pictora Milia Verba Em. Michael O’Neill I don't remember. I don't recall. I have memory of anything at all. Kat w I ca: relate! JB lives Christopher Ordonic Una Pictura Milia Verba Em. Cindy Osgood Jum Between you and me Robert, I'll always love you because you've got another thing cornin'! Mark Palazzolo Una Pictura Milia Verba Em. Susan Pa lino Gina wz 2 bad LEOS! 143 Mickey a Twins. JEUOMES3. CM we'll be wll LA! TNXBRO, CM Aloha 83 LETS I

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Hector Nieto Una Pictura Milia Verba Est. Jeff Nor se en Misrer Casinova Rascon. it hat been ;rcat except for all of the cupopizza episodes. Take it easy. Tim Nyhan :vy is ok but Mopar is fl. Sorry Rob 'll new make 420hp. Godo luck RB. TL and SB. Hey, we made it. Kurt Norton Una Pictura Milia Verba Est. Lisa Nunes I think I'm in Love. I'll never forget you Thomas. Thanx Mom and Dad. BB song- girls »1. LR you're still in my heart. Linda O’Donnell Love finds its projection at the object of one's affection — Sean, my love extends to you (Pat, too). lllina Oestereida K.M. and the rest — remember the s Remember the fun Remember the homework that never got done. Gunnar Olsen Una Pictura Milia Verba Est. Seniors 51

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Joan Palmer leerleading Letter and Song-girl made my S yes great esp u Chris what would I have done without you! Lori Palmer Una Pictura Milia Verba Est. John Pandori It's been great but I'm glad getting out. Thanks to the xc gang and the rest. Tony Paolo Una Pictura Milia Verba Est. Robert Tyson Pardue lemember D.V. 92. May all my buddies ave good times. B.S. rock and roll never forget!!! Michele Parr Una Pictura Milia Verba Est. Sandeep Patel S.T. was just a moment in the flow of eter- nity. but it was well spent and will be well remembered. Sandy Peak Dad and Mom. It's not said often. I Love You. P.S. Donna Dibble and Susan White ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG. Gerold Penajlor Una Pictura Milia Verba Est. Keith Pedersen Una Pictura Milia Est. Jeff Pelayo Mom and Dad this ones Tor you!. .. L.S. I'll allways luv ya, youll be special to me forever P.S. MOB 11 Kim Pelayo Una Pictura Milia verba Est. Joe Penzetta erc's no sense of living, unless you're liv- wild! Judas Priest. Best wishes to Mom and Dad. Greg Pereira I feel like I'm talking to a wall — Galen Lemmon anti-Galen never take Band. Janet Perrin Una Pictura Milia Verba Est. Lonett Perry Una Pictura Milia Verba Est. 53