Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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This towering cathedral, with its intricate design and stained glass windows, exemplifies the beauty of European architecture. Students marveled at buildings dating back thousands of years. The ■’efficient” van of Mr. Richard Fowler received many hard glances from passers-by. It must have been a funny sight bumper stickers plastered on the back, thirteen people stuffed inside. This horse-drawn taxi was typical of many that at tracted tourists on the scenic streets of England. The Alps in Switzerland were a favorite sight. This magnificent view of the contrast between the snow-capped mountain and the grass-covered one was a common sight during students' stay with the Swiss. Europe's magnificent architecture, unlike anything to be found in the U.S.. treated students and other tourists to one spectacular sight after another. This is the Opera House in Paris. 10 European Trip The Eiffel Tower is only one of the major sights seen in Paris. The Arc de Triomphe. the Champs Elysees. and the Notre Dame Cathedral were also highlights of the group's tour.

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Mountain scenery and centuries old architecture, like the Castle Nymphenburg along Germany’s Rhine River, caught band members' attention wherever they traveled. Music — a universal language While most high school students were lying out in the sun. the band was visiting the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, and Germany on a twenty-three day European tour. Singer for the group was Meredith Thomason. She sang Flashdance” and the medley from The Sound of Music. When asked about the trip, Meredith said she thought is was best going with the band, becaused it was a planned out trip. She was with her friends and making new friends. She stated, Band members became closer and more independent because we were on our own. Sometimes there was a problem communicating. but Senior Mark Anthony said he and his commrads learned a little German. French. Swiss, and Fresian. He claimed that he had to re-learn English when he got home! While the students were in Buitenpost, Netherlands, they stayed with families. Buitenpost is a small community, so everyone was within walking distance. Band members became closer and more independent because we were on our own. Guy Evans said. It was a great experience. He also said if he could go back he would visit Zermatt, Switzerland because he thought it was the most beautiful place they stayed. Tracy Hubbard would like to revisit the Eiffel Tower and tour Paris. She spent most of her free time shopping, and her biggest problem was running out of certain kinds of money. Band members thought they played well, and everyone had a feeling of pride. Mark Anthony said he felt the most pride when the band played in St. Lo as part of the D-Day celebration. French President Mitterland attended the ceremonies. When asked if he would ever go back, Mark Anthony's reply was, Give me a ticket and I’ll be gone!!” He stated that. The band and Orchestra are fulfilling important functions by going overseas and meeting with other people and cultures. We can make lasting friendships and try to understand why a certain nation will react a certain way.” The evening concert at Schrannensaal in Dinkels buehl. West Germany, included The Gallant Seventh” featuring the trumpet section. Band Tour 9

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The seven mile hike down the Swiss Alps was a strenuous event for Mr. Richard Fowler’s group. Bryan Goldman felt the icy water of a river near where the group rested after their ordeal. Switzerland remembered for beauty Horse-meat pate, luke warm ale on a hot day. 8 hours of sightseeing inside the small Brussels airport . . . sound exciting? Ask anyone who traveled with Mr. Richard Fowler, and he will tell you, Yes! Everything about the trip to France, Switzerland. and England was excellent! It was almost unanimous that Switzerland was the most beautiful place visited in Europe. Suzanne Smiley said. The scenery was unbeatable! I have never seen anything as beautiful as the snow-capped Alps with the lake down below and the little Chateaux that dot the hillsides.” Petra Meyer thought the best thing about the trip was simply being able to travel around. The weather was excellent during the group's stay in Europe from June 7 to July I. The only problem was Mr. Fowler’s van. Anne Louis Allen commented that she lost count of how many times the bus broke down!” The French drink a lot of wine and beer, smoke a lot. and do not bathe too often.” Chris Harmon enjoyed the ferry ride across the English Channel; he won $65 from a slot machine while crossing. Charles Weed noted the cultural differences. Besides the language barrier and the headaches caused from trying to come up with French vocabulary words, there was no cold water, and no ice. The French drink a lot of wine and beer, smoke a lot, and do not bathe too often! Ashley Macfie, as well as most of the group, enjoyed the stay with the French family, and thought it was a great learning experience. Julie Wagner had fun navigating the Metro. In Kathy Moore’s words, It was shocking to see Julie jump the turnstile and our chaperone trying to do the same thing, with Petre and me following directly behind!” Bryan Goldman enjoyed the beverages in the cold stream in Switzerland and the district” that Mr. Fowler showed only to the boys. Paris was exciting with the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe. and the cathedrals. Europe is definitely an exciting place and as Charles said, If I could go back. I wouldn’t change anything about the way we toured Europe.” European Trip ll