West Hopkins High School - Rebel Yearbook (Nebo, KY)

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moments Our first day of kindergarten So simple while still so new, Began our years of education As our minds and bodies grew. Keflecting back as underclassmen We realize how far we’ve come, And even though we’re leaving now We’re still so very young. We’ll try to reach our dreams and goals and keep our ambitions strong, but still we won’t forget to reflect On memories we’ve held so long. 'Darla Henson

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A Dane For An Exchange Student Life 7 This year, West Hopkins was visited by a second foreign exchange student who is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeHart of Nebo. This student, enrolled as a junior, is from Denmark and her name is Helle Svaerke. Her father, Joergen, is employed by Shell Oil and her mother, Ketty, is a translator for the deaf. Helle also has a thirteen-year-old sister named Marlene. Helle isn't homesick, yet. she said that this part of Kentucky looks very much like her native Denmark, excepting the facts that we have more hills and that our summers are hotter. Even though Kentucky has a colder, harsher winter, Denmark, according to Helie, has more snow. When Helle was asked what she does during her free time here, she said that she goes to the mall and window shops, watches television, and does her homework. In Denmark, however, she's quite busy. Besides singing in two choirs, she reads and spends a good deal of time outdoors. She enjoys riding her bicycle as well as going to town or to the beach. Helle also has a desire to learn new languages and visit many countries. Currently, she speaks Danish, English, German, French, Swedish, and Norwegian. She has only visited Sweden, Norway, Germany, and of course the United States. Helle said that our education system is very different than that of Denmark. For one thing, students are only required to complete tenth grade; the rest of high school is optional. Even though the educational program is completely paid for by the state, no transportation is provided. Students must either walk or ride to school, since there are no buses. In addition, the school does not serve lunch. Students must bring their own lunch or go home to eat. Helle said that teachers in Denmark are more like close friends or family members. Teachers rarely assign homework, and tests are considered a novelty. In four years of Chemistry, Helle only had two tests! Unfortunately, Helle was unable to remain at West Hopkins, but she is still in Hopkins County. She did, however, request that the following statement be printed for her: Jeg vil geme sige tak til alie elever og laerere som jeg har laert at kende i loibet af dette skoleaar. 1 har allesammen vaeret fantastisk jhealpsomme og venlige samtidig med at i har gjort dette skoleaar til det bedste jeg nogensinde har haft. Mange tak alt. In English this means, I'd like to thank all the students and teachers I've known during this school year. You all have been very helpful and friendly, and you have made this year the best I've every had. Thanks for i

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