West Valley High School - Aurora Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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Macroperson From Micronesia Copy editing forthe BLIZZARD numbers among her activities. Another Star Wars fan relaxes with a good book. Comfortable in her new home, Fidelia prepares food. AFS gives you the opportunity to broaden your knowledge in regards to the different fields of education. Along with learning another language and way of lifeg it is a great way to really express your feelings and be widely affiliated with others. My name is Fidelia Maratita and I come from the small island of Rota in Micronesia. Moving to Alaska has been a big change but I am really glad l came here. It was a hard change for me to adjust to the weather of Fair- banks after coming from a tropical part of the world, but I have received help in every way from the people here. I think West is a really good school, and I am very glad to have had the opportunity to spend my Senior year here! Q3 .J Fidelia Maratita I 2

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'Taf-x 'hi' fin? I have often been asked if giving up six months at home to experience a totally new environment is worth it I answer wholeheartedlyg yes. AFS has given me the once in a lifetime chance to broaden my horizonsg and I couldn't have asked for a better There IS nothmg at my previous school in Missoula, Montana, to match the on- going spirited student body at West Valley. The students here dress nicer, have more care for the building and there is a higher percentage of student involvement. It will be good to get home after my stay, but it will be extremely difficult to leave all these people who have been so good to me. Your AFS Domestic Exchange Student, B1 g Sky Guy ,gif I . ' '- school community or state to do it in. . , . . 'Hx , lx?-Ya - :I 1-A A -I 1,1 -. 5 E -ggi ff Z5z:4-wiper? Pat Kozeluh Hurd-working Almost Anything Goes referree enjoys the fruits of his labor Pat works on his school paper cartoon Basket Cases . with Mr. Shellinger. '-asm I ' ,W it I H I, ttr1 T' iiii I 5 i . V it ff

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Kangaroo Kid He's an Aussie 8: he's proud! Geoff finds A P Biology fascinating. Hi: I'm Geoff Thomas from Nhill, Australia, and was lucky to be part of the student body at West Valley first semester. I was part of the Rotary Exchange program which is designed to promote friend- ship and goodwill between the countries of the world. I must say that being at West Valley and Fairbanks in general has been an experience I will treasure the rest of my life. Your school system does not give you as great an opportunity to learn as oursg but, you make up for it by the extra activities and school spirit. I really can't see the students of West Valley dressed alike in uniformsg it would crush your individuality! Football is one experience that will stay with me, along with the cheerleaders and pep assemblies. Your school lives over here are so much more fun. Take advantage of it! Best of luck in the future. Geoff Thomas