Western Beaver High School - Aurora Yearbook (Industry, PA)

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alncl becomea uiialfy aware 0 as is 2213 'mas X izyggim . , ma. .pw-gfwyqm - N. P aaa-as--P - ar Q its-xr - ,. . 3. js sv Q X NSW H in s i :iss Nw xg .. . THE BEAUTY of the countryside near Medellin, Colombia. is surpassed only by its friendly people and its ideal climate. Strange people, a foreign language, unusual climate, and unfamiliar customs are a few of the difficulties that con- front an exchange student when adapting to a new environment. W'estern's Colombian exchange student, Marta Calle, mastered the English language, grew accus- tomed to a cold climate, adopted American ways, and won the friendship and admiration of all her acquain- tances. A junior and member of the Spanish and Art Clubs, she spent most of her spare time writing home or engaging in the many activities ol' teenage America. In February, Marta returned to Medellin to complete her studies. It is certain that Colombia's temporary loss has been YVestern's permanent gain. THE DESIRE to he bi-lingual becomes a possibility with the in- stallation of our language lab in April. S J BILLIE AND NANCY enjoy shopping in the market place in Medellin. I s f f .. :aw-,

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If a man has a talent and cannot use it, he has failed. If lie has talent and uses only half of it, he has partly failed. If he has a talent and learns somehow to use the whole of it, he has gloriously succeeded, and won a satis- faction and a triumph few men ever know. Thomas Wolfe tomorrow I 1 5 a Q 1 ' 0 The students of today are constantly becoming more aware of the responsibilities which we will face as the future unfolds. This revelation serves as an inspiration, and we students, as the leaders of tomorrow, are respond- ing to this challenge by developing our skills and intel- lects in many ways. By thus providing ourselves with the necessary tools, We prepare ourselves to deal effectively With the unknown elements of the future. 1 'iff M Y 1.

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. . Participation in the International Fellowship exchange program has been beneficial to all at Hlestern. Yve have learned to love people of different cultures, to respect their way of life, and to appreciate the importance of good will toward all mankind. THE GREATER PITTSBURGH AIRPORT becomes a scene of rejoicing and sorrowing as exchange students arrive and depart. ALFREDO YUNES from Gnayaquil, Ecuador, also spent six weeks LIARTA CALLE rearfnlly says goodby to the student body as with us. He lived at the home of Billie Dawson. Nancy Ryan, her North American sister, stands by. 13