Winchester High School - Aberjona Yearbook (Winchester, MA)

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IN one of the many gorgeous chapels in England, Tammy Berman, who participated in the WHS ' first student ex¬ change to England, admires the impressive architecture that gives England so much of its personality. The ex¬ change was founded by Constance Trickett, and the En¬ glish counterparts came from Plymouth, on the southern coast of England. HABA Khamis works in the Social Studies area sorting permission slips and information regarding an Interna¬ tional Club outing. As a new student originally from Egypt, she gets involved in many activities including In¬ ternational Club and enjoys talking about her ex¬ periences in Egypt. EVEN the back . , surprisingly ethnic. The mixture of the Aitj students; Andre Poonen, Karen Bauman, ai d;P«tt]|l : give Germany, as well this side street, international touch. WITHOUT a doubt, o uck Shannon ' s earring is the erwy of l enn i fe r Norfeerg ' s eye Since the exchange to S|; in was a great time tei iwcperiment . Chuck got his ear pierced. His SpahisH br David, was worried about what Chuck ' s father would s y. 12 International

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ENCHANTED by the magic of prom night, Lauren Murray and Brian Romer capture the essence of romance on the dance floor. The fast-paced music frequently yielded to slower music, al lowing the romantics to get closer to their dates. SHOWING off the new phase prom-wear, Thomas Leonard, Beth Oran, Hannah Kopacz, and Christopher Leydon take a breather from the crowded dance floor to enjoy a moment of peace with each other. THE life of the Junior Prom, Sebastian O ' Brien wants to hang on to the good times that proms give. The elabo¬ rated decorations of balloons, flowers, and streamers at Chidley Hall can force anyone to go a bit crazy. The Prom 11 WRAPPED up in the spirit of the moment, Greg Falcione and Debbie Hackney enjoy the last slow dance of the prom.

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IT ' S Hard to Rock to Rock Around You ' re Right on Time It ' s TRICKETT, TRICKETT, TRICKETT, TRICKETT . . That was the unforgettable theme rap of the English ex¬ change students who owed many thanks to Constance Trickett for making the trip possible. Here she is caught in an affectionate hug by her dear friend John, who offered to play chauffeur for the exchange in England. X c h a n e rxcel lente! Ausge- Lzeichnet! (outstanding) Magnifique! and a bloody good time. These were just some of the reactions to the ex¬ change programs held. In a fit of international fever, students went to Spain, Germany, En¬ gland, and France, working to¬ wards Dr. Mitsakos ' goal to give every student an international experience. For three weeks over the summer, 20 German ill IV students explored Berlin, Bonn, and Bremen. Senior Laura Rutherford said it was The most fantastic, unforgettable time. I Sandra Bennett, whose German background enhanced her ap¬ preciation of the trip, compared [ttitqdes of the Germans to ours Rbe States. -The people are less hospitable. You re- iilie hi ftiend M iat-.xVs .V 14 ?,.- ' :. v. v . took ten students to London, Winchester, and Plymouth for a month. In October, 14 students from Plymouth returned for a fortnight. The trip was very successful as was shown when interest was high among the many juniors who heard about it. Many have already signed up for next year ' s excursion. In September, 17 students and two teachers from Granada, Spain, took over our Spanish classes. While the kids enjoyed U2 concerts and trips to the Cape, they were also taught about Latin customs, art, and heritage. Louis Alvarez, WFIS Adviser to the Spanish Ex¬ change, loved the hectic three weeks, and is looking forward to the next trip. Saint Germainj-en-Laye was the destination of French students this spring. The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and the palace at i sailies were all stunning, but more shocking to Nancy ini erlwas the morning she tifb and realized she had French! — by Joan Matelli . . lnieniation