Woodbridge High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

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Other People, Other Places The marquee reads, Inter- national lntercultural and that is what the American Field Serv¬ ice or AFS is all about. Through AFS, students from all over the world are sent to different countries and even different hemispheres in an effort to pro¬ mote unity. The two foreign students sponsored by the Woodbridge Chapter of AFS this year are Andrew Crane from Manches¬ ter, England, and Vincent Gieas, from Journedir sur Vienna, France. Both are seniors at Woodbridge and have become welcome members of the com¬ munity. The 1980-81 year presents a new facet of AFS to the Wood- bridge chapter. In January Sen- Study time. Andy Crane finds time to study during lunch. The carpet covered floors of the senior lockers make a suit¬ able study place. Take it easy! AFS is a casual club, as is expressed in the typical expression on Vincent Gieas ' face during a club meet¬ ing. ior Jaakje Van Zanden left for a year in New Zealand. Nearly a year of filling out applications and personal interviews have paid off. Comments Jaakje of her acceptance as an AFS exchange student, I ' m so scared, but also very excited - it ' s all happened so fast. . . . It ' s really great. AFS is not only for the stu¬ dents who go abroad alone. The club also sponsors activities for the American students in order for them to experience as many ways of life as possible. This year the club has organ¬ ized a Short-Term Exchange to Parkersburg, West Virginia, for both the foreign students and Americans as well. The trip should give students an oppor¬ tunity to witness the differ¬ ences within our own culture. The culminating event takes place in the summer rather than during the school year. As the foreign students wind up their year in the United States, they undertake a bus trip around a large area of the country. They stay in local homes, with fami¬ lies that volunteer to house them for four or five days. In the summer of 1980, some thirty foreign students who stayed in the Baltimore area for the year, were distributed around Woodbridge for a week. It is a moving experience that is open to club members and non-members alike. Every¬ one involved gained a greater understanding of the world ' s people, many friends across the globe and numerous fond memories of an unforgettable week with some of the most fascinating people they have ever known. Sponsored by French teacher Anne Talking- ton, AFS is more active this year than ever before and the list of activities is always growing. Under the leadership of Presi¬ dent Natalie Hardy, Vice Presi¬ dent Jeff Clark, and Secretary Treasurer Stacy Norris, AFS is always changing and growing. The object is to expand one ' s outlook of oneself through experience and learning from other people and other places. 28 Student Life

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I ' m still confused. Randy Mabry studies his opponents ' last argument. The large turnout of new members, such as Randy, was encouraging to old mem¬ bers. Science and Ecology Club. Front Row: Mike Weber, John Kolezar, Scott Tamani. Back Row: Mike Mike Cote, Anita Bullok, Hector Latalladi; sponsor. What is that word? Debate Club Presi¬ dent Marianne Meadows prepares her next speech. Marianne has been a top debator for three years. I never said that! Chuck Turner gives a speech attacking his opponents ' plan. Chuck, a new member, aided the club with his thinking ability. A grown-ups ' toy. Science Club spon¬ sor Hector Latalladi and Chris Varner test a remote control tank. The tank is a new project, begun this year, for the club. Clubs 27

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Please come to order! Vice-President Jeff Clark, and Secretary Treasurer Stacy Norris conduct meetings to organize activities for club members. AFS. Front Row: Stacy Norris; Andy Crane; Donna Daniel; Craig Daniel; Natalie Hardy; Jeff Clark; Vincent Gieas. 2nd Row: Alice Garrigan; Donna Gar¬ vey; Jay Jones; Paula Seefeldt; Christy Wright; Yvonne Wise; Cathy Fong; Liz Crist; Paul Lewis. 3rd Row: Anne Talk- ington; Peggy Piram; Laura Felske; Robin Stout; Lisa Hamilton; Wendy Lam; Lolita Gonzales; Chiyo Markwell; Suzi Evanger. 4th Row: Kim Crawford; Mary Sullivan; Donna Hill; Chip Mills; Bill Sutherland; Scott Weinfeld; Hedi Smith; Beth Walters; Maureen McNulty. 5th Row: John Kraynak; Lisa Blake; Liz Alli¬ son; Holly Russell; Jaakje VanZanden; Jan Stapulonis; Joe Kassalis. rAl : ' No Rockers? Andy attends a school dance in modern garb, demonstrating the vast differences between English and American teenagers. Bursting with pride. French Teacher Mrs. Anne Talkington watches the AFS students discuss upcoming excursions and fund-raisers. -I l