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Exchange student Eva Perko (left) from Switzerland and Oak Park’s Diana Jackson (right). One goal of the AFS program was to foster intercultural sensitivity making us all more appreciative of differences in our lives. American Field Service student Per Wahlstrom from Sweden (left) and Oak Park’s Randy Miller (right). Both of these worked on the Cambia yearbook production. What I remember most about our conservations was the extreme contrast in how American and Swedish teenagers viewed dating, nightlife and a man’s responsibilities. His high school attitudes about life reflected that of someone older perhaps a junior in college. This photo was taken in Oak Park’s Art room, showing AFS student Adriana “Andy” Genta (left) from Uruguay and school sister Charlene Lassiter (right). I knew Adriana a bit better than the other AFS students from her participation in the school’s spring production of “Oklahoma”. All the foreign exchange students were warmly accepted but probably felt swamped with the endless questions about how they lived back home. Talking with her was a learning experience. Andy was enchanting to have around. Wherever she went, there was always a small group of Northmen there to support her. I recall she had a busy social calendar and a waiting list of individuals wanting her free time. American Field Service Student Jose Gonzalez (left)from Madrid Spain, and our own Mike Howell (right). Grounded in engineering, Jose amazed many of his classmates with his natural mathematics abilities.
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