Posted April 7, 2011

Submitted by Department Supervisor Mrs. Galina Kats

This winter, the Foreign Language department planned and organized three exchange visits, which included trips to France, Germany and Costa Rica.

Mrs. Rose Marie Hawver planned and coordinated a very successful program for the 2011 French exchange visit, while Ms. Brenna Muldoon organized an outstanding exchange trip to Germany. In addition, Ms. Jessie Morgan planned and organized an excellent program for the 2011 exchange visit to San Jose, Costa Rica. 

During their two-week stay in Paris, Saarbrücken, and San Jose, students participated in numerous group activities. They had a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about other cultures and gain new perspectives on our country and the world.

Eleventh grade French student, Mattie Rosi-Schumacher, commented, “This exchange experience has truly given me a passion to see other countries and immerse myself in world cultures. It was enlightening, (and really fun, too) to see a world outside of our own routine.”

Twelfth-grade student, Elyse Barna, added, “Ever since the beginning of the exchange, I expected to learn about a new culture and a new way of life, but I had never expected that I would learn so much about myself.”

All three educational and cultural programs were developed in an exemplary fashion. They provided students with valuable learning experiences. Mrs. Hawver, Ms. Muldoon, and Ms. Morgan are to be commended for giving much of their time, including their February vacation, to plan and conduct these trips for the benefit of the students.

Photos from France - Click on an image to enlarge

Photos from Germany - Click on an image to enlarge

Photos from Costa Rica - Click on an image to enlarge