M i* * %t • V . McHenry students study, live in Peru PAGK19 • PLAINDE ALER • WEDNESDAY, UCTOBER 1.11 byJDooM Bertulii 156 teacher Debbie Baldwin. Education is not all notebook!, The exchange program cfaMNoms Mid teacherT ̂ nqukasthatstiXtsfeatW Often an Individual can learn Uyir. old and here at least a a great deal through experience, levyears of a foreign language, as two McHenry East Campue AKtagh vtetting the same seniors have observed. Chaiiene Elnweck and Sua Beardsley have recently from a two-months stay in Peru. Hie trip was made city, lima, the girls lived in separate districts, attended «fhnnl« lived in mm i I 111 i i I -1 cnncrent iiwiyw. / The American students found the Poverty is more apparent in Peni, and there is a marked division between classes of citizens. "You're either rich, or poor," noted Sue Beardsley. Both girls stayed with rather wealthy "host" families. But in their villages, the small, dirty shacks owned by the poor were built up right next to the wealthy mansions. All the wealthier Peruvian attend private schools, area is predominantly •outh Exchange program and the recommendation of District ft AM PHOTO DONNA MtfUUS MtHenry East Campus students Charlene Einweck, left, and Sue Beardsley show some of ttie souvenirs mey purchased TO rernernoer meir trip to Peru. The high school seniors spent two months abroad in a trip sponsored by American Youth Exchange. Catholic. Many of the private high schools require their students to wear uniforms. Prayer in the classroom is quite common and teachers are treated with extreme respect- the class stands as the tfuchf enters the room. The McHenry students attended high school in Peru for about six weeks, and were fortunate enough to have their visit overlap with the Peru school system's "winter break." The weather is dry nearly all year in Peru, so the winters there are equivalent to an American springtime. Winter break Involved a nine- day trip with classmates to the Inca ruins near Bolivia. Clothing styles are similar in Peru as m America^ although mini-skirts are much more popular with the Peruvian women. Although there are no "skyscrapers," the city of Peru looks very similar to an American urban area. The young generation's choices for entertainment are alao similar in the two countries: movies (which in Peru are in English with Spanish subtitles), shopping or sports. Wealthier families visit a private club for entertainment, which often includes sailing, swimming and racquetball. The McHenry students think one of the biggest differences in the countries is traffic enforcement. Policemen are present, but they rarely stop or ticket a driver for a traffic violation. Stop signs and speed limit signs are ported, but rarely given attention. News Creative Living series '"The Woodstock Fine Arts Association has completed the programming of its twentieth annual Creative Living Series. The moraine programs are always hela on the third Thursday of the month in the Woodstock opera House. The opening program in the series will take place on Oct. 20 when Ruth Page, one of the pioneers of American ballet, will discuss her long and illustrious career in the performing arts. Miss Page is currently very much in the news with the television presentation of her ballet "The Merry Widow". Ms. Page's ballet, based on Franz Lehar's enduring operetta, has been successful on many stages for 30 years, but this is the first time it has been translated into a television production. On the third Thursday in November, Abby Mandel will be featured. Hie noted cooking instructor is very popular because of her syndicated newspaper columns and her many followers will be delighted to welcome her to this area. - Dr. Lester Fisher, director of the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, will speak Jan. 19. Dr. Fisher is one of the most articulate and personable public figures in the international world of wildlife conservation, and surely one of the best known zoo directors in the United States due to his many appearances in the media. The February speaker will be Dr. John Rutbf writer and film maker, who will guide the audience into the fascinating histories of the Amish and Hutterite religious societies that have contributed so much to the pioneer life of our countiy. On March 15 the Art Institute of Chicago will preview its forthcoming major exhibition of the work of impressionist artist Edgar Degas, through the person of Suzanne McCullagh, assistant curator of Prints and Drawings. j lal program April 19 will be as restful and exciting as the spring season itself. Dr. Susan Epstein will show slides and discuss Chicago's first World Fair. All programs begin at and are preceded by a 10 a.m. a 9 a.m. coffee hour at the Opera House. The Creative Living brochure with full details am) ticket order form will be.jn£ued soon to previous subscribers and WFAA m e m b e r s . A d d i t i o n a l information may be obtained from Doris Payton, WFAA president, at 338-3312, or Val Gitlin, series chairman at 338- 1891. For Your Information A tlNfU act «f kla^MM Uk* o (ton* to*s«d in a pond. 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