European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 04, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Monday february 4, 1991 the stars and stripes Page 9 education soviet . Students get to share cultures by Amy Geiszler Jones . Bureau Raf Alconbury England the soviets were amazed that americans prefer ice in their drinks and the americans were shocked to find out that the soviets Jam to pop stars . Hammer and Madonna. A a Quot stereotypes were dispelled and aspects of both cultures were discovered during the first half of a student Exchange from Jan. 4-14 at Alconbury High school. The Exchange involved 19 soviet teenagers and two teachers from school 234 in Moscow who stayed in the Homes of americans living in England. The american students who played Host to the group will Sample soviet society in May. The Exchange is the first in the department of defense dependents schools a Atlantic Region and participants from both nationalities Calico it a learning experience. A it was wonderful a said Sergei Prosol Kov 15._ Quot. A. A Rosalie Dorrn Flynn the teacher at air co Bury High who coordinated the Exchange said it Wasny to easy to organize a aft took years to convince somebody that this should take place a she said six years ago the teacher of ancient history decided that All of the talk about faraway places and cultures could be brought to life by firsthand experience at the time she was teaching her students about the civilization of Egypt. A this is silly a she said. A let s just go to unfortunately the trip was cancelled after terrorists hijacked the Achille Lauro in 1985 As the italian cruise ship approached port said Egypt. But porn Flynn was determined and she pressed on with her plans substituting a trip to Moscow in 1988. At that time the seed was planted for the Exchange with the soviet school which Dorrn Flynn and her students had visited. Three years later her efforts lowered. Munich Campus enrolment Down slightly officials say Munich Germany a amps University of Maryland officials who worried that the persian Gulf War would Hurt enrolment have seen Only a slight decrease in students attending the Munich Campus. A. A it a a a a a. A a a a a a to a when the War started no one knew what to expect in regards to enrolment numbers a said William e. Mcmahon resident Dean. Enrolment figures showed that most students did return said spokeswoman Virginia Bohringer a University spokeswoman. A total of 575 students returned for the Spring semester officials said. That a 35 fewer than last semester when the colleges enrolment was higher than its Normal number of 590 students they said. A. A. Officials said most concerns were Laid to rest after tight Security was imposed in Munich a military Community Home of the two year school. The students Are mostly sons and daughters of Active duty military personnel. Extra Security measures also have been implemented in the student residence Halls. Military and German police have stepped up patrols and a 10 . Curfew is in effect for the Community. Access to the Mcgraw Cavern and housing areas is strictly controlled. Because of the Security one student said the term a martial Law has been bandied about Campus. Nevertheless the students Are cooperating with the curfew said student life director Janet Maul Smith. A a classroom close up for a amps Gorto Knuden Byron Wolford adds a link to the desert shield spirit Chain in the foyer at Augsburg High school. The Chain signed by each person at the school is the creation of Cindy Glynnus seventh Grade social studies classes. The students say the Chain links them together and shows their support for the troops in the persian Gulf. They have invited others to Stop by the school office and add their Naples to the Chain. Debbie Hunt lives in the Bremerhaven area assigned to det 3,10th tac fighter Wing. She wrote to the stars and stripes with three classroom stories from her teaching years in the United states. A when Hunts sixth Grade class was discussing time zones and the International Date line a students hand popped up with the announcement that he was glad he lived in the United states and not Japan. When Hunt asked the child Why he replied a because ill live a few hours longer a for weeks Hunt and the children had been discussing the election process and the two major political parties. One Day while she passed out math exams her students began to moan and groan. She informed them that when it came to giving exams she was hot democratic. Quot.,. One student looked at her and very seriously asked a a Are you a Republican a. A. A when Hunt moved from her native Louisiana to Monterey calif., she substituted at a local school. She said she is proud of her Southern heritage and looked Forward to sharing it with the students. One afternoon a fifth grader approached her and asked what nationality she was. Taken Aback Hunt told her a a in Man Hunt then asked the girl Why she wanted to know. The child answered a ooh you talk funny and i wondered what country you came from.�?�. K you have a slice of classroom life to share please Send it to Small talk the. Stars and stapes attn Jami Jones Apo 09211. Education round preserve officers group to award 100 Grants Washington a amps one Hundred College scholarships Worth up to $500 each will be awarded for the 1991,-92 academic year by the Reserve officers association of the United states. Seventy five of the Grants Are undergraduate scholarships. They will be awarded to members of the association or its women a clubs or to members children or grandchildren younger than 26. Students younger than 21 who Are children of deceased but paid up members also Are eligible. Recipients must be full time students or have been accepted at a regionally accredited College or University. The 25 graduate fellowships will be awarded Only to members of the Reserve association. Attendance at Community colleges will not be considered. Applications May be obtained by writing Roa scholarships 1 Constitution ave. N.e., Washington . 20002. Applicants also can Call 202 479-2200. Applications must be submitted by april 30.________�dodds association plans Chicago reunion Washington a amps a the overseas department of defense schools annual reunion association will hold its third gathering june 21-23. It will be held at the Allerton hotel in downtown Chicago. The reunions Are open to a everybody who served the needs of dependent youngsters overseas anyone who worked with kids and teachers Quot according to the events organizers. A schedule and More details can he obtained by writing or calling one of the three members of the reunion committee John demos 6844 n. Sao Ganash ave a Chicago iii., 60646, 312 775-6177 Ann Drake 540 Cornelia ave., Chicago 111., 60657, 312 871-0907 Dave Schlesinger 803 w. 81st st., Downers Grove 111., 60516, 708 985-5260. -25 $1,000 scholarships being offered by Uso Washington a amps a family members of Active duty personnel May apply for $1,000 scholarships from the Uso Twenty five scholarships will be awarded. ,. Applications must reach the Uso world Lac adquary ters by March 1/and selections will be announced in a May. A a. Applicants must have graduated. From High school within the last four years. The scholarship committee will focus on each applicants Scholastic records test scores and extracurricular activities. This is the second year for the scholarship program which is sponsored by Anheuser Busch inc. For an application and Complete details on the scholarships write Uso world Headquarters scholarship program 601 Indiana ave., n.w., Washington . 20004. J Quot a
