State parks are just one of several ways students can make the most out of their summer.
For some people, the prospect of ‘studying abroad’ seems daunting. The exchange program Youth For Understanding (YFU) brings about 4,000 students into the US every year, while only about 400 Americans leave through the organization a year. According to Cathy White, the Senior Community Development Manager for YFU, distance from family and friends, cost, and apprehension about other cultures are the main things which keep most American students from pursuing a foreign exchange program.
“Do you eat dog?” “Are you in the military?” “Can you speak Japanese?” These are just a few of the questions I have been asked the past few days.
It's the end of an incredible season for the Johnson Winterguard and the guard has ended on an extremely memorable note. From the bump to Open Class halfway through the season to becoming state Bronze medalists, the guard has created a path for years to come. And this past weekend, the Winterguard finished it off by placing 9th in the Winterguard International’s World Championships which was hosted in Dayton, Ohio.
With budget cuts looming over the state and district, student travel is an important factor facing a possible change.