2 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at Lake-Lehman LEHMAN - After grazing over the cuisine of nine nations, visi- tors to the International Dinner program at Lake-Lehman High School were treated to skits of Christmas traditions from each nation, all thanks to students in the Humanities II class. The class, which is taught by the team of Rich Gorgone and Jean Lipski, combines the history and literature of nations. This year’s class of 46 sophomores picked groups of about five each at the start of the school year, and began the task of learning about their chosen nation, its customs and its food. They conduct re- search on their own, outside of regular class time, in preparation for the festivities. Asked why she chose to por- tray France, sophomore Janel" Janiczek said, “One of the mem- bers of my group’s family came from France, and even though we knew a little about it, we were eager to learn more.” In addition to preparing a seven or eight course buffet meal plus beverages, students decorate their table, make costumes and con- struct a flag of their nation. The meal is served in the cafeteria, which is darkened except for candles and lights illuminating each food station. “This is the first time we see it,” Gorgone said. “Nothing's re- hearsed.” : Fortunately, there's help where needed. Home economics teach- ers help plan and select items, trying to come up with a tasty, nutritious menu that can be pre- pared by the students. “It’s a little frightening, but it turns out great,” said Lipski, look- ing relieved that the evening was going smoothly. By Michele Lawler and Ron Bartizek Serving up International flavor at Lake-Lehman. In photo above, Andrea Steele dished out some Swedish cuisine to Matthew Sikora. Matt Hinton filled a customer's plate, his mother, Dollie, at the Mexico station, top left photo. Le chefs Francaise, from left, Laura Mitchell, Janel Janiczek, Steven Moyer, Katie Britt, Michael Niezgoda, lower left photo. POST PHOTOS/RON BARTIZEK History (Continued from page 1) Also, they will go whale watch- ing in Nantucket and see the U.S.S. Massachusetts up close, among other exciting things. Most students raise the $400 cost of the trip themselves through fundraisers, such as candy sales and flower sales. Whatever each student earns from the sales goes directly into an account for that student. The district does not pay a cent toward the trip; except for the cost of substitute teachers. Eleanor Buda, who has been, r-ecalosites, a math and physics an advisor for the trip since its inception, says the field trip is much more than four days away from Dallas. Prior to the May trip, students meet with Mrs. Buda, an English teacher, once a week throughout the entire year to pre- pare for the project each student must complete upon their return. Their projects can concentrate on any area of study, such as, English, science, math and social studies. Jen Noon, a senior who attended the field trip last year and is going again this year, did an art project using a postcard. She painted a sunset at Provincetown and described the historic town to her other class- mates. One student completed a calculus project based on sails from the Mayflower II. T d rather lear 1 about a a plantatic on a vacation somewhere. : One of their first assignments is to write a letter requesting in- formation from places they will visit. and use the brochures to generate a curriculum for the trip. In order to help students get a greater perspective on the histori- teacher will also make the trip. Georgia Jenkins will guide stu- dents whose projects are math- ematical and Len Matysczak, a physics teacher, will help stu- dents interested in science-related projects. Each evening, students break up into different groups with a teacher to discuss what they have learned and their projects. Many students will be required to make a presentation about their experience. Laura O'Malley, a school nurse, will also be on the trip. Mrs. Buda monitors students’ academic and disciplinary stand- ing throughout the year, paying especially close attention as the fourth quarter begins. Students must make arrangements to make up work missed in other classes. The Party's Over’ Now it's time to get in shape again. Look for special n The Dallas Post January 20 Advertisers: Health & Fitness pages will run 6 times in 1999. Call for 675-5211 special rates. PAGES If these academic requirements are not met, students are not al- lowed to travel. Students are up by 6 a.m. and generally asleep by midnight. They have intense, long days, but, they love it. Tara Holly, who went on the trip last year and plans to go again, said she learned a lot. “It’s a lot of fun and definitely worth the money.” Kerry Neiman, a se- nior, said, “It is so much better to see (the sites) in real life and see how things once worked.” Angela Augustinski believes if you can go, you should go. “It’s not like a vacation. We have to do worksheets at museums and bring back something (to share with students who did not go),” said the senior, who is also making her second trip to the sites. Mrs. Buda believes the field trip rejuvenates the students and reminds them how much fun learning can be. “I think through the rigors of academia they forget to have fun,” she said. “It’s areal joy taking the kids to see things they have never seen before. It s fun to watch them. That s what keeps me going.” Mrs. Buda even sees ex-stu- dents who still ask about the trip and mention that is was a definite highlight of their years at Dallas. Last year the trip was cut to three days due to the intensified schedule at the high school, but it is now back to four days. Frank Natitus, a Dallas School District board member, is a strong proponent of the field trip. His two boys went and his daughters next. “It's a terrific academic field trip. It’s impressive. I didn’t real- ize how much they did and how organized it was. The teachers to a good job preparing them,” said Natitus. “Properly planned field trips are essential for a well- rounded education.” Kate Weiss, a senior who did not go as a junior, is looking for- ward to the experience. “When am I ever going to get a chance to go whale watching again?,” she asked. “I'd rather learn about a plantation than go on a vacation somewhere. You can never stop learning about the past or litera- ture,” she said. 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