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"Foreign Friends" is a club for all Foreign Exchange Students at DCHS


Posted Date: 11/06/2023

Martha Mendoza, Principal and Dr. Dierksen, Superintendent met with Foreign Exchange students during Flex period“Foreign Friends” is a club for all Foreign Exchange students at DCHS.  This club is intended to provide an added support system where these students can receive extra guidance navigating rules & regulations, homesickness, frustrations, and fears.  It is also a chance for them to celebrate successes, hopes & dreams, and a chance to build a special bond among their foreign friends.  Some American traditions, foods, and activities will be explored as well as.  Foreign Friends Club leaders include Maeva McLaughlin and Mireille Loosli (French teachers), Lou Ann Barker (Counselor), and Martha Mendoza (Principal).  DCHS currently has 13 foreign exchange students with 5 different countries represented (Germany, Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, and Belgium).