Kasey Schroeder Assistant Editor

Before students go on a field trip, theymerely sign a permission slip. But three NPHSstudents recently faced a much stricter require-ment--they needed a passport.

Aussie-LandCharmel Brown and Ali Hinrichsen

didn’t settle for catching rays at Lake Maloney thissummer. They chose to soak up the sun in a larg-er body of water, the Pacific Ocean.

Some students from Georgia and thesetwo seniors joined the organization People toPeople and journeyed throughout Australia. Themain purpose of People to People is to understandthe customs of another culture and to promotepeace and understanding between nations.

While driving down the left side of theroad, Brown and Hinrichsen witnessed many cul-tural differences. “In Australia they have a lot ofAsian influence,” said Brown. “It also took awhile to get used to their accents. I had a one-on-

one session to learn to speak like they do.”Besides the “Kangaroo Crossing” signs

that line the streets, Hinrichsen said there weresome similarities to Nebraska land. “There werebig areas of farmland and small towns scatteredthroughout the country.” Charmel agreed. “Takeaway their boomerangs and accents, and they’rejust like us,” she exclaimed.

These girls didn’t just learn about theAustralian culture on their trip; they also sharedtheir own cultures. “We bragged about being thehome to the world’s largest rail yard!” admittedHinrichsen. The girls both spent some time withan Australian family and learned what is was likein everyday Australian life.

It wasn’t just the Aussies who wereunaware of Nebraska, but many of the membersfrom Georgia didn’t know much about theCornhusker state.

Brown and Hinrichsen were given theopportunity to learn in some exciting environ-ments. The group spent a day at a camp wherethey went ziplining, shared beliefs, and builtteamwork skills. They also went snorkeling in theGreat Barrier Reef and tried their luck at surfing.

Hinrichsen and Brown walked away withan understanding of the Australian culture andhistory. They both considered the trip an experi-ence of a lifetime.

From North to South AmericaWalking through the halls of

NPHS, Zach Lundeen is a senior trying to dodgeobstacles to get to his next class. But in Huancayo,Peru, Lundeen was running from mobs who thinkhe’s a famous pop star from Argentina.

Last year, Lundeen traveled to Peru withSportsReach to play sports and share the gospelwith the locals.

Lundeen was shocked by what he learnedof the Peruvian culture. “The houses are made out

of whatever they can find, and the streets are filledwith trash,” he commented.

Lundeen learned to appreciate everythingthat Americans take for granted, such as runningwater. Showers were a special privilege on thistrip and usually consisted of cold water.

Zach fought through jet-lag and seven-hour bus rides to step out of his comfort zone andshare his faith with the citizens of Huancayo.“They were very grateful that we traveled that farto talk with them,” he said. Lundeen describedNebraska to the locals as “very flat and smack dabin the middle of the U.S.”

Upon returning to the U.S., Zach says heis now more thankful for how great we have ithere. “The people of Peru live with nothing, andyet they are content and really happy.”

Lundeen wouldn’t have to think twice ifthe chance to take this trip again appeared.“Forming relationships with people who changetheir mindset about Americans from being rudeand selfish, to an image of friendly, loving, andcaring people is a great feeling,” he said.

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TheBulldoggerA North Platte High School Journalism Department Publication

Volume 103 Issue 3

October 16, 2008

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The NPHS senior class is asking you to join them in a Pink Out to take a

bite out of cancer. Support the fight against cancer by wearing pink to

the NPHS footbal l game Oct. 17. Contributions wi l l be made for everyone

wearing pink. Donations wi l l be made to the local Cal lahan Cancer Center.

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Seniors Charmel Brown and Ali Hinrichsen enjoyed manysights in Australia as they traveled with the People to People

program.

Senior Zach Lundeen (front and center) poses with his new friends in Peru. Lundeen traveled to South

America with SportsReach to share his faith with the locals.

Senior photos aredue Dec. 15.Photos must be:• billfold size• color• no hats

Submit to Mr. Burkle inRoom 1404.

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