SEPTEMBER 19, 1980
West Welcomes Jose Villanueva
Jose is from the country of Venezuela. Venezuela is located on the northern coast of South America. The native language spoken in this country is Spanish. Therefore, speaking English on a regular basis is a new concept to him.
Jose is staying with the Lara family. Martha Lara, Jose's "sister," is a 1980 graduate of Maine West.
Jose has a great interest in soccer. He is currently playing on Maine West's varsity team.
The AFS Club also wishes to acknowledge John Whitney '84, a Maine West student who spent the summer in Mexico as an exchange student. In Mexico, John had stayed with a family and had one brother and two sisters.
John did not have to attend school in Mexico since it was during the summer. He spent much of his time playing football with his AFS "brother." While he was in Mexico, John had to speak Spanish to his family.