See You in Kamakura
by Betty White
Japanese dignitaries from Kamakura, Japan were welcomed by our USN high schoolers as a part of their visit to further the relationship between our two cities.
Japanese dignitaries from Kamakura, Japan were welcomed by our USN high schoolers as a part of their visit to further the relationship between our two cities.
As the visitors toured our campus, the students mingled among them, answering questions, learning new Japanese expressions, and forming relationships. The last words spoken to us as they walked out the front door were, "Arigato gozaimasu (thank you); see you in Kamakura!"
A special thanks to Eko and Nari Ishii, parents of alumni and current USN grandparents, for providing translation. “It was so, so enjoyable for everyone. The visit was also a great first step for your group to build a fruitful relationship with the city of Kamakura,” she said. Celeste Wilson, parent of two alumni, joined the group as leader of the Sister Schools committee. “They’re still talking about how great you were. They were so impressed!” she added.
A special thanks to Eko and Nari Ishii, parents of alumni and current USN grandparents, for providing translation. “It was so, so enjoyable for everyone. The visit was also a great first step for your group to build a fruitful relationship with the city of Kamakura,” she said. Celeste Wilson, parent of two alumni, joined the group as leader of the Sister Schools committee. “They’re still talking about how great you were. They were so impressed!” she added.
In June this group of USN high schoolers will travel to Japan as the culmination of their semester studying Japanese culture and language. They will continue our 25-year relationship with Kwansei Gakuin High School as they stay in homes of Japanese students there, and they will participate in a service project with Hands-On Tokyo as a part of their experience. Tokyo resident Trey Dobson '92 has been instrumental in planning for the group while in Tokyo.
"I'm always eager to help USN students who come here," commented Trey. "My trip to Japan in '92 was a life-changing experience for me."
"I'm always eager to help USN students who come here," commented Trey. "My trip to Japan in '92 was a life-changing experience for me."
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