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Discussing American Christmas Traditions with German Students

December 11, 2006.
Participating in the U.S. Consulate General's School Outreach Program, American Exchange student Hale Schneider of San Diego, CA visited Cologne Irmgardis Gymnasium on December 11. Hale Schneider was welcomed by the 11th grade students with home-made cake and cookies and invited to talk about Christmas traditions in the U.S. Teacher and students enjoyed the opportunity to talk to a "real" American and test their English to also discuss such diverse issues as soccer, high school life in the U.S. and gun control.

School Outreach Program
Irmgardis Gymnasium Koeln

American Exchange student Hale Schneider with 11th grade students of Cologne Irmgardis Gymnasium

American Exchange student Hale Schneider (3rd from right) with 11th grade students of Cologne Irmgardis Gymnasium


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