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.dOe. "ifUne/i tg, t996 iving throughout the world ' -A. ;n Senior Sara Aderiiold, far right, describes her stay in Saba. She and her family moved last summer to thisCaribbean island just south of Puerto Rico. Filephoto trustworthy and we hitchhiked wherever we went. There were no drugs except marijuana that grew in the open. It would be a lot safer having your children grow up there than here. There was no or little crime. I think one per son has been killed on the island. “Their economy was based on gilders where 1.80 gilder equaled an American dollar. There were no homeless people on the island because if someone had leftover wood they would build a one-room shack for a homeless person. Their life was basically what you need to live and nothing more. But, it was very boring and the convenience was not there. You could go to the grocery store one day and see a certain brand of cookies and then you would not see those type of cookies for months later. The government was equally different. “They had two parties on the island. When one party won the election held by the government, they did what they wanted with the island. Thegovemment officials were powerful and everyone knew them. “The school system is Dutch and it ended with the 11th grade. There are five forms to complete for grades 6-11. At the end of the 11th grade, you had a test on all the material begiiming with Form 1 instead of final exams for each grade. The students tend to learn more actually and if someone was failing a class that was a very bad thing. The government offers a $15,500 scholarship to everyone who makes the equivalent of a B+ on all five general ex ams (our honor classes are their general classes) in grades 6-11. There are two types of schools: Comprehensive was up to Form 1 and Secondary was Forms 1-5.” Aderhold found that the island was a very secure place. She liked the ability to feel safe wherever she was. The caring and respecting nature of the people was an aspect Aderhold found refreshing. However, she disliked the “laid back” attitude of the people. She said, “They were not in a hurry to do anything.” Our final destination on this trip of countries is the continent of Africa. Africa is the homeland of Mamadou Niang, a senior. Bom in Mali, Niang grew up in Ethiopia where his parents are diplomats to the United Nations. His father is an agriculural economist and his mother is the chairperson for the United Nations Women’s Associa tion. “Ethiopia has a temperate climate. It is divided be tween the rainy season and the dry season. The Amhara (original founders of Ethio pia) are a highland people of the Semitic origin. The Galla, the pastoral people, Tigreans, Somali, Danakil and many more are some of the 50 ethnic groups of Ethiopia. “Due to the lack of re sources, Ethiopia has yet to become a developed nation. It remains heavily dependent on the agricultural sector. The government of Ethiopia used to be a monarchy. Then, it became a bicarmel Parliament, then Commu nist, and it is currently a re public.” The educational system of Ethiopia is different from the United States. Niang said, “Free education exists from primary through the college level, but due to the lack of resources, educational stan dards are very low.” Niang has a deep respect and appreciation for his homeland. He said, “I like Ethiopian folk art and its ‘injera’ which are sour pan- King Solomon and Queen Sheba, Ethiopia is a land filled with lots of richness and beautiful people.” Africa may be a con tinent unexplored for many. However, this great continent with its enriched history is more than an unknown world for Mamadou Niang. Whetlier it be Ar gentina, Ethiopia, Israel, or the island of Saba, these places all have a con- nection to the world of Grimsley. They have been experienced and lived in by four different students right here in our own territory! I Bom in Mali, Mamadou Niang, a senior, grew up in photo Etliiopia where liis parents are diplomats to the United Nations. Niang has a deep respect and admiration for his homeland. cakes with various spicy and tender sauces. I love Ethio pia dearly. A kingdom once known as Abyssinia, ruled by
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