This year three AFS (American Field Service) students will attend Polk County High School, Christina Hackethal from Germany, Julie Meldgaard Petersen from Denmark and  Krittitat Prakongsai, Mos, from Thailand. The students arrived two weeks ago and are exited to start school, to learn about American culture and to share their own.
Hackethal is staying with Lee, Bill and Katie Barker in Green  Creek, Prakongsai is staying with Lone and Henrik Krarup, also in Green Creek and Meldgaard is staying with Janet and Cliff Joens in Tryon.
Meldgaard needs to move to a permanent family as soon as possible. If you’re interested in giving Meldgaard a home please contact the local AFS chapter at 828-863-4020. Meldgaard is 16 years old, outgoing and friendly and like to have a home with other kids.
– article submitted by Lone Krarup