Three AFS students attend Polk County High School
Published 11:37 am Monday, August 27, 2012
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AFS students attending PCHS for the 2012 school year include, left to right: Christina Hackethal from Germany, Julie Meldgaard Petersen from Denmark and Krittitat Prakongsai, Mos, from Thailand. (photo submitted)
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