International Travel Opportunities for YHS Students

YHS students interested in international travel will have two opportunities over the next two summers.

In the Summer of 2014, a group of students will travel to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, where they will visit three major Mayan archeological sites, Merida—an old colonial city—and Isla Mujeres—an island on the beautiful Caribbean coast. The Mexico trip is designed especially for foreign language students as it includes a homestay with a local family, giving students the opportunity to practice their language skills.

In the Summer of 2015, a trip to the countries of France and Spain is planned. The 2015 trip will be co- sponsored by language teacher Dennis Haack and art teacher Randy Howell. The trip will focus on the art and cultures of these two vibrant Western European nations. Students will visit Paris, Madrid and Barcelona. Students will visit the world-famous Louvre and Prado museums. They will see numerous World Heritage sites and monuments, such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tour as well as royal palaces, medieval cities and much more. The students will end their European tour with a day on a beach along the Mediterranean’s rugged and beautiful Costa Brava. They will return with a greater understanding of the world, its history and its artistic treasures.

Students interested in either of the two trips may pick up a brochure on either trip from Mr. Haack, Mr. Howell or the YHS guidance office bulletin board. The brochures provide a tentative schedule, tour costs and other details.