On Saturday, October 26th, we celebrated our farewell party in Texas, a chance to thank our host families and our American teachers, Mr. Schade and Mr. Damrau. After a busy week at school, the morning was relaxed—some students had cereal, others enjoyed bacon and eggs, and some even had pancakes or waffles with their host families. At 4:30 p.m., we met at…
Thursday, the 24th of October, was a pretty eventful day here in Texas. We arrived at the same time as always and went through the first three periods as usual. During the second period, we had a fire drill that was similar to the one we have in Germany. Afterward, we were asked to get our student IDs and head to the…
October 23, 2024 On October 23, 2024, the day started like any other school day. After attending first period, we went to the library to rehearse a skit and a dance for the upcoming farewell party. At 10 a.m., we got on a yellow school bus and set off for the University of North Texas (UNT). Upon arrival, we were greeted by…
October 21 and 22, 2024 After a normal school day, this day began with a short bus ride to Denton City Hall. Since we arrived early, Mr. Shade shared some history about the City Hall and the nearby park. When the Mayor arrived, he spoke about his efforts to make the City Hall more accessible, including his goal of making Denton the…