American Field Service--Summer of '62--The Philippines
A site intended purely for enjoyment by the 31 AFS exchange students from the summer of '62 and for those "near and/or dear" to each of us.
MABUHAY!
Thirty-one American teenagers from diverse locales and backgrounds met in Vancouver and traveled half way around the world, united by a common goal: to experience life in a country different from our own and to be good will ambassadors. We stopped in Cold Bay, Alaska, for re-fueling and then after a short stay in Tokyo, traveled to Manila. Our three-day orientation in Manila included lectures, sight-seeing and social events.
At the end of the three days, prepared as best we could be, we traveled by train, boat or air to our host cities. Even though we were excited to begin our lives as exchange students, it was hard to say goodbye to each other. Although we had been together for a relatively short time, our bonds were strong.
Much to our delight, our group met again at the end of the summer to hear about each other's experiences. We enjoyed a trip to Legaspi City and another stop in Japan before returning to the States. (Photos from our adventures can be seen by clicking on link above guest book.)
Now, 42 years later, we have another chance to hear about each other's experiences. Jack Hailey, Barbara Winograd Ross, and Brad Jessup stayed in touch over the years and they decided it would be interesting to find out what we all were doing now. So Jack surfed the web, googled, wandered through Classmates.com and at times played detective.
What a delightful result. There is a joy in reconnecting with friends from the past that adds a richness to the present.
During our 3 day orientation in Manila, we learned where we would be living for the next three months and about AFS expectations for us.
Where are we now?
and
What are we up to?
Click anywhere on the fellow
with the coffee cup to find out.
Please sign the guest book!
If you have photos or information to share, use the email button on the left to reach Jack Hailey and on the right to reach Jan Anestis. If there is anything you think should be added deleted or corrected let us know! This web page is a collaborative project, and your input is appreciated. We would like to add more group photos as well as a current photo of each of you and photos from your stay in your host towns.
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Shortly efore she died of cancer in 2007, Gerry Hyatt (Bergestrom) sent a wonderful collection of photos. Gerry lived in Port Townsend, WA. She taught music, directed her church choir and sang soprano.
