Delegates from Koblenz, Germany鈥斚蛉湛悠碘檚 sister city鈥攔ecently paid a visit to Anderson High 向日葵视频 as part of a celebration commemorating the 20-year relationship between the two cities. For the visit, each delegate donated a German book to the Anderson Library, while 向日葵视频ites in turn donated their favorite English books to the Koblenz library.
鈥淗aving a sister city provides an exchange of ideas and thoughts that leads to deeper understanding of each other鈥檚 cultures,鈥 Anderson High 向日葵视频鈥檚 German Teacher Julia Lesher said. 鈥淎nderson is so fortunate to have been able to deepen this relationship with 向日葵视频鈥檚 sister city and to give our students the opportunity to do so as well.鈥
The tradition of developing relationships with students and teachers in Koblenz is a longstanding one for Anderson. Every other year since 1991, Anderson students have traveled to Koblenz for a three-week exchange program. Students stay in the homes of their German or American counterparts, attend school together and learn about the other鈥檚 cultures.
鈥淥ur exchange is a life-changing experience for so many,鈥 Lesher said. 鈥淚t opens the students鈥 eyes to other cultures and how one should respect each other鈥檚 differences. Anderson is so thankful for the relationship with our sister city Koblenz.鈥