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PAGE 11 — The Georgia Bulletin, July 23, 1987 Holy Cross Youth In German Program BY PAULA DAY Woody Danda, a member of Holy Cross parish and a stu dent of St. Pius X High School, has been selected as a finalist for the 1987-88 Congress-Bundestag Youth Ex change Program. As a finalist, Danda will spend a year in Germany, living with a host family and attending a German school. Funding for the full one-year scholarship comes from a three-year- old program sponsored by the West German Bundestag and the American Congress. Danda left July 20 for a pre-departure orientation at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. From there he will fly to Frankfurt, West Germany, for a four week language/cultural camp before he meets his German host family. Danda, son of Ginger and David Danda of Atlanta, main tains a 3.8 grade average in his college preparatory courses at St. Pius. He has taken four years of German and three years of French and says languages “seem to come naturally — I pick them up so easily.’’ Danda expects his German school experience to be a challenge. “It’ll be incredibly different,’’ he says. “They have 13 years of formal schooling. The last three are equivalent to being a freshman and sophomore in college. I’ll be in the 9th or 10th grade of their school.” Danda’s study of German began when the mother of a friend who was taking a course in German at Georgia State interested the youth in the language. He has since excelled in his speaking competency to the point of winning first and second place in German language competitions at Ken- nesaw College. He says he practices conversing in the language with the French baker where he works. Dr. Elke Burdon, German instructor and chairperson of St. Pius’ language department, approached Danda about the youth exchange program. The school’s administration nominated him for the program; he submitted essays and was interviewed by Youth For Understanding personnel. He is one of 150 young people chosen to participate in the in itiative for the coming year. The program’s purpose, according to Danda, is “to show students that other people can live differently but in peace.” For a year “I’ll become a German, as they say,” he adds. Danda’s plans for the future? “It’s between two choices,” he says. “I might apply to Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service. I might apply to St. Meinrad’s (Benedictine) Seminary (in Indiana). I made a retreat there and absolute ly love it. They’re a teaching order. I’d really like to teach theology.” And the possibility of using his talent for languages? “Well, maybe, I’d go to Rome to study. Maybe become a nuncio for the Church.” RUNNING OUT OF TIME? • HEADACHES? • TMJ SYNDROME? • LOW BACK PAIN? • NECK AND • SHOULDER PAIN? 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PUEDEN PEDIR ESTE DOCUMENTO IMPOR- TANTE a la oficina del Apostolado Hispano, Centro Catolico, tel. 888-7839. Parish Seniors Host Pastor s "Roast” The Senior Citizens Society of St. Paul of the Cross parish, also known as the Jolly Bunch, hosted a parish fellowship dinner and “roast” of pastor Father Tom Brislin in June. Fayetteville Mass The Fayetteville Catholic Mission will have Mass at the American Legion Hall on Highway 85 (a log cabin building in the town of Fayetteville a short distance south of the courthouse) on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. The first Mass will be celebrated on Satur day, August 1, at 5:30 p.m. Everyone interested is welcome. For further information call St. Philip Benizi Church at 478- 0178. 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The dinner at the Harley Hotel in Atlanta included representatives of parish organizations entertaining with their amusing assessments of the pastor, who was also highly praised for his “dynamic leadership” and dedication as a concerned priest and leader of a growing and changing parish. Plaques were presented to the pastor by the Jolly Bunch and the Men’s Club. Since June is his birth month, a birth day cake and gifts from parishioners were also part of the evening celebration. Many asked later if the parish fellowship dinner could become an annual event. “It was a beautiful parish event. The place, number of participants, food, music and, above all, the fellowship were delightful,” Father Brislin said. “Everyone enjoyed the evening.” Dunn-Rite Painting & Decorating Co. "A Painting Contractor” Interior Exterior Pressure Washing Dry Wall Repairs Free Estimates Insured Call For Your Estimate Today! 934-7235 References Available Upon Request GEORGIA BULLETIN Ads Bring Results! 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