saturday night is the time all of the Outbounds wait for - and some think the wait is too long.  The business part of the evening starts with a campfire discussion of the good and bad points of this life changing event of becoming an Exchange Student.  This year we were lucky to have several rebounders to add their prospective to the discussion.  Joining us were Janice Hott (Outbound to Germany 96 - 97), Megan Menconi (Sweden 97 - 98), Jason Chan (Finland 97 - 98) and Anthony Bustos (Brasil 97 -98).
 
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The fire, prepared by none other than Bruce "Catfish" Kerestes could be seen for miles.  Afraid of melting their sneakers the guys above turn away from the fire.  People have often wondered why Bruce is called Catfish.  The last person who asked mysteriously disappeared. 

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THE CATFISH himself, admiring his pyrotechnic creation (and wondering if it is too late to call the fire department.)
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Anxious times

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Where am I going next year??? 
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A lively discussion, including some sage advice by wizzened old Rebounds during the campfire round table (followed by more advise later on how to break the rules and not get caught)

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Three generations:  Marja, current Inbound from Finland; Jason, last year's Outbound to Finland; Neil, next year's Outbound to Sweden

 

Cecile proving she has not forgotten what car keys look like.