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Naha Hale Exchange Program  Nathan Hale is proud to be a partner with Naha Senior High School in Okinawa, Japan in an incredible 33-year student exchange program. Each year, students from Naha visit Nathan Hale, stay with families, visit classes and participate in many different cultural and fun activities in and around Seattle. Photos from 2007 Naha exchange: Photos Excerpts from 2005 remarks by Naha Principal Nakayama: (See Mr. Nakayama's full remarks in English) (See Mr. Nakayama's Full remarks in Japanese) "Through this exchange program, Naha students have learned much about American customs and American culture. They have had the opportunity to reflect on their own culture and they have also learned more about their fellow travelers" "This program offers us the opportunity to speak with the students of your school and discuss the differences in our cultures. We are lucky to have had the opportunity to further deepen our friendships and our goodwill." "We hope that through the experiences of this program, the students will build a strong foundation of study and understanding, and that they will become great leaders of the 21st century with global vision". Excerpt from 2005 remarks by Hale Principal Hechtman: (See Ms. Hechman's full remarks) "With your visit we make connections with each other that develops our relationship. Further, our exchange provides a greater realization of how similar we are as members of humanity while providing the opportunity to appreciate the cultures and experiences that shape our understanding." |