Name: Mana Kumagaya 

Grade: Senior 

Home country: Japan 

Sport: Tennis 

Q: Are there any sports in Japan that you find exciting that aren’t popular in the United States? 

A: “Yes, in Japan we have Karate and Judo.’’ 

Q:  Have you played any sports at home? 

A: “I played basketball when I was little but I’m not good at sports so I stopped.”

 

Name: Francesca Medau 

Grade: Senior 

Home country: Italy 

Sport: Tennis 

Q: Is playing tennis different than what you thought it was going to be? 

A: “I thought it was going to be bad but it’s actually really fun.”

Q: What sports have you played at home and how are they different from here in America? 

A: “I’ve played tennis, swimming and cross country. It’s different because there are more people on the teams here.”

Name: Yuhei Yamamoto 

Grade: Junior 

Home country: Japan 

Sport: Soccer 

Q: What has your favorite part of the season been so far? 

A: “Probably practice because people are so nice. I’ve made lots of friends and talk to them at lunch and in the halls.”

Q: What sports have you played at home and how are they different from here in America? 

A: “I played soccer, and I think it’s more competitive here.”

Name: Leonard Schiffer 

Grade: 11th 

Home country: Germany 

Sport: Band 

Q: Are you glad you decided to participate in band? 

A: “I am very glad. It’s a lot of fun, and I really like the people and the teachers.”

Q: Do you participate in band at home and what instrument do you play?

A: “Germany doesn’t have band but I’ve played the piano since I was seven.”