Wednesday, March 31, 2004
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Wednesday, March 31, 2004 |
Tiger Traders host Scottish studentsTiger International Traders, an economics-based class housed within Fayette County High School, raises funds to pay for a yearly exchange trip. The group trades products with Ardrossan Academy, a school in Scotland that also participates in Global Achievers, the organization that coordinates similar groups around the world. Many Scottish exchange students arrived in town last week, much to the delight of Tiger International Traders. For some, it was their first trip to the United States; for others, their first time to Georgia. Through fundraising, the Tiger Traders were able to show Ardrossan Academy’s Year 6 students (equivalent to our high school seniors) a great time. They were served good ol’ country cooking and some fried green tomatoes at the Bulloch House restaurant in Warm Springs. Stone Mountain was a scene to behold. While the rest of the class hiked up the 1.4-mile mountain trail, two students (one Scottish and one American) ran to the top. For those whose hearts belong in the city, Atlanta was where the Tiger Traders took them. In that big city, students took time to visit Underground Atlanta, the World of Coca-Cola and Centennial Olympic Park. Lunch was served at the Varsity. As for trips around Fayetteville, Fayette Pavilion and Dazzles Skating Rink were two favorites. Two Scottish students, Ashley Pettigrew and Gary Cooper, experienced our judicial system when they were taken on a tour of the new Fayette County Justice Center. “It’s just like in the movies,” Gary said. While the trips to and from Scotland are over, the Tiger Traders still must raise funds to pay off some of the expenses incurred. Balloon sales, graduation name personalizations, car washes and garage sales are all in the works. Through the experience of the two trips, the students became aware of international business principles. However, new friendships were also the result for the Tiger International Traders. No matter how great the differences in culture and politics, the hospitality and generosity displayed by both countries spurred relationships that are sure to endure. Many of the students have already made plans to visit their Scottish host families over the summer. As for the Year 6 Scots, will they return to the United States? As many of them will tell you, “Aye.”
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