Pointing out that the students come with their own spending money and medical coverage and pay for their school lunches, Barton says the cost to a host family is basically the price of setting another plate at the table, plus that of gasoline depending on how often the student needs transportation to activities. You really make someone’s dreams come true,” said Christina Price of Berryville, whose family hosted Lavinia Ferne , an 18-year-old girl from Italy. Ferne, who participated in cross-country and tennis and served as a mentor at Berryville Primary School, graduated with the Class of 2008, but still must attend one more year in her native Italy where school lasts 13 years. Ana Badiola, a 16-year-old from northern Spain who stayed with the family of Tammy and David Lanham of Bluemont, said the experience was an excellent opportunity to study English. Badiola, who will be a senior and graduate in Spain next year, took art class and helped make sets for the high school’s drama and theater productions. read more
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