Page 31 - 2018 Yearbook

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By Jack Smith, Nonso Elleleh and Vivian Chuang
1. At the beginning of this school year, Mary and Elizabeth from the Daraja Academy at Kenya visited Priory for 3 weeks. They were hosted by Ada Fathers (10) and Jessica Fathers (8), and explored many places in the Bay Area with them. At school, they followed Nonso Elelleh (11), Vivian Chuang (11), Ila Lane (11), and Claire Kim (11) to their classes, and experienced what it is like to be a junior at the Priory.
2. Overall, Jessica describes them as “so different in personality but so good together.” She is thankful for the experience and emphasized that “They were such a joy to have with us.” Mary and Elizabeth are also extremely thankful for the opportunity and the hospitality of the community, and described these three weeks as “unbelievably and unforgettably amazing.”
3. During their stay, Ada and Jessica’s family went on a couple of trips with Mary and Elizabeth. Ada thought “It was amazing to see the excited looks on their faces when they went to new places.” Mary’s favorite places were the Monterey Bay aquarium and the beach, which was “a really special memory for [her].”
4. Elizabeth believed that “It was amazing to follow Ila and Vivian around and experience a different environment while meeting new people.” Mary and Elizabeth both agreed that their favorite class they went to at the Priory is chemistry. Elizabeth would “go to every chemistry period [she] could” because “[she] enjoyed the atmosphere in the classroom.” Mary adds on that “Classes are very different at Priory. They are longer and there are more lectures.”
5. Ada believes that “The girls were really inspirational.” She mentions how “ Because they came from so little, hearing their stories of success changed my perspective on life and made me realize how lucky I am.” In addition, Jessica brought up that “the cultural difference” was an interesting part of their hosting experience, as Ada described that they both “loved showing [Mary and Elizabeth] American culture, but also learning so much about Kenyan culture.”
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