Every December the Youth Exchange Committee hosts one of the best holiday parties in the District. This year was no exception. Exchange students (past, present, and future), as well as Rotarians, host parents, and volunteers, joined together to celebrate a wonderful mixing of cultures, food, and fun. Guests included Rotary exchange students from Japan and Argentina, previous exchange students to Sweden and Switzerland, and future outbound students who will participate in the short and long-term programs in 2026-27.
Photo: Our District's Exchange Students -- Current, Past & Future
Students attending the brunch included: Shihori Omi (Japan), Yanni Sgroi (Argentina), Sasha Matuvo (Sweden - 2024-25), Felipe Paes (Switzerland, 2023-24), Brooke Mawanda (Future Outbound in 2026-27), and Madeline Young and Isabelle Lafont (Short Term program). Not in attendance were Audrey Wiliams (currently in Japan), Jonathan Zhunio (currently in Germany), and Liam Turner (Future Outbound 2026-17).
Thank you to District Governor Johnny Ahern who gave each exchange student a Rotary pin for their blazers.
And -- a big shout out to the Rotary Clubs sponsoring exchange students this year: Acton-Boxborough Rotary, Weston-Wayland Rotary, Billerica Rotary, Westborough Rotary, Milford Rotary, Needham Rotary, and Neponset Sunrise Rotary. Thank you for sponsoring these delightful young people and furthering the goal of Rotary Youth Exchange: Peace in the World, One Exchange at a Time.
Photo: Jane Schroeder (Chair) & DG Ahern enjoy the festivities.