William Penn Life, 2000 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2000-09-01 / 9. szám
Camping Out Students learn Hungarian at Penn Scenic View ROCKWOOD, PA — The WPA's 11th annual Hungarian Language Camp seemed very similar to a class reunion. Many of the camp's 19 students had attended previous camps, and they were happy to reunite with other returning students and teachers. First-time students were eagerly welcomed and made to feel part of this Hungarian family. And when one of their number experienced a personal loss, they all shared in her sadness. The camp was held Aug. 6-12 at Penn Scenic View. The students attended either a beginners class taught by Kati Kapossy or an intermediate-level class led by Kati's husband, John Palasics. The week began on a sad note. Shortly after she arrived at the camp, student Annette Soltis learned that her mother Helen had died. Her fellow students took up a collection among themselves and sent flowers to the funeral home, a sign to Annette that she would be in the campers' thoughts that week. The rest of the week progressed smoothly as students settled into the routine of classes, study time and free time. For many, being able to spend a week in a quiet, serene location like Penn Scenic View made the trip more than worthwhile. All considered the $225 all-inclusive cost of the camp a bargain. The students learned more than just Hungarian words, grammar and syntax. They also learned about Hungarian history, culture, society and everyday life. On a visit to the camp Tuesday morning, one visitor listened to a discussion on the Austro-Hungarian empire in the beginners class, then strolled down to the intermediate class where the topic was the politics of the Hungarian American community and the renewed interest in geneology. Completing the Hungarian experience were the home-cooked Hungarian meals prepared by the kitchen staff, the Hungarian music played by violinist Louis Fodor, and the bacon roast that ended the week. It seemed as if the only question on everyone's mind Saturday morning was: "When's the next camp?" [H|'|, The Toths-George on harmonica and son George W. on banjo-relax dunng a break in classes with a little home-spun music Maria Bistey, Marguerite Beke, Elaine Toth and Ethel Fodor prepared and served three meals each day for the campers. Enjoying this year’s Hungarian Language Camp were (front, l-r) George W. Toth, Janet Palmquist, George Toth, Elaine Wilson, Elizabeth Paros, Helen Marko, Julius Marko, Joyce Sarog, Lisbeth Kovach, Lori Farkas, instructor Kati Kapossy, National Director Louis Fodor, (back, l-r) Chairman of the Board Anthony Beke, National Director Elmer Toth, Lawrence Nahay, Dr. John Pasko, Bela Vincze, Eleanor Vincze, Mary "Mimi” Veres-Taylor, Susann Winnans, Robert Gulyas, Arthur Bartfay, instructor John Palasics and Jim Farkas. Hilliam Penn tile, September 2000 7
