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[email protected] Est. MMVII Air *and* Space September 24, 2009 Source: http://slovenia.usembassy.gov/index.html The US Embassy hosted a “back-to-school” gathering for local high schools, exchange alumni and other youth groups this week at the at the Ambassadorial Residence. Fun, food and Frisbees flying were the order of the day as over 70 young people mingled with Embassy officers and staff. Extra-special guest Astronaut Sunni Williams, in town this week for the Slovene Science Festival, also attended the event. She shared her story and spoke a few words to the high schoolers about not getting discouraged by what seems like failure, but instead seeing setbacks as opportunities. The Ultimate Frisbee team ended the night with a demonstration and team scrimmage. Tired and The US Embassy hosted a “back-to-school” gathering for happy young people departed at the end of the schools, exchange alumni and other youth groups at the Ambassadorial Residence. Fun, food and Frisbees flying event, full of food and thought, and ready to take were the order of the day as over 70 young people and on the coming school year. special guest Slovene American Astronaut Sunni Williams mingled with Embassy officers and staff. Chargé d'Affaires Brad Freden of the US Embassy mingling with youth groups Phil Hrvatin Senior Editor Tim Percic Creative Design Events October 2 West Park Slovenian Home Dance Wayne Tomsic Orchestra
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