Elizabeth Therese GaughanEnglish Language AssistantIES La Arboleda

• Hallstead

PA is the 2nd state.Harrisburg is the capital.Philadelphia is the biggest city.I live in Hallstead.

JoeCindy

DannyMe

Connor

Mitzi

Spooky

Ernie

Pookie

Under constructionMy dad is building the house.

Big back yardSwimming pool, gardens, and playground

Population: 1,200 people (as of 2001)Founded by William Hallstead, a railroad officialNo schools in Hallstead

One school for several towns

Most people work in another town or cityNo shopping centers, cinemas, or other entertainment

Must drive to another city

715 km long16th longest river in the U.S.Flows through New York, Pennsylvania, and MarylandSusquehanna means “winding current” in Algonquin.Important to the Mormon religionTerrible flood in 2006

Over $100 million in damage in Hallstead and surrounding townsWe were trapped in our house.My dad’s business was destroyed.

Nature walksSporting eventsFairs and festivals

Gorge with three waterfallsVirgin forestHiking trailsNice place for picnicsAbout 20 minutes from my house

One campus for all ages (3—18)

Activities:Sports teamsMusic groupsQuiz bowlStudent governmentHonor society

Small, private university2,000 studentsOver 100 students organizations23 sports

Over 50 areas of study$40,000/year (€31,500)Only undergraduate degreesLive and eat on campusCommunity environment

My dorm where I lived

Central Park

Times SquareClosest big city to HallsteadAbout 3 hours by car