Sept. 2009: Finlandia students participate in Parade of Nations

Japanese students line up for the 2009 Parade of Nations in front of Hancock Middle School. Pictured here are, from left, Moto (who is now a student at Michigan Tech), Airi, Rei and Leo (Ryosuke), with Amanda Moyer (front, center) and other Finlandia students. (Photos by Michele Bourdieu)

HANCOCK -- In September 2009, the new Finlandia ESL students joined with students from both Michigan Tech and Finlandia universities, as well as community members, to celebrate diversity in the annual Parade of Nations.

After the parade, students enjoyed the international cuisine and entertainment in Dee Stadium, Houghton. Pictured here are, from left, Rui, Ma, Ji, Leo, Moto, a friend, Lei and Airi.

See more Parade of Nations photos in the slide show, upper right corner of this page.

Editor's Note: Students, please email to andersm2@sbcglobal.net any photos you took that you would like to add to our slide show or names of people in the photos.