An avid fan of CSI, break-dancing, and the Statue of Liberty, 14-year-old Marion Rohé of Dijon, France is beyond anxious to embark on a journey to the United States, preferably in the near future. Marion, daughter of Sylvie and Manu Rohé and oldest of three girls, has lived in Dijon for her entire life, although moving from one house to another about seven years ago. While she doesn’t mind Dijon (besides going to school), Marion has excitedly pondered the idea of studying in the United States ever since Rebecca Cassidy of Cincinnati, Ohio spent an entire semester of high school as Marion’s new “sister”. The Rohé family was Rebecca’s host family during her time in Dijon, taking on the role of their fourth daughter.
As these two girls grew closer, Rebecca was able to share much with Marion about the United States. Already an avid fan of many American tv series’, including CSI, NCIS, and Alias, Marion is eager to explore other aspects of the life of those across the ocean. When asked her favorite thing about the United States, the words “The Statue of Liberty” immediately come to mind. “In France we learn in English class about the Statue of Liberty every year. France gave the statue to the U.S.”.
As Freshman year quickly approaches, Marion hopes to visit her new “sister” and lifetime friend in Cincinnati “right away.” The real question is whether it will live up to her expectations!
Amy,
ReplyDeleteThis is just great. Good interview, good subject, and strong writing.
Only thing I would have added is some sense of where you interviewed her, and perhaps some physical description of Marion.
Overall, very well done.