High School Students Learning Passamaquoddy Language (fwd)

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High School Students Learning Passamaquoddy Language

Web Editor:  Aaron Roberts, Reporter
Created: 12/12/2006 2:14:04 PM
Updated: 12/12/2006 3:53:21 PM
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=47397

This is the first year the class is being taught at Shead High School in
Eastport. Most of the students are Passamaquoddy, but some are not.

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On Tuesday the students were using flashcards to learn the alphabet and
work on vocabulary. Students are also learning conversation.

The class focuses on the Passamaquoddy language, but also addresses the
history and culture.

Shead High School's principal recruited Margaret Apt, who is
Passamaquoddy, to teach the class. Apt likes teaching to pass on her
language and culture.

The class meets four times a week.