LaCrosse exchange students adjust to small town America

The mini-U.N. delegation of LaCrosse exchange students stands next to the Tigercats’ Victory Bell in front of the school gym. The students are, from left, Daniel Aengenvoort of Germany, Juame Borrell (James) Vega of Spain, and Joao (John) Cruz of Brazil.

For exchange students Joao (John) Cruz, Jaume Borrell (James) Vega and Daniel Aengenvoort, the past five months in LaCrosse have been something straight out of a Hollywood screenplay.

Just over a month into their time in America, the trio were guests of honor for the Tigercat homecoming game. Attending the festivities dressed to the nines with...