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To Respond to pen pal letters in the USA, mail your letter to: World Around You KDES #6, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002.
We will forward your letter to your desired pen pal. Be sure to put the name of your intended pen pal on the outside of the envelope. Please write directly to international pen pals.

Francais, Espanol, English? I am 17 years old. I would like to have a pen pal from anywhere in the world. I can speak French or Spanish. I love Celine Dion and hear music even though I'm deaf.

Michael Snyder Wadesville, Indiana

Love, Like, and Accept! I'm 16 years old and hearing impaired. I'm a sophomore at Palmer High School near my home. I would like Pen Pals! I love music, basketball, volleyball, and I like boys! I accept letters from anyone. :*)

Karen Woods Colorado Springs, Colorado

Junior Loves Sports I'm 18 years old and a junior in high school. I'm hearing impaired. I'm in sports like basketball, volleyball, softball, swimming, skiing, and tennis. I like the outdoors. I was born in Austin, Texas. I would like many pen pals, especially anyone who loves sports.

Helen Fish Colorado Springs, Colorado

Write to Me I'm in 11th grade. I'm 16 years old. My favorite hobbies are basketball, football, and skiing. I would like you to write me a pen pal letter. I enjoy writing to anyone.

Aaron Dunlap Colorado Springs, Colorado

"P.J." Writes Everyone calls me "P.J." That's my nickname. I'm a deaf boy, 16 years old. I love drawing, video games, football, and flirting with girls. I don't like when other teams beat us. In 1994, my team was state champion--14 wins, 0 losses! I want to play again. Next year, maybe I'll be varsity.

P.J. Shroeder Odessa, Missouri

Star Watcher I'm a 15-year-old hard of hearing boy. My favorite hobby is astronomy. I also enjoy riding on roller coasters and chatting with hard of hearing people. I would like to go on the go on the Apollo Program and to have met Gus Grissom. Please write back to me--boy or girl.

Jesse Orr Bethel, Vermont

Hey Pals! I'd like to hear from you. I'm 17 years old, a junior in high school. I'm 5'3", blue eyes, long blonde (straight) hair, and I'm deaf. My hobbies are playing softball, shopping, drawing, socializing with friends. I'd love to get some letters.

Heather Palmer Glen Easton, West Virginia

Wants American Contact I'd like contact with America. I'm deaf. I'm 22 years old. I like letters from friends in America.

Marc-Henner Schmidt Zum Steumel 41 35641 Shoeffengrund GERMANY

All teens under 18 years who would like to print a letter looking for pen pals in World Around You must have a permission slip signed by their parents.

General comments may be sent to: ISCS.ClercCenter@gallaudet.edu

Last modified August 13, 1997
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Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center

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