Local man details experience in quake-ravaged Chile
The Church in the Plaza of San Vicente sustained damage from the earthquake that hit Chile a few weeks ago. (Photo provided by Jeremy Cunningham)
PARKERSBURG — A Parkersburg man who spent time in Chile before and after the recent earthquake believes the country will prevail over the damage brought on by the disaster.
Jeremy Cunningham, 23, had been in the South American country since August, teaching English to students in grades 9-12 at Colegio Santa Ines, a Catholic school in San Vicente de Tagua Tagua. He also helped to recruit prospective teachers for the Volunteach program through the Council For International Educational Exchange.
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