Henry Miranda Erbst

Saint Peter High School is fortunate to have foreign exchange students attend classes here during most school years. These students provide a valuable opportunity for our students and staff to learn about a new country and culture, as well as teaching them about life in the U.S.

This year SPHS will have two exchange students attending classes for the 2025-26 school year - Henry Miranda Erbst from Brazil began classes on Tuesday, Jan. 26, along with Masazumi Shindro from Japan who has been here the entire school. 

Shindro was profiled in a story earlier this school year, and the following is a Q&A profile of Henry Miranda Erbst:

Parents and family members in Brazil - In Brazil I live with my mom (Cristiane), my dad (Henrique) and my sister (Sofia).

Host family members - My host family is the Kern family (Becky, Rich, and Carter).

Hometown in Brazil - I live in Varginha (pop. 136,000).

Hobbies and interests - I like soccer, hanging out with my friends, biking, and playing RPG (role-playing games).

What is/are your favorite class(es) here at SPHS? - I like all my classes in a certain way. Some are fun and easy while others are interesting. My classes are U.S History, SCC Pre-Calculus, Biology, and English. 

What activities are you involved with here? - I am out for track and I also play soccer for a club team.

Have you visited the U.S. before? - Yes, I have been to Florida and Ohio.

What was the biggest adjustment(s) you had to make when you moved here for this school year? - My schedule

Are there any new things you've tried here that you've really enjoyed? - Yes, I really enjoy track! It is very fun!

What do you miss most about life in Brazil? - My family and friends. 

Will you have to return to high school back in Brazil, or will you move on to college/post-secondary school? - I will return for one more semester and then graduate.

Is there anywhere here in the U.S. you'd like to visit before returning back to Brazil? - Yes, I would like to visit other states like California and New York.