The 1999 auction ended Wednesday night March 25. Thanks to all the people who participated. You helped make it a success. If you would like to be notified by e-mail about next year's auction schedule, please send contact information to swhitney@cres.com. Once again the Maryvale immersion sixth graders are actually going to France. Every year it seems unbelievable that a group of American youngsters can simply fly to a French city and immediately mix in, attend classes with their French pals and become a "member" of their host family. These kids are some of the best ambassadors this country will ever have. Often the friendships started on this trip have lasted in adulthood.