Lauralton celebrates foreign language learning and students’ stellar efforts

Posted by: Debbie Bowley on Sun, 13 March 2005 02:05:45

On March 9, Lauralton’s three foreign language honor societies inducted a total of 18 new members during a joint ceremony held in the school auditorium. Alumna Caitlin Sohacki, Class of 2003, opened the program with a delightful and insightful address to the students about the adventures and potential for personal discovery provided by her recent semester abroad in Spain. The evening’s honorees included: for French, Nicole Boggs, Sara Brennan, Melissa Feulner, Kathleen Keenoy, Lauren Murray and Flannery Zimmer; for Latin, Rebecca Battey, Emily Boynton, Margaret Galiani, Theresa Hanley, Colleen Kerrisk, Alyssa Kudlicki and Katie O’Connell; and for Spanish, Tracey Allen, Catherine Caporizzo, Stephanie Dillon, Paula Graham and Victoria Pennick.

Immediately following the ceremonies the foreign language clubs hosted the annual International Dinner at which the food was plentiful and delicious. The Spanish Club treated the group to tempting hors d’oeuvre and tasty beverages, the Latin Club members provided very healthy salads, garlic bread, rolls and butter, and le Cercle francais supplied pastries, tarts, cream puffs and other desserts. Parents of the honor society inductees were the special guests and the cafeteria was decorated with student-created posters, signs and Latin sayings, all of which provided a great atmosphere for the feast.