Lauralton celebrates foreign language learning

Posted on Mar 22, 2006

On March 16, Lauralton’s three world language honor societies held their annual inductions of new members. There were 17 new inductees:  Laura Blagys, '07 and Margaret Steiner, '07 received certificates from the Société Honoraire de Français.  The honorees of the Junior Classical League were Andrea Archer, '06, Kylie Culnane, '07, Heather Hawkes, '09, Kelly Kopchik, '07, Lauren Marmol, '07, Megan Paqua, '07 and Allison Vincenzi, '07. Added to the roles of Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica were the names of Johana Borjas, '08, Julianne Dorset, '08, Catherine Lynch, '08, Caroline Raccuia, '08, Elizabeth Sohmer, '08, Stephanie Urciuoli, '08, Elizabeth Vail, '07 and Michaela Walsh, '07. These students earned membership in their respective societies for their outstanding performances in the second and third years of language study. Their consistent and enthusiastic participation in Lauralton’s three world language clubs was also rewarded by this special recognition.         

Following the ceremonies the foreign language clubs hosted the annual International Dinner. This year’s celebration had a particular theme, “A Banquet at the Alhambra Palace.” The festivities honored all of the early contributions of Arabic culture to European language and learning. Students were dressed as various intellectual and political dignitaries from all over mediaeval Europe who gathered to enjoy the atmosphere of stimulating conversation and the abundance of delicious food within the walls of the beautiful palace which stands as a monument to this commingling of cultures.