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41 Students Inducted Into Foreign Language Honor Societies
CCES proudly inducted 38 new members into one of five Foreign Language Honor Societies (Chinese, French, German, Latin and Spanish) on April 24th. Students qualify for induction by maintaining a consistently high level of academic achievement in their chosen language courses. Not only have these students maintained high academic standing, but they have also shown a deep interest in these languages, and appreciate the importance of learning another language.
The ceremony included opening remarks by Mr. Wes Clarke, Upper School Assistant Director. Megan Allen, Bryce Loging, Abby Riddle, and Catherine Shoffner spoke about the food, art, hostory, and architecture they experienced during their summer trip through Europe (Spain France, Italy) with Mr. Boseman and Mrs. Bonds.
The following students were then presented by their respective teacher for induction;
National Latin Honor Society: Megan Allen, Helen Baginski, Audrey Buffington, Mary Cage Carter, Eliza Easterby, Cecelia Harber, Jimmy James, Reema Krishniah, Bryce Loging, Pate Mayher, and Hayden Waters.
National French Honor Society: Daniel Verriest, Kat Polsa, Eleanor Sutton-Smith, and Elena Vitale.
National German Honor Society: Graham Haley, Thomas Runge, und Alexander Yerkes.
National Chinese Honor Society: Adelaide Vergnolle, Anil Chandler, and Justin Schur.
National Spanish Honor Society: Emma Akerhielm, Cameron Baird, Will Bethel, Porter Brown, Emma Chacknes, Eleanor Clark, Zoe Gandis, Austin Grover, Sydney LeBlanc, Jake Mahon, Aiden Martin, Sallie McKissick, Sam Pazdan, Twyla Roberts, Abby Rogers, Will Rogers, Sam Russell, Grayson Seymore, Kelsey Wolin, and Amy Zhang.
Candidates recited the oaths from each society and signed their respective register. Celine Guecker, CCES Class of 2018, who was inducted into the French Honor Society her 9th grade year, delivered closing remarks. She spoke to the audience about the challenges and frustrations learning a foreign language as someone whose native language is neither English nor French.
Congratulations to all of the newest members on their achievement!
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