Congratulations to Meer Aban '24, Valentin Barrera-Vinha '24, Benjamin Kampine '24, Ophelia Cherry-Pulay '25, Sydney Fast '25, Anna Hulan '25, Erin Joyce '25, Eleanor Molvig '25, Anna Picasso '25, Caspar Schmidt '25, Amelie Soslow '25, and Kati Tong '25 for their induction into the French Honor Society.
By Richard Espenant, HS French Teacher
French Teachers Richard Espenant and Alissa Murdoch had the honor of inducting 12 exceptional students into the French Honor Society on Wednesday, March 20. These students were carefully chosen for their outstanding academic achievements in all French courses throughout their high school education, as well as their profound interest in Francophone culture.
Established in 1949 by the American Association of Teachers of French, the French Honor Society upholds the motto: "One who knows two languages is worth two people." Here are this year's inductees:
From the Class of 2024: Meer Aban Valentin Barrera-Vinha Benjamin Kampine
From the Class of 2025: Ophelia Cherry-Pulay Sydney Fast Anna Hulan Erin Joyce Eleanor Molvig Anna Picasso Caspar Schmidt Amelie Soslow Kati Tong
During the induction, students solemnly recited the society's oath in the presence of faculty sponsors, parents, several of last year’s inductees (Kylee Ambramson '24, Maddie Ewing '24, Clara Smail '24), and USN students.
Following this, students received Honor Society pins and certificates. The ceremony concluded with a celebratory reception in the presence and support of Assistant Head of School for Academic Quinton P. Walker.
After gathering in Durnan Auditorium to hear from Kayla Miller ’10, Ed, D., and former teacher Betty White, High Schoolers spent the day volunteering at various organizations throughout the region during Community Action Day.
During a fun cross-division collaboration, students in Third Grade Teacher Cala Millis' class visited HS Art Teacher Chris Cheney's class to learn about printmaking and the inner workings of a USN art studio.
Rodney Crowell, legendary artist and grandfather to USN student Iris ‘26, will perform on Saturday, April 11, for Music Night, our annual adult-only concert in Durnan Auditorium. Tickets will be available soon for this fundraiser, which supports the arts and athletics at USN.
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