To be inducted into the National Honors Society for foreign languages is a privilege awarded to those who have demonstrated success in speaking and learning about different languages.
The National Honors Society for Foreign Language inducted its new members on May 8
in an evening ceremony which families were invited to attend. There were 31 Spanish III students, 10 German III students, and 8 French III students inducted.
“We [French students] were the smallest group and we didn’t understand anything the Spanish and German people were saying, and vice versa,” said French III student, junior Becky Jump.
In order to become a part of the National Honors Society for foreign language, all of the three language classes have around the same criteria. Students must have completed the coursework for the chosen language for three years, earn an A average in each level, and have an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Having good grades is tough for a lot of students, especially in a class that is not their native language. In preparing his students to be in the National Honors Society of foreign language, German teacher, Russell Blake said, “I have taught my students the best I could and encouraged them to do their best and maintain their grades.”
Though these requirements are daunting for some, French III student, junior Colleen Patton, thinks that the right attitude can go a long way.
“French comes naturally to me. It’s really fun, and I like the language,” said Patton.
In order to maintain their membership in the National Honors Society for foreign language, Spanish students need to maintain their grades and tutor during Hawk Soar or after school. The expectations are slightly different for German students, who need to maintain their grades but are not required to participate in tutoring programs. French students are expected to earn all as in all levels of French and will take French IV.
“Students need to be self-motivated and have responsibility in preparing for classes,’ said French teacher Larissa Arist. “It’s not just me preparing them, but the students themselves.”