By: Rebeca Cazares
Last year the French Honor Society gave Christmas gifts to underprivileged children at Sageland Elementary School. This year the FHS participated in the Bel Air Street Fest and also gave Christmas gifts to the children hospitalized at Del Sol hospital along with the Spanish Honor Society.
“My favorite event was our Christmas present donation to the children in the hospital,” junior Marysol Chavira said.
The members decided to help the children in the hospital this year for the sole cause to cheer them up and put a smile on the children’s faces despite the situations many of these children face.
Apart from going to the hospital, the FHS also participated in the Street Fest for the first time.
“Last school year, FHS wasn’t present for the annual Street Fest. This year was different; all members decided upon selling brownies and cookies to collect money for the upcoming FHS Induction ceremony and other projects. The fundraiser was a success, and we had fun selling them.” junior Erick Romero said.
The FHS raised $600 and the money raised will be used for this year’s induction ceremony to recognize the new members.
“I started a chapter here at Bel Air to recognize the best French students for their academic excellence and interest in French,” sponsor Dr. Holly Thomas said.
To be selected into becoming a member the student must be at least in the second semester of French 2 and have an A average in French. Apart from that the student must have a B average in all their other classes during the semester selected. He/She must also have an A- average for all other French classes taken before. In other words the sponsor is looking for well-rounded students that excel in all classes as well as in French.
“I was inducted at the end of my freshman year. I participated all my sophomore year and hope to continue until the end of my high school year,” Chavira said.
All 40 members of the FHS have the same goals to promote an interest in the French language, culture, and to provide community service to the Bel Air community.
“As the president of the French Honor Society, my role is to communicate with other officers, preside over all meetings, provide an agenda for all members, plan activities such as service projects and fundraisers, and maintain discipline within the organization,” Romero said.