In French Club, pumpkin painting was really fun. Its a nice tradition we have. I made a Harry Potter pumpkin.

Nikita Perumal (12)

German: 20

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Spanish: 99

French: 67

Latin: 30

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The approximate number of students who participate in each language club, as estimated by the sponsors.

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1. JUST DANCE Members hold each others hands as they are taught how to salsa on Oct 5. Everyone knew it was okay to just let loose because no one was going to judge them, Leticia Miguel (11) said. The dance meetings were held in the hallways. 2. GIRLS & DOLLS Goofing around on Sep. 22, Tian Chan (11) and Sarah Dabbagh (11) measure their yarn and cut it to make worry dolls, which chase away stress. I have no artistic ability, so we were just laughing at our dolls, Dabbagh said. 3. FOOTLOOSE Two members, Zachery Willman (10) and August Wilcox (10), pair up to learn how to salsa. It was fun to get out there and do something out of the ordinary, Wilcox said. Students were given the chance to dance with every member. 4. SIDE BY SIDE Students show off their worry dolls by placing them next to each other. I hope they actually work, Dzenita Bektic (11) said .The students used their creativity to make their dolls stand out. 5. DOLLING IT UP Ms. Ana Castro (Spanish) demonstrates how to make a worry doll. Im disappointed because I wasnt there when they made it, Leticia Miguel (11) said. The worry dolls were meant to chase away any worry or stress and to attract good luck. Photos by Danielle Hampton

Spanish Clubs membership surge brings salsa dancing, worry dolls, and comida deliciosa.
The bell had rung and school was done for the day, but the hallways were filled with salsa music. Members feet attempted to keep the rhythm as they switched partners. Some members of the Spanish Club laughed at their friends missteps as they glanced down the two lines outside Ms. Ana Castros (Spanish) room on Oct. 5. News of the first club meeting of the year spread through Facebook, flyers on the walls and personal invites. On Sep. 8, nearly every desk in room 233 was filled with an unprecedented amount of attendees. There were now nearly 40 members as opposed to the previous years 12. Secretary Brooke Harness (11), who had not expected such a turnout, was pleasantly surprised. We saw people who didnt even take Spanish at the meeting, Harness said. With the boom in membership, the club planned on having new activitiessome that had been proposed in previous years, but never came to fruition. Its more lively with all these people and the activities are fun too, Hannah Oliver (11) said. One day, were going to make a whole bunch of Spanish food in Ms. Cashs room and were also going to tie-dye our own shirts. Though the unexpected increase in interest was welcome, it also brought up the possibility of necessary structural changes. We might even have to divide the club since it is so big, but we actually wont have to divide forever, Ms. Castro said. We will let them decide so they have a good time and learn about the culture while enjoying themselves, she said. In addition to the new activities and possible split, the change also presented the opportunity to spread a cultural experience to more students. No one really thinks about how culture fits in to the club, they just think of stereotypes, said Bridget ODaniel (12). We need to learn more about other places because then we can better understand ourselves, and stereotypes arent the best way to do that.
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HONORS

Deadlines for turning in hours for various service clubs loomed over students heads as the year progressed. For the members of the National Spanish Honor Society (NSHS), this stress was slightly relieved. Spanish Honor Society is unique because we dont require any service hours, an NSHS officer, Jacob

Sims (12) said. But then we have distinguished members. If they complete 10 service hours, they get benefits. They could also use these hours for other service clubs. Members had the option of earning their service hours by teaching Hispanic children basic language concepts at Okolona Elementary every other

Thursday in a program called Head Start. We were playing with Play-Doh one day, and he made a little doughnut and put his eye through it and was like Veo te!, I see you! Sims said, recalling a student. Its been rewarding to be able to go out and help little kids who are learning English as a second language. Words by Colleen Kidd

My first year, all the French extra-

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members,- and a fun activity designed to plan the meetings with her after class. expose us to their customs. Once I knew I also love that any level of French this was the club I wanted to commit the most of my time to, being the president for two years was a bonus instead of a hassle. I have had Madame Farman for three years, so it was convenient to students can participate and have the same experience. I hope that the club continues to thrive after I graduate, and students enjoy the fun, educational meetings for years to come.
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curriculars appealed to me, as I had taken the language since sixth grade. I came to realize that the French Club gave me the most insight into French culture. The relaxing meetings always include French food brought by

Emily Pauw (12)

Jacob Sims (12, left) and Patrick Allen (12, right) teach simple reading and writing skills to Hispanic children at Okolona Elementary through the National Spanish Honor Society. Photos by Yazmin Martinez

Spanish is spoken in a lot of countries and the only one I havent been to is Spain, which is why Im striving to go there.

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