WASHINGTONVILLE’S FRENCH CLUB IS TRÈS BIEN

By TAYLOR HACKETT

TAYLOR HACKETT FROR WIZARD WEEKLY

The French Club is the newest addition to the various clubs at Washingtonville High School.  The club focuses on different French cultures in different countries around the world such as Haiti, France, Belgium, Canada and the French West Indies, just to name a few.  The club recently got approved by the Board of Education and the students involved couldn’t be more excited. 

Not long ago, the French II students at the high school approached their French teacher, Ms. Tompkins, and asked her if she would consider advising a club that promotes the subject that she is so passionate about.  Thankfully, she said oui.  When asked what the students will be doing in the French Club Ms. Tompkins replied, “Each meeting we will talk about a different country, speak French and try some different foods from different places.  The club will focus on what the kids want to learn about.”

Many of Ms. Tompkins students are excited about this new venture.  When asked why he wanted to participate in the French Club, Joseph Skinner replied, “I’m interested in speaking other languages, especially French, and the French Club is a way for me to further my knowledge of foreign language.”  His classmate Joe Whittle added, “I wanted to learn about more places where French is spoken. I also want to try and speak French more fluently. In addition to that, I want to expand my French vocabulary to make myself a more well-rounded French student.” 

On Monday, March 20 through Friday, March 24, the French Club will be promoting Foreign Language Week  in addition to having Haitian Day on March 23.  March 23rd  is  also the French Club’s third meeting in Ms. Tompkins classroom, room 209, at 2:15 pm.  The meeting is open to all students, even those that don’t take or speak French. The French Club sounds like a great addition to the many clubs here at Wizard Nation and the students are eager to participate.  If you are available on March 23rd,  stop by and see what French Club has to offer.