From pastries to parties, the French Club has brought a taste of France to campus.

Kicking off the school year with the infamous Pain au Chocolat event, students enjoyed the iconic pastry while connecting with French culture outside the classroom. Other fan-favorite events include the Crêpe vs. Gaufre contest and, of course, the Mardi Gras celebration every February. 

This year, French Club introduced something entirely new: the French Fête, or “French Party.” Club officers put their ideas into action, from decorations to activities. The result, an interactive celebration featuring dancing, food, and bracelet making.

French Honor Society Co-President Christian Nordstrom voiced his enthusiasm for the new approach.  “It was super-duper fun making our own event with our own ideas,” Nordstrom said.

Payton Ingham, C0-President of the French Honor Society, shared her views. “It was awesome to design and make the event whatever we wanted it to be,” Ingham said.

It’s hard to capture all the fun and excitement of the French Club in just one word, but club President Maggie Slovensky did just that. “Vivant!” she exclaimed, meaning lively!

Looking ahead, Department Chair Madame Penn previewed upcoming events celebrating French language and culture. “We will be celebrating La Chandeleur at the end of January,” she shared. “It is when people eat crêpes to symbolize the sun.”

With every event, French Club not only shares French culture but also brings the campus closer, leaving students and teachers with lasting memories and smiles.