World Languages

World Languages Department

	Tracey Canisalez ('91) B.A. from Northern Kentucky University and Wright State University Teaches: Spanish I, Spanish Conversation and Composition Respect Life Club Moderator At McNicholas since 2001
	Julie Dill B.A. from Ohio University; M.Ed. from Wright State Teaches: French I, II, III, AP French, Yearbook French National Honor Society Chair At McNicholas since 2007
	Kyle Jepson B.A. from Ohio University; M.A. from Xavier University Teaches: Spanish II Student Council Moderator, Assistant Cross Country Coach At McNicholas since 2008
	Paul Romolo B.A. from Xavier University Teaches: Latin I, II, III, AP Latin, Greek Latin National Honor Society Chair, Assistant Football Coach At McNicholas since 2008
	Michelle Semancik ('03) B.A. from St. Bonaventure University; M.A. from University of Cincinnati Teaches: Spanish I, AP United States Government At McNicholas since 2010
	Carla Wessels B.S. from University of Cincinnati; M.Ed. from Northern Kentucky University Teaches: Spanish III, Spanish IV, AP Spanish International Club Moderator

Events and Accomplishments

Honor Societies

On April 24, 2012, the World Languages Department installed the newest members of la Société Honoraire de Français, the National Junior Classical League Latin Honor Society, and the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánia. The evening’s induction ceremony was the first time all three languages shared together in inducting new members. Mrs. Sandra Ibanez, former McNicholas Spanish teacher, was the guest speaker. The inductees were:

French - Lana Elfar, Katie King

Latin - Anna Crooker, Sammy Gabbard, Kate Gorman, Sarah Haas, Patrick Henry, Ashley Hickey, Peter Huffman, Matt Ketchum, Maggie Luther, Evan McPhillips, Daniel Poole, Lauren Scott, Brandon Stout, Tommy Tenhundfeld

Spanish - Abby Block, Karina Cabrera, Maria Clark, Sarah Fay, Olivia Fitzpatrick , Stefan Games, Jordan Glinsek, Haley Kocisko, Danielle Lynd, Mykaela Moller, Christian Ray, Matt Ryan, Anna Sarra, Megan Simmons, Micaela Taylor, Katie Weiler

2012 National Spanish Exam Awards
Several world language students from McNicholas High School attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2012 National Spanish Examinations.

Gold:

Grant Tore – Spanish II
Ellen Uhl – Spanish II
Ashley Dundon – Spanish II

Silver:

Kristen Rehl – Spanish II
John Longbottom – Spanish I

Bronze:

Abby Block – Spanish III
Danielle Lynd – Spanish III
Jacob Woeste – Spanish II
Margaret Beck – Spanish II
William Klunk – Spanish I
Nathan Hazzard – Spanish I
Kyle Morrisroe – Spanish I
Jordan Lau – Spanish I
Elliot Higgins – Spanish I

2012 National Latin Exam Awards

Cum Laude

Andrew Parra - Latin I Honors

2012 National French Exam Awards

Certificat d’Honneur

Samantha Noland - French I Honors

Certificat de Réussiste

Caroline Dill and Melina Hazzard (French IV)
Maddie Scott and Katie King (French III)
Tommy Vanderloo (French II)
Lauren Fisher, Phil Gentry, and Joe Paquette (French I)

Trip to Spain

In the summer 02 2011, twenty McNicholas students joined Spanish teacher Kyle Jepson and science teacher Lauren Wulker on a trip around Spain. The group visited Madrid, Cordoba, Costa de Sol, Seville, and Granada and then finished in the major cities of Valencia and Barcelona.

The twenty students included 2011 graduates Nora Vonder Muelen, Brian Burke, and Austin Baurichter; current seniors Brenna Hartwell, Kara Frey, Rosie Daly, Erica Luedtke, Elizabeth Zofkie, Sydney Adams, Haley Stultz, Dillon Stanfield, Brad Rolfes, Justin McCall, Ben Sullivan, Brian Schlagheck, and Charlie Jorden; and juniors Courtney Dunne, Katie Weiler, Alison Meineke, and Katelyn Meakin.