Brick Memorial High School Celebrates the Induction of the 2025 French, Italian, and Spanish Honor Societies

Brick Memorial High School proudly hosted its Fall 2025 World Language Honor Society Induction Ceremony on November 13, recognizing students who have demonstrated exceptional achievement, commitment, and cultural appreciation in French, Italian, and Spanish. Surrounded by family, faculty, and administrators, inductees were welcomed into their respective societies through meaningful traditions, student leadership, and the lighting of ceremonial candles.

Principal Edward Sarluca praised the inductees, sharing, “Our students continue to show what it means to pursue excellence with purpose. Their dedication to language, culture, and curiosity about the world inspires our entire school community.”

French Honor Society – La Société Honoraire de Français

Under the guidance of Madame Schwester, the French Honor Society celebrated students who have excelled in advanced French studies and shown a passion for Francophone culture. Students were praised for challenging themselves academically, exploring French customs, and embracing opportunities to broaden their global perspectives.

Leyna Gilinsky, representing the society, reflected on the close-knit, family-like community the group has built and the lasting impact of studying a second language. Attendees also heard the traditional society oath and motto, passing on the symbolic torch of knowledge to the new members.

The program highlighted the society’s past cultural events, tutoring programs, celebrations of National French Week, and hopes to continue growing its traditions throughout the year.

Italian Honor Society – Società Onoraria Italica

The Italian Honor Society, led by Signora Giovannini and known as the Leonardo Da Vinci Chapter, honored its new inductees with an inspiring ceremony emphasizing perseverance, curiosity, and cultural pride.

Students were recognized for pushing beyond classroom expectations, embracing challenges, and cultivating a genuine appreciation for Italy’s language and heritage. The society’s traditions include lighting the “mother candle,” symbolizing inspiration, and welcoming each new member through a meaningful oath about the importance of unity, cultural connection, and global friendship.

Founded in 2015, the chapter proudly upholds its motto, “Sempre Avanti,” encouraging students to move forward with determination and enthusiasm.

New Inductees:

• Darla Cerbone

• Samantha Gianchiglia

• Tyron Gonzalez

• Justin Pfeifer

• Frank Rodriguez-Mora

Spanish Honor Society – Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica

Advised by Sra. Mora, the Pedro Almodóvar Chapter of the Spanish Honor Society celebrated its newest members during a ceremony centered on inspiration, scholarship, and the beauty of the Spanish language.

President Megan Albanowicz provided a history of the national organization and emphasized the chapter’s theme, “Todos a una,” highlighting unity and shared purpose. Students participated in the long-standing tradition of receiving the symbolic flame from the mother candle, followed by reciting the society oath together.

The ceremony concluded with students extinguishing their candles while being reminded never to extinguish their spirit and receiving their certificates of membership.

New Inductees:

• Maya Amador

• Camila Carmona Garcia

• Alena Casanova

• Meltashaye Clarke

• Matthew Figueroa

• Emely Garcia

• Brisamar Gonzalez

• Liberty Kenney

• Isabella Morales

• Kelly Murtha

• Rebeca Ribeiro Feo

• Evan Rojas Gutierrez

• Samantha Sei

• Addison Valanzola

Brick Memorial High School congratulates all new inductees across the French, Italian, and Spanish Honor Societies. Their dedication to language, culture, and global citizenship reflects the strength and pride of the Mustang community. It’s a great day to be a Mustang!