| The establishment of a chapter
of the Société Honoraire de
Français offers several
potential benefits to a secondary
French program. First, it provides
an opportunity to recognize
outstanding scholarship in the
study of French language through
selection for membership, the
placement of a special seal on the
graduate's diploma, the wearing of
a white cord at graduation, and
the right to wear the official
emblem/pin of the honor society.
Second, the chapter provides a
vehicle for focusing activities
around French language and
literature and also for
encouraging member participation
in the annual writing contest as
well as application for the annual
travel grants. In addition, there
is the opportunity for students to
experience leadership in serving
as officers, directing the
initiation ceremony, and/or
leading other chapter events.
Information is available from H. Todd Knox, Executive
Secretary, SHF; Phone/Fax: 337-984-6118;
e-mail:
htknox@juno.com
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