Each trimester, the Language Department awards high-performing students with a Student of the Trimester award. For Trimester 2 of the 2025–26 academic year, the T2 Language Students were honored during an assembly on March 24. Below are the list of winners, and why they were selected.
Amaya Arias Soto ’29 — French I
From day one, Amaya has been a focused and dedicated French student. She is committed to becoming a French speaker. She always studies to mastery and learns from her few mistakes—viewing them, rightly, as a gift toward progress. Amaya embraces our immersion classroom and joyfully models how to communicate with “what you already know” in class each day. She studies well and thoroughly, but most impressively, she always pushes herself to use her burgeoning skills to communicate, including outside of class. She is a surely a rising star in the French department. Brava!
Pranesh Prakash Babu ’29 — French II
Pranesh is a hard worker in every sense of the word. He consistently puts forth his best effort and approaches each task with determination and perseverance. He is attentive to details, ensuring that his work is thoughtful, accurate, and carefully completed. Eager to learn, Pranesh actively seeks out new knowledge and embraces challenges as opportunities to grow. He is not afraid to share his ideas; he contributes meaningfully to class discussions and inspires others with his confidence and enthusiasm for learning.
Claire Hart ’29 — Latin I
In trimester two the difficulty level of Latin I ramped up considerably, and with her indefatigable work ethic, strong study skills and incisive questions Claire Hart met and conquered every challenge. With each contribution to our class discussion Claire models intellectual engagement: her questions reveal how meticulously she studies and how thoughtfully and logically she approaches new concepts, trying to fit them into the Latin foundation she has built. They also provide an opportunity for her classmates to better understand the material we are learning. Kudos to Claire on an outstanding winter term in Latin!
Ryan Doll ’27 — Honors Latin IV
During trimester two Ryan consistently went above and beyond, profoundly and earnestly engaging with the Latin texts and essential questions of Roman history we studied throughout the term. Ryan completed written assignments ahead of their due dates, led the way in discussions, and showed a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding emperor Augustus’ rise to power and representation in our Latin sources. Ryan is also growing increasingly proficient in translating and comprehending sophisticated Latin literature. Bravo, Ryan!
Robert Ghazey-Bates — Spanish I
Robby is a thoughtful language learner. He does a wonderful job of using Spanish to communicate in class, piecing new vocabulary words together to convey his message. His fearless production of language sets a strong example for what it means to be an active and engaged Spanish I learner.
Izzy Matthew ’28 — Honors Spanish II
Izzy Matthew has always been a strong language learner, a serious and focused student who cares deeply about her progress. This trimester, she has shown tremendous improvement in her communication skills in Spanish class. She consistently uses the target language with both her teacher and peers, asks clarifying questions to ensure she is using grammar correctly, and demonstrates genuine interest in what we are learning. Izzy approaches her work with focus and determination, striving to improve in all areas. She is a role model to her peers and a true pleasure to teach.
Noura Younes ’27 — Spanish III
Noura Younes is a very diligent and responsible student who consistently demonstrates strong effort in everything she does. She actively participates in class using Spanish and has done an excellent job retaining and understanding the material presented. She is able to express herself clearly and confidently in Spanish. In addition, she asks good questions in class that help deepen understanding and benefit other students.
Theo Houle ’27 — Honors Spanish Seminar
Theo has demonstrated exceptional dedication and effort throughout winter term. He is a consistent and active participant in class discussions and debates, regularly contributing thoughtful and engaging ideas that enrich the learning experience for everyone. His ability to critically analyze short stories is particularly impressive, as he approaches texts with depth, insight, and strong interpretive skills. His hard work and intellectual curiosity set him apart, making him a valuable member of the class. Congratulations, Theo!
Karuna Kalyan ’27 — Honors Spanish Seminar
Karuna demonstrated exemplary effort, growth, and enthusiasm in her work in Honors Spanish Seminar during Trimester 2. She consistently participated with confidence and curiosity, sharing her ideas openly while also encouraging her classmates to contribute during discussions and group work. Her thoughtful engagement with literature and poetry, particularly in her poem project about her grandparents and her T2 essay about Afro-Cuban culture, showed a strong dedication to using the Spanish language to express meaningful ideas and cultural connections.