Professors, students, and parents gathered on Sunday 15 February to celebrate the initiation of new members to the Foreign Language Honors Societies with chapters at the College. Current Phi Sigma Iota members Jessie Bergstrom, Catina Crismale, Jennifer Greene, Erin Koontz, Kristie Orlando, and Mary Papiernik assisted Dr. Erika M. Sutherland to update the initiation program and plan the ceremony. The evening began with a lovely spread of appetizers and desserts but soon moved on to the main event. Dr. Sutherland introduced the speaker, Fulbright Scholar and 2001 Muhlenberg graduate Kathryn McCleary. In her keynote speech, Ms. McCleary shared her experiences and insight about combining academic interests. Her dual course of study at Muhlenberg --in history and Spanish-- at Muhlenberg and Fulbright research in Madrid on the cultural contexts of domestic violence give testimonial to the power of a good combination! Following the presentation, Department Chair Dr. Kipa welcomed all in attendance and began the initiation ceremony. Five German Studies students, one Russian Studies student, two students in French, and eighteen in Spanish were inducted into their respective honor societies. Congratulations to all!

	Delta Phi Alpha: German Anna Marmaros Sarah Risch GaryLee Schaefer Elizabeth Karen Smith Karen McGovern (2003)
			Dobro Slovo: Russian Michael Saratovsky
	Phi Sigma Iota: French Phi Sigma Iota: Spanish Alberic Rogman Bonnie Silberbogen* Lindsey Bramson Stephen DeMeo* Elizabeth Drew* Wendy Eichler Jill Friedman Diana Garretto Jacqueline Gerard Gretchen Herbert Sarah Johnson Danielle Kline Katherine Kohler Stephanie Krauss* Rebecca Rosenau* Michelle Sartor* Joanna Schober Toni Scott* Melissa Stein Melissa Tarlowski *: inducted in absentia