Ice Cream Social 2007

The Ice Cream Social, at the Freshmen Academy last week, helped students to get to know one another , and will allow for new relationships to come forward between students who may not know one another.

For some, the ice cream social was more than a networking opportunity, it was a chance to taste one of America's favorite treats for the first time. English as a Second Language student Moplow, of Thailand, Moosar, of Burma, and Salum Amisi of Tanzania, were learning how to describe sensation with biology teacher Amanda Curtis, when she attempted to use ice cream as an example for something cold.

The students did not know what ice cream was, and were treated to their first taste later that day. While the language barrier prevented the students from expressing what they really felt about the treat, the broad smiles and empty bowls served as an adequate indicator.

"We have ESL students in here that don't speak English at all," said Taylor. "But this is a great way for the teachers to use this as an example to learn some new things. I bet they are able to say 'sauce' or 'ice cream' now."

Photos by Ms. Lander