Dozens of French students were honored last week as they were inducted into the National French Honor Society (NFHS).

“I am honored to be a part of such a great group of people,” sophomore French III student Julie Proffitt said. “It’s a great way to bring together everyone who loves French language and culture.”

NFHS is a national organization for high school students who have maintained exceptional grades in French courses.

Members are required to have maintained an A- average in the most recent semester of the French course, as well as having maintained a B- average in all other courses.

NFHS was created by the American Association of Teachers of French — the world’s largest French teachers’ association.

“It is a real privilege to be in NFHS,” Proffitt said. “Everyone in it works really hard and has a real passion for the language.”