Last Friday the students of the English as a Second Language class shared food from their native countries in their weekly “Show and Tell” activity.  “This gives students a chance to practice speaking and asking questions in front of a group while sharing a piece of themselves and increasing cultural understanding, “ said Baquero.  Due to the increase in foreign students, LaGrange Academy opened an English support class this year with students from India, Japan, Korea, and Germany.

Back row: ESL and Spanish teacher, Holly Baquero, shared pumpkin pie and exotic Latin American juices, Claire Kim shared a traditional Korean dessert, Leonnye Heyeveldop shared German chocolates, Misaki Kano shared Japanese fortune candies. 

Front Row: Taral Ahir shared a homemade sweet and salty party mix, Minho Song shared a spicy noodle snack, Cathy Ku shared Korean potato chips, Himani Ahir shared a spicy peanut and potato snack.