Reported by Ryan Kennedy

Tylwer Pewarski, Matto Giacometti and Jenna Kirschner, officers of the Italian National Honor Society with three newly installed members of the Society. On Friday, May 30th, a lot was brewing in the Garden City High School cafeteria. The school's Italian Club members and their supervisor, Lea Brunetti, were running around with streamers and tape in hand, moving about the cafeteria floors. They were preparing for their annual La Festa di Primavera celebration, a party hosted by the club to share with the community an Italian tradition and to end the school year with a bang.

What had begun as a humble tradition emerged a splendid feat of organization and dedication on behalf of the Italian Club members and their families. The cafeteria was nicely decorated with the colors of the Italian flag and empty wine bottles with carnations in them adorned the tables. Even a model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa could be spotted. Students and their families brought in a variety of Italian foods ranging from antipasto to tiramisu. The kitchen bustled with club members tending to each dish.

Spontaneous rendition of the Italian national anthem. When the clock struck six, the students watched their hard work unravel. Guests arrived, the music played, and food was served. The cafeteria was soon submerged in a low roar of chatter and music and a sea of delectable aromas settled over the party. An hour into the festivities, everything was brought to a halt; it was time for the induction ceremony of the new Italian Honors Society members. Conducted by the president and vice presidents of the IHS, the inductees recited the society's pledge, in Italian of course. The partying was soon reinvigorated by the Italian Club's customary performance of the Tarantella which is a traditional Italian form of folk dancing. Spontaneous dancing broke out to the music of the guest musician, Mr. Cordio, father of Anthony and Michael, students at the high school, and some AP students began to sing the national anthem of Italy.

After dessert was served and people were sated, La Festa di Primavera slowly ended. Guests left happily with a satisfied stomach and a fulfilling evening. The students, however pleased as they were with themselves, were left behind to clean up the mess.

Members of the Italian Club dancing the tarantella

Mr. Cordio entertained with his accordion Teacher of Italian, Lea Brunetti with officers and newly elected of the Italian National Honor Society.