University of Wyoming honors Language Day winners from Laramie County School District 1

Recognition of Student Excellence Shines at LCSD1 School Board Meeting

The Laramie County School District 1 (LCSD1) School Board meeting on April 21, 2025, highlighted the achievements of local students at the University of Wyoming's World Language Day Festival. Sarah Evans, a French teacher and world language coordinator, led the recognition of students who earned first-place awards in various categories during the annual competition.

Evans emphasized the significance of the event, which brings together secondary world language students from across Wyoming to engage in linguistic and cultural workshops, meet university language students and professors, and compete in diverse contests. "Our LCSD1 language students represented us very well this year," she stated, expressing pride in their accomplishments.

Although many award winners could not attend the meeting, their achievements were celebrated. Notable mentions included a group of students from McCormick who won first place for their skit on "La Llorona" and individual recognition for Mia Gallardo, who created a stunning Alebrije. In the French category, students Eli Solis and Maddie McMillan, along with Jamie, were acknowledged for their impressive skit.

This recognition not only highlights the students' hard work and creativity but also underscores the importance of world language education in fostering cultural understanding and communication skills among young learners. The board's celebration of these achievements reflects a commitment to supporting student excellence in all areas of education.