By Camille Christophel (April 26, 2004)
 

French teacher Madame Johnsen, left, presents a check for $750 to junior Caroline Leamon for her first-place finish in the French Writing Competition sponsored by the Societe Honoraire de Francais. Leamon wrote a letter about “the beautiful country of France and why she wants to travel.” (Photo by Camille Christophel)