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:: Presidential Election
:: Thanksgiving
:: Halloween
:: November News
:: Student Interview
There has been a lot of energy at BSML during the fall months, with students from many different countries filling the hallway, classrooms, study spaces and dining room with their enthusiasm and energy.  They enjoyed learning about American culture and politics through discussions of the Presidential election and their celebration of the holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving. The winter months promise to be equally busy, as we have students arriving from Costa Rica, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela and Algeria, just to name a few.  They will have the great experience of enjoying American holiday traditions in one of the most historic U.S. cities while working hard to improve their English skills.  Our staff wishes to extend to the entire BSML family its sincere wishes for a happy, healthy and peaceful holiday season.  We hope to hear from you all in the New Year. 
Presidential Election
 
obamaNow that the election is over in the United States and Barack Obama has been designated as our next president, we can reveal the results of the poll that was distributed in our last newsletter.  Although Obama won 52% of the popular vote in America, he won an overwhelming 89% of the votes cast in the BSML poll.  There was a great response to our poll, which had votes from every corner of the world.  It demonstrates the interest and awareness of global politics on behalf of our students and alumnae.  There is a great sense of excitement and anticipation over this historic event in American Presidential politics.

Thanksgiving

 As you may know, November is the month when we celebrate the American holiday of Thanksgiving.  The origins of this event are said to come from a time in our history when the colonists were suffering from a bad harvest and the local native people shared their food to keep them from starving.  Over time this holiday has become a time when Americans gather with family and friends to share food and express their gratitude for all they have.  A traditional meal includes turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, green beans and pumpkin pie for dessert. 

We want all of our extended family of current and former students at BSML to know that we are grateful for the privilege of getting to know each of you.  The investment you make in your future by improving your English is very important and we are thankful that you chose to spend your time with us.
Halloween
 
Halloween
The highlight of October for BSML students was celebrating the American version of Halloween.  They really got into the spirit of the night, dressing in costumes for a party at the School and then traveling to Salem, home of the witch trials in 1692.  Javier Rangel, an American citizen living in Venezuela won the costume contest.  
November News
 
Noritsugu FuchiNovember was a busy month at BSML, with students filling the classrooms from countries around the globe, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Austria, Germany, Thailand, Canada, Turkey, Japan, Bulgaria and Nepal.  So graduation was truly an international affair.  And nowhere was that more evident than in the excellent entertainment provided by staff and students before the ceremony. BSML's own Rosie Schiavone provided piano accompaniment to Noritsugu Fuchi of Japan who played the marimba.  They presented a beautiful rendition of Pacalbel's Canon which showcased their creativity because of the improvisation that made the version both classic and jazzy! They were followed by BSML Chef extraordinaire John Carito  and student Eric Nunes who played a variety of songs including from his native Brazil, "Rumba Rumba Gitanita," and a haunting version of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here." The final performance was from 15-year old Pablo Pliego who showed his amazing talent of tricks with his lasso from his native Mexico.  He brought the assembled crowd to its feet with his very unique skill and enthusiasm. 
Student Interview
 
Carla-Tracey-DaltonDalton Rocha from Brazil was among the November graduates.  A senior IT consultant at Value Team Brasil in Rio de Janeiro, Dalton came to BSML because he believes that improving his English proficiency is critical if he is going to continue to grow in his profession.  "At my company it is important that the executives are able to communicate in English, and my month at BSML helped me with this quite a bit."  When we asked Dalton to identify one thing that made his experience so positive, he said "It was the teachers.  Sandra's class helped me learn about American culture while practicing my conversational skills.  And George's grammar class was excellent." The last week Dalton was at the School his wife Carla, who was visiting, took some private classes with Richard.  Although her English skills are quite good, she said the time she spent with Richard helped build her grammar and pronunciation proficiency.  "The teachers here are all very good," she said.  "Our daughter will be back next year to work on her English before going to graduate school for graphic arts."
Graduation November 14, 2008
 
Graduates
 
graduatesFrom left: Kyungil Kang (Korea), Mabel Giordano (Bolivia), Erick Leite Nunez (Brazil), Sandra Santana (Colombia), Andrea Pena Obando (Colombia), Paweena Pansanit (Thailand), Mujo Camdzija (Austria), Kyupyo Choi (Korea), Juan Cornejo Espejo (Chile).
 
 
 
 
 
Honor Roll
 
honor rollFrom left: Bob Strong (teacher), Maria Paulina Baeza (Mexico), Mujo Camdzija (Austria), Javier Rangel (Venezuela), Amelie Rubcke v.Veltheim (Germany), Juan Cornejo Espejo (Chile). Not pictured: Sergey Tsyplakov (Russia), Grissel Melo Pichardo
 
 
 
 
 
Special Mention
 
special mentionFrom left: Dalton Rocha (Brazil), Rafael Gomez Lopez (Spain), Nicolas Gomez Castellanos (Colombia), Kyupyo Choi (Korea), Roberto Silva (Brazil). Not pictured: Sevim Kahraman (Turkey), Do Kyung Na (Korea).
 



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