Vive la Francophonie

Описание: Celebrate South Academy of International Languages’ French Immersion program, drawing faculty from 4 continents to Charlotte, NC.
South Academy of International Languages - French Culture Night 2025 was a phenomenal celebration to close a month long of La Francophonie which brought us together for Mardi Gras, pétanque games, poetry, performances, French cuisine, art, language, and more in honor of celebrating the French language and culture. The evening highlights francophones and francophiles from all parts of the world with our international community of teachers, students, parents and distinguished visitors. We thank our PTSO, Parent-Student Volunteers and all of our vendors and organizations that joined us: Accordionist Aleksei, Alliance Française of Charlotte, Murriel's Creation, Orrman's Cheese Shop, Seasoned Provisions, The Underground Truffle, Verdant Bread, plus our Poetry Slam Judges: Ms. Dols, Ms. Walker and Mr. Joel Gallegos, Honorary Consul of France to Central and Western North Carolina.

VIVE LA FRANCOPHONIE
Documentary Film
Producers: Sonia Salas & Amber Elalami
Director & Editor: Shundell Prasad

Camera Operators:
Linda Schaffluetzel
Bethany Maurum
Amy Brown
Sabine MacNamara
David Lisk
Amber Elalami
Sonia Salas
Shundell Prasad

Photographer: Jonathan Cochrane

Script Coordinator: Madame Ayoko Amoussou

Featuring:
Dr. David Lynn
Madame Ivy & Madame Castro (K)
Madame Boivin & Madame Espin (K, TA)
Madame Alla, Madame Amoussou (1st) &
Madame Lefort (1st, Intern), Madame Woindrich (1st, TA)
Madame Bonnassiolle & Madame O’Dell (2nd)
Madame Dabla & Monsieur Elhalabi (3rd)
Madame Lungu & Madame Louzini (4th)
Madame Shembo & Madame Haouf (5th)
Madame Melendez & Monsieur Willane (Middle School)
Ms. Paige Bartholomew, Madame Cloutier & Ms. Presley

Limoges French Exchange Students & Teachers

Pétanque Team: South Mecklenburg High School Magnet Students

Poetry Slam Judges: Ms. Shana Dols, Ms Annie Walker, & Monsieur Joel Gallegos

Translator: Madame Manihini Lefort

Graphics: Leiah Nhem

Made in cooperation with the PTSO, South Academy of International Languages, Charlotte, N.C.

The Producers wish to thank:
Parent and Student Volunteers
Ms. Maillet & Mr. Ottinger
SAIL Custodians & Todd Schofield
Accordionist Aleksei
Alliance Française of Charlotte
Vendors: Murriel’s Creation, Orrman’s Cheese Shop, Seasoned Provisions, The Underground Truffle, Verdant Bread