Proud days ahead for Seekonk High School and the Portuguese Community!

A proud day for Seekonk High School and Portuguese Community as a whole. The first Portuguese Club in the school’s history was founded! Thanks to efforts of Ms. Almeida and the Senior Class of 2016. Seniors in Portuguese IV spearheaded the cause by expressing their feelings to their Portuguese teacher that throughout their high school experience the Portuguese culture has not had the recognition that it deserves. With the school administration’s support along with the students overwhelming enthusiasm the club held it’s first meeting. The Seekonk High School Portuguese Club was established. Their passion continued. Next stop was the school committee. Meeting., they pitched to the board along with the support of Ms. McGovern, principal and Ms. Bosco, school superintendent , was to seek the establishment of a National Portuguese Honor Society Charter at Seekonk High, it was unanimously approved ! When this was announced the following day in Portuguese the applause was deafening.