COOPERSTOWN – Congratulations to Jacob Johnson on his presentation about the French Revolution as part of the Biliteracy Seal requirements. Following a year in France through the Rotary Exchange program, Jacob challenged the AP French examination and completed the requirements to receive the Biliteracy Seal as part of New York’s Portrait of a Graduate opportunities.

For the culminating project, Jacob presented to a panel of judges about the French Revolution in both French and English. During this formal presentation, he shared the differences in education and research between France and the United States, which was shared in English. Then, in French, he communicated his thoughts on life in France versus life in the United States.

"Earning the Seal of Biliteracy represents more than proficiency in another language; it reflects curiosity and a deeper understanding of the world beyond Cooperstown," Jacob said.

Throughout this process, Jacob worked with Madame Schleining, the CCS French instructor, on the French components and Mrs. Hitchcock, CCS teacher librarian, for the English and research components. He worked throughout the school year to plan, research and craft the final products.

Congratulations to Jacob on a job well done!