“One of the things that has excited me the most this month is the opportunity for bilingual students to take the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy exam. I completed Spanish 3 last term and am now taking Spanish 4. And I’m glad I did. Without Mrs. Schlegel introducing this opportunity at Brunswick, I never would have realized I could be recognized for something as natural as speaking another language. Being multilingual is such an important skill [that deserves acknowledgment]. More people at our school should take this test and spread awareness! Both Mrs. Schlegel and Mrs. Miller [and others] worked hard to bring this opportunity to our school — they all deserve recognition for their efforts!”

— Estefani Alvarado, Sophomore