Dec 8, 2018 - The Delta-Psi chapter of Phi Alpha Theta marked the end of the fall semester by sponsoring its fifteenth annual French Christmas dinner at the home of Dr. Stephen Carls on December 8, 2018. Carls honored Jessica Barton, a graduating Phi Alpha Theta member, during a brief program. He also mentioned Nakota Wood, another graduating Phi Alpha Theta member who was unable to attend the dinner. Finally, Carls recognized the Delta-Psi chapter’s 65th anniversary in 2018 by mentioning several of the chapter’s highlights from its chartering in 1953 to the present.
The evening’s menu included an initial course of a red beet salad followed by the main course of roast pork, mashed potatoes, and eudaemonic peas. The evening’s cheese plate consisted of five cheeses: Goat, Gorgonzola, Manchego, St. Angel, and Tome. Three desserts were offered: crème brulée, a lemon yule log cake, and a linzer torte. The dinner concluded with candied pecans, dark chocolate truffles, coffee, and tea.
Participants at the Phi Alpha Theta French Christmas dinner on December 8, 2018, join together for a photo. They are: (front row, left to right) Brenda Briley, Becky Lindley, Nancy Thomas, Lauren Butler, and Dr. Stephen Carls; (middle row, left to right) Will Choate, Trey Hall, Katie Allison, Megan Ledbetter, Addison Osborne, Lillie Salazar, and Jessica Barton; (back row, left to right) Dr. Terry Lindley, Dr. Keith Bates, Robert Briley, Luke Sower, Audrey Cagle, Dr. David Thomas, and Nathan Heatherly.
Katie Allison (left to right), Nathan Heatherly, and Becky Lindley are ready to start the first course of their meals at the Phi Alpha Theta French Christmas dinner on December 8, 2018.
Lauren Butler (left to right), Luke Sower, and Nancy Thomas prepare to enjoy their dinners at the Phi Alpha Theta French Christmas dinner on December 8, 2018.
Attendees at the French Christmas dinner on December 8, 2018, take time for a photo. They are (left to right, going clockwise) Megan Ledbetter, Lillie Salazar, Will Choate, Audrey Cagle, Trey Hall, and Dr. Keith Bates.
Attendees at the Phi Alpha Theta Christmas dinner smile as they prepare to begin their first course on December 8, 2018. They are (left to right) Addison Osborne, Brenda Briley, Robert Briley, and Jessica Barton.
Dr. Alice-Catherine Carls shows off the wooden spoons that her daughter Elizabeth crafted as she prepares a red beet salad at the French Christmas dinner on December 8, 2018.
Dr. Stephen Carls recognizes Phi Alpha Theta member Jessica Barton as a graduating senior at the French Christmas dinner on December 8, 2018.
Dr. Stephen Carls presents a graduation bag to Phi Alpha Theta member Jessica Barton at the history department's French Christmas dinner on December 8, 2018.
Dr. Alice-Catherine Carls caramelizes sugar on crèmes brulées at the Phi Alpha Theta French Christmas dinner on December 8, 2018.
Dr. Stephen Carls talks about the 65-year history (1953-2018) of Union's Delta-Psi chapter of Phi Alpha Theta at the chapter's French Christmas dinner on December 8, 2018. All attendees received a packet of Peeps candy, which is a chapter symbol.
French Christmas dinner attendees listen Dr. David Thomas (second from right) tell a story toward the end of the evening on December 8, 2018. Those who are visible are (left to right) Nathan Heatherly, Katie Allison, Megan Ledbetter (seated), Lillie Salazar (face partially obscured) Audrey Cagle, Trey Hall, and Luke Sower (standing).