Milford High School junior Natalie Coelho (Class of 2026) recently participated in the Club Richelieu French Oratory Contest. Natalie wrote and presented a speech on how Francophone countries are facing the challenges of climate change. Natalie was one of only five students from high schools in Massachusetts to compete in the annual contest. 

Natalie, her family, and MHS French Teacher Ms. Lydia Buckley attended the Club Richelieu dinner on March 12 at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem. 

Ms. Buckley commented, “I am very proud of the hard work Natalie has put in learning to speak French with such skill. Her enthusiasm and initiative are very impressive! Bravo, Natalie!”

Source: Milford Public Schools