Wednesday evening at the Umbra Institute, the Uguccione Ranieri di Sorbello Foundation awarded the academic prize to Sophia Schwatka for most outstanding student of Italian. Each of the 22 participating candidates for the prize submitted a short essay on the topic: “Describe how the understanding of the language opens a window into the Italian culture.” The essays were judged (without the names of their authors) by the school’s faculty. Thanks to all the prize nominees for participating and to the Ranieri Foundation for your very generous contribution, and your active involvement with the Umbra

 Institute.