The Diplomats gave esprit de corps new meaning tonight in a festive banquet celebrating their time together as Ben Franklin Fellows. Odile Hobeika and Lendyll Capitulo were smooth Masters of Cerimony. Colleen Graffy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy with the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, addressed the audience highlighting BFTF opportunities. Host families were reluctant to give up their fellows but joined in the spirit of Poetry jams to spontaneous burst of celebration. The banquet was a fitting capstone to the successful 3+ week institute. Pictures posted under Diplomats/Photos. Click these photos for larger versions.