Last week, the Waltham High School Italian department, the Italian Consulate of Boston and Centro Attivita Scolastiche Italiane collaborated to host Italian Day at WHS. Students enjoyed pasta-making with master chef Federico Zampieri, a visit from a Lamborghini and a performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Traviata.”

“This was a great day and one the students will always remember,” said Principal Greg Demeo. Italian Club president and senior Gabrielle Rizzo said, “I didn’t realize how much I would enjoy an opera performance!” “Everything about the day was great,” said senior Brian Pescatore, an Italian Club officer, “I got to sit in a $300,000 car, learn how to make tortellini and see an opera all in one day!”