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The World Language Academic Competition Club gives an opportunity
to celebrate the study of the world languages and provides
opportunities to show proficiency and achievement. During the year,
advisors research opportunities to participate in academic / cultural
competitions and work with students throughout the year as needed
outside of the classroom to prepare them, virtually or in person. If you
have a desire to show your foreign language skills, please see or reach
out to Mrs. Hou - bhou@veronaschools.org - or Mrs. Mordkovich -
emordkovich@veronaschools.org
2021-22
Lucia G, Jack L, Victoria N and Marguerite V participated in a national vlog contest. This contest was sponsored by the CLASS, Columbia University National Resource Center and Hunter College Chinese Flagship Center for K-12 students.
Jack L participated in the CLASS national poster contest.
Tyler H,Chris S and Victoria N participated in a culture contest sponsored by Seton Hall Univ. and NJCCSF.
2020-21
Tyler H, Chris S, Giselle J, Sabrina T and Jacquelyn L participated in a national vlog contest. This contest was sponsored by the CLASS, Columbia University National Resource Center and Hunter College Chinese Flagship Center for K-12 students.
2019-20
The annual CLASS essay contest is one of our association’s highlight events. Cailtin McKeown participated the Sixteenth National CLASS Essay Contest (2019) and won Gold Award from grade 9th to 12th, Regular category (learning Chinese is a foreign language)
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2018 - 19
Abigail N., Mandarin student participated at 2018 CLASS/NCLCC National Campaign Slogan Contest.
Mia P, Alex R, Niko T and Rebecca W participated at the 13th Chinese Cultural Project Contest, sponsored by New Jersey Chinese Cultural Studies Foundation and Asian Studies Program at Seton Hall University.
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2017-18
Mandarin III, Caitlin McKeown and Britney Allteni won 2nd place and the special honor/4th place at the 12th Tzi Chi Cup Speech Competition Mid-Atlantic Region.
Le Grand Concours/National French Examination results:
Level 2
Mariam Girgis - Gold Medal
Audrey Ng - Silver Medal
Cailan Compierchio - Bronze Medal
Rio Gagnon - Bronze Medal
Kara Johansen - Bronze Medal
Madrid Rodner - Bronze Medal
Lia Gardner - Honorable Mention
Sophia Josephson - Honorable Mention
Emily Wynne - Honorable Mention
Level 3
Erin Petrino - Gold Medal
Jessica Sidrak - Gold Medal
Selin Hekimgil - Bronze Medal
Alessandra Newman - Bronze Medal
Max Handler - Honorable Mention
Priya Limbachiya - Honorable Mention
Leah Pandian - Honorable Mention
Michael Sluck - Honorable Mention
Ethan Triggiano - Honorable Mention
2016-17
Mandarin II, Sofia F. won the 1st place at the 11th Tzi Chi cup speech cometition.
Le Grand Concours/National French Examination results:
Gold
Anna Konrad-Parisi (Level II - ranked 2nd nationally and in New Jersey)
Eric Petrino (Level II - ranked 2nd nationally and in New Jersey)
Jessica Sidrak (Level II - ranked 2nd nationally and in New Jersey)
Silver
Madeline Bello (Level II - ranked 5th nationally and in New Jersey)
Maximilian Handler (Level II - ranked 6th nationally and in New Jersey)
Nicole Volpe (Level III - ranked 13th nationally and 12th in New Jersey)
Bronze
Priya Limbachiya (Level II - ranked 9th nationally and in New Jersey)
Ethan Triggiano (Level II - ranked 8th nationally and in New Jersey)
Kelly Esposito (Level III - ranked 17th nationally and 16th in New Jersey)
Gillian Lamb (Level III - ranked 18th nationally and 17th in New Jersey)
Honorable Mention
Simone Conforti
Alexandra Deutsch
Patrick Hogan
Leah Pandian
Michael Sluck
Margaret Evans
Maeve McGinley
2015-16
1. French IV H students participated in the movie contest organized my the Montclair State University and won the second place for the movie "Perdu dans le Centre". The movie was directed by Anthony Giuliano. The following students worked on the script and acted: Sean Burk, Alexis Duhaney, Dominique Gamarro, Daniel Logon, Daniel Messineo, Paige Nagy, Alexa Perzichilli, Kelly Petrino, Anna Shea, Nicholas Siclari, Danielle Smith, Rachelle Smith.
2. World Language Poem Competition (at William Paterson) is scheduled in May. Please contact your teachers for more details.
Mandarin: Liz H, Matthew N, Eylssa Y.
3. Mandarin IV-H student, Caheigh H was selected by Univ. of Maryland for 2 weeks China Summer Study Camp this summer. She will visit Beijing, Xi'An or Hebei.
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Achievements:
2014-2015
French IV students participated for the first time in the third annual film festival organized by the Montclair State University. A number of high schools around the state were asked to submit a short movie in French highlighting francophone culture. French IV students were awarded first place in the competition.
First place in the Montclair State University Film Festival
Director: Anthony Giuliano
Danielle Alfano
Brendan Carroll
Nicholas DeVivo
Gabriella Gabriel
Olivia Haveron
Concha Mayer
Erinn McKenna
Michael Petrozzino
Abigail Pope
Annaliese Tietjen
Ryan Vail
Arianne Valderrama
Mandarin: Amanda, Dianna and Natalie won the 3rd place in 5th Annual Chinese Competition for NJ high school students at CIRU on 4/18/2015.
Mandarin: Billy, Matthew and Patrick were selected by CIRU and Hanban to attend 2015 China Bridge Summer Camp for US high school students.
Amanda, Karla and Daniel will share their summer camp experiences with HBW Mandarin and Arts clubs students.
2013-14
VHS Mandarin students, Amanda F., Marla M. and Daniel W. have been selected to attend 2014 “Chinese Bridge” Summer Camp in China this summer. They will be in China for two weeks. This camp is sponsored by CIRU and Hanban China.
Amanda F., Natalie D. and Marla M. participated at the Fourth Annual CIRU Chinese Language Competition for NJ High School Students at Rutgers Univ. on 4/5/2014.
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2012-2013
1. Four VHS Mandarin students have been selected to attend 2013 “Chinese Bridge” Summer Camp in China from July 9th to 25th, 2013. They are
Shelley Herman
Natalie DeRosa
Kelly Elizabeth Hogan
Frances Metzger
2. Natalie DeRosa received a full scholarship to attend the 2013 Startalk Furman Chinese Camp. This two-week experience is from July 7 to 21. Furman University has been offering dynamic summer camps to high school students for decades and has rich experience in running exchanges and language programs in China.
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Ned Denton received a full scholarship to attend the 2012 Startalk Furman Chinese Camp - an exciting two-week experience, from July 8-22. This camp will take place at Furman Univ. (NC).
Christina Flores, Michael Hardenberg, Laura Williams and Michelle Yeager were selected by CIRU and receive a scholarship from Hanban to participate in the 2012 Chinese Bridge Summer Camp. They will travel to China in July of 2012 for two weeks.
Amanda Flores, Gabrielle Discanfani and Michael Hardenberg participated in the Second Annual CIRU Chinese Language Competition for NJ High School Students at Rutgers University on March 31. 2012. Seven teams attended this year. “It was a fun and educational experience. We would love to come again.” said our students. This event was created to promote Mandarin learning and teaching at the high school level in the US. CIRU appreciated teachers’, school administrators’ and parents’ support.
Jillian Sprong, Pheobe Chu, Gabby Discafani and L.M participated at 6th Chinese Culture Project Contest. This contest is sponsored by the New Jersey Chinese Cultural Studies Foundation & the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at Rutgers University.
The topic for their research is "Educational Systems in China and America: Similarities and Differences". (Mar. 2012)
Kristina DiStaso placed second in the advanced special category in the Sixth Chinese Bridge US High School Student Chinese Speech Contest that was held on May 21, 2011 at the University of Massachusetts Confucius Institute, Boston. This contest was made possible by the Confucius Institute of UMass and Hanban, the Office of Chinese Language Council International, under the Ministry of Education, China. Kristina was up against 23 other high school students from around the country.
Evan Yee and Alison Sprong received a scholarship to participate in the 2011 Chinese Bridge Summer Camp. This program was run out of Rutgers University, and 17 students from New Jersey were selected. Evan and Alison travelled to Beijing and Congqing in July of 2011 for two weeks.
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