- GCPS News
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) teachers and students have been honored for their linguistic talents and academic excellence in numerous national and state-level foreign language competitions. Dr. Virin Vedder, GCPS Director of World Languages and Dual Language Immersion, is proud of the district’s students and teachers. “The performance of our students and staff is a reflection of the district's commitment to excellence in foreign language education,” Dr. Vedder shares. “Proficiency in multiple languages has tremendous value in today’s global economy and it’s a pleasure to spotlight these recipients who demonstrate functional skills that have value across state lines and on the national stage.”
The following is a list of the honors sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education and the recipients.
2024 Exemplary English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher:
(The honor recognizes outstanding contributions to English Language Learners.)
- Aimee Ragsdale
Meadowcreek Elementary School
2024 Exemplary English Learner High School Senior:
(The honor recognizes an exemplary high school senior English Language Learner student)
- Sara Caccamo Fuenmayor
Collins Hill High School
25 GCPS students also excelled on the National Latin Exam, earning several Gold and Silver Medals. The National Latin Exam is an annual test for Latin students worldwide that offers students the chance to earn certificates, medals, and scholarships based on their performance.
School |
Student Name |
Placement |
Competition |
---|---|---|---|
Archer HS |
Meko Walton |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
Archer HS |
Sean Richards |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Aniela Cleveland |
Gold |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Riley Cox |
Gold |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Deleena Davis |
Gold |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Stella D'Costa |
Gold |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Sally Nguyen |
Gold |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Aiden Pierce |
Gold |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Paulos Wuhib |
Gold |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Ngan Mina Nguyen |
Perfect Paper (Gold) |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Syed Bakhitiyar |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Sage Brooks-Hakim |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Angela Doan |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Ansley Hollingshead |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Kayla James |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Ava Jose |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Kaleb Larin-Medina |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Evan Loo |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Abel Mamo |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Austin Mimms |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Luri Monlian |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Minh Pham |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Clara Tran |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Aidan Vo |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
Brookwood HS |
Liam Watson |
Silver |
National Latin Exam |
School |
Student Name |
Placement |
Competition |
---|---|---|---|
Brookwood HS |
Sophia Lin |
2nd AP Essay |
Latin Composition Competition |
Grayson HS |
Princesse Pierre |
1st Oratory |
Latin Composition Competition |
Grayson HS |
Jaiiden Ebanks |
2nd Latin Composition |
Latin Composition Competition |
Grayson HS |
Jesus Plaza Castro |
2nd Oratory |
Latin Composition Competition |
National Classical Etymology Exam: (This exam assesses students’ knowledge of Latin and Greek derivatives in English, focusing on academic and SAT vocabulary).
School |
Student Name |
Placement |
Competition |
---|---|---|---|
Parkview HS |
William Pearson |
Gold |
National Classical Etymology Exam |
National Spanish Exam: (This competition tests students’ Spanish grammar, reading, aural comprehension, and cultural knowledge and provides invaluable learning opportunities).
School |
Student Name |
Placement |
Competition |
---|---|---|---|
Archer HS |
Chelsea Joseph |
Silver |
National Spanish Exam |
Archer HS |
Jacob Wilson |
Silver |
National Spanish Exam |
Le Grand Concours National French Exam: (Le Grand Concours is a national competition that rigorously tests students’ proficiency in French grammar, reading, aural comprehension, and cultural knowledge).
School |
Student Name |
Placement |
Competition |
---|---|---|---|
Dacula MS |
Asaylee McDowell |
Gold |
Le Grand Concours National French Exam |
Dacula MS |
Carlos Vera |
Gold |
Le Grand Concours National French Exam |
Dacula MS |
Isabel Espino-Aguilar |
Gold |
Le Grand Concours National French Exam |
Dacula MS |
Anais Ondziel Dangassa-Falette |
Silver |
Le Grand Concours National French Exam |
Archer HS |
Darlene Bikulo |
Gold |
Le Grand Concours National French Exam |
FLAG Superior and Excellent Spoken Languages Contest: (This contest is an annual event in which students from across the state demonstrate their ability to use the target language in oral communication).
School |
Student Name |
Placement |
Competition |
---|---|---|---|
North Gwinnett MS |
Diana Caceres |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
Angela Chilazi |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
Ella Hermoyian |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
David Kim |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
Louise Lee |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
Sungjae Lee |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
Olivia Luo |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
Randy Morris |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
Amy Nelson |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
Aryan Patel |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
Sohan Rajavasireddy |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
Sara Rekaya |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
Alivia Stephenson |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
Luna Bedaywi |
Excellent |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
Ava Dzahli-Sowu |
Excellent |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
Esther Go |
Excellent |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
Moises-Alexander Izaguirre |
Excellent |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
North Gwinnett MS |
Yeonseo Kim |
Excellent |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
Grayson HS |
Favor Adebayo |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
Grayson HS |
Taiwo Adebayo |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
Grayson HS |
Kehinde Adebayo |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
Grayson HS |
Lejla Cerimovic |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
Grayson HS |
Giselle Conley |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
Grayson HS |
Isabella Floyd |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
Grayson HS |
Mohammad Habib |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
Grayson HS |
Muska Habib |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
Grayson HS |
Ashlee Kocko |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
Grayson HS |
Tide Oshikanlu |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
Grayson HS |
Darrell Williams |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
Grayson HS |
Amir Young |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
Grayson HS |
Jacob Bundschu |
Excellent |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
Grayson HS |
Donovan Gray |
Excellent |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
Grayson HS |
Madison Williams |
Excellent |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
GSMST |
Jana Appiah |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
GSMST |
Nancy Chen |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
GSMST |
Maia Choi |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
GSMST |
Yebin Kim |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
GSMST |
Bori Kim |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
GSMST |
Eileen Lee |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
GSMST |
Mylinh Ngo |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
GSMST |
Hyeri Park |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
McClure Health Science HS |
Emily Philaphet |
Superior |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
McClure Health Science HS |
Elizabeth Chau |
Excellent |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |
McClure Health Science HS |
Naomi Jones |
Excellent |
FLAG Spoken Language Contest |