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GCPS students and teachers excel in foreign language competitions
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     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