06/12/18Congratulations to our Spanish, French and Latin Students for Receiving National Recognition

Congratulations to the Spanish language students from ACHS who attained national recognition for their excellent performance on the 2018 National Spanish Examination!

“Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examinations is very prestigious,” said Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, National Director of the Exams, “because the exams are the largest of their kind in the United States with over 160,000 students participating in 2018.”

The National Spanish Exam, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, was administered at AC in early April to Honors Spanish 3, Honors Spanish 4 and AP Spanish Language and Culture students. The following students received awards:

Lauren Anthony     Level 4: Honorable Mention
Shawn Brawn    Level 4: Honorable Mention
Cate Gallagher    Level 4: Bronze Medal
Christine Liang    Level 4: Bronze Medal
Kieran Mullen    Level 4: Silver Medal

Brian Morgan    Level 4: Silver Medal
Andra Preda      Level 4: Gold Medal
Luke Prior        Level 4: Honorable Mention
Olivia Romvos    Level 4: Bronze Medal

Catherine Arena             Level 3: Honorable Mention
Michaela Bialock      Level 3: Bronze Medal
Patrick Browne         Level 3: Honorable Mention
Sage Chircu        Level 3: Gold Medal
Kasey Donahue       Level 3: Honorable Mention
Erin Donlan        Level 3: Bronze Medal
Shandelle Gomez    Level 3: Honorable Mention
Aidan Kay                 Level 3: Honorable Mention
Samantha Klein             Level 3: Honorable Mention
Zachary McCann        Level 3: Honorable Mention
Alexis Morris        Level 3: Honorable Mention
Sara Pizzarello             Level 3: Honorable Mention
Scott Sullivan             Level 3: Silver Medal
Rachel Yore        Level 3: Silver Medal

We are very proud of these students and their accomplishments in their Spanish language studies! ¡Felicitaciones!

ACHS French Students Receive National Recognition

We extend our heartiest congratulations to the French language students from ACHS who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2018 National French Examination, le Grand Concours. Sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French, le Grand Concours was administered in the spring to 74,250 students across the United States and Puerto Rico. Students were evaluated on their listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and grammar skills. This year at ACHS, the exam was administered to Honors French 3, Honors French 4 and AP French Language and Culture students. The following received awards:

Erin Montion            Level 5: Bronze Medal
Anaele Joseph                      Level 4: Bronze Medal
Lambert Nyembo          Level 4: Silver Medal
Matthew Patterson        Level 4: Honorable Mention
Lissa Paul             Level 4: Silver Medal
Christina Yapoudjian        Level 4: Honorable Mention

Bradley Appo             Level 3: Honorable Mention
Anan Cao              Level 3: Honorable Mention
Moesha Dubuche         Level 3: Honorable Mention
Mia McWethy             Level 3: Bronze Medal
Ann Venditti            Level 3: Honorable Mention
Kayla Victoria            Level 3: Honorable Mention

AATF President Catherine Danièlou stated, "French students who rank nationally in Le Grand Concours demonstrate a superior level of global responsibility, integrative cultural competence, language skills, and commitment to excellence and dedication. They significantly increase their community’s international profile. Their French teachers, whom they honor, work hard to produce responsible world citizens with multilingual capabilities. Le Grand Concours participants and winners all embrace an appreciation for other cultures, strive to continually learn and improve, and value the study of French. We are very proud of them and admire their commitment to both contributing to a better world and serving as exceptional ambassadors for their schools."

We at AC are very proud of these students and their accomplishments in their

French studies!  Chapeau!

ACHS Latin Students Receive National Recognition

We extend our heartiest congratulations to the Latin language students from ACHS who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2018 National Latin Examination.