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Announcing the Winners of Our Reading Contest!
We are thrilled to announce the winners of our prestigious Reading Contest. This year, we witnessed incredible talent and dedication from all participants. We want to extend our warmest congratulations to all the winners, their teachers, and their schools.
 
Award Presentation Ceremony: Join Us Live!
Mark your calendars! The award presentation ceremony will be held on March 9th, 2024, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time. We invite all parents, teachers, and contestants to join this special event. Witness the joy and celebration of our winners' achievements. The ceremony will be live-streamed on YouTube: Watch Here.
 
Congratulations to Our Winners!
A heartfelt congratulations to all our contest winners! Your hard work, passion, and dedication to language learning have truly paid off. We are proud of your accomplishments and are excited to share your success. Here is the full list of winners, along with their respective teachers, schools, and individual video links:
 
5-8 Years Non-Heritage Group
 
First Place Award:
3rd Grade Mandarin Class in Marvin Elementary School,
Marvin Elementary School,
Teacher: Jinjing Chen,
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Second Place Award:
Laura Emmons,
Harrisburg Elementary School (NC),
Teacher: Wenchan Zeng (曾雯婵),
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Second Place Award:
Tate Carswell,
South Academy of International Language,
Teacher: Yu Miao,
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Third Place Award:
Alden Oliver Nyoo,
Plymouth Elementary School,
Teacher: Mrs Carol Sieh,
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Third Place Award:
Audrey Cuni,
Stough Elementary School,
Teacher: Yang Liu,
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Third Place Award:
Joseph Farrand,
Harrisburg Elementary School (NC),
Teacher: Wenchan Zeng (曾雯婵),
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5-8 Years Heritage Group
 
First Place Award:
Muyi Wang,
Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley,
Teacher: Anqi Wang,
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Second Place Award:
Serena YX Deng,
John Baldwin Elementary,
Teacher: Wenli Tian,
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Second Place Award:
Tso-Ning Chen,
German International School of Portland,
Teacher: Jenny Hung,
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Third Place Award:
Cecilia Diep,
New Lexington Elementary School,
Teacher: Lange Wei,
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Third Place Award:
Claire Zou,
Stonebrae Elementary School,
Teacher: Tianni Guo,
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Third Place Award:
Weiwei Yang,
Providence Day School,
Teacher: Ning Zhan,
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9-13 Years Non-Heritage Group
 
First Place Award:
Sam Fine方平山,
William Land Elementary School,
Teacher: FeiFei Xie,
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Second Place Award:
Landon Froneberger,
South Academy of International Language,
Teacher: Yu Miao,
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Second Place Award:
Elena Gioachin,
Cherrywood Elementary,
Teacher: Ms. Zhang Xin,
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Third Place Award:
Theodore Grand,
South Academy of International Language,
Teacher: Zehong Luo,
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Third Place Award:
Blythe Abercrombie,
Stough Elementary School,
Teacher: Liu,
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Third Place Award:
Hannah Lee,
Tenafly Middle School,
Teacher: Qinying Coleman,
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9-13 Years Heritage Group
 
First Place Award
Rhoy Xu,
Stratford Preparatory School,
Teacher: Rui Fan,
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Second Place Award:
Zimo Xu,
Robert Down Elementary School,
Teacher: Summer Ma,
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Second Place Award:
Ivan Li,
New Star Chinese School,
Teacher: Honglian Sun,
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Third Place Award:
David Li 恩泽,
Kensington Elementary School,
Teacher: Luling Yan,
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Third Place Award:
Ziyang Xu,
Pacific Grove Middle School,
Teacher: Summer Ma,
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Third Place Award:
Yihan Hou,
Pantera Elementary School,
Teacher: Fujun Wang,
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Honorable Mentions
While we celebrate our winners, we also want to acknowledge the exceptional efforts of our Honorable Mentions. These students have shown impressive skills and a strong passion for language learning. They stood out for their creativity, hard work, and dedication, contributing significantly to the overall success of the contest.
 
The achievements of these participants deserve our recognition and applause. They embody the spirit of perseverance and excellence that we encourage in all language learners. Below, you will find the list of these talented individuals, their teachers, and schools. We commend them for their outstanding performances and encourage them to continue their journey in language learning.

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Special Recognition: Pioneering Leadership in Language Learning
We also want to recognize the exceptional teachers who have received the Pioneering Leadership in Language Learning Award. Your innovative methods and unwavering commitment to language education have made a significant impact. The names of these outstanding educators will be shared here.
 
  • Luling Yan (晏陆玲) Kensington Elementary
  • Yang Liu          Stough Elementary School
  • Lingjing Luo     Coronado Elementary
  • Wenchan Zeng  (曾雯婵)   Harrisburg Elementary
  • Zhifang Wan    Silver Lake Intermediate School
  • Jenny Hung     German International School of Portland
  • 江雅涵            Stough Elementary School
 
A Heartfelt Thank You
This event could not have been possible without the enthusiastic participation of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the unwavering support of our parents. We extend our deepest gratitude to The Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) and The Chinese Language Teachers Association of California (CLTAC) for their collaboration, and to Level Learning for their support.
 
Looking Forward
We encourage students to continue exploring and deepening their love for language learning. Let this contest be a stepping stone to further achievements. We look forward to even more students participating in next year's contest. Keep an eye on this space for future announcements and start preparing for another exciting challenge!
 
Thank you to everyone involved for making this year's reading contest a resounding success. Here's to another year of outstanding language learning!