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University School Students Take Multiple First and Top-Three Honors at Chinese Language Competition
University School of NSU students from the Middle and Upper Schools recently captured top accolades at various statewide Chinese Competitions.
The Middle School students competed directly against middle, high school and college students in Levels I & II at the 5th Annual Florida International Chinese Speech and Skit contest. Participants included:
• Rhys Murray (1st place, Level I)
• Spencer Chancey and Assaf Manor (2nd place, Level I)
• Elizabeth Cornfeld and Andrew Hurowitz (1st place, Level II)
• Angelo Narvaez (2nd place, Level II)
• Simran Rajani (3rd place, Level II)
• Rachel Bomser and Maya Rosenblum (2nd place, Level II skit contest)
The Upper School students participated in three different Chinese competitions, with numerous first and top-three finishes, including:
5th Florida International Speech & Skit Competition
• Rebecca Rash (1st place, Level III Speech)
• Rebecca Rash, Krissa Robinson, & Sarah Julius (1st place, Level III Skit)
• Rachel Morton (2nd place, Level III Speech)
• Nathan Osborn & Marc Geller (Good, Level II Skit)
• Samantha Lapayowker (Good, Level II Speech)
• Reid Wasserman (Good, Level I Speech)
2012 Chinese Bridge Competition
• Robert Appel (3rd place all-round)
7th Florida Statewide Chinese Competition
• Rebecca Rash (Excellent, Level III Speaking & Reading)
• Marc Geller (Outstanding, Level II Speaking; Superior, Level II Reading and Writing)
• Samantha Lapayowker (Excellent, Level II Speaking; Good, Level II Reading and Writing)
• Stephanie Benmergui (Excellent, Level I Reading and Writing; Good, Level 1 Speaking)