The National Chinese Honor Society was established in November 1993. Its objective is to acknowledge the superior achievement of secondary school students studying Chinese as a second language. Like other honor societies, the National Chinese Honor Society not only recognizes high scholastic achievement but also good character, leadership, and service. National Chinese Honor Society members should exemplify all these standards. The Society’s goal is to promote enthusiasm for Chinese language and culture learning, commitment to advanced study, and greater cross-cultural understanding. In addition, the National Junior Scholars for Excellence in Chinese award is to recognize our eligible Middle School 8th grade Mandarin students’ achievement in the study of Chinese language and culture.
After reviewing their Chinese course work throughout their middle school and high school years, examining the national standards set forth, and discussing the many qualifications of gifted students, the Westtown School chapter of the National Chinese Honor Society was pleased to induct 12 new members into the society and renew seven students’ memberships, as well as award four Middle School students into the National Chinese Junior Scholar in Chinese.
At an induction ceremony in the South Room this spring, teachers Jie Song, Nina Li, and World Languages Chair Bei Zhang presented the students with their certificates. Congratulations!
Upper School Newly Inducted Members
Alondra Garcia Almonte 顾明兰
Camille Bley 林可芯
Payton Corp 孔沛萱
Ben D’Alessandro 邓杰
Evan Holgate 侯昱
Insaaf Imtiyaz 张先尧
Catherine McDonough 麦熙婷
Fernanda Paredes 潘悦珂
Celia Perkins 彭静
Victoria Potts 潘诗颖
Ayla Riley 阮庆玲
Miriam Smith 史幂
Upper School Renewed Members
Sofia Burgos 包慧珍
Parker Coates 寇晓洁
Aveline Heryer 何美琳
Emily Kessler 艾明兰
Grace Malavolta 马悦晴
Liam Sellers-Johnston 孙俊
Auden Vosburgh 王嘉奇
Middle School Newly Inducted Members
Abby Sellers-Johnston 沈佳怡
Sam Marsini 马珊珊
Molly Kramer 康明慧
Kayla John 蒋敏静
