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Chinese Speech Competition Winners
Three students placed in the Chinese Bridge Contest and North Texas Speech Contest at UTD.
Chinese Bridge Contest comprises three parts: a Chinese speech, a talent show and a written test (questions including Chinese politics, history, geography and culture). It is the most rigorous and difficult international Chinese language competition.
Please join me in congratulating Claire Marucci for beating 24 students and winning the third place. Please enjoy her Chinese violin “Erhu” performance. It usually takes four years to learn this instrument, but with her strong violin background Claire perfected it in only three months. Her dedication and preparation for this competition truly represent Hockaday.
The North Texas Speech Contest is also a fierce speech competition. Many participants are from the various high schools in DFW area. Please join me again in applauding these girls.
9th-11th grade group:
Anna Taglioli (Class of 2018) – 3rd place
Claire Marucci (Class of 2018) – Honorable mention
8th grade group:
Charlene Brzesowsky (Class of 2020) – 1st place, beating St. Mark’s and Highland Park
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
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The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.