The 2013 High School Japanese Speech Contest took place on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the William Pitt Union on the University of Pittsburgh Oakland Campus. Japanese language students of all levels are able to compete against other area students. Each year over 80 students participate. Students are required to write a speech on the chosen topic for the contest. Winners receive prizes and trophies!

Contact Katsuko Shellhammer to register and for more information: kshellhammer@us-japan.org or 412-433-5010.


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Winners in 2013:

Poster Session:
First Place: Hongching Cheung (9th grade; Allderdice HS- Hello Kitty)

Second Place: Zaka Algasas (9th grade; Allderdice HS- Visual Kei)

Third Place: Nicholle Naccarato (9th grade; Allderdice HS- Japanese Horror Movies)

Beginner Level:
First Place: Sherry Ann Yang (10th grade; Allderdice HS)
Second Place: Courtney Cole (10th grade; Independent Student, self study)
Third Place: Claire Loftus (10th grade; Huntington High School, West VA)

Intermediate Level:
First Place: Emily Anderson (11th grade; Norwin HS)
Second Place: Joseph Henderson (11th grade; Allderdice HS)
Third Place: Emily Murray (12th grade; Huntington High School, West VA)

Advanced Level:
First Place: Holly Shearin (11th grade; Shaler Area HS)
Second Place: John Funari (12th grade; Allderdice HS)
Third Place: Zack Rush (12th grade; Norwin HS)

Advanced Plus Level:
First Place (Grand Prize Winner): Joshua Zak (12th grade; Allderdice HS)
Second Place: Corrie Brazell (12th grade; Shaler Area HS)