Chinese Language Students Earn Honors
Last month, a group of Upper and Middle School students participated in the TI Cup Chinese Speech Contest and the National Chinese Speech Contest, sharpening their skills and passion for Chinese languages.
The TI Cup Chinese Speech Contest provides an enriching environment for students engaged in learning Chinese, with more than 2,000 students participating in the contest since it began in 2011. At this year’s competition, 118 students battled it out at the University of Texas at Dallas, with several Marksmen achieving high honors:
Additionally, more than 1,000 students nationwide recorded submissions for the National Chinese Speech Contest. Only the top students were selected to advance and compete live – including several Marksmen:
“These Chinese speech contests boost students’ communication skills, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning Chinese language and culture,” said Linda Liu, St. Mark’s Chinese teacher. “They also strengthen students’ public speaking skills and help build connections with peers from other schools. Additionally, they foster critical thinking and enhance self-expression.”
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The TI Cup Chinese Speech Contest provides an enriching environment for students engaged in learning Chinese, with more than 2,000 students participating in the contest since it began in 2011. At this year’s competition, 118 students battled it out at the University of Texas at Dallas, with several Marksmen achieving high honors:
- J.B. McKinney ’26 – 1st Place (Non-Heritage Grade 11-12 Group)
- Raphael Deng ’32 – 2nd Place (Heritage Language Grade 4-5 Group)
- Alexander Wang ’31 – Guest Speaker
Additionally, more than 1,000 students nationwide recorded submissions for the National Chinese Speech Contest. Only the top students were selected to advance and compete live – including several Marksmen:
- Ishaan Siddamshetty ’29 – 2nd Place (Non-Heritage Language Grade 6-8 Group)
- Max Lin ’29 – 3rd Place (Heritage Language Grade 6-8 Group)
- Hansen Zhang ’32 – Honorable Mention (Heritage Language Grade 3-5 Group)
“These Chinese speech contests boost students’ communication skills, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning Chinese language and culture,” said Linda Liu, St. Mark’s Chinese teacher. “They also strengthen students’ public speaking skills and help build connections with peers from other schools. Additionally, they foster critical thinking and enhance self-expression.”
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St. Mark’s does not discriminate in the administration of its admission and education policies on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
