Japanese World Language students brought home top honors from the State Japanese Speech Contest

Japanese Students

Our Japanese World Language students brought home top honors from the State Japanese Speech Contest! Ike Fallin (RHS) will be advancing to the national competition in LA! おめでとうございます!

💮 Poetry Recitation

Tasnim Shamim, Richardson HS – 2nd place
Rahmat Dododawa, Richardson HS

💮 Haiku

Henry Gray, Richardson HS – 1st place
Noah Le, Lake Highlands HS

💮 Free Speech (High School)

Ike Fallin, Richardson HS – 2nd place
Aayan Mithani, Richardson HS – 3rd place

💮 Free Speech (Open Division)

Noah Matsubara, Berkner HS – 1st place

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