Bridgewater-Raritan High School students passed their test in the National Italian Exam (NIE).
According to Giuseppina Bologno, Bridgewater-Raritan High School Italian Teacher, “these accomplishments showcase the potential for excellence in foreign language learning, attained through dedicated study, strong teaching, and the invaluable support of school administration, families, and the entire community.”
Ms. Bologno reported that “the National Italian Exam (NIE), organized by the American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI), serves as an excellent benchmark for assessing students' proficiency in the Italian language. This comprehensive exam evaluates students’ comprehension abilities in listening and reading, including their grammatical knowledge, vocabulary proficiency and their cultural insights.”
She added:
“Our Bridgewater-Raritan students have demonstrated success across all levels of Italian language learning, from beginners (Level 1) to advanced learners (AP Italian).”
“This year, 25 students enrolled in Italian received certificates of achievement, and four students were awarded monetary rewards. We commend their hard work, dedication, and passion for the Italian language and culture,” Ms. Bologno said.
Below are the achievements of the students.
Level 1
*Ippolito Joseph: Secured a Bronze Medal
Level 2
*Hoffmann Frieda and Mihalick Ana: Earned Gold Medal
*Caiati Maia and Cervino Ryan: Received a Silver Medal
Level 3
The following students are this year’s Gold Medal Recipients:
*Diaz Brielle
*Gupta Edha
*Kelleher Sophia
*Randazzo Gabriella
*Venugopal Rohan
*Villalba Steven
The following students received their Silver Medals:
*Davalos Bryan
*Mukherji Ria
*Rosato Luke
*Scott Marisa
*Thota Laasya
*Thota Lahari
Level 4
*Persson Nicholas: Earned a Silver Medal
*Dequina Grant: Earned a Gold Medal
*Chary Rishi: Received a Gold Medal
*Tagore Ishmeet: Secured a Bronze Medal
Level 5
*Leah Rader: Earned a Silver Medal
The Monetary Awards were received by the following students, enrolled in Level 3
*Diaz Brielle
*Venugopal Rohan
*Villalba Steven
*Weinstein
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to LeighAnn Matthews, the Supervisor of World Language, for her support and guidance throughout this journey. Her dedication to fostering excellence in language education has been instrumental in our students' success,” Ms. Bologno said.
She concluded.
“We hope that our students' success story serves as an inspiration for all students to embark on or continue their studies of the Italian language and culture. Their achievements demonstrate that with dedication, appropriate support, and consistent practice, students can attain remarkable proficiency in a foreign language, opening doors to broader cultural understanding and future opportunities Let's continue to inspire and support all students in their language learning and recognize their hard work and dedication to the study of the Italian language and culture."