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Phoenix College Anticipates Approximately 300 Local High School Students To Participate in Foreign Language Competition April 5

by: Christy Skeen

Approximately 300 high school students throughout the Valley will test their foreign language skills at the 14th Annual High School Foreign Language Competition at Phoenix College on Saturday, April 5.

For years, this annual competition has allowed students to compete in a number of areas including poetry recital, prose readings, presentation of skits and short stories in both Spanish and French.

"Without a doubt, being bilingual is a highly marketable skill these days," said Delia Escalante, Phoenix College Foreign Language instructor. "As the demand for bilingual employees increases throughout the Valley and throughout the country, many high school students are taking advantage of their foreign language classes to prepare for their future career."

Some of the high schools participating this year include: Carl Hayden, South Mountain, Barry Goldwater, Bourgade Catholic, Coronado, Camelback and North High.

Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Bulpitt Auditorium and the awards ceremony will conclude at noon.

"This annual competition encourages local high school students to share their knowledge and put into practice what they’ve learned in their foreign language classes," added Escalante. "We are so lucky to have students representing a number of high schools throughout the Valley. This indicates that there is a growing interest among local students to learn a new language."

For more information, please contact the Phoenix College Foreign Language Department at (602) 285-7170.