NSU University School Students Earn Several Top Awards in Statewide French Competition

NSU University School is proud to congratulate our Upper School French students for winning several awards and receiving state level recognition for their work after virtually competing in Le Congrès, an annual French competition held in Florida that convenes students from across the state.

• Jessie Barfield won a Superior ribbon in Impromptu Speaking and was elected Présidente du Congrès for the 2020-21 year after delivering her candidacy speech to the voting members via Zoom.
• Ella Farris won a Superior ribbon in Impromptu Speaking.
• Maya Hyder won an Excellent ribbon for her recitation of Le Cancre by Jacques Prévert.
• Bianca Renteria won a Superior ribbon for her recitation of Prière pour aller au paradis avec les ânes by Francis Jammes and was awarded the Teresita Bertot Scholarship for $500 after a rigorous selection process that included a detailed application, letters of recommendation, and a video conference interview in French.
• Schaefer Grant and Marissa Tessier received recognition for successfully completing three years of service as treasurer on the board of Le Congrès de la Culture Française en Floride.