(North
Bergen, NJ—May 20, 2016) Eleven High Tech High School students have met the
academic requirements for induction into the Japanese National Honor Society (JNHS),
announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School.
The following students
have earned this special recognition: Bayonne residents Alex Becerril and Jonathan
Fam; Erin Chen of Harrison; Jersey City residents Katherine Aczon, Cyann
Camaya, Memphis Chen, and Tulsi Franklin; Kearny resident Camille Romano; Jose
De Jesus of North Bergen; and Secaucus residents Georgiana Blenkey and Harold
Canonigo.
“Our
students are hardworking and earned this honor all by themselves,” Sensei Akemi
Dobkin, veteran Japanese Language instructor at High Tech, says. “I believe that they will continue to make an
effort to succeed in the Japanese program.”
The Japanese National Honor Society (JNHS) honors and
encourages achievement and excellence in the study of Japanese, as well as
promotes altruistic conduct through Japanese-related activities. The American
Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) assists Japanese Language teachers
with methods to recognize outstanding students, to encourage them to continue
the study of Japanese, and to promote activities that provide them with ways
that incorporate their language skills.
In
order to qualify for induction into JNHS, a student must maintain at least a B+
or above average in Japanese Language class and a B or better average in their
other high school courses.
