Tops in Italian

Warwick Beacon ·

Four Pilgrim seniors who studied Italian 5 AP placed first, second and third place in the state of Rhode Island on their Italian National Exams. Two students placed ninth in the nation and one in Italian 4 honors placed 12th in the nation. “[These are] big accomplishments for our students. They make me and Warwick very proud!” said their teacher, Ornella Fava. Pictured from left are Chelsea Yang, third place in Rhode Island on the level 5 National Italian Exam; Julia Conti, 12th in the nation on the level 4 National Italian Exam, honorable mention; Zachary Johnson, second place in R.I. on the level 5 National Italian Exam; Maranda Duffie, first place in R.I. and ninth in the nation on the level 5 National Italian Exam, honorable mention; Alexandrea Pouliot, first place in R.I. and ninth in the nation on the level 5 National Italian Exam, honorable mention. (Submitted photo)