March 30, 2010 - On November 21, 2009, 159 students of Russian from Mrs. Shkaf’s and Ms. Detmer’s classes participated in the 28th National Russian Essay Contest. They competed against more than 1200 students nationwide. Students completed essays on the topic, “My Favorite Thing” and demonstrated mastery of the subject appropriate for their level and ability to use language with great facility.

Shaker High students received 10 gold and 39 silver medals. All students who participated in the contest will receive certificates from the American Council of Teachers of Russian. The essays awarded with gold medals at the advanced level will be forwarded to the Pushkin Institute in Moscow, Russia to be judged in a second round of competition.

The American Council of Teachers of Russian commended Mrs. Shkaf and Ms. Detmer, the Russian teachers, for the performance of their students in the 2010 ACTR National Essay Contest.

Gold Medal Winners

Yuliya Cheban
Anastasia Garceau
Tami Hartshorn
Devin McNeill
Emily Morley
Adam Parower
Kelly Rowland
Angela Saulsbery
Nina Bump
Joseph Chappell