Foreign Language Department Awards
Achievement Awards
2022 Award Recipients
Aidan Miller
I am honored to receive this incredible award. Learning any second language is no small task, and I would not be here writing this without the guidance and support of the incredible profesora Callahan.
To la profesora and to everyone in the Fullerton College Humanities Division, ¡gracias por todo (thank you for everything)!
-Aidan Miller
Aidan is a conscientious, diligent, hard-working student. His great attitude in class is motivating to classmates, and he has an innate ability for Spanish. He has excelled in class, and I hope he will continue studying Spanish. Aidan’s positive attitude and academic dedication will most certainly help him achieve his goals. Keep up the great work, Aidan! ¡Felicitaciones!
– Professor Lina Callahan
Haena So
I feel honored and privileged for receiving this award. I would not be who I am today without all my amazing classmates, tutors and most importantly, my instructor, Professor Oppenheim. Sensei has taught me a greater lesson in life that has helped me grow personally and academically. Thank you again!
– Haena So
I have been Haena’s Japanese instructor for the past two semesters. Haena is the hardest working student, and her performance in class has been outstanding. Haena often has to participate in class from her car due to tennis practice; however, her grades have always been at the top of the class. She is very respectful to other students, the tutor, and me. Haena also showed her leadership, which made our class more engaging.
– Professor Noriko Oppenheim
Karen Hope
It is a great honor to be recognized by Fullerton College. My study of German will allow me to conduct original research on such female German composers as Clara Schumann and Fanny Hensel. Vielen Dank to Professor Hornell for his patience, sense of humor, and support of ALL students.
– Karen Hope
It gives me great pleasure to nominate Karen Hope as this year’s recipient of the Foreign Language Achievement Award in German. This award is bestowed annually upon a student in the German language program who has demonstrated academic excellence in the study of German. Karen embodies those special qualities including great interest, dedication, creativity and an insatiable desire to make progress and improve her language skills. It is truly a great honor to recognize her achievements with this special award.
– Professor Klaus Hornell
Luisa Garcia
Luisa Garcia was a student in my Spanish 201 class in Spring 2022. From the beginning, I was so impressed by Luisa’s outstanding work ethics. During the semester, she not only delivered impressive written and oral presentations, but her analysis of the films was insightful and contributed immensely to the class discussion. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this Achievement Award than Luisa for all her effort and dedication. Congratulations Luisa!
– Professor Kelly Kim
Molière French Achievement Award
2022 Award Recipient
Zathia Zarza
I am honored to have been selected for this year’s award. The French Film Festival, French Club, and our amazing class dynamic, made learning French at Fullerton College an enriching experience that went far beyond learning a foreign language. Thank you, Professor Reinhardt-Zacaïr for creating a such a positive space, and thank you for your support and your mentorship!
– Zathia Zarza
Zathia Zarza’s natural talent for learning French, her dedication to the French language and culture, her exemplary assiduity, and her unparalleled professionalism while organizing the French Film Festival make her the perfect recipient of the Molière Scholarship. Zathia was the pillar of my Intermediate French 203 and 204 classes on Zoom and contributed to the exceptional collaborative spirit among the students. Zathia participated and interacted on Zoom with great poise, curiosity and brilliance. Thank you Zathia for making your French class memorable and the best of luck on your exciting new educational adventure. The sky is the limit!t
– Professor Catherine Reinhardt-Zacaïr
Roberta King Maxwell Memorial Scholarship
2022 Award Recipient
Angelica Balam Lara
I am honored to receive this scholarship. I am a Spanish major and my goal is to be a Spanish teacher at a university. I am very grateful for having a professor like Lina Callahan who motivates me to keep following my degree. I will always be grateful to Fullerton College for the resources and support I acquired through my academic years.
– Angelica Balam Lara
It has been a pleasure to share the spring 2022 semester with Angelica Balam Lara in my Spanish 204 online class. She is a talented student, always leading classmates in class discussion and projects, always intellectually curious about the short classes we discuss in class. She is planning to transfer to UCI to obtain a degree in Spanish and a minor in Bilingual Education. I trust she will become an engaging educator who will motivate her students to succeed the same way she has motivated her classmates this term. Congratulations to Angelica, and I wish her the best in her future academic endeavors.
– Professor Lina Callahan
Konrad Adenauer German Scholarship
2022 Award Recipient
Ashley Dioses-Opperman
Studying German has always been a passion of mine and I hope to one day learn it well enough to speak it comfortably. Professor Hornell has been an amazing teacher and I have him to thank for this award and for igniting my continued passion for learning the German language.
– Ashley Dioses-Opperman
It gives me great pleasure to nominate Ashley Dioses-Opperman as this year’s recipient of the Konrad Adenauer Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a student in the German language program, who has demonstrated academic excellence in the study of German. Ashley embodies those special qualities including enthusiasm, dedication, creativity and an insatiable appetite to learn. It is truly an honor to bestow this award upon her.
– Professor Klaus Hornell
Arnold D. and Lorena B. Caudill Japanese Scholarship
2022 Award Recipients
Angela Natasha
My time at Fullerton College was one of the best experiences I’ve had, while also helping me on my path to achieve my dreams. I’m grateful to have met Professor Noriko Oppenheim. She is an amazing professor who is passionate, lovely, and kind. I want to thank her for all that she has done and for nominating me.
– Angela Natasha
I was Angela’s Japanese instructor from level 1 to level 4. Angela’s grades were always at the top of her class. She worked hard and was respectful to classmates, tutors, and me. She also showed immense respect for the Japanese language and culture. Her performance in class has been outstanding. Angela was very friendly and delightful and showed her leadership. It made our class a more tight-knit, comfortable, and friendly atmosphere.
– Professor Noriko Oppenheim
Christopher Burgueño
I would like to thank Professor Noriko Oppenheim for nominating me for this award. I have learned so much from her, Yui and my fellow classmates. Fullerton College has also provided the opportunity to make my goals and dreams a reality.
– Christopher Burgueño
Christopher was an outstanding student in the Japanese program, earning top grades in his classes. Even though he had a full-time job, he attended every class and was a significant contributor. Unfortunately, Christopher faced a few adversities during the pandemic. Despite this, he completed all assignments and earned extra credits. Also worth noting is that Christopher earned the respect of his classmates and tutors. He was an invaluable asset and worthy of this award.
– Professor Noriko Oppenheim