The German I Team of Cawley, Chevalier, Faba, and Schroeder finished second in the state. The team also participated in the evening entertainment event by performing a skit in front of a large crowd. In individual events, Chevalier received a second place score on the German I Grammar Test and a fourth place score on the German I Vocabulary Test. Rowan placed individually for the second year in a row as he received a first place score on the German II Vocabulary Test and a third place score on the German II Grammar Test. The convention and competition offer German students from Florida the chance to compete in academic events such as vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and culture tests as well as the opportunity to speak German and socialize with students taking German from other schools in Florida.
Students can also participate in poetry, impromptu speaking, skits, and spelling bees.
The convention is open to German students of all levels at Wellington High School. She was one of just three winners selected from 15 applicants around the country. As a national award winner, Picano will present her outstanding methods of teaching at the conference. Teachers integrating agricultural concepts into non-agricultural curricula were eligible for the award. The winners utilized agricultural information within the classroom in an effort to assist students in learning the importance of agriculture.