Rising 9th Grader Pheobe Ledbetter Selected for Prestigious Chinese Startalk Program

Our Lady of the Elms School is proud to announce that rising 9th grader Phoebe Ledbetter has been chosen to participate in the prestigious Chinese STARTALK program this summer at the University of Mississippi. This highly competitive program is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and aims to train students in critical languages, including Chinese, Russian, and Arabic.

The STARTALK program is designed to enhance the national capacity for critical languages by providing immersive language education and cultural experiences. Phoebe's selection is a testament to her dedication to academic excellence and her passion for language learning.

Participants in the STARTALK program undergo rigorous language training and engage in various cultural activities to deepen their understanding of the language and its cultural context. By the end of the program, students are expected to have significantly improved their language proficiency and cultural competence.

Phoebe's participation in this program underscores Our Lady of the Elms School's commitment to fostering global awareness and preparing students to thrive in an interconnected world. We congratulate Phoebe on this remarkable achievement and look forward to hearing about her experiences and successes in the program.