PrepaTec at Tec de Monterrey is one of more than 1,200 schools that form part of NEHS globally.
Two students from PrepaTec Saltillo were international winners of a literature contest organized by the National English Honor Society (NEHS).
The works of students Anaís Monjarás and Katherine Pérez were chosen from among around 9,000 contestants who form part of this program.
NEHS is an international initiative that seeks to partner with high schools to honor excellence in English language, literature, and writing.
“Each season offers different artistic, intellectual and academic challenges,” said Professor Franz Sander, Chapter Advisor to NEHS members at PrepaTec Saltillo.
Transforming emotions into poetry
Anaís Monjarás, a fifth semester student, was one of the six winners of the Creative Challenge with her poem He destroyed himself.
For this challenge, students created original poems that addressed themes from Natalie Díaz’s collection When My Brother Was an Aztec.
“I was struck by the way the author talked about how addictions can affect you, and this inspired me to write my poem,” said Anaís Monjarás.
“I also really like writing as a way of expressing all my emotions; it’s a way I communicate with the world,” she added.
Books without censorship, ideas without limits
The Intellectual Freedom Challenge invited NEHS members to write an argumentative essay explaining why a book of their choice should not be censored.
Katherine Pérez was one of the winners with her essay Revolution in Black and White: Freedom Through Narratives.
“We’re proud that our students have won but, above all, it’s a great achievement for them and a sign of our institution’s prestige.” - Franz Sander
In her text, in which she explored the book Persepolis, the student advocated for both free access to information and freedom of expression.
“The impact that the book Persepolis had on me after reading it was inspiring. This story made me reflect on the injustice that many people face in their countries as a result of not having access to works like these,” Katherine said.
Connecting students with global opportunities
NEHS aims to foster the correct and academic use of the English language through the participation of students in an international community that enriches the discipline.
Professor Franz Sander shared that linking students from PrepaTec’s Bicultural Program with NEHS opens doors for them to receive opportunities for personal and professional growth at an international level.
“Winning these competitions provides you with a high curricular value,” added the professor.
“We’re proud that our students have won but, above all, it’s a great achievement for them and a sign of our institution’s prestige,” he concluded.
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