Four Northshore students placed in the fourth annual Washington State Chinese Language and Talent Competition held March 24 at Chief Sealth International High School in Seattle.

Kristy Chaing, 11th grade, and Hanna Dudsic, 10th grade, from Inglemoor High School placed second in the China Knowledge Bowl category. Susan Hu, ninth grade, from Northshore Junior High School placed third in the drawing competition.

Eric Ni, sixth grade, from Lockwood Elementary School placed third in the talent show.

Rachel Wang, seventh grade, from Northshore Junior High School received an honorable mention in the talent show.

The event, hosted by the Cultural Exploration of Greater China Foundation, Confucius Institute of the State of Washington, Chinese Language Teachers Association Washington State, Northwest Chinese School and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction World Languages Program, provides a venue where students with diverse backgrounds can come together to share their knowledge and learning experience.