About WSC Beijing Alpacas
Greetings scholars! The fact that you are reading this page means that you have signed up for WSC or you are interested to find out! Well, WSC has been one of the coolest and most enriching experiences for the members of our team. We along with other like-minded (like-appetite) teams have competed in WSC China for the last two years. Along the way, we learned how to research, write, study, debate, stay motivated, and most of all build solid friendships. To sum it up, it has been rewarding experience and we want to help you reach your WSC goals.
This year, WSC will be returning to normal with off-line competitions and a "brand new topic"! This means, we gotta all start from scratch and learn everything based on the WSC syllabus. There is no easy way to get the big trophies, except study and throw it all in. But, along the way, let us help you by sharing our notes and insights. So, check back in with us every week and see our updated resources. Good luck alpaca enthusiasts! See you at TOC this summer!
2024 Editorial Team
The scholars in charge writing, organizing, updating, and designing this website (assisted with our avid and assistant alpacas, of course)
Penelope Ortiz
I am an American Chinese middle schooler in Beijing who loves art & social studies. Since 4th grade, I have competed in WSC each year, and I'm most proud of building this amazing community. I have achieved Jac Khor + Champion Scholar (Aug 2024), Asimov Award (Aug 2022) and Jac Khor + Champion Scholar (May 2023 & May 2024).
Albert Liu
WSC is fun! My advice for new scholars is to make a mindmap and do mock debates with your team. Hard work absolutely pays off, so don't give up. Super happy for being awarded #1 scholar (Jac Khor) at the Xiamen Global Round (2023).
Zechariah Chen
Greetings fellow scholars, I'm just a teenager who likes drums, philosophy, and literature - oh yes and alpaca memes. WSC has been a rollercoaster with downs (Xiamen) and ups (getting #2 Champion Scholar - Dec 2022) and getting #5 champion scholar (May 2024).
Marcello Ortiz
Hi, I am your enthusiastic 9th grader with dyslexia. Like many scholars, I struggled to remember notes and do well in writing and debate, but overtime, I was able to overcome those challenges with dedication. My favorite WSC subject is History. I'm proud of getting #2 at the Dalian Global Round 2024 and #5 in Scholar's Bowl @ TOC 2023!
William Wu
WSC is a fantastic competition that gives you a chance to make new friends, have fun and gain knowledge. I'm a big fan of the science and art curriculum. This unique experience taught me a lot about pop culture, history and most importantly, team work. Debates are when you test your knowledge, logic and collaboration.
Maurizio Ortiz
I love WSC because it is interdisciplinary and my favorite subject is Science & Special Area. I am the community editor in charge of updating our quizzes to help scholars review all the nitty gritty details. My advice for young Cria scholars is to be confident and structured during debate. At the Dalian Global Round I was #11 Champion Scholar and #8 team!
2024 Pwaa-wsome Alpaca Teams
Albert, Maimai & Penelope aka AMP 2.0
2024 Dalian Global Round (August)
#1 Champion Junior Team
#1 Challenge, #1 Scholar's Bowl, #4 Debate
Penelope#1 Champion Scholar + Jac Khor
Albert #2 Champion Scholar
Maimai #5 Champion Scholar + Debate Showcase
Marcello, Mason & Sean aka MMS
2024 Dalian Global Round (August) #2 Champion Junior Team
#3 Team Challenge, #4 Scholar's Bowl
Champion Scholar: Sean #8, Marcello #27, Mason #30
Ethan, Antony & Zak aka EAZ
2024 Dalian Global Round (August) #4 Champion Senior Team
#2 Team Challenge, #4 Scholar's Bowl
Champion Scholar: Zak #9, Ethan #12, Antony #35
Carson, Polo & Jammy aka CPJ
2024 Dalian Global Round (August) #7 Champion Senior Team
#5 Team Challenge, #6 Scholar's Bowl
#1 Barely Senior
Champion Scholar: Carson #15, Polo #38 Jammy #83
Bonny, Emma & Sunny aka BES
2024 Dalian Global Round (August) #7 Champion Junior Team
#13 Team Challenge, #5 Scholar's Bowl
Champion Scholar: Sunny #28, Bonny #30, Emma #80
Christina, Ryan & Maurizio aka CRM
2024 Dalian Global Round (August) #8 Champion Junior Team
#5 Team Challenge, #15 Scholar's Bowl
#17 Team Debate
Champion Scholar: Maurizio #11, Ryan #35, Christina #50
Yilan, Ethan aka Rain aka YER
2024 Dalian Global Round (August) #9 Champion Senior Team
#7 Scholar's Challenge, #9 Scholar's Bowl
#20 Writing
Champion Scholar: Yilan #33, Rain #36, Ethan #43
Tiger, Vanessa & Shimada aka TVS
2024 Dalian Global Round (August) #11 Champion Junior Team
#6 Team Challenge, #11 Debate
Champion Scholar: Vanessa #13, Shimada #18, Tiger #78
Florence, Cathy & Isabella aka FCI
2024 Beijing Regional Round (April) #13 Champion Junior Team
#9 Team Challenge
#18 Team Debate,
Champion Scholar: Cathy #36, Florence #41, Isabella #57
Jack, Amber & Ranran aka JAR
2024 Dalian Global Round Beijing (April) #27 Champion Junior Team
#15 Team Challenge, #22 Scholar's Bowl
Champion Scholar: Ranran #23
Former Beijing Alpacas Teammates
Albert, Michael & Penelope aka AMP
2023 Xiamen Global Round #2 Champion Team
#1 Challenge, #2 Bowl, #7 Writing
2023 Beijing Regional Round #1 Champion Team
#1 Challenge, #3 Bowl, # 4 Debate, #2 Writing
2022 Pwaactice Online Round #1 Champion Team
#1 Challenge, #1 Bowl, #4 Debate,
2022 Beijing Regional Round #2 Champion Team
#2 Challenge, #1 Bowl, #5 Debate
Stephanie, Mavis & Kaelynn aka SMK
2023 Xiamen Global Round #10 Champion Team
#11 Challenge, #8 Bowl
2023 Beijing Regional Round #4 Champion Team
#1 Writing, #7 Bowl, #9 Debate, #8 Challenge
Honey, Maimai & Vanessa aka HMV
2023 Xiamen Global Round #12 Champion Team
Top Scholar (Art)
2023 Beijing Regional Round #2 Champion Team
#1 Bowl, #4 Challenge, #6 Debate
Gordon, Larry & Marcello aka GLM
2023 Xiamen Global Round #9 Champion Team
#6 Challenge, #9 Debate
2023 Beijing Regional Round #11 Champion Team - #9 Bowl
2022 Pwaactice Online Round #7 Champion Team
#7 Challenge, #7 Bowl
2022 Beijing Regional Round #11 Champion Team - #7 Challenge
