Presented by President Chen (Photo by Presidential Office)

The Presidential Office presented Dr. Brougham with Order of the Brilliant Star with Violet Grand Cordon
　　On April 10th of 2002, President Chen Shui-bian presented the Order of the Brilliant Star with Violet Grand Cordon to Dr. Doris Brougham at the presidential office. He presented the medal for her by himself in order to praise her great love and contribution to Taiwan.

　　On the website of the Presidential office noted one paragraph by the famous writer Khalil Jibran “The true generosity is not to give people what they need, but to give them what you need yourself.” Dr. Doris Brougham came to Hualiang in 1951, and devoted herself to Taiwan with no regrets or resentments. The “Studio Classroom” magazine and radio teaching programs she created has significantly contributed to the promotion of Taiwan’s English education. Thus, President Chen awarded the Order of the Brilliant Star with Violet Grand Cordon, the country’s highest honor, to the” Mother of Taiwan’s English”.

　　When President Chen talked about her, he specifically pointed out that “Studio Classroom” is not only the bible for young people learning English in Taiwan, but also a shared beautiful memory for those who ever learned English. Dr. Doris Brougham set up the radio-teaching program, Studio Classroom, in 1962. This program broadened the international vision for all Taiwan students, and elevated the English level for people of Taiwan as well. The magazine supplementing the radio program was published in 1974. The radio program and the magazine demonstrated the hard works Dr. Brougham had done for English education of Taiwan.

Brilliant Star Award Ordinance

the Brilliant Star with Violet Grand Cordon

　　The Office of the President of the Republic of China awarded the Order of Brilliant Star. Based on the decree, it will be awarded to public officials with great achievement for government affairs, or to some civilians or foreigners with important contributions to the country. The ordinance was announced on February 12th of 1941. It was graded from one to nine.

　　The President of the Republic of China will present the first grade of Brilliant Star Order, and the chief in charge of will bestow others. The Order of Brilliant Star for Dr. Doris Brougham means a person with noble morality in Chinese characters. That was the reason why she achieved this award.

The eighth article of the Order regulation
Foreigners will be bestowed with the Order of Propitious Clouds or the Order of Brilliant Star when they have the following merits:
1.To suppress violence, uphold justice and be beneficial to our country.
2.To promote our culture with great distinctions.
3.To be helpful to diplomatic relations of Taiwan.
4.To help promote material or spiritual support for Taiwan.
5.To have outstanding contribution to the construction industry of Taiwan.
6.To establish educational or charity organizations, and have performed meritorious service to our society.