As the school year has come to an end, we would like to introduce the first National German Honor Society for this year. German Honor Society recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of learners of the German language. It is also a national educational honorary society for the study of high school German and is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of German, it provides a platform for students to showcase their significant skills and dedication to the German language. It’s an excellent way to encourage and reward students for their hard work in studying German at the high school level.
“Getting into the German NHS was exciting and an honor,” Megan Heard (’26) said. ‘I’m glad I’m one of the first six students of North Point High School to get in. Being in German class for the past two years has been fun and educational. I’m glad my hard work paid off and got into this honor society.”
It is an excellent approach. It motivates the students to carry on with putting in effort and helps create a positive learning environment. This recognition and appreciation help to foster a love for the language and encourages students to excel in their best studies in higher education. By becoming a member of the German Honor Society, the student commits him/herself to an ongoing interest study of the German language and culture, the promotion of German study among other younger/other students. An active commitment to support the German program at school.
“This is the first year this has ever happened,” Julia Radi (’26) said. It’s to be in the class for 3+ and have a 3.8 GPA consecutively every class. Given that this is the third year the school has been open and the first year this has ever happened.”
This was Radi’s (‘26) first year doing this honorary organization, which is following four semesters of excellence in grades. Frau Elder awarded these students with membership into the chapter of Delta Epsilon Phi., as she very much enjoyed the fact of being in the German Honor Society. She felt privileged to be among the select few students who were eligible to commit to this society where she could study and immerse herself in the German language and culture.
“It’s important to be involved in other cultures,” Morgan Gaudy (‘26) said. ”I think it’s fun and other people should totally do it.”
Gaudy (‘26) felt enjoyment being a part of the German honors society this year, and had an amazing time being able to understand and learn the German language and culture in an advanced academic environment. She suggested that people should look into it, if they are interested in other cultures and languages. Learning about other languages can also help us communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
“Joining German is the 1st step, I find German to be one of the easier languages and people should definitely join because Mrs. Elder is really nice and a good teacher,” Greyson Curran (’26) said.
Joining German honors is quite a challenge, but to face that challenge you must take German 1 as the first step. Curran (’26) took German 1 and successfully joined the German honor society. It’s a great society to be in if you have experience of the German language and culture. Mrs. Elder is the teacher for German, and she’s an amazing person who makes this group feel unique, as not everyone is eligible to join, making it even more special. So Grizzlies, check out the honor society next year if you have experience in German 1.