STUDENT AWARDS

German Careers and Education Abroad

SD308 students who continued their German Careers in a German-speaking country after Graduation:   Email me if I missed you!

>Jake Reba-College

>David Cabrera-Internship

>Megan Knutson- Year abroad (scholarship)

>Ixchel Deck-College

>Daniel Arnold-College

>Mike Heidank-Military

>Mariel Herrera - Jacobs Universität

>Josie Baur - Institut Fresenius

 Traveled to or worked in other countries

 SD308 students who have traveled to or worked in other countries after high school to continue their language skills:  Email me if I missed you!

GERMAN NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY


2023  GNHS  

Introduction of Candidates: Adrian Tlustochowski, Avery Stults, Serene Khamis, Abigayle Mellas, Brandon Kwong, Nicole Stone, Jada Mosley, Ava Lenell, Jenin Khamis, Paul Bramstedt

Induction Ceremony Led By Current Delta Epsilon Phi Illinois Eta Beta Members

Alexandra McElyea, Geetansh Gambhir, Olivia Maday, Elovey Esguerra



2022  GNHS  

Introduction of Candidates: Alexandra McElyea, Geetansh Gambhir, Olivia Maday, Elovey Esguerra, Pearle Christian, Stephanie Simon

In Memory of Honorary Member  Mark Chapas

Induction Ceremony Led By Current Delta Epsilon Phi Illinois Eta Beta Members

Isebelle Uthe, Zoe Pietrowiak, Mariel Herrera, Sean Elliot, Benjamin Pienkos, Murad Khamis, Charles McElyea




2021  GNHS  

Introduction of Candidates: Sebastian Gonzalez, Benjamin Pienkos, Charles McElyea, Sean Elliot, Murad Khamis

Introduction of Honorary Member  Sariah Herring

Induction Ceremony Led By Current Delta Epsilon Phi Illinois Eta Beta Members

Ryan Hudson, Steven Pokorny, Andy Yin, Jack Ford, Pranav Ramasahayam, Mason Lebeck, Isebelle Uthe, Zoe Pietrowiak, Sariah Herring



2020 GNHS

Introduction of Candidates: Mariel Herrera, Mason Lebeck, Isabelle Uthe, Zoe Pietrowiak, Sariah Herring

Introduction of Honorary Member   David Petrovski

Induction Ceremony Led By Current Delta Epsilon Phi Illinois Eta Beta Members

Alexandra Petzke, Ava Kram, Molly Mraz, Kaitlyn Pittinaro, Zachary Poetsch, John Green, Ryan Hudson, Andy Yin, Jack Ford, Steven Pokorny, Pranav Ramasahayam


2019 GNHS

Introduction of Candidates: Andy Yin, Jack Ford, Steven Pokorny, Ryan Hudson, Pranav Ramasayaham

Introduction of Honorary Member   Jeremy Abraham

Induction Ceremony Led By Current Delta Epsilon Phi Illinois Eta Beta Members

Viktoriya Ulman, Mikayla Williams, Kris Bentel, Alexandra Petzke, Ava Kram, Molly Mraz, Kaitlyn Pittinaro, Zachary Poetsch, John Green


2018 GNHS


Introduction of Candidates: Ava Kram, Allie Petzke,  Kaitlyn Pittinaro, Kris Bentel, Zachary Poetsch, Molly Mraz, Ryan Kenworthy, John Green

Introduction of Honorary Member   Nolan Harrison

Induction Ceremony led by current Delta Epsilon Phi Illinois Eta Beta Members:

Joschua Coladilla, Viktoriya Ulman, Mikayla, Williams, Mayson Dennis.


2017 GNHS

German National Honor Society (Sustaining)

OEHS Abigail Disher 3 Years, OEHS Brittany Allgaier 3 Years, OEHS Arteen Rasti 3 Years

Introduction of Honorary Member   OEHS Trevor Murrow Senior

German National Honor Society Delta Epsilon Phi Inductees

OEHS Sean Benson Senior, OEHS Joshua Coladilla Junior

OEHS Kendall Missel Sophomore, OEHS Viktoriya Ulman Sophomore, OEHS Mikayla Williams Sophomore

OEHS Mayson Dennis Freshman


2016 GNHS

German National Honor Society (Sustaining)

OEHS 3 Senior: Lizzy Katz, Hayley Huls

OEHS 2: Brittany Allgaier, Abby Disher, Arteen Rasti

OHS 3 Senior: Jacob Foster, Katrina Kras, Emily Wyatt, Hannah Löffelholz (Honorary)

German NHS Inductees

OHS Ashley Polito, Gavin Davis, Acelyn Galsim (Senior)

OEHS Miranda Maschall-Faulkner​ (Senior)



2015 GNHS


 7 sustaining members:

OEHS Maddie Alvendia year 3 (President), Lizzy Katz year 2, Hayley Huls year 2

OHS Heidi Arnold year 3, Katrina Kras year 2, Emily Wyatt year 2, Jacob Foster year 2

4 Inductees:

OEHS Arteen Rasti, Abby Disher, Brittany Allgaier

OHS Hannah Löffelholz



2014 GNHS

Amazing talent!!!!! We had 7 Sustaining members and 6 new inductees!!!!

SUSTAINING: Maddie Alvendia (President), Kirby Shramuk, Sydney Lloyd, Jordan Bearce, Sarah Stiefbold, Heidi Arnold, Colette Kamberis

INDUCTEES: Kat Kras, Emily Wyatt, Jacob Foster, Patrick Riggio, Hayley Huls, Lizzy Katz


2013 GNHS 

What an amazing year!!!! We had 8 Sustaining members and 7 new inductees!

SUSTAINING: ERIN NEWMANN (President), Kailey Kamberis, Kirby Shramuk, Sydney Lloyd, Sydney Wieczorek, Jordyn Whiteaker, Florent Ilazi, Joshua Zine

INDUCTEES: Maddie Alvendia, Jordan Bearce, Sarah Stiefbold, Heidi Arnold, Laura Dombkowski, Colette Kamberis, Jayne St. Claire


2012 GNHS 

we had one returning member and 10 new inductees!!! Congratulations!!!!!

SUSTAINING: Erin Newman (president)

INDUCTEES: Brittany Richter, Emily Beitzel, Kailey Kamberis, Kirby Shramuk, Sydney Lloyd, Sydney Wieczorek, Jordyn Whiteaker, Florent Ilazi, Karyn Stiefbold, Joshua Zine 

Report: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14jkZ9-cpSS9ddlar9S3sKJYOVBh5_zE-MniyAaUekjk/edit?usp=sharing


2011 GNHS 

We have a total of 5 New Inductees!!! We also recognized students who ranked in top 10 for the AATG National Exam and we had our FIRST student pass the GERMAN NATIONAL A2 EXAM!!!!!!

INDUCTEES: Cody Johnston, Joey Fleming, Gilbert Botham, Rebecca Senft, Erin Newman



GERMAN CLUB/AATG EXAM/ UIC COMPETITION


2023

GERMAN CLUB MEMBER RECOGNITION

The following students participated in 9 or more German Club meetings and events this year.  Abigayle Mellas,  Alexander Kaleta, Anderson Roark, Ava Lenell, Avery Stults, Benjamin Pienkos, Cameron Schroeder, Elovey Esguerra, Geet Gambhir, Jenin Khamis, Olivia Maday, Sean Elliot, Serene Khamis, Suranjan Sinha, Rebecca Schroeder




AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF GERMAN ~ GERMAN NATIONAL EXAM

In 2023 nearly 12,300 students took the exam, and more than 1,000 in Illinois.

Goldurkunde: Jac Conley (2), Jonathan Mezera (2), Adrian Tlustochowski (2)

Silberurkunde: -

Bronzurkunde: Benjamin Pienkos (4AP), Sean Elliot (4AP), Geetansh Gambhir (3H)

Achievement: Olivia Maday (3H), Nicole Stone (3H), Abigayle Mellas (3H), Paul Bramstedt (3H)

In 2023, thanks to the support of the Christian Kennerly Memorial Foundation, all German 1 students were also able to take this exam!

Goldurkunde: 

Silberurkunde: Willow Olson

Bronzurkunde: Lucas Sparks, Ryan Brandt

Achievement: Adrian Drabik, Brodie Drane, Cameron Schroeder, Colin Brinkman, Everett Johnson, Rebecca Schroeder, 



UIC GERMAN HIGH SCHOOL DAY COMPETITION 

Jac Conley 2nd Cultural Essay

Thomas Coffin 3rd Cultural Essay


Christian Kennerly Memorial Scholarship for German

None 2023




2022

GERMAN CLUB MEMBER RECOGNITION

The following students participated in 9 or more German Club meetings and events this year. Geetansh Gambhir (10), Sean Elliot (16), Zoe Pietrowiak (11), Elovey Esguerra (10), Murad Khamis (12), Serene Khamis (12), Suranjan Sinha (16), Benjamin Pienkos (12), Anderson Roark (13), Adrian Tlustochowski (13)


AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF GERMAN ~ GERMAN NATIONAL EXAM

In 2022 nearly 15,200 students took the exam, and more than 1,000 in Illinois.

Goldurkunde: Zoe Pietrowiak (4AP), 11th in the Nation!

Silberurkunde: Sean Elliot (3H)

Bronzurkunde: Benjamin PIenkos (3H)

Achievement: Murad Khamis (4AP)

In 2022, thanks to the support of the Christian Kennerly Memorial Foundation, all German 1 students were also able to take this exam!

Goldurkunde: Jonathan Mezera 

Silberurkunde: Adrian Tlustochowski,  Ava Jax Uthe

Bronzurkunde: Allison Mensik

Achievement: Anderson Roark, Miles Mosher, Brandon Kwong, McKenzie Mann, Suranjan Sinha, Alyssa Williams, Mia Caruso, Aiden D'Costa


UIC GERMAN HIGH SCHOOL DAY COMPETITION 

None in 2022.


Christian Kennerly Memorial Scholarship for German

Mariel Herrera




2021

GERMAN CLUB MEMBER RECOGNITION

The following students participated in 9 or more German Club meetings and events this year. Steven Pokorny (14), Ryan Hudson (13), Zoe Pietrowiak (10), Murad Khamis (11), Serene Khamis (10)

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF GERMAN ~ GERMAN NATIONAL EXAM

In 2021 more than 8,000 students took the exam, and nearly 1,000 in Illinois. 

Goldurkunde: 90th percentile in the nation: Josie Baur (3H), Zoe Pietrowiak (3H)

Silberurkunde: 80th percentile in the nation: Murad Khamis (3H), Sariah Herring (3H), ean Elliot (2)


UIC GERMAN HIGH SCHOOL DAY COMPETITION 

We competed in 3 of the 8 areas this year. These awards were already presented.

Cultural Research Essay Murad Khamis

Cover Art Andy Yin, Daniela Nether, Deondre O’Bannon

City Guide AJ Weber (3rd Place), Alexandra McElyea, Hunter Smith


2020

GERMAN CLUB MEMBER RECOGNITION

The following students participated in 9 or more German Club meetings and events this year. 

Steven Pokorny (17), Andy Yin (15), John Green (15), Zachary Poetsch (13), Sean Elliot (11), ariah Herring (10), Zoe Pietrowiak (9), Molly Mraz (9), Ryan Hudson (9)


AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF GERMAN ~ GERMAN NATIONAL EXAM

In 2020 more than 18,000 students took the exam, and more than 1500 in Illinois.

GOLDURKUNDE: 90th percentile in the nation: Josie Baur (2)

SILBERURKUNDE: 80th percentile in the nation: Kai Lidke (4AP),Jack Ford (3H), Steven Pokorny (3H), Pranav Ramasahayam (3H), Zoe Pietrowiak (2)

BRONZURKUNDE: 70th percentile in the nation: Andy Yin (3H), Ryan Hudson (3H), urad Khamis (2)


UIC GERMAN HIGH SCHOOL DAY COMPETITION

Cultural Research Essay Kai Lidke Second Place

Cover Art John Green, Andy Yin

Spelling Bee Molly Mraz

City Guide Pearle Christian

Poetry Recitation Zoe Pietrowiak


Senior Award of Dedication Kai Lidke


2019

GERMAN CLUB MEMBER RECOGNITION

The following students participated in 14 or more German Club meetings and events this year. 

Zachary Poetsch, Timothy Elliot, Sebastian Gonzalez, Darcy Mraz, John Green, Molly Mraz, Steven Pokorny, Zoe Pietrowiak, Mikayla Williams, Viktoriya Ulman

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF GERMAN ~ GERMAN NATIONAL EXAM

In 2019 more than 19,000 students took the exam, 1543 in Illinois.

GOLDURKUNDE: 90th percentile in the nation: Kai Lidke (3H)

SILBERURKUNDE: 80th percentile in the nation: Viktoriya Ulman (4AP), Steven Porkorny (2)

BRONZURKUNDE: 70th percentile in the nation: Molly Mraz(3H), Ryan Hudson (2), Jack Ford (2), Mythreyi Namuduri(2), Andy Yin (2)

The following students earned Achievement: Kris Bentel (4AP), David Petrovski(3H), Zachary Poetsch (3H), Ava Kram (3H), Alexandra Petzke(3H), Bennet Christiansen (3H), Pranav Ramasahayam (2), Sebastian Gonzalez (2)

UIC GERMAN HIGH SCHOOL DAY COMPETITION

   Promotional video Mikayla Williams, Viktoriya Ulman, John Green First Place

Cover art John Green, Andy Yin

Cultural Research Essay Kai Lidke

Spelling Bee Molly Mraz

Skit in German Emily Harshbarger, Isabelle Uthe, Alaina Hyland


SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Kai Lidke Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) 

Scholarship Summer Abroad in Berlin


2018

Recognition of German Club Members

The following students participated in 9 or more meetings. This year we had a total of 28 Meetings.

Hunter Acuff (9), CJ Metzger (9), Ryan Hudson (16), Ryan Kenworthy (19), Viktoriya Ulman (14), Mikayla Williams (14), Jack O’Mahoney(21), Alec Funk (23), Molly Mraz(23), Sebastian Gonzalez (23), John Green (23), Steven Pokorny(26)


Recognition of German National Exam Award Winners from the American Association of Teachers of German

In 2018 more than 20,000 students took the exam.

GOLDURKUNDE: 90th percentile in the nation: Joshua Coladilla (4AP), Viktoriya Ulman (3H), Kai LIdke (2)

SILBERURKUNDE: 80th percentile in the nation: Joey Kittler (3H), Hunter Acuff (3H), Zachary Poetsch (2)

BRONZURKUNDE: 70th percentile in the nation: Mayson Dennis (2), Molly Mraz (2)

ACHIEVEMENT: Nolan Harrison, Kris Bentel, Nicole Hilgenbrink


Recognition of Awards from UIC German High School Day Competition

Promotional video Mikayla Williams, Viktoriya Ulman, John Green First Place

Poetry Recitation Nolan Harrison First Place

Cover art John Green

Cultural Research Essay Joshua Coladilla

Spelling Bee Jeremy Abraham

City Guide Ellery Patterson and Alyssa Brown



2017

AATG National German Exam

GOLD: Hunter Acuff Level 2, Viktoriya Ulman level 2

SILBER: Joey Kittler Level 2, Nolan Harrison, Level 3, Joshua Coladilla Level 3, Abigail Disher Level 4,

BRONZ: Mayson Dennis Level 2, Anna Barr Level 2, Tristan Davis Level 3, Brittany Allgaier, Level 4

ACHIEVEMENT: Kristi Bentel Level 3, Nicole Hilgenbrink Level 2, Arteen Rasti level 4

German Club.

Austin Olivas, Kendall Missel, Molly Mraz, Matthew Gannon, Kaitlyn Pittinaro, Allie Petzke



2016

AATG National German Exam

SILBER: Ashley Polito Level 2

Global Citizen Award OHS Jack Rogallo


2015

AATG National German Exam

GOLD: OHS Emily WYATT Level 3 

SIVER: OHS Alana WEBSTER Level 3

BRONZ: OEHS Brittany Allgaier Level2

Achievement: OEHS Arteen Rasit Level 2, OEHS Abby Disher Level 2, OEHS Lizzy Katz Level 3, OEHS Jacob Foster Level 3, OEHS Bailey Zoldowski Level 3

UIC German High School Competition

Shalini Sharma, Katrina Kras, Brittany Allgaier, Erik Lenertz, Emily Wyatt, Alana Webster, Brittany Allgaier, Arteen Rasti, Lizzy Katz, Jacob Foster, Heidi Alrnold

DSD1: Heidi Arnold