Since February 2002, La Habra High School has had a chapter of the NATIONAL
HONOR SOCIETY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF GERMAN (DELTA EPSILON PHI).
Delta Epsilon Phi was founded by Kaethe Wilson at a high school in Florida
in 1968. There are now over 1300 chapters in 50 states. The purpose of the
organization is to recognize high school scholastic achievement in the study
of German and to promote interest in the study of German language,
literature, and civilization. Any accredited high school is eligible to
have a chapter but the sponsors of chapters must be teachers of German and
members of the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG).
To be eligible, students must have completed their third semester of German
(or what the sponsor considers to be the equivalent in out-of-school
experience with the German language and culture). During those three
semesters, eligible students must have attained an overall grade point
average of 3.0 and a German grade point average of 3.6 on a 4-point scale.
Individual schools may set additional eligibility requirements.
Members of the society are inducted and honored at a special ceremony in the
spring, and they participate in different activities throughout the year.
Seniors who maintain the necessary GPA and are enrolled in a German class
during their Senior year will have the privilege to wear their German Honor
Scoiety cord and tassel at graduation. They will also receive a special seal
on their graduation diploma. Each year, one member will be nominated for a
scholarship for a four-week summer study trip to Germany.
Graduated members:
Abbott, Bethany (class of 2006)
Alvarez, Manuel (class of 2004)
Becerril, Brenda (class of 2006)
Bednar, Matt (class of 2002)
Bedwell, Lindsey (class of 2009)
Bender, Amanda (class of 2002)
Carroll, Thomas (class of 2004)
Carter, Matt (class of 2005)
Corcoran, Greg (class of 2002)
Cram, Ryan (class of 2006)
Curd, Maxwell (class of 2009)
Curtis, Nicole (class of 2005)
Curtis, Renee (class of 2007)
Epperly, Trisha (class of 2003)
Freeland, Ben (class of 2007)
Gaede, Genevieve (class of 2007)
Gatica, Angel (class of 2004)
Gutierrez, Cesar (class of 2005)
Hubbs, Leilani (class of 2007)
Jachimski, Kevin (class of 2005)
Johnson, Carlee (class of 2009)
Kallok, Timothy (class of 2002)
Klein, Joseph (class of 2004)
Leonard, Ashley (class of 2008)
Lundstrom, Lauren (class of 2007)
Martinez, Raul (class of 2004)
Neavez, Alfonso (class of 2004)
Riggins, Paul (class of 2008)
Snyder, Jeannette (class of 2007)
Steele, Marc (class of 2003)
Sutherland, Kristen (class of 2009)
Vera, Mike (class of 2003)
Vigliotti, Will (class of 2005)
Walker, Grant (class of 2009)
Wissman, Megan (class of 2008)
Current members:
Albrecht, Dane
Alfaro, Dannie
Ayala, Miriam
Gaede, Pete
Lambros, Allyson
Le, Arthur
Logier, Josh
Mendez, Tim
Milan, Torey
Monterroso, Lorelei
Paek, Rachel
Rannis, David
Soto, Eduardo
Swartz, Norm
White, Morgan
Activities for the 2008/2009 school year:
* German-American week
Important facts about Germany were announced over the intercom every day of
the week. Teachers had to answer three questions related to the German
culture to receive a packet of Gummi Bears. There was a Gummi Bear guessing
contest during lunch.
* Exchange program
Members welcomed several exchange students from Germany.
* Community outreach
Students donated Christmas presents to local families and their children.
* Fundraiser
Members sold Adventskalender to raise money for a scholarship and the end of
the year banquet.
* Induction Ceremony
Thirteen new members were inducted during a ceremony on May 18, 2009.
