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.