| 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 have the opportunity to wear their German Honor Scoiety cord and
tassel at graduation. All members have the chance to 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)
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)
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)
Kallok, Timothy (class of 2002)
Klein, Joseph (class of 2004)
Lundstrom, Lauren (class of 2007)
Martinez, Raul (class of 2004)
Neavez, Alfonso (class of 2004)
Snyder, Jeannette (class of 2007)
Steele, Marc (class of 2003)
Vera, Mike (class of 2003)
Vigliotti, Will (class of 2005)
Current members:
Abarca, Gesarel
Bedwell, Lindsey
Johnson, Carlee
Riggins, Paul
Santoorjian, Dana
Sutherland, Kristen
Walker, Grant
Wissman, Megan
Activities for the 2006/2007 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.
* Fundraiser
Members sold candy to raise money for a scholarship and the end of the year
banquet.
* Induction Ceremony
Six new members were inducted.
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