2019 Goethe Prize Awards Ceremony
For 13 years now, the American Goethe Society (AGS) has sponsored the Goethe Prize essay contest to honor outstanding advanced high school students of German in the NCR. The 2019 topic was Why does learning German remain important in our English-dominated world? Student essays encompassed learning German language, literature, society and culture. A timely topic, addressed by all speakers at the Chapter awards ceremony as well!
Alec Kolodziejczyk, Aberdeen H.S. (Brittany Logana, German teacher), was awarded $250 for first prize. Alice Wanner, Robinson Secondary School (Carolyn Ostermann-Healy, German teacher), won second prize and Taylor Noyes, Westminster H.S. (Claudia Konkus, German Teacher), won third prize. Saxon Brown, Fallston H.S. (Richard Jones, German teacher), achieved honorable mention. All eligible competitors received a Goethe Prize Achievement Award at the awards ceremony held Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Georgetown University’s Berkley Center.
Alec Kolodziejczyk, Aberdeen H.S. (Brittany Logana, German teacher), was awarded $250 for first prize. Alice Wanner, Robinson Secondary School (Carolyn Ostermann-Healy, German teacher), won second prize and Taylor Noyes, Westminster H.S. (Claudia Konkus, German Teacher), won third prize. Saxon Brown, Fallston H.S. (Richard Jones, German teacher), achieved honorable mention. All eligible competitors received a Goethe Prize Achievement Award at the awards ceremony held Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Georgetown University’s Berkley Center.
Taylor Noyes, Alice Wanner and Alec Kolodziejczyk (left to right), first, second and third prize winners, display their certificates with
Ms. Claudia Winkler, Acting President, American Goethe Society, at the awards ceremony.
Ms. Claudia Winkler, Acting President, American Goethe Society, at the awards ceremony.
2019 Goethe Prize Competition
The American Goethe Society has announced the topic for its 2019 essay contest: Why does learning German remain important in our English-dominated world? This should relate to language learning, but may also consider learning about German literature, society, and culture. Students need to write a short topical essay of approximately 400 words to respond to the question. Criteria for judging the writing sample(s) include originality, grammar, and use of vocabulary.
All submissions must be received by April 12, 2019. To download more information, including the application form and detailed instructions, visit the American Goethe Society's website: www.americangoethesociety.org/goethe-prize.html
All submissions must be received by April 12, 2019. To download more information, including the application form and detailed instructions, visit the American Goethe Society's website: www.americangoethesociety.org/goethe-prize.html
2018 Goethe Prize Awards Ceremony
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For the last 12 years, the American Goethe Society has organized the Goethe Prize essay contest to honor outstanding advanced high school students of German in the area. The 2018 topic was “What makes Germany a global leader?” First, second and third place cash prizes were awarded to students from across the Maryland-DC Metro Chapter.
William Taft, Robinson Secondary School (Instructor: Carolyn Ostermann-Healey) won first prize with his essay "Deutschland: Ein wirklicher Weltführer" (Germany: A True World Leader). Andrea Scheiner, Lake Braddock Secondary School (Instructor: Sarah Zaniello), won second prize with her essay, "Der weltweite Erfolg von Deutschland: Die Umweltverantwortung" (The worldwide Success of Germany: Environmental Responsibility), and Stephanie Haigis, North County High School (Instructor: Katrina Griffin), won third prize with her essay, "What makes Germany a global Leader?”
Ms. Brigitte Fessenden (former AGS President), Dr. Julie Koser (current AGS Treasurer),
Miss Andrea Scheiner, Ms. Sarah Zaniello, Mr. William Taft, Ms. Carolyn Ostermann-Healey,
Dr. Mary Helen Dupree (former AGS President) (left to right) at the awards ceremony,
held at the Goethe-Institut, Washington, DC, May 2018.
William Taft, Robinson Secondary School (Instructor: Carolyn Ostermann-Healey) won first prize with his essay "Deutschland: Ein wirklicher Weltführer" (Germany: A True World Leader). Andrea Scheiner, Lake Braddock Secondary School (Instructor: Sarah Zaniello), won second prize with her essay, "Der weltweite Erfolg von Deutschland: Die Umweltverantwortung" (The worldwide Success of Germany: Environmental Responsibility), and Stephanie Haigis, North County High School (Instructor: Katrina Griffin), won third prize with her essay, "What makes Germany a global Leader?”
Ms. Brigitte Fessenden (former AGS President), Dr. Julie Koser (current AGS Treasurer),
Miss Andrea Scheiner, Ms. Sarah Zaniello, Mr. William Taft, Ms. Carolyn Ostermann-Healey,
Dr. Mary Helen Dupree (former AGS President) (left to right) at the awards ceremony,
held at the Goethe-Institut, Washington, DC, May 2018.
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2017 Goethe Prize Recipients
First Prize: Jana Elise Considine Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax County, VA Second Prize: Kerri Lynch Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax County, VA Third Prize: Michael Griese Woodbridge High School, Prince William County, VA |
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