2015 High School Graduation Ceremony: Excellent Results for the Graduates and the School

On June 20, Steinmühle bid farewell to the graduating class of 2015. The upper-school choir, conducted by Mr. Sans, kicked off a cheerful celebration featuring entertaining speeches. Mr. Gemmer praised the graduating class for its down-to-earth and hard-working nature. Ms. Opper, a longtime teacher of the class, looked back on important events. Aylin Tarim and Eduardo Fechner, speaking on behalf of the graduating class, did the same.

In her witty speech, Ms. Villemain—a longtime parent representative—gave the school a very positive review. Drawing on her American perspective, she skillfully conveyed nuanced, plausible, and surprising insights, which she expressed with great humor.

Three high school graduates were honored for their outstanding performance on the Abitur: Lisa Madelaine Kemena, Philipp Kreiter, and Philipp-Leo Mengel all earned a perfect 1.0 on their Abitur exams. The Social Award for exceptional social commitment both inside and outside of school was also presented twice. Lisa-Marie Becker and Antonia Kraft received the award, sponsored by the Friends of the School Association, which this year included a 1/4-ounce “American Eagle 2015” gold coin.