Graduation Ceremony for Our High School Seniors

The goal has been achieved; the high school diplomas are being handed out. Great joy dominates this day, but there’s always a touch of wistfulness as well. This year was no exception: A total of 74 high school graduates earned their general university entrance qualification at Steinmühle in 2018. During the graduation ceremony on June 16, the speakers paid tribute to this high-achieving class, which produced the highest average Abitur score in Steinmühle’s history. Furthermore, not a single student failed to pass the Abitur this school year.

Nevertheless, in his speech, Principal Björn Gemmer spoke of the “second chance as an important virtue.” No one should be stigmatized because of their failures: “Failure doesn’t have to be a bad thing.”

During the morning, which was hosted by Principal Bernd Holly at the microphone, Manfred Schwarz spoke as a parent representative. For him, that day marked the end of a 51-year history with Steinmühlen—including his parents’ time at the school, his own, and that of his five children. So it was no surprise that the themes of “gratitude” and “pride” were given special emphasis in his speech. Rosie Boebel and Gisela Opper represented the teaching staff with a vivid joint presentation. The event was accompanied by music from the upper school choir.

The photos show the entire graduating class as well as the individual tutorial groups and provide a glimpse of the numerous tributes and award ceremonies.