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VISITING AUTHOR/EDITOR ARTICLE AUGUST 2007 Trenton DSA Awards Two German Language Scholarships Deutsche Sprach Schule Seite (Adult & Youth) Having turned fifty years old this past October, the club finds it of utmost importance that its strong traditions and values continue for generations to come. To that end, the Donauschwaben Verein formed the "Danube Swabian German language and culture scholarship", as a way to recognize those students who have demonstrated a love of the German language, traditions and culture. This spring was the first time that two college scholarships were offered to graduating students enrolled in the German classes taught in the three Hamilton high schools. Congratulations to Kiersten Patterson of Nottingham High School and Lyla Lenyo of Hamilton High School West, who were the first ever winners of the Danube Swabian German language and culture scholarship! Scholarship applications were distributed to all three Hamilton Township high school German classes. The applicants were required to be high school seniors, having the equivalent of two years of high school German and an expressed interest in German culture/language. The criteria for selection was based upon two essays...one in English on "What the Study of German Means to Me" and the other essay, in German, on "My Most Memorable Experience in German Class". Other criteria for selection included; academic achievements, SAT scores and a summary of extracurricular and volunteer activities. We thank Dr. Kurt Mueller, of Tampa, Florida, who has volunteered to review and select the winners based upon the criteria stated above. The Club has officially formed a scholarship committee going forward, chaired by Liz Tindall and daughter Christa, and will be presenting scholarships on an annual basis to deserving high school German students. There will be door prize drawings held at each Donauschwaben event, proceeds of which will benefit the scholarship fund. Liz Tindall, Scholarship Program Director Kinder Schule The Kinder Schule is off for the summer and will return in September (photo— Kinder Schule performing at the June Pig Roast). Please contact Eva Martini at 5866109 or woodworks5@AOL.com if you or someone you know has a school age child is able to attend. It is a great experience. Adult Schule The Adult Schule continues to meet Wednesday nights from 6:30— 7:30 pm. They will take August off and return in September also. Scholarship Winner Writes Letter "To the Vereinigung der Donauschwaben, I would sincerely like to thank you for the scholarship you have presented me. It is an honor to accept an award from such a devoted and superb establishment like yours. A couple of months ago, my family and I attended one of your Schlachtfests, suggested to me by my teacher Frau Christine Charlesworth. My family and I enjoyed every moment of it, from the delicious traditional cuisine, right down to the friendly atmosphere of everyone there. Your organization is simply wonderful and really gave my parents insight as to why I am so proud of our German heritage. They are looking forward to attending one again! Again, I would earnestly like to thank you for the scholarship. I guarantee that I will put it to good use as I continue on with my education into the German language and culture, in hopes of one day becoming completely fluent. Danke Schön, Kiersten Patterson Hamilton High School North – Nottingham High School" Danke Schön to the AutoKlub Our German Language Scholarship Committee would like to thank Terry Huff and the AutoKlub for deciding to donate a portion of the auto show proceeds towards the scholarship fund. Reprinted with Permission Trenton Donauschwaben
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