Celebrating German at BL: National German Week and the Lochwood Library

By Beth Burau

Bishop Lynch High School’s German program celebrated National German Week earlier this month. The celebrations began on October 3^rd, the 25^th anniversary of the reunification of Germany. Throughout the course of the week, German Club and Delta Epsilon Phi (National German Honor Society) members hosted events, activities, and competitions for BL faculty, staff, and students. Even the morning prayers that week were auf deutsch (in German).

The “Ich bin ein Berliner” Breakfast Bake Sale on Tuesday was a great success. German Club members raised funds for The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to help refugees coming to Germany and other European countries. In total $145 was raised through “donations for donuts,” where a $1 donation got one a free donut.

Other events and activities include daily fun facts on BL Live, the daily Trivia Contest through BL’s social media outlets, and a Guess the Gummis (gummy bears) contest held during Tuesday’s lunch period. “I enjoyed the Guess the Gummis. It was a popular event,” said Mathew Young, German Club Treasurer.

In addition to the German Week events, the Bishop Lynch German program is celebrating the German culture and language the entire month of October through their “mini museum.” Visit the Lochwood branch of the Dallas Public Library all week long to see the German program’s display of German memorabilia. Every German student researched an item and wrote it’s “museum” description. The display will be up through the end of the month.

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Recognized for student achievement, leadership, and innovation, Bishop Lynch High School continues to build on a rich heritage that prepares graduates for a lifetime of success. Located in East Dallas and accessible from several major highways, Bishop Lynch serves students throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

In its 50 years, Bishop Lynch has produced more than 350 National Merit Scholars, was named the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Academic State Champions from 2004-2012, and for 10 consecutive years was recognized as overall TAPPS State Henderson Cup Champions for combined excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. Known for its ability to challenge students of all talents and backgrounds, and due to the school’s college-preparatory curriculum, virtually 100 percent of graduates attend institutes of higher learning. Millions of dollars in scholarships are awarded yearly to Bishop Lynch students from such prestigious schools as Stanford University, Vanderbilt University, The University of Notre Dame, and the United States Military Academies.

Proud of both its heritage and tradition, the mission of Bishop Lynch High School is to teach students “to strive for excellence, to seek truth, and to work for justice in the world.” To see that each student emerges from his or her time at BL with a well-rounded experience, Bishop Lynch offers first-rate academics, including the largest dual enrollment program (55 courses) of any private school in the state of Texas, extensive guidance as students prepare to enter higher education, and a wide variety of extracurricular and service activities. Bishop Lynch hosts a nationally recognized arts program with a facility to match, and athletically, the Friars are known throughout the city, state, and nation as excellent athletes, fair competitors, and champions both on and off the field.

The faculty, administrators, and students of Bishop Lynch have a mutual commitment—a commitment to excellence. Bishop Lynch High School offers bus transportation from many areas of the city. Sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, Bishop Lynch High School is accredited by the SACS and the Texas Catholic Conference Accreditation Commission.

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