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All those happy faces during the German induction ceremony on Friday, April 10, 2015, testify that the event was a success. Five inductees were present and shared a German object that was meaningful to them. Family and friends turned out in huge number: 54.

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The purpose of Delta Phi Alpha is to recognize outstanding achievement in the German language and its literatures, and to enlarge the appreciation for the cultural contributions of the German-speaking world, and to promote German cultural activities.

Success!!! 54 celebrated with five German Inductees!

2015 Inductees

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Welcome (Dr. Dona, Dr. Hertzler) History of Society (Dr. Sturdevant) ♪Waltz by Brahms (Moira Levant)

Candidates’ Presentations Alyssa Evans

Brooke Frazier Isaac Hampton Daniel Moody

Lukas Schweikert Honorary Member (Dr. Sturdevant)

Dr. Philip Williams ♪Ode to Joy by Beethoven (M.Levant)

Initiation Ritual (Dr. Dona, Dr. Sturdevant, Powers) ♪Students of Christina Condon

(Flutes) Conclusion (Dr. Dona)

Reception & Photos

Dr. Marie Hertzler, ML Chair

Alyssa Evans Brooke Frazier Isaac Hampton Daniel Moody

Lukas Schweikert Philip Williams

Wright State University

National German Honor Society Induction April 10, 2015

CONGRATULATIONS!

Alyssa Evans Brooke Frazier Isaac Hampton

Daniel Moody Lukas Schweikert Dr. Philip Williams!

Delta Phi Alpha National German Honor Society Induction at WSU Delta Phi Alpha National German Honor Society Induction at WSU

Induction Program

German Faculty: R-L Dr. Elfe Dona, Delta Phi Alpha Faculty Advisor Dr. Renate Sturdevant, German Instructor Miriam Powers, German Adjunct Faculty

R-L: Isaac Hampton, Daniel Moody, Philip Williams, Brooke Frazier, Alyssa Evans

Inductee Daniel Moody meets up with his former German high school teacher, Jennifer Yuker from Kettering Fairmont

Ellen Hecht, German High School Teacher from Coldwater High School, supports her former student and Delta Phi Alpha Inductee, Brooke Frazier

Reunion with German High School Teachers

Kristina Wassmann, Centerville High School German Teacher

Joe Yuppa, Magsig Middle School teacher and WSU Program Director of World Languages and wife, Carren

Inductee Brooke Frazier shares the reason for her love for German.

Inductee David Moody shares the funny story of his German hat.

German Inductees Share Why They Love German

Alyssa Evans talks about her German grandmother’s silver necklace.

Dr. Sturdevant introduces Dr. Philip Williams, the honorary inductee.

Isaac Hampton, new 2015 inductee, shares his first memories with German.

Brooke shows her certificate

Flute and Violin Entertainment

Moira Levant, former German student, violinist and composer, played Beethoven’s Ode to Joy and a Waltz by German composer, Johannes Brahms

Students of Christina Condon-Numerick, flutist, clarinetist and studio owner: Miranda Hayes, Ruthie Keller, Megan Lavilla, Amanda Welch played multiple pieces by Austrian composer Mozart and German composers, Bach, Stamitz and Quantz

Alvin Helms, a 2014 Delta Phi Alpha Member, honors the new members Dr. Sturdevant & Dr. Williams

Miriam Powers puts a pin on Honorary Member Williams

Honorary Member and 2014 Inductee

CONGRATULATIONS DELTA PHI ALPHA MEMBERS!!!

Isaac Hampton “Schau, mein neues Zertifikat." Alyssa Evans

CONGRATULATIONS DELTA PHI ALPHA MEMBERS!!!

Thank to all the Parents, Friends, former Delta Phi Alpha Inductees, the Musicians,

and the Photographer Krista