Brighton High School students participated in this year’s National German Exam, hosted by the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG). The exam is a prestigious assessment taken by more than 15,000 students of German across the United States each year. It not only measures German-language skills but also encourages cultural understanding and inspires continued study of German.

The exam awards medals based on how students performed compared to others nationwide. Bronze medals are presented to students whose scores are within the top 30% nationwide. Silver medals recognize students whose scores are within the top 20% nationwide. Gold medals are awarded to students whose scores place them among the top 10% of students nationwide. 

These students were awarded medals and certificates for their outstanding commitment and progress in learning the German language and culture.

Level 2 Bronze: India Martin and Summer Wells 
Level 3 Bronze: Yan Luis Delorisses, Daria Shalaeva, Gia Cavallaro, Tobin Smith, and Ostap Khaba 
Level 4 Bronze: Asa Smith, Simon Mooney, Noah Biedenkopf, and Ben Oswald 
Level 2 Silver: Finn Abu-Sbaih, Elise Kirchmaier, Eliza Gasparino, and Konstantinos Economides 
Level 3 Silver: Hazel Robinson 
Level 4 Silver: Charles Chang 
Level 2 Gold: David Snyder, Audrey Hoefen, Noah Foster, Bea Empie, Martin Franco, Aaron Yildiz, Kate Kirkwood, and Violet Presgraves 
Level 3 Gold: CC Monaghan, Olis Anthamatten, Hilen Lopez, and Elias Seppo 
Level 4 Gold: Filip Stefankovic

Special recognition goes to Audrey Hoefen, who was a National German Exam Scholarship Finalist, and Filip Stefankovic, who received the Steuben Society Scholarship for earning the highest score on the Level 4 exam.

We are so proud of each student who participated in the 2026 National German Exam. Whether or not they received a medal, taking the National German Exam is a tremendous accomplishment that demonstrates their skills and commitment to learning German.