Graduation ceremonies held at German and Finnish schools

Former students of the Ernst Barlach Gymnasium in Castrop-Rauxel, Germany, recently visited their school to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their graduation. The alumni reflected on the school's history, noting that during their time, the institution was an all-girls gymnasium with fewer than 1,000 students. They recalled the transition of the school's structure, including the introduction of male students in upper grades and the implementation of the course system.

In Lahr, 36 graduates from the Technical Gymnasium of the Gewerbliche Schule celebrated their 2026 graduation under the motto ‘Abicolada’. The ceremony, held at the Sulzberghalle, featured student-led programming and speeches from Principal Bernd Wiedmann. Fritz Stihler was recognized for achieving the highest grade point average of 1.0.