Parkway South Student Receives Scholarship to Germany

Edward Lu was selected for the scholarship after placing in the top 95 percent on the National German Exam for High School Students, according to officials. They announced the following information in a news release. 

Edward Lu, , has been awarded an all-expense-paid summer study trip to Germany. Edward was selected as a winner after scoring in the 95^th percentile on the National German Exam for High School Students sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG). Nearly 23,000 students participated in the program. After qualifying with a high score on the National German Exam, he submitted responses to several short essay questions in German and in English and went through a series of interviews. He is one of 44 U.S. students selected for the award. 

“Eddie is not only at the top of his class of 475 students at South High, but he is also an exceptionally kind, courteous and well-liked individual. His classmates and I treasure both his relaxed and open demeanor and his gifted and engaged learning,” says Leslie Peterson, the South High teacher who encouraged Eddie to apply for the scholarship.