German Language and School Society
The German Language and School Society, Wisconsin, Inc. (DSSV) was founded in Milwaukee on June 9, 1956. It was chartered as a non-political, non-religious, and non-profit educational organization under the laws of the state of Wisconsin.
The goals of the Society have been stated as “promoting and stimulating interest in and understanding of the German language and culture” by means of an annual German Essay Contest.
This contest is open to students of all public and private high schools in the state of Wisconsin who are presently enrolled in a German class. Summer study trips to Germany and scholarships are awarded to those who qualify in these contests. The German Language and School Society conducts its annual contest in conjunction with the comprehensive German language test sponsored by the AATG.
The German Language and School Society is proud to have served the educational needs of our youth for over half a century.
The Society has sponsored over 61 annual German Essay Contests.
36,639 Students have participated in these contests
8,805 Awards were presented to the students for outstanding achievement in these contests.
91 Study and vacation trips to Germany have been awarded
Contributions from estates, individuals and German-American Societies fund this program. The German Language and School Society does not receive any governmental monetary grants.
The German Language and School Society wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the students and teachers who participated, as well as to our members and the many organizations, here and in Germany, who contributed so much to the success of this highly idealistic program.