Gymnasium Farmsen

The Gymnasium Farmsen (GyFa) is a German high school (see "Gymnasium") in Wandsbek borough of Hamburg, Germany, established in 1956. The school is a bilingual school — some subjects are taught in English.[1] It is a partner school of Minneapolis South High School.[2]

Gymnasium Farmsen
Location
Wandsbek, Hamburg

Germany
Information
TypeGymnasium
Established1956
PrincipalPeter Geest
Staffca. 60
Grades5-12, Abitur
Number of studentsca. 890
Websitegymnasium-farmsen.de

Principals
  • Walter Löding 1956–1969
  • Uwe Schmidt 1969–1994
  • Konny G. Neumann 1994-2011
  • Peter Geest since 2011

Awards

In the best school contests, which were initiated by Unicum Abi, the school achieved the following results:

  • 2005: 1st place in Hamburg, 3rd place in Germany
  • 2006: 1st place in Hamburg, 5th place in Germany
  • 2007: 1st place in Hamburg, 8th place in Germany
  • 2008: 1st place in Hamburg, 7th place in Germany

Notable alumni
  • Ingo Egloff, politician
  • Wilfried Lemke, manager
  • Vince Bahrdt, musician
  • Gernot Gricksch, author
  • Katja Studt, actress
  • Andreas Schlueter, author
  • Detlef Gottschalck, politician
  • Carsten Frigge, politician
  • Stephan Merseburger, journalist, television presenter

References
  1. "Gymnasium Farmsen, Hamburg". Building Technologies. Siemens. 2006. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
  2. "German Club". Co-Curricular Activities. Minneapolis South High School. 11 June 2008. Archived from the original on 16 February 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-21.

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