Of nearly 24,000 high school students across the country who complete a national German exam, 19 from Grosse Pointe South earned awards for their performance this year, according to a press release from the district.

The students earned awards in three categories: gold, silver and bronze.

The students who take the test are in their second, third or fourth year of German. The exam allows for diagnostic information to be gathered and provides incentive to the students through a prize system including a study abroad trip as the ultimate prize, according to the Amercian Association of Teachers of German.

The following students have been recognized:

Gold Awards:

• Sean Nemeh
• Nicholas Shankie
• Richard Ferrara
• Devon Pratt
• Chenoa Gachupin
• Alexandra Rogers

Silver Awards:

• Caleb Chadwell
• Brian Sutherland
• Archer Hauck

Bronze Awards:

• Nate Graham
• Kevin Biglin
• Michael Teets
• Curt Kronback
• Mary Moesta
• Conrad Schaitberger
• Caroline Hall
• Tighe Rzankowski
• Christian Nemeh
• Spencer Korejwo