88 students were given a ceremonial send-off in Louisenlund, 86 of whom received their Abitur certificates - with moving words, great pride and many goosebumps. Four of the young people completed their schooling with a grade of 1.0. The overall average of 2.09 confirms this: Louisenlund's pedagogy continues to bear fruit - not only professionally, but above all on a human level.
Vanessa Han shone musically on the piano, Alexandra Lutz with a soulful interpretation of You Raise Me Up and Marten Buhk with Viva La Vida on the saxophone. Foundation director Dr. Peter Rösner not only presented the certificates, but also addressed very personal words to each of them - about their talents, commitment and development over the past few years. The young people not only distinguished themselves through their academic strengths, but also through their humor, strength of character, ability to work in a team, heart and mind and determination. They had all earned their place in the Louisenlund community. Two students received an additional gift: Selina Sahingöz was the 1000th student to receive her Abitur certificate from Peter Rösner and Linus Müller the 100th from the plus-MINT year groups.
Right at the beginning of the ceremony, Peter Rösner emphasized that Louisenlund is more than just a school - rather, Louisenlund is a place of maturation, friendship and community. In his speech, he called on the young graduates to actively shape their future, to take on responsibility and to serve society - not out of duty, but out of an inner attitude. In his speech, he emphasized the development of the young people into strong personalities. "Louisenlund was the greenhouse in which you were able to grow and the garage in which you tried out many things," he said. But he went beyond the school curriculum and focused on the concept of wisdom - as an attitude that combines knowledge with responsibility, compassion and judgment.
Princess Ingeborg also addressed the graduates - out of a deep connection with Louisenlund and great trust in young people:
"Never lose the joy of learning, keep your curiosity, your courage, your humanity." She reminded the audience that education is always associated with responsibility - for one's own development as well as for society. Her appeal was also an encouragement: "Go through this world with an open heart, be alert, be critical - but above all: stay true to yourselves."
Louisenlund dismissed this year's class with a clear view of the future - and gave them three thoughts to take with them: Shape your future. Take on responsibility. Serve society. Go out - with curiosity, with courage, with a sense of responsibility. "Be proud of what you have achieved. Know what you can do. And keep searching," concluded Peter Rösner.
In her speech, Head of School Raya Scholz looked back on four intense years with the class of 2025 with a lot of heart, humor and a palpable bond. "It was a journey full of highs, lows, laughter and sometimes tears - but above all full of unforgettable moments," she said looking back.
With a twinkle in her eye, Scholz admitted: "Relationship status: it's complicated." However, despite all the complexity, it was a relationship that grew and sustained itself - based on mutual trust. She was particularly impressed by the personal growth of the young people: "You have grown - not only in size, but also as people with impressive personalities."
Her speech ended with a heartfelt thank you: "I will miss you. Thank you for your trust, your openness, your commitment and the many wonderful moments."
Dörte Scheffer and Eckart Reinke spoke on behalf of the parents at the bonfire. Both emphasized the excellent cooperation between the school, students and parents. "Louisenlund has become your home," said Dörte Scheffer to the graduates and appealed to them to carry the spirit of Louisenlund into the world. "Be a role model and follow your heart."
Graduates Alva Wywiol and David Schnell present the first "Lundschau". In the style of a serious news broadcast, they reported on the Abitur prank, in which the students took command of the Learning and Research Center. Although this change of power did not trigger a crisis, it did lead to some chaos. Night-time excursions, secret parties in attics, eventful profile trips and a sports teacher under cross-examination made the "Lundschau" a TV highlight and a worthy conclusion to the 2025 graduation ceremony. And of course, the "Lundschau" ended with the weather report. The outlook for the evening: "Cheerful to exuberant. Graduates Alva Wywiol and David Schnell provided laughs and a brilliant finale with the first edition of the Lundschau. In the style of a news broadcast, they looked back on the Abitur prank, during which the Learning and Research Center was briefly "taken over". Secret parties, profile trips and a sports teacher under cross-examination made the Lundschau a highlight - including a cheerful weather report:
"The outlook for the evening: cheerful to exuberant."
