South Forsyth student is German Student of Year

Matthew Powell of South Forsyth High School was recently named the American Association of Teachers of German Georgia Student of the Year. This award comes with a three-week trip to Germany, all expenses paid – valued at over $5,000.00. Matthew will stay with a German family and take advanced German classes at the Goethe Institute. Matthew was required to submit a letter of recommendation from a German teacher, an essay written at home, an essay written on-site, and participate in an interview conducted in German by four college professors.