Wolfgang Nitsch, first director of the LHG, died at the age of 83
Wolfgang Nitsch, first director of the LHG, died at the age of 83
Dr.-Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 8, 16515 Oranienburg, Deutschland - On May 24, 2025, Wolfgang Nitsch died at the age of 83. The former headmaster of the Louise Henriette-Gymnasium (LHG) in Oranienburg not only leaves his family, but also an important trace in the educational landscape of Brandenburg. His wife Monika announced the news in a funeral notice and thus praised her husband's achievements.
In 1994 the first director of the newly founded school at Dr.-Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 8. Originally, he was originally hired as a teacher at the LHG, but quickly entered the role of the headmaster. From 1994 to 2003 he shaped the first years of the educational institution, which initially bore the name "New Gymnasium Oranienburg". At the opening, the school had to struggle with an still unfinished building that had to come up with the inauguration in August 1994 without toilets, which did not make the start easier.a student director
Nitsch was known over the years to always have an open ear for students and teachers. Daniel Langhoff, a former student, describes him as friendly and kind, a person who defended school when she was threatened by right -wing extremists. The open secretariat, which was inviting and accessible to the students, was particularly valued.
Gabriele Schieben, a teacher of the LHG, remembers her first encounter with Nitsch in the Luisenhof and emphasizes the human warmth that he conveyed. This positive atmosphere was one of the pillars on which Nitsch built his work as headmaster.
a legacy in school history
As early as 1993, the decision was made to build a second high school in Oranienburg, and school operations began just a year later. In the first few months, the school counted 423 students and 26 teachers. The official inauguration took place on September 30, 1994, and the renaming to Louise Henriette-Gymnasium took place a year later, on September 29, 1995. The high school is named after Luise Henriette of Orania and is part of the sponsorship of the district of Oberhavel.
The LHG is today a pulsating school with 704 students and 49 teachers (as of 2013/14). In addition to comprehensive foreign language teaching, which includes English, French, Spanish and Latin, the high school also regularly offers student exchanges and is known for their numerous events, such as the annual benefit concert of the Bundeswehr Stab Music Corps.
the farewell
Nitsch's burial will take place on June 19, 2025 at 2 p.m. in the cemetery in Vehlefanz. At a summer concert by the LHG, the deceased director is also recognized. One like no other will have a long impact on the school community. His love for literature and history, as well as a very special penchant for colorful ties with dog motifs - both will certainly not only remember his students, but also the teachers.
undoubtedly left Wolfgang Nitsch as the first director of the Louise Henriettte-Gymnasium, which leaves his traces that extend far beyond the walls of the school. His commitment and commitment are a lasting legacy for the future of the LHG.
More information about the history of the Louise Henriette-Gymnasium can be found on the Wikipedia page as well as in a detailed article by maz-online.de.
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