Grief for Wolfgang Nitsch: First headmaster of the LHG died

Wolfgang Nitsch, the founding director of the Louise Henriette-Gymnasium, died on May 24, 2025 at the age of 83.
Wolfgang Nitsch, the founding director of the Louise Henriette-Gymnasium, died on May 24, 2025 at the age of 83. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Grief for Wolfgang Nitsch: First headmaster of the LHG died

Dr.-Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 8, 16515 Oranienburg, Deutschland - Wolfgang Nitsch, the first director of the Louise Henriette-Gymnasium (LHG) in Oranienburg, died on May 24, 2025 at the age of 83. This was communicated by his wife Monika in a civil notice. Nitsch was a formative figure for the school, which was opened in 1994 under the original name "New Gymnasium Oranienburg" and is located in Dr.-Kurt-Schumacher-Straße. Equipped with 27 classrooms, an auditorium and specialist cabinets, the building was originally used as a staff building of the Soviet garrison. His commitment as a teacher and headmaster included 37 years in which he played a crucial role in the development of the school. https://www.maz-online.de/lokales/oberhavel/oranienburg/oranienburg-wolfgang-nitsch-ist-83-jahren-stie-erster-d IRCTOR-AM-LHG-RWPMZ5RJJJEALCBIBPXXH6CXTA.html? mst_Prev_website = MAZ & MST_PREV_PAGE_ID =%2farchive%2F & MSt_Prev_Link_type = Frontpage

Nitsch served as a headmaster from the opening in August 1994 to 2003. During this time, which was associated with challenges for him, he developed a close relationship with students and teachers who described him as kind and friendly people. Daniel Langhoff, a former student, remembered that Nitsch always defended school and ensured an open climate. He was known for his colorful selection of tie, often with dog motifs, and his love for literature and history.

design of school identity

The foundation of the LHG was an important step in the region's educational offer, which is now considered one of the important schools in Brandenburg. It emerged from the need to do justice to an increased number of students that was with 423 students and 26 teachers at the opening in 1994. Since then, the number of students has increased to about 704, a sign of the constant growth and the continuing popularity of the school. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/louisee-henriettte-gymnasium_oranienburg

The Louise Henriette-Gymnasium offers children the opportunity to receive lessons in several foreign languages ​​such as English, French, Spanish and Latin. In addition, the school initiated numerous student exchange programs, for example with schools in Rotterdam, Poland, Russia and France, which promoted an international perspective and enabled the students to experience valuable experience.

memories and farewell

The burial of Wolfgang Nitsch will take place on June 19 at 2 p.m. in the cemetery in Vehlefanz. His absence is not only mourned by his family, but also by the entire school community. The LHG's summer concert, which takes place in the evening, will offer an opportunity to remember it and appreciate his life's work. His inheritance will live on through the ongoing traditions and the positive development of the Louise Henriette-Gymnasium.

Nitsch was an inspiration for many generations of students and teachers - a fact that will continue to bring the community of Oranienburg together. https://worldviews.Gei.de/open/b_2018_Grindel_deutschland/1/ger/

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