English

It is a highly prestigious competition of knowledge about the United States of America organised by the US Embassy in Warsaw. The contenders must pass three difficult stages, and only a select few can obtain the valuable prizes.

Aimed at financially supporting students who are gifted in general science or foreign languages, this scholarship is funded by the local authorities every year. In order to receive it, however, students have to get involved in the academic life of their school. They should, for example, organise events popularising the above-mentioned subjects, and be visibly dedicated to the development of their interests and abilities.

These youth-oriented institutions primarily attract students who are interested in politics, who want to play an active role in society, and who prefer to change the world around them rather than complain about it. We have had members proudly representing our school in both of these assemblies for a number of years.

All rewards granted in this competition are equal. Young authors send their works – poems or prose on any topic – and a jury consisting of noted personalities from the world of culture selects the top 100. We are pleased whenever one of our own has their work appreciated, and it happens more and more often nowadays.

Since several years ago, our high school has had its own shooting team. Though its line-up is quite variable – given high school only lasts three years – our sharpshooters win awards in nearly every competition they go to, either as a team or individually.