Congratulations to 13 students at Isaac E. Young Middle School and four at Albert Leonard Middle School who were honored for their superb scores on the National Latin Exam!

Each year, students taking Latin at the middle schools take the National Latin Exam, which is given annually in the United States and around the world as an opportunity for students to receive reinforcement and recognition for their accomplishments in learning the Latin language. Students can earn certificates, medals, and scholarships.

Honorees from Isaac E. Young Middle School:

Sixth Grade Latin 1A (Introduction to Latin)

  • Giovanni Rojas, Silver Maxima Cum Laude (medal, certificate)
  • Justin Orellana-Martinez, Silver Maxima Cum Laude (medal, certificate)
  • Katherine Kann, Silver Maxima Cum Laude (medal, certificate)
  • sabella Izazaga, Magna Cum Laude (certificate)
  • Habib Ayinla, Magna Cum Laude (certificate)
  • Amanda London, Magna Cum Laude (certificate)
  • Nathaniel Masi, Cum Laude (certificate)
  • Juanpablo Ramirez, Cum Laude (certificate)

 Seventh Grade Latin 1B (Beginning Latin) 

  • Lorelei Schmitz, Gold Summa Cum Laude (medal, certificate)
  • Alexis Smith, Cum Laude (certificate)

Eighth Grade Latin 2 (Beginning Latin)

  • Alan Verghese, Silver Maxima Cum Laude (medal, certificate)
  • Lennon Dascal, Silver Maxima Cum Laude (medal, certificate)
  • Dylan Minchez, Magna Cum Laude (certificate)

“I could not be more proud of all my Latin students,” said Isaac E. Young Middle School and Albert Leonard Middle School Latin teacher Johanna Clark.

Honorees from Albert Leonard Middle School:

Seventh Grade Latin 1A (Introduction to Latin level)

  • Nathan Grandwetter, Silver Maxima Cum Laude (medal, certificate)

 Eighth Grade, Latin 1B (Beginning Latin level)

  • Noah Yairi, Gold Summa Cum Laude (medal, certificate)
  • Aaron Barlis, Magna Cum Laude (certificate)
  • Carlos Calderon-Hernandez, Magna Cum Laude (certificate)

The students holding awards are honorees; the group photos recognize everyone who took the exam. Isaac E. Young honoree Lennon Dascal was absent when the photo was taken.