Geneva Latin students in sixth through twelfth grades recently received results from taking the 2020 National Latin Exam. The National Latin Exam is a test given annually to Latin students across the United States and around the world. The exam recognizes students’ ability to work with the grammar, syntax, history and culture of the Latin language.
The exam focuses on the student’s ability to read and comprehend Latin as outlined in the American Classical League’s Standards for Classical Languages. By acknowledging students’ personal accomplishments, the test is meant to promote the study of Latin and to encourage individual students. Students at Geneva begin the study of Latin in third grade and may participate in the National Latin Exam beginning in sixth grade.
“Latin at Geneva helps produce within students an appreciation for a culture and language far removed from our own times and geographical surroundings. It gives students a deeper awareness of how language works and how other cultures approach matters. It is difficult to imagine a program of study that more effectively prepares students for launching their academic careers past high school graduation,” Dr. John Rosheger, Geneva’s Language Department head, said.
The following students in sixth through eighth grades were awarded for their achievement at the various levels on the 2020 National Latin Exam:
Introduction to Latin
Outstanding Achievement
Rachel Troyer
Haley Harrison
Ella Dillinger
Beth L.
Emma Malkowski
Achievement
Ben Lee
Norah Galbreath
Lucas Boynton
Brady Chandler
Hans Mia
Teagan Fikes
Luke Horton
Siena Svendsen
Emrey Taylor
Hannah Reyes
Luke Brunsvold
Joshua Patteson
Latin 1
Silver Maxima cum Laude
Claire Coultress
Will Muck
Nick Nowosiwsky
Cammy Curtis
Magna cum Laude
Alex Havranek
Hailey Kirchner
Philip Gordon
Tino Malouf
Suzi Nilsson
Cum Laude
Jake Plesko
Alex Doran
The following high school students were awarded for their achievement at the various levels on the 2020 National Latin Exam:
Latin 2
Gold Summa cum Laude
Corban Fikes
Silver Maxima cum Laude
Zach Brunsvold
Sloane Burkholder
Julianna Flores
Magna cum Laude
Hailey Hubenak
Collin Sutton
Cum Laude
Elizabeth Walter
Avery Eggerss
Latin 3
Gold Summa cum Laude
Garrett Fritcher
Silver Maxima cum Laude
Piper Hoke
Magna cum Laude
Alethea Ward
Sam Doran
Cum Laude
Lauren Abell
Jose Balli
Presley Pruitt
Latin 4
Gold Summa cum Laude
Alex Iyer
Silver Maxima cum Laude
Connor Schaefer
Magna cum Laude
Catarina Flores
Quentin Hartman
Cum Laude
Grace Wacker