Students in Dana Miller’s Latin classes at Dalton High showed off their knowledge by taking the National Latin Exam.  More than 149,000 Latin students worldwide took the 45-minute exam that is based on their level of Latin. 

Gold Medal winners are Irene Quintero (Latin II), Joana Rosales, Tanner Karr, and Hailey Bryant (Latin I).  They earned the distinction of Summa Cum Laude.

Five students earned the honor of Maxima Cum Laude and will receive Silver medals:  Blake Lusk (Latin I), Tiffany Seals (Latin II), Alec Jordan (Latin III), and Anna Orr and Anahi Cruz (Latin IV).

 

Magna Cum Laude recipients are Katie Leviner (Latin II), Cristina Carrillo, Emma Ensley, Karen Sanchez (Latin III), and Carson Swanson (Latin IV).

Cum Laude level honorees are Caitlin Hollen and Styker Brown (Latin II), Janet Ortega and Taylor Spahn (Latin III), and Jennifer Enck (Latin IV).

All the honorees will receive a certificate of recognition. The Gold and Silver students will receive a medal.  The American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League sponsor the exam each year.

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