CAWV Students Earn National Recognition on the National Latin Exam

Congratulations to the National Latin Exam award winners from Chesterton Academy of the Willamette Valley!

The National Latin Exam is administered annually to more than 150,000 students worldwide and is sponsored by the American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League. The exam assesses students' knowledge of Latin grammar, vocabulary, mythology, Roman culture, derivatives, and translation skills.

This year, Chesterton students earned an impressive array of honors across multiple exam levels. We are proud to recognize the following achievements:

Beginning Latin, First Year

Magna Cum Laude

  • Rose Lyons

Cum Laude

  • Jonathan Delano

Beginning Latin, Second Year

Silver Maxima Cum Laude

  • Gemma Anderson

  • Santiago Curiel

  • Blair Moses

Cum Laude

  • Rejavani Ifenuk

Intermediate Latin

Magna Cum Laude

  • Autum Garner

  • John Schneider

Cum Laude

  • Emma Jahn

Advanced Latin Poetry, First Year

Gold Summa Cum Laude

  • Joseph Schneider

Silver Maxima Cum Laude

  • Aidah Plato

  • Ezekiel Gallagher

Magna Cum Laude

  • Anthony Dreher


These awards reflect not only academic achievement but also the dedication, perseverance, and love of learning that characterize a classical education. We congratulate all of our award recipients and thank our Latin faculty for fostering a deep appreciation for the language and culture that continue to shape Western civilization.

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