Middle School Latin Students Earn National Recognition

Over 100,000 students around the world participated in the 2025 National Latin Exam—and 13 of Minnehaha Academy’s Middle School Latin scholars were among those recognized for their outstanding achievement.

Eighteen students from our Latin IA and IB classes sat for this year’s exam, which assesses students’ understanding of Latin vocabulary, grammar, culture, and reading comprehension. We’re proud to announce that more than two-thirds of our participants earned awards—an incredible accomplishment!

🏅 Summa Cum Laude (Gold Medal – with highest praise)
Catherine Gesick
Cole Binder
Kieran Mahoney (missed only one question!)

🥈 Maxima Cum Laude (Silver Medal – with greatest praise)
Ben Jackson
Beck Schoeppner
Frank Hedden
Brianne Killackey

📜 Magna Cum Laude (with great praise)
Emory Thompson
Camilla Johnson
Emma Gitobu
Peter Haupt
Rose Morse

📜 Cum Laude (with praise)
Nora Rieke

Congratulations to all of our Middle School Latin students for their hard work and dedication. Their achievements reflect not only their love of language and history, but also the deep learning that takes place every day in our Latin classrooms.

Felicitations, discipuli! We are so proud of you.