Middle School Latin Students Earn National Recognition on the National Latin Exam

More than 100,000 students from all 50 states and 26 countries participated in the 2026 National Latin Exam—and 13 of Minnehaha Academy’s Middle School Latin scholars were among those recognized for their outstanding achievement.

Twenty-two students from MA’s Latin IA and Latin IB classes sat for this year’s exam, which assesses students’ understanding of Latin grammar, vocabulary, culture, mythology, history, and reading comprehension. This year, more than half of MA’s Middle School participants earned awards—an accomplishment worth celebrating.

Latin IA Honors

In Latin IA, 15 students took the exam, and 11 earned awards.

Cum Laude

With praise

• Jesse Ross
• Asher Dreon
• Isaac Eckman

Magna Cum Laude

With great praise

• Grant Chapple
• Atticus Wenthold
• Jasper Hatch

Maxima Cum Laude

Silver Medal—with greatest praise

• Alma Morse
• Gabe Lagoe
• Colin Osborn
• Everett Foley

Summa Cum Laude

Gold Medal—with highest praise

• Joe Beck

Latin IB Honors

In Latin IB, 7 students took the exam, and 2 earned awards.

Maxima Cum Laude

Silver Medal—with greatest praise

• Ben Jackson

Summa Cum Laude

Gold Medal—with highest praise

• Camilla Johnson

Gratulationes omnibus! We are proud of our Middle School Latin students for their hard work, curiosity, and dedication to classical language and culture.