Latin Students Compete at the 2026 NJCL National Convention
This summer, nineteen St. Andrew’s Middle and Upper School students traveled to Indiana University for the NJCL National Convention, joining Latin students from across the country and abroad.
At this 73rd annual convention, students competed in various academic, creative, and athletic events to show off their talents and knowledge of the ancient Mediterranean. Students also participated in daily spirit events, helping Texas place first overall in spirit for the week. Additionally, opportunities for connecting with fellow students abounded at colloquia and social events. After the convention, they explored Indianapolis, going to the Zoo and to a Minor League Baseball game.
Several St. Andrew’s students competed in competitive Certamen, representing Texas in all three divisions. Mia C. ‘29 played with the Novice team representing Texas, which placed 6th after making it to the semifinals; Marley S. '29 played at the Intermediate level with the Texas gold team; and Quinn E. '26 and Nina U. '27 represented Texas on the Advanced level, making the semifinals and placing 4th overall!
Students across all levels and topics earned many awards in their various contests, which are listed below:
Students across all levels and topics earned many awards in their various contests, which are listed below:
2nd Place
Valentina D. '30, Dramatic Interpretation Passage 2 Level 1/2 & 1
3rd Place
Hugo D. P. '32, Classical Greek Level 1/2
Hugo D. P. '32, Classical Art Level 1/2
Nina U. '27, Ink 11-12
4th Place
Hugo D. P. '32, Grammar Level 1/2
5th Place
Holly H. '28, Ludi Cornhole
6th Place
Hugo D. P. '32, Hellenic History Level 1/2
Hugo D. P. '32, Mottoes Level 1/2
Hugo D. P. '32, Roman History 1/2
Quinn E. '26, Latin Literature Level 4
Ella C. '30, Latin Literature Level 1
Marley S. '29, Mythology Level 2
Whitney N. '29, Dramatic Interpretation Passage 2, Level 2
7th Place
Hugo D. P. '32, Latin Literature Level 1/2
Quinn E. '26, Roman History Level 4
8th Place
Hugo D. P. '32, Greek Derivatives Level 1/2
Hugo D. P. '32, Roman Life Level 1/2
Quinn E. '26, Mottoes Level 4
9th Place
Hugo D. P. '32, Reading Comprehension Level 1/2 & 1
Quinn E. '26, Ancient Geography Level 4
Nina U. '27, Mythology Level 4
10th Place
Mia C. '29, Reading Comprehension Level 1/2 & 1
Holly H. '28, English Oratory
We are looking forward to another great year with these students as we enter a new competition season.
