Three Summit students represented the school at the National Junior Classical League (NJCL) Convention this summer, joining approximately 800 students from across the country for a week of academic competition, leadership activities and classical studies.
The convention showcased the strength of The Summit's Latin program, with students earning national recognition in academics, Certamen and student leadership.
Manuel Cantillo '28 served Ohio in a leadership role as OJCL Secretary, helping organize the state's convention activities while also campaigning for a position on the National Junior Classical League Executive Board. He also earned academic honors in multiple subject areas.
In the academic competition, Evelyn Paulsen '30 and Emma Rinehart, SMS '26, each placed in the top 25 nationally on 11 separate Level I examinations, an impressive accomplishment in one of the convention's most competitive categories. Their strong performances earned both students' recognition among the top overall academic competitors at the event.
Evelyn and Emma also represented Ohio on the Novice Certamen team, narrowly missing a semifinal berth after a strong showing in the fast-paced quiz competition focused on Latin language and Roman culture.
The future of Summit Latin is bright as well. Incoming ninth-grader Tatiana Lanier '30 attended the convention as part of her middle school's delegation, earning first place in Decorative Stitching and multiple honors in track and field events before joining The Summit this fall.
Supporting students throughout the week was Latin and Greek teacher Lisa Mays '05, who continued her service as Ohio Junior Classical League State Chair of Students.
From national academic honors to leadership opportunities and competitive success, Summit students once again demonstrated the excellence and enduring tradition of one of the school's signature programs.