Dalton Classical Language/Latin Students Receive Awards
Students from Grades 6-12 took the National Latin Exam. The NLE, a multiple choice exam, tests entrants on vocabulary, syntax and translating skills as well as their knowledge of Roman geography, history, mythology, culture, and institutions. Each year, over 130,000 Latin students worldwide sit for this exam. Of Dalton's 109 participants, 90 students received awards in this exam.
The following is a breakdown of the results of Dalton's success:
Gold Summa Cum Laude award – 25 students
Silver Maxima Cum Laude award – 31 students
Magna Cum Laude –20 students
Cum Laude – 10 students
Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Achievement – 2 students
Certificate of Merit – 1 student
Congratulations to all of Dalton's Latin students who took the exam.
Story provided by Hugh Thornton, MS and HS Latin Teacher