Students at Archbishop Stepinac High School have once again demonstrated academic excellence, earning outstanding recognition on the prestigious National Latin Exam (NLE).

The National Latin Exam is an internationally recognized assessment taken annually by more than 100,000 students. It measures proficiency in Latin language and culture while promoting academic achievement and enthusiasm for classical studies. High honors such as Gold (Summa Cum Laude) and Silver (Maxima Cum Laude) medals are especially distinguished, signaling exceptional accomplishment to colleges and universities.

"Our students' success on the National Latin Exam reflects not only their dedication and intellectual curiosity, but also the strength of our language program," said Noelia Poza, Chairperson of the Foreign Language Department. "Latin challenges students to think critically and connect with the roots of language, history, and culture. We are incredibly proud of their achievements."

Latin I – Introduction to Latin Exam Award Recipients:

• Viggo McCartney '29 — Gold (Summa Cum Laude)
• Thomas Munchoff '29 — Silver (Maxima Cum Laude)
• Xavi Gonzalez '29 — Silver (Maxima Cum Laude)
• Joseph Alex '29 — Silver (Maxima Cum Laude)
• Alexander Fialkovic '29 — Magna Cum Laude
• Joseph Lumbao '29 — Magna Cum Laude
• Dean Fiore '29 — Magna Cum Laude
• Jorden Hutchins '29 — Magna Cum Laude
• Marcello Minuto '29 — Magna Cum Laude
• Justin Sinclair '29 — Magna Cum Laude
• Anthony Villa '29 — Cum Laude
• Aston Seravo '29 — Cum Laude
• Korede Kola-Olugboye '29 — Cum Laude
• Konstantinos Kolitsopoulos '29 — Cum Laude
• Vincent DiPasquale '29 — Cum Laude
• Joseph Balbona '29 — Cum Laude
• Aiden George '29 — Cum Laude
• Julian Reiff '29 — Cum Laude

Latin II – Intermediate Latin Exam Award Recipients:

• James Rosensteel '28— Gold (Summa Cum Laude)
• Oisin Stack '28 — Gold (Summa Cum Laude)
• Josiah Gold '28 — Gold (Summa Cum Laude)
• Vincent Mazzei '28 — Gold (Summa Cum Laude)
• Patrick Mitchell '28 — Gold (Summa Cum Laude)
• Evan Tinoco '28 — Silver (Maxima Cum Laude)
• Yuki Gessaroli '28 — Silver (Maxima Cum Laude)
• Jack Oliveri '28 — Magna Cum Laude
• Jude Palmer '28 — Magna Cum Laude
• Subash Jonnalagadda '28 — Cum Laude

Latin III – Advanced Latin Prose Exam Award Recipients:

• Christopher Keating '27 — Gold (Summa Cum Laude)
• Michael McTiernan '27 — Gold (Summa Cum Laude)
• D'mar Smith '27 — Gold (Summa Cum Laude)

These results highlight the continued commitment of Stepinac students and faculty to academic excellence and the study of the classical humanities.