Impressive JCL State Convention Placements

On Saturday, January 31, Mercy Latin students attended the 76th annual Michigan Junior Classical League State Convention at Michigan State University, joining hundreds of other Latin scholars from across the state. Mercy students showcased their academic talents and brought home an impressive array of state awards:

Carmen Aurelia '28

• 3rd place in Latin Derivatives Exam (intermediate division)
• 3rd place in Latin Vocabulary Exam (intermediate division)

Gigi Bernacki '29

• 3rd place in Roman Mythology Exam (novice division)

Andrea Chuang '26

• 2nd place in Latin Derivatives Exam (advanced division)

Kate Fencyk '26

• 3rd place in Latin Vocabulary Exam (advanced division)

Kate Gallant '27

• 2nd place in Latin Derivatives Exam (advanced division)

Evelyn Gdowik '29

• 2nd place in Visual Arts Contest
• 2nd place in Impromptu Arts Contest

Molly Gouin '26

• 2nd place in Latin Vocabulary Exam (advanced division)

Chandu Koneru '26

• 1st place in Latin Derivatives Exam (advanced division)
• 1st place in Latin Vocabulary Exam (advanced division)

Aamenah Jamil '27

• 1st place in Latin Grammar Exam (advanced division)

JJ Lukas '29

• 3rd place in Latin Derivatives Exam (novice division)

Minah Mahjoory '28

• 2nd place in Latin Oratory Contest 

Marilyn Medley '26

• 1st place in Roman Mythology Exam (advanced division)

Lily Offak '27

• 3rd place in Roman Mythology Exam (advanced division)

Carmela Sam '28

• 2nd place in Latin Vocabulary Exam (intermediate division)

 

We are particularly grateful to two Mercy students, who served on the MJCL State Officer Board for 2025-2026: Parliamentarian Marilyn Medley '26 and Secretary-Historian Andrea Chuang '26. We are incredibly proud to have Mercy students leading MJCL at the state level. Gratulamur celebramusque vos!