Editors from Latin’s student newspaper, The Forum, traveled to Philadelphia earlier this month to participate in the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention. They attended a variety of workshops, networked with 3,600 other journalists from across the country, met with industry professionals and sat for a critique of their publication. They also competed in writing and layout contests, with the following students winning awards:

• Natalie A. - Superior in Editorial Writing
• Sofia G. - Superior in Commentary Writing
• Scarlet G. - Excellent in News Editing/Headline/Current Events
• Edie P. - Honorable Mention in Feature Writing

We are excited that our students had the chance to take part in this incredible event and showcase the amazing work they do on our school newspaper. We also want to congratulate the students whose journalistic talents earned them well-deserved accolades. 

Latin's Model UN Club turned in an incredible performance at the St. Ignatius Invitational Conference (SIMUN) on Saturday, November 2. Eight members of the school’s delegation earned awards: Kai G., Graham S. and Alex S. won Best Delegate; Andres D. and Ralu N. won Outstanding Delegate; and Kayley M., Thomas D. and Aryan P. won Honorable Mentions.

The group followed up this exceptional outing by hosting Latin’s first-ever invitational conference (LSCMUN I) on Saturday, November 16. The event drew approximately 220 delegates from Chicago-area high schools who spent the day debating, drafting and passing resolutions on current issues such as NATO expansion, cyber warfare and oil prices, and historical topics such as the Camp David Summit of 1959 and the Napoleonic Wars. Additional highlights of the conference included a video message from Governor Pritzker; remarks by IL State Representative Margaret Croke; and a philanthropy initiative about brain cancer that raised money for the Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. 

Cross Country
Boys and girls teams delivered top performances at their state meets. The boys earned a spot on the podium with a third place finish, while the girls claimed fifth overall. Mia K. took fourth individually, and Francesca M. finished 17th, with both earning All-State honors for their efforts.

Varsity Volleyball
The team’s playoff journey concluded in the Elite 8 after a hard-fought match against Timothy Christian. Both sets were tightly contested, with scores of 23-25. Senior captain Emma D. was named Player of the Year and the coaching staff was named Coaching Staff of the Year for the ISL.

Varsity Swim
At sectionals, the team achieved a solid fifth place finish, with several swimmers setting personal records. Greta T. continued her great season with PRs in the 100-yard butterfly (second place) and 500-yard freestyle. 

Boys Soccer
The team had an impressive season, finishing second in the ISL and advancing to the regional finals, where they faced a tough matchup against St. Ignatius. The team’s dedication and sportsmanship, which were evident all season, earned them the ISL Sportsmanship Award. This season showcased the team's resilience and cohesion, and set a high standard for seasons to come.

Boys Golf
Boys golf enjoyed a great season, highlighted by Jack Z’s impressive performance at the state championships, where he finished 13th overall. Jack's achievements didn’t stop there—he was also named ISL Boys Golfer of the Year, recognizing his skill, consistency, and dedication throughout the season. The entire team showed remarkable improvement and teamwork, setting a solid foundation for future success.

Girls Tennis
Girls Tennis wrapped up their season on a high note at sectionals, where our 1-doubles team secured a spot in the state tournament! Malia Chen '25 and Nicola Kupczyk '26 won their first three rounds before a tough fourth-round match ended their impressive run.

Girls Golf
Girls golf showed consistent strength and teamwork, with Caitlin C. and Gillian H. both qualifying for sectionals. They represented the team well, competing with determination and adding to a season of growth and success.

Field Hockey
The team reached new heights this season, securing their first-ever spot in the final four with a thrilling victory over Loyola Academy in the IHSFHA sectional final. In the state semifinals, they faced a strong New Trier team, coming up short in a tough matchup. The team then battled Glenbrook South in the third place game on Saturday, ultimately finishing fourth in the state. The season was filled with standout achievements, including Abby K. being named ISL Defensive Player of the Year and Joey F. earning Co-Goalie of the Year honors. Additionally, our coaching staff was recognized as the ISL Coaching Staff of the Year, a testament to their amazing leadership.

Congratulations to our three Athletes of the Week for Oct. 26 - Nov. 15!

• Mia K. led the girls cross country team at the state tournament, earning all-state honors with an impressive fourth place finish. Despite it being her first race of the season, she also secured second place at sectionals. Congratulations, Mia, on an outstanding season!
• The girls varsity volleyball team had an outstanding postseason, winning both the regional and sectional championships in dominating fashion. Their hard work and teamwork propelled them to the super sectionals, where they lost a well-played match against Timothy Christian. 
• Greta T. shined at the ISL Championship for girls swimming and diving, placing second in the 100-yard butterfly with a season-best 1:06.11; dominating the 500-yard freestyle, finishing 54.37 seconds ahead of the field with a 5:49.22; leading the 200-yard freestyle relay to a second place finish with a 26.86 split; and setting a season PR in the 400-yard freestyle relay.