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Latin Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a Day of Commemoration

Latin's theme for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Commemoration 2022 was "Nourishing Our Sense of Belonging: Embracing Our Identities as Individuals and as a Community." On Wednesday, January 19, students in all three divisions engaged in thoughtful conversations, meaningful reflection and impactful experiential learning. 

After beginning their day with Eboo Patel, students participated in a variety of workshops: one that centered on what it means to "belong" at Latin, in which all students participated, and two other workshops of their choosing. For example, students in the Lindy Hop/Swing workshop learned that swing was the first public social event to be racially integrated and got to try some moves; students in "Data Analysis and the Economics of Educational Inequities" explored the correlation between educational opportunities and other variables by analyzing statistics; and students in "Exploring Gender: First and Next Steps" reflected on their own ideas about gender and what contributes to people's ideas about gender, while exploring historical and cultural examples of how people have expressed, embodied, and lived with their own genders. 

 

In the afternoon, middle school students participated in a variety of teacher-led workshops that celebrated the day. Sessions such as "If You Went to a Protest" or "Censorship & Banned Books" highlighted how the struggle for equality and justice is still ongoing, while other sessions highlighted the arts, such as exploring the connection between music and poetry in "Hip Hop, Poetry, and Prose" and learning about a warrior dance that originated in Mali called "Sofa: Warriors Stay Strong; Stay United." At the end of the day, students had a chance to reflect on their experiences with the advisory and talk about the ways they feel a sense of belonging at Latin. 

 

The lower school MLK Day of Commemoration was filled with experiential learning throughout the day. Students and faculty kicked off the day with a community assembly on Zoom which highlighted messages of peace, nonviolence, and taking action. Local artist Indira Freitas Johnson inspired us with her message of "change just one thing," fourth grade student speakers shared their small actions that contribute to an inclusive community, and a LS community slideshow showcased the many ways that identity, diversity, and a sense of belonging are nurtured. During the day, students engaged in grade level workshops, read alouds, team-building activities, and participated in a special art project designed and facilitated by our guest artist, Ms. Johnson. 

 

 

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Latin Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a Day of Commemoration

Latin's theme for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Commemoration 2022 was "Nourishing Our Sense of Belonging: Embracing Our Identities as Individuals and as a Community." On Wednesday, January 19, students in all three divisions engaged in thoughtful conversations, meaningful reflection and impactful experiential learning. 

After beginning their day with Eboo Patel, students participated in a variety of workshops: one that centered on what it means to "belong" at Latin, in which all students participated, and two other workshops of their choosing. For example, students in the Lindy Hop/Swing workshop learned that swing was the first public social event to be racially integrated and got to try some moves; students in "Data Analysis and the Economics of Educational Inequities" explored the correlation between educational opportunities and other variables by analyzing statistics; and students in "Exploring Gender: First and Next Steps" reflected on their own ideas about gender and what contributes to people's ideas about gender, while exploring historical and cultural examples of how people have expressed, embodied, and lived with their own genders. 

 

In the afternoon, middle school students participated in a variety of teacher-led workshops that celebrated the day. Sessions such as "If You Went to a Protest" or "Censorship & Banned Books" highlighted how the struggle for equality and justice is still ongoing, while other sessions highlighted the arts, such as exploring the connection between music and poetry in "Hip Hop, Poetry, and Prose" and learning about a warrior dance that originated in Mali called "Sofa: Warriors Stay Strong; Stay United." At the end of the day, students had a chance to reflect on their experiences with the advisory and talk about the ways they feel a sense of belonging at Latin. 

 

The lower school MLK Day of Commemoration was filled with experiential learning throughout the day. Students and faculty kicked off the day with a community assembly on Zoom which highlighted messages of peace, nonviolence, and taking action. Local artist Indira Freitas Johnson inspired us with her message of "change just one thing," fourth grade student speakers shared their small actions that contribute to an inclusive community, and a LS community slideshow showcased the many ways that identity, diversity, and a sense of belonging are nurtured. During the day, students engaged in grade level workshops, read alouds, team-building activities, and participated in a special art project designed and facilitated by our guest artist, Ms. Johnson. 

 

 

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On Thursday, February 6, students gathered for the Life After Latin event, an opportunity to connect with alumni and explore future career paths. With 33 alumni speakers representing 12 different industries—from the visual arts to investment banking—students had a diverse range of perspectives to choose from. Spanning graduating classes from 1969 to 2018, these speakers shared their personal journeys, offering insight into life beyond the Latin experience. Held during community time, the event created an engaging and interactive space where students could freely explore potential career interests.

One of the highlights of Life After Latin was the diverse range of speakers, including a published children’s author and a physicist, showcasing the many different paths alumni have taken. Students had the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, asking questions tailored to their interests. Whether hearing about the creative process behind writing books for young readers or gaining insight into the complexities of the physical world, students were exposed to a wealth of knowledge and experience. The event not only highlighted the vast possibilities beyond Latin but also reinforced the strength of the alumni network, leaving students inspired and excited for their own futures. View more photos from the event here.

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The Latin community showed up big on Friday as our Romans took on Parker in the annual Big Games at UIC. 

Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, families and alumni were in attendance to cheer on our varsity basketball teams, with the girls scoring a dominant victory and the boys coming up short in a hard fought battle. They also had the chance to see our Rising Romans and Lower School Cheer Squad in action, listen to performances by our incredible band, and celebrate the seniors on the two basketball teams and boys swimming team. Check out some of the highlights from the event in the photos below. 

We want to thank everyone who helped make the night unforgettable, including the Athletics Department, Alumni Office, Parent Association and, of course, our amazing fans. 

View our photo gallery of the Big Games here.

 

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Latin Athletes of the Week: Dec. 13 - Jan. 27

Congratulations to our three Athletes of the Week for Dec. 13 - Jan. 27!

Thomas F. had a standout meet on Thursday, January 23, when he swam a season-best 2:06 in the 200-yard freestyle and 56.7 in the 100-yard freestyle in a close race. He also delivered a 24.4 split in the 200-yard freestyle relay, the top time for the team in that event. 

Thomas M. has been the leading scorer in multiple games this season, including the win over Noble Academy, where he put up 21 points, five rebounds, and three steals. 

Ellie S. has stepped up for the girls basketball team this season, making an impact on both ends of the court. From strong open-court defense on the press to being a scoring threat in the low post, she is averaging 10 points and four rebounds per game.

Nate W. kicked off his senior swim season by winning three of his four individual events. At a meet against Jones-Payton, Nate pulled ahead in the final 10 yards to win the 100-yard breaststroke, with an in-season best time of 1:03.93. He also played a key role in relays, helping the team secure a close win over Notre Dame College Prep.

Roya S., the team’s leading scorer and playmaker, led the Romans to victory in the Chicago Christian Thanksgiving Tournament. Her outstanding performance earned her a spot on the All-Tournament Team.

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Latin alumni share insights as successful athletes

Latin recently hosted its first-ever Alumni Student-Athlete Recruitment Panel, which featured five incredible alums and accomplished athletes from the classes of 2013 to 2024 who were representing a variety of sports and NCAA divisions. During the event, the alums reflected on their unique journeys, offered valuable insights into the college recruitment process, discussed life as a collegiate athlete, and talked about what the world is like after sports. Their stories and advice left our student-athletes motivated to chase their dreams. 

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