Our Roman Ambassadors are Upper School students who lead tours of the upper school and answer any questions prospective students and families may have about Latin. Meet a few of our senior volunteers! 

Juliette

1. What school did you come from?
   I came from Latin–I have been here since JK.

2. What are you involved in at Latin?
   My favorite part of high school has been the diverse extracurricular opportunities I’ve explored at Latin. I have served on Student Government for four years, currently led the Model Congress club, sing in 59 West A Cappella, and have played field hockey, lacrosse, and golf. I also serve on the Difficult Dialogues Council and the Roman2Roman Steering Committee, Latin's mentor program.

3. What is your favorite part of being a Roman Ambassador?
   My favorite part of being a Roman Ambassador is how fun and natural it is for me to talk about all things Latin. Whether I’m leading tours, speaking on panels, or having genuine conversations, I love the opportunity to represent a school that has given me so much. It’s incredibly rewarding to share my passion for Latin while also welcoming new students and helping them feel at home.

4. Why did you choose Latin?
   With two older sisters, a dad, a set of grandparents and an uncle having either graduated or been currently enrolled in Latin, I did not really have a choice.  However, for the past fourteen years, I’ve actively chosen to stay every single day. Latin is one of the most magical, welcoming, and supportive environments I’ve ever experienced. The sense of community here is unmatched, with people always ready to help you succeed. In the Upper School, I’ve been fortunate to have incredible teachers who truly know and understand me. The teacher-student relationship at Latin is uniquely special, with teachers and community members genuinely invested in your success. While I didn’t choose Latin in the beginning, I choose it every day."

Danny

1. What school did you come from?
   I came from Bernard Zell.

2. What are you involved in at Latin?
   I am involved in cross-country/track, the Latin School Investment Fund, the Harvard Model Congress, and the Student Philanthropy Initiative, to name a few.

3. What is your favorite class at Latin?
   I really enjoyed AP Physics: Mechanics. Not only were my peers and teacher in that class amazing, but I really enjoyed everything we learned about.

4. As a senior, why would you recommend Latin?
   I would recommend Latin because it will provide you with a great community, wonderful opportunities, and moments that you will never forget. You get unrivaled attention from your teachers, who truly want you to succeed, alongside peers who are always willing to help, and it becomes a definitive formula for success.

Myles

1. What school did you come from?
   Bernard Zell.

2. What are you involved in at Latin?
   The Forum, Model UN, JSC, Ultimate Frisbee, Cross Country, and the Roman Ambassadors Program.

3. What is your advice for students applying to 9th grade?
   I would encourage incoming 9th graders to discover all of the great courses Latin offers and to take full advantage of our amazing clubs and sports teams.

4. Why did you choose Latin?
   I chose Latin because of its unique and close-knit community that inspires genuine relationships between students and teachers that go beyond the classroom.

Carla

1. What school did you come from?
   St. Clement 
    
2. What are you involved in at Latin?
   I am one of the heads of Hope Squad, a part of the Difficult Dialogues Council, and Co-leader of We Will Vote Club. I also play on the ice hockey team and played on the soccer team for my 9th and 10th grade years.
    
3. What is your favorite class? 
   I really enjoy my Chicago Politics and American Politics class.
    
4. As a senior why would you recommend Latin?
   I would choose Latin not only because of the incredible academic environment but because of the people. My teachers and classmates are what make the school such an amazing learning environment, along with their connections and dedication, which open up so many incredible opportunities.

Avani

1. What school did you come from?
   British School of Chicago

2. What are you involved in at Latin?
   Roman Ambassadors (senior leader)
   R2R
   Asian Student Alliance
   Young Women of Color
   Model United Nations
   Romans Volleyball
   Intersectional Feminist Alliance
   Marketing Club

3. What is your favorite class at Latin?
   World Religions with Mr. Cruz.

4. As a senior, why would you recommend Latin?
   Latin is foundational not only because of the strong academics, but because they prepares you for the future, teaching essential social skills, and nurturing intellectual curiosity. I feel ready for whatever my future holds for me because Latin has helped me discover more about my identity as well as useful skills like communication, self-advocacy, and drive. I recommend Latin for those who want to build on academic AND social skills, and for those who want to explore new interests or delve deeper into existing interests. 

Fowowe

1. What school did you come from?
   Latin Lifer

2. What are you involved in at Latin?
   Roman ambassador
   Bus
   Cyber patriot
   LIFE
   Computer science club
   SAGE
   Debate Club

3. Why did you choose Latin?
   I chose Latin and stayed my whole life because of the lifelong connections you are able to make at Latin. Not only do I have friends from as early as kindergarten but some of my closest friends even came to Latin freshman year.

4. As a senior, why would you recommend Latin?
   I would recommend Latin because I believe it is a school that offers a wide course selection with excellent academics. Latin also many opportunities to get involved with your high school such as extracurriculars or service learning opportunities. I also think the people at Latin are such a draw to the school. Latin is an incredibly welcoming school that makes you feel at home from day one.

Latin's varsity teams had an incredible showing during Homecoming Week. Below is a summary of the highlights. 

• Cross country (co-ed) won the Prep Classic.
• Girls volleyball beat the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools in straight sets (25-15, 25-16).
• Girls swimming won its meet against Trinity High School 109-59. 
• Boys soccer earned a shutout victory against Francis W. Parker 2-0. 
• Girls field hockey had a thrilling overtime win against Francis W. Parker 2-1.

Check out photos of our teams in action. 

You can learn more about Latin's athletic programs by clicking here. You can also access the schedules for our teams by clicking here. 

Go Romans!

It was a fun-filled Homecoming Week at Latin. Check out how our amazing community celebrated school spirit with dress-up days (e.g., On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Day, College Sweatshirt Day, Pajama Day, Jersey Day and Spirit Day), buddy activities, the pep rally, and our all-school Convocation.

During Convocation, we heard from student speakers in 4th, 8th and 12th grade including the senior prefect, Asher S. '25. Below is an excerpt of his speech that reminded our community of our "Mindfulness" theme for the year. 

"Part of being a Latin student is being a kind and respectful community member. Manners are how we show people we respect them. When I ran for junior prefect I interviewed students in Ms. Katz’s junior kindergarten. That’s you, 1st graders! You seemed to have the basics down. 5 and a quarter years old Adam said Romans should be kind. And 4-and-a-half-year-old Vivian defined a good Latin as one who supports people and makes sure no one gets left out. We could learn a thing or two from our younger Romans. It’s the little things: hold a door open, clean up after yourself and greet security with a smile. And put your phone in the phone bin during class because as I know, Nothing’s more embarrassing (or rude) than having your phone ring from your pocket while your teacher is speaking."

The excitement continued over the weekend with several home games for our sports teams, events such as Romans Fest and Romans Run, and reunion activities for the classes ending in '4 and '9. 

Click here to view our Homecoming Week photo gallery.

The Latin community is invited to participate in the annual Romans Run, enjoy food from a selection of food trucks, take part in a multitude of family-friendly games, and cheer on the home teams at the Upper School athletic games during Romans Fest on Saturday, September 28.

Romans Fest will be held from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Wilson West Turf Field and the Montrose Turf Field in Lincoln Park.

We look forward to spending the day celebrating our school with students, faculty and staff, families, friends and alumni. This event is part of a fun-filled Homecoming Week that also features dress-up days, a pep rally, a community engagement event, and the Upper School Homecoming Dance and Alumni Reunion Cocktail party.

Below you can find more information (e.g., lists of activities, times, locations, etc.) about Romans Fest. You can also click here to access a map, directions and details about parking and public transportation.

Romans Run (at the Wilson West Track)

• Tots Dash, 50 meters on the track, 11 a.m.
• JK run, 1 lap on the track, 11:10 a.m.
• SK run, 1 lap on the track, 11:20 a.m.
• 1st grade run, 1 lap on the track, 11:30 a.m.
• 2nd grade run, 2 laps on the track, 11:40 a.m.
• 3rd grade run, 2 laps on the track, 11:50 a.m.
• 4th grade run, 2 laps on the track, 12 p.m.
• MS and Adult Run, 4 laps on the track, 12:15 p.m. 

Activities and food
Enjoy food trucks, inflatables and family-friendly activities/games in the park. Be sure to bring water bottles and sunscreen.

• 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Bounce House, Hair Spray Table and Tattoo Table at the Wilson West Turf Field.
• 1 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Mechanical Bull, Cornhole Game, Tug-of-War, Limbo, Hockey Goal Challenge, Inflatable Sumo and Curling at the Wilson West Turf Field.
• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Food Trucks: Aztec Dave’s, Billy Bricks, Cheesie’s, Mey Delicias and Pretty Cool Ice Cream.

Upper School Athletic Games

• 8 a.m. JV Orange Boys Soccer vs. Francis W. Parker, Wilson West Turf Field
• 8 a.m. JV Orange Field Hockey vs. Oak Park and River Forest, Montrose Turf Field
• 9:30 a.m. JV Blue Boys Soccer vs. Francis W. Parker, Wilson West Turf Field
• 9:30 a.m. JV Blue Field Hockey vs. Francis W. Parker, Montrose Turf Field
• 11 a.m. Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Francis W. Parker, Montrose Turf Field
• 1 p.m. Varsity Field Hockey vs. Francis W. Parker, Montrose Turf Field