Our Roman Ambassadors are Upper School students who lead tours of the building, serve as shadow hosts and attend admissions events! Our Roman Ambassadors answer any questions prospective students and families may have about Latin. Meet a few of our senior leaders!

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 lead 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 is Latin a special place?
   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.

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 currently play on the ice hockey team and previously 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 it 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 has 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.