Chloe Himmel ’04 was recently honored with the Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s Award for Leadership Excellence in 2024 for her outstanding service as Chief of Staff for Legislative Affairs at DHS.

Reflecting on her time at Latin, Chloe shared that the school not only provided her with a rigorous academic foundation that set her up for success in college and her professional career but, more importantly, as a late bloomer, it was Latin’s dedicated teachers who recognized her potential and empowered her to develop a strong sense of self. Through their encouragement, she came to recognize her unique strengths and her ability to contribute meaningfully to the world.

Chloe credits Latin’s commitment to experiential learning, through opportunities like debate, student government, and community service, with giving her invaluable firsthand experience in leadership and civic engagement. Her time at Latin not only sharpened her intellectual curiosity but also gave her the confidence to pursue a career in public service.

She fondly remembers Dr. Fript as one of the most influential teachers in her Latin experience. Among her most meaningful memories is delivering a speech to the assembly debating the discriminatory enforcement of the dress code. She also looks back warmly on the Reindeer Games and her involvement in field hockey and soccer, describing her time at Latin as impactful, empowering, and confidence-building.
 

Latin inducted the following students into the School’s chapter of the national Cum Laude Society during a ceremony held on April 30.

Class of 2025
Natalie A.
William B.
Samuel E.
Benjamin G.
Oliver G.
Tatum K.
Michael K.
Luca L.
Anika M.
Daley M.
Quinn M.
Wyatt P.

Class of 2026
Sahana A.
Scarlett G.
Lyla-Rose G.
William H.
Avery H.
Abigail K.
Theodore L.
Ruby L.
Sebastian L.
Lucia M.
Luca N.
Graham S.
Mark T.

This chapter, which was established 70 years ago, honors students who not only excel in the classroom, but also embody the Society’s motto of ARETE (excellence), DIKE (justice), and TIME (honor).

While many of our Upper School students meet the standards and qualifications required for entry into the Cum Laude Society, the national organization strictly limits induction to 20% of a school’s senior class, 10% of whom may be selected toward the end of their junior year.

We want to congratulate the newest members of Latin’s Cum Laude Society on their induction. They truly exemplify the unwavering commitment to scholarly distinction and shared values of excellence, community, and integrity that define our School.

The following athletes from the Chicago Latin Swim Club (CLSC) qualified for the Illinois regional championship meet: Anna K, Kai M., Krishna I., Daniel Z., Lillian W., Kyla B., Maya S., Scarlet M., Mia R., Nate W., Luke W. and Matilda Y.

Anna, Kai, Daniel, Luke and Matilda went on to place in the top eight in many of their individual events at the meet. In addition, Maya and Daniel earned times that qualified them for the state tournament. We want to congratulate all the CLSC swimmers on their postseason success.

Have questions or need more information about CLSC? Please contact head coach Logan Rogers at lrogers@latinschool.org.

We want to congratulate Alexa N. and Teddy L. on winning awards in conjunction with the 2025 Private School Journalism Association (PSJA) Contest. Alexa tool second place in the Sophomore of the Year category, while Teddy took third place in the Designer of the Year category. 

The PSJA Journalism Contest, co-sponsored by Quill and Scroll, honors the best journalism produced by private and independent school students. It is a “portfolio” contest that recognizes and rewards a pattern of excellence over the course of a year.