Pictured: Isabel Perez, Gavin Leech, Gus Dorman, Christopher Thilman, Brian Castro, Tyler Morgan, Danielle Webb, Aiden Kaufman, Amber Vargas, Donovan Barker, and Olivia Frawley. Not pictured: Gregory Wicks, Elliott Schusky, Israel Lopez-Lazaro, Madeline Eversmann, and Peyton Beeles.
May 19, 2022 – Collinsville High School Latin students ended the 2021-22 school year with outstanding scores on state and national exams.
National Latin Exam
Sixteen CHS Latin students placed on the National Latin Exam. Their placements are:
Cum Laude
Tyler Morgan (Latin IV – Prose)
Denielle Webb (Intermediate Reading Comprehension)
Olivia Frawley (Intermediate Reading Comprehension)
Gavin Leech (Beginning Latin)
Magna Cum Laude
Christopher Thilman (Latin IV – Prose)
Peyton Beeles (Intermediate Reading Comprehension)
Donovan Barker (Intermediate Latin)
Brian Crastro (Beginning Latin)Gregory Wicks (Beginning Latin)
Maxima Cum Laude – Silver Medalists
Aiden Kaufman (Latin IV – Prose)
Madeline Eversmann (Intermediate Reading Comprehension)
Elliot Schusky (Intermediate Latin)
Summa Cum Laude – Gold Medalists
Amber Vargas (Intermediate Reading Comprehension)
Israel Lopez-Lazaro (Intermediate Latin)
Isabel Perez (Intermediate Latin)
Gus Dorman (Beginning Latin)
Illinois Seal of Biliteracy Exam
This year, two seniors earned the Illinois Seal of Biliteracy on their diplomas. Earning the seal guarantees them college credit at any Illinois public college or university. Eight seniors earned State Commendation Toward Biliteracy on their diplomas and transcripts.
In addition, seven juniors/sophomores scored high enough for commendations of biliteracy, and one junior scored high enough to earn a seal. These students will receive a commendation/seal upon graduation, however those earning commendation plan to take the test again next year to earn a seal.
Seals of Biliteracy in Latin
Aiden Kaufman
Christopher Thilman
Commendations Toward Biliteracy in Latin
Fabian Del Rio (also received a Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish)
Molly Halasey
Megan Houberg
Israel Lopez-Lazaro
Cecylia Malottki
Tyler Morgan
Cameron Varner
Danielle Webb
Commendation Scores for Juniors & Sophomores
Madeline Eversmann (Junior; already qualified for a seal!)
Peyton Beeles (Junior)
Mason Foley (Junior)
Olivia Frawley (Junior)
Amber Vargas (Junior)
Donovan Barker (Sophomore)
Isabel Perez (Sophomore)
Elliot Schusky (Sophomore)
The Year in Summary
CHS Latin teacher James Stark said: “I am proud to say that we had one of our strongest years in awards. Together, our Latin students have earned 66 individual state or national awards for students’ academic and creative abilities, and for the first time ever, our entire school placed 3rd overall at the ILJCL North Convention. We also had six graduating members of the National Latin Honor Society.”