St. Mary's participated for the ninth time in the Tennessee Junior Classical League convention, held at Rossview High School in Clarksville, Tenn.

Fifty-four students from St. Mary's attended the convention with Upper School Latin teacher Jenny Fields and Middle School Latin teacher Dr. Patrick McFadden.

This year's convention had almost 800 delegates from nearly 30 schools.

Convention competitions included all sorts of events. Overall, St. Mary's took home these awards: first place in Scrapbook Sweepstakes, first in Spirit, second in Group Costume, second in Skit, second in 880 Relay, third in Publicity, fifth in Scrapbook, and fifth in Banner.

These St. Mary's students won individual awards: Elizabeth Anderson of East Memphis in English Oratory 1; Sarah Atkinson of East Memphis in Essay 3; Rachel Bleustein of East Memphis in Reading Comprehension 4 and Dramatic Latin 2; Sarah Donaldson of East Memphis in Essay 5; McKenzie Fields of East Memphis in Photography 2; Mary Catherine Holliday of East Memphis in 50 Freestyle 4; Brandon O'Brien of East Memphis in Reading Comprehension 4; Falconer Robbins of East Memphis in Essay 1; Rebecca Schaeffer of East Memphis in 440 Dash 1; Sarah Rice Stender of East Memphis in Geography 5; and Megan Turner of East Memphis in Female Historical Costume 4.

As a physics/Latin project, Upper School students worked with Upper School Science Chair Michael Volpe to construct Roman "chariots" from everyday materials such as wood, metal trash cans and old wheelchair axles. After Volpe and his students completed the project, chariot rides around the school track were offered to all Upper School students.

In other "Latin news," St. Mary's announced inductees to the National Latin Honor Society. From East Memphis, new members include Claire Arnett, Ann Atkinson, Sarah Atkinson, Virginia Dickinson, Ginni Fischer, Kat Morisy, Meredith Morten, Lizzy Parks, Samie Polly, Sarah Rice Stender and Megan Turner.

St. Mary's students also garnered awards on the National Latin Exam. Gold medal summa cum laude winners and East Memphians include Alex Tyler, Betsy Odland, Christine Petrin, Claire Riley, and Megan Turner.

Silver medal maxima cum laude winners and East Memphians include Elizabeth Anderson, Lillie Blanton, Rachel Bleustein, Virginia Dickinson, Sarah Donaldson, Brandon O'Brien, Caitlin Quigley, Eliza Leatherman, Kat Morisy, Ruthie Morrison, Mary Pollard, Jordan Reeve, Karen Stein, and Kathryn Waggoner.

Magna cum laude winners and East Memphians include Ann Atkinson, Sarah Atkinson, Bailey Bethell, McKenzie Fields, Caroline Harris, Mary Catherine Holliday, Miranda Kaltenborn, Jordanna Kisber, Sophie Page, Lizzy Parks, Kayleigh Renard, and Alexandra Yawn.

Cum laude winners and East Memphians include Claire Arnett, Reagan Bugg, Ginni Fischer, Elise Lasko, Meredith Morten, Barbara Phillips, and Lauren Wolfe.