The
Latin Club is open to all students and focuses on the promotion
of Roman culture. Activities include a Roman banquet, a Latin week
celebration in April, visits to local Italian restaurants, and presentations
at elementary schools.
Latin
Honor Society
LHS is a merit based organization, open to students who have attained
an A average in Latin after 6 quarters or a B+ average after 10
quarters. It is service oriented and recognizes the achievement
of all students of Latin.
National
Latin Exam
The National Latin Exam is open to all students of Latin and takes
place during the second week of March. Examinations are offered
from the Introductory Level through Latin V. Medals and/or certificates
are given to students who place first through fourth. We are very
proud of all of the WSHS NLE award winners.
Latin
Governor's Academy
The Latin Academy is designed to provide a unique and exciting
opportunity for outstanding Latin students who are interested
in gaining greater knowledge of the language and related cultural
topics not offered in the school curriculum. They will spend three
weeks in an environment and with a schedule similar to the other
governor's schools. WHS has the
opportunity to nominate two students each year for consideration
for acceptance.
Interesting
links for students