2025 Michigan JCL State Convention

On Saturday, March 22, Mercy Latin students attended the 75th annual Michigan Junior Classical League State Convention at Grand Valley State University, joining hundreds of other Latin scholars from across the state. Mercy students showcased their academic talents and brought home an impressive array of state awards:

Andrea Chuang '26

• 2nd place in Visual Arts
• 3rd place in Latin Vocabulary Exam

Kate Gallant '27

• 3rd place in Latin Derivatives Exam

Minah Mahjoory '28

• 2nd place in Oratory Contest

Marilyn Medley '26

• 1st place in Roman Mythology Exam
• 3rd place in Latin Grammar Exam

Jaylen Pecora '25

• 2nd place in Latin Vocabulary Exam
• 3nd place in Latin Grammar Exam
• 3rd place in Latin Derivatives Exam

Darla Sherry '26

• 1st place in Visual Arts

A special congratulations to Marilyn Medley '26, who was elected Parliamentarian, and Andrea Chuang '26, who was elected Secretary-Historian! We are incredibly proud to have Mercy students leading MJCL at the state level. Gratulamur celebramusque vos!