Students from Wellington recently participated in the Ohio Junior Classical League Convention, held in Columbus on March 6-8. The event brought together approximately 380 students from across the state to celebrate the study of Latin and classical civilization through a wide range of academic and creative competitions, including grammar, translation, art, costume design, and Modern Myth.
Wellington students demonstrated both talent and dedication, earning strong placements across multiple categories. Among the 7th grade participants, Mika Yacobozzi '31 placed 9th in watercolor, 10th in costumes, and 5th in Modern Myth. Madeline Kelly '31 also had a strong showing, earning 8th place in watercolor, 10th in costumes, and an outstanding 2nd place in Modern Myth. Grae Albanese '31 placed 9th in drawn chart, 4th in watercolor, 9th in sight Latin reading, and 9th in Modern Myth.
At the upper school level, Phoebe Bong '27 earned 10th place in grammar, 8th in pencil drawing, 3rd in English oratory, and 5th in the pre-convention sticker contest. Annabeth Pan '27 placed 6th in both Latin derivatives and pencil drawing. Cameron King '26 placed 8th in Roman history. Nora Raab '26 earned 7th place in model and an exceptional 1st place in costumes.
In addition to individual achievements, Wellington earned an Excellent (silver medal) rating for its club project and a Superior (gold medal) for its banner, reflecting the collective effort and enthusiasm of the group.
Annabeth Pan '27 was also elected to the OJCL Executive Board as second vice president.
Overall, Wellington was well represented at the convention, with students showcasing their academic skills, creativity, and passion for the classics.