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Lucas Roos ’17, Oron Steingrub ’18 chosen for Young Writers’ Conference Wilbraham & Monson Academy’s Oron Steingrub ’18 (left in photo) and Lucas Roos ’17 were selected to attend the New England Young Writers’ Conference at the Bread Loaf campus of Middlebury College in Vermont May 19–22. This was the third year in a row that two WMA students were picked for the elite writing program. “I’m delighted we keep sending two students every year to experience this wonderful program,” WMA Dean of Curriculum Meg Hutcheson said. “It’s a special place. It sits on top of a mountain and you go to school in a building called ‘The Barn’ and you’re surrounded by wonderful writers and teachers. It’s a wonderful literary experience that Mr. (Tim) Harrington ’73, Ms. (Heidi) Ostendarp, Mr. (Wally) Swanson and I have had through our work and education. We are excited to share the experience with WMA kids. It’s a special program.”
13 students land Latin awards
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Min Kyum “Jonathan” Kim ’17
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Brendan Kane ’17
Wilbraham & Monson Academy has a history of doing very well on the National Latin Exam, and this school year followed that trend. Thirty-five percent of the Academy students who took the 2016 exam were recognized with awards for their performance. “Our students in Latin have traditionally had strong results on the national exam,” explained Mr. Kevin Kane, Chair of the World Languages Department. “Our consistent results have always been great reinforcement for the quality of our program, and great recognition for students who may not always be in the limelight.” More than 150,000 students from all 50 states, as well as 19 countries, took the 2016 exam. Thirteen WMA students garnered honors, including two students — Brendan Kane ’17 and Min Kyum “Jonathan” Kim ’17 — who received the highest award.