On January 14, Kinkaid's Latin program competed in the 8th annual Owl Rice Certamen at Rice University. Students from the Houston area, San Antonio, and Austin participated in competitions including academic tests on Roman culture, Latin grammar and reading comprehension, and mythology.
Taqi Hasnain '18 placed 1st in the art contest for his ink drawing. May Moorefield '19 placed 2nd on the Latin Grammar and Reading Comprehension exam (advanced level). Lastly, Seb Seager '19 placed 2nd on the Roman Life and Culture exam (advanced level).
Congratulations to these students and their successes in their first year competing in this tournament!
(Drawing by Taqi Hasnain'18)