National Classical Etymology Exam (NCEE) Results 2026

Announcing Our 2025-26 National Classical Etymology Exam Champions!

We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students in this year’s National Classical Etymology Exam. Their dedication to exploring Latin and Greek roots demonstrates both scholarly excellence and a genuine passion for language learning.

Competition Overview

The National Classical Etymology Exam is a renowned international competition that celebrates students’ mastery of Latin and Greek roots in the English language. By unlocking the origins of words, participants sharpen their vocabulary and analytical skills—key strengths that boost performance on exams such as the SAT and ACT.

Celebrating Emerson Latin Excellence

What makes our accomplishments especially remarkable is that, although this competition is designed mainly for high school students, our middle school scholars from Emerson Latin continue to stand out—earning gold medals not only in past years but again in this year’s contest. We are proud to honor the following Emerson Latin students for their outstanding achievements:

ADVANCED

(Grades 11-12)

Gold

Jonghyun Seo

Silver

Minkyu Koo

Bronze

Jackson Park

Seungmo Kim

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INTERMEDIATE

(Grades 9-10)

Silver

Jay Yoo

Joonwoo Back

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NOVICE

(Grade 8 and below)

Silver

Min Yang

Bronze

Jaehyeon Jeong

Why Etymology Matters

Exploring the origins of words goes far beyond boosting test scores—it expands vocabulary, enhances reading comprehension, and strengthens critical thinking skills that support success across every area of study.

Congratulations once again to all our winners! Your dedication and perseverance have truly led to well-deserved success.