This year, 11 North Pocono students earned awards on the Medusa Mythology Exam, an international competition for mythology enthusiasts. The 2026 exam theme was “Game of Thrones: Olympian Edition.” Anthony Duchnowski, Latin teacher and “Dead Language Society” adviser, congratulated the award winners. Elizabeth Clark and Matthew Alunni earned maxima cum laude silver medals. Emma Hollenbeck, Yael Koff, Roman Ritter and Caitlyn Gallacher earned magna cum laude ribbons. Jared Johnson, Abby Havenstrite, Joy Beckish, Isabella Palumbo and Mary Clark earned cum laude certificates. From left, front row: Elizabeth Clark, Emma Hollenbeck, Caitlyn Gallacher, Yael Koff and Raegan Williams. Back row: Duchnowski, Matthew Alunni, Mary Clark, Roman Ritter, Isabella Palumbo, Abby Havenstrite and Jared Johnson.
