Congratulations to our 2024 National Memory Master Finalists!
Alexa, Oklahoma
Alexa enjoys gymnastics, playing piano, and participating in choir. Her favorite subjects in school are reading and history. Her family has participated in Classical Conversations for six years, and with the help of her parents, Nathan and Valerie, Alexa has achieved Memory Master five times. Alexa’s mother, Valerie, shared that “Classical Conversations has been both a place for intellectual growth (as memorizing facts has stretched both of our brains) and for social growth (as spending a day with friends is a highlight of the week)!”
Asa, North Carolina
Asa enjoys reading as well as gaming. His favorite subjects in school are math and history. His family has participated in Classical Conversations for ten years, and with the help of his parents, Gerald and Celeste, Asa has achieved Memory Master four times. Asa shared that he and his family are thankful for Memory Master because it “brought us closer together.”
Caden, Georgia
Caden enjoys football, karate, and traveling. His favorite subjects in school are geography and history. His family has participated in Classical Conversations for eight years, and with the help of his parents, Dustin and Lori, Caden has achieved Memory Master seven times. Caden’s encouragement to other Memory Masters is that “faithfully working on a manageable amount of memory work every week pays off. Believe that with God’s help, you can do it!”
Cameron, Texas
Cameron enjoys dancing and cheering. Her favorite subjects in school are math and art. Her family has participated in Classical Conversations for four years, and with the support of her parents, Brandon and Nicole, she has achieved Memory Master three times. Cameron encourages other Memory Masters to “take it one step at a time, a day at a time, and never give up. Everyone has bad days, and anything worthwhile is not always easy. Keep pushing.”
Elliot, Florida
Elliot enjoys reading, rollerblading, and playing the violin. His favorite subjects in school are history and science. His family has participated in Classical Conversations for eight years, and with the support of his parents, Christopher and Rebecca, he has achieved Memory Master two times. Elliot’s advice to other Memory Masters is that “climbing a mountain takes one step at a time! Don’t get overwhelmed by the enormity of the mountain. Just keep taking one tiny step at a time, and you’ll get there!”
Ewan, Texas
Ewan enjoys running cross country, reading, and playing piano. His favorite subjects in school are science and history. His family has participated in Classical Conversations for ten years, and with the support of his parents, Brian and Kimberly, he has achieved Memory Master four times. Ewan encourages other CC students to “try for Memory Master! The work is worth it!”
Gavin, North Carolina
Gavin enjoys swimming, running cross country, and building Lego. His favorite subjects in school are geography and math. His family has participated in Classical Conversations for five years, and with the help of his parents, Douglas and Courtney, Gavin has achieved Memory Master five times. Gavin reminds all other Memory Masters, “No matter the setbacks, you can always accomplish great things, so keep working hard.”
Hallie, Texas
Hallie enjoys playing volleyball, doing ballet, and hunting and fishing. Her favorite subjects in school are history and science. Her family has participated in Classical Conversations for seven years, and with the support of her parents, Andrew and Nina, she has achieved Memory Master six times. Hallie shared that Memory Master has greatly benefited her. “[It] definitely prepared me for Challenge A! It’s been fun working on the extra stuff with my mom!”
Hannah, Maryland
Hannah enjoys playing soccer and reading. Her favorite subjects in school are reading and math. Her family has participated in Classical Conversations for seven years, and with the support of her parents, William and Kimberly, she has achieved Memory Master four times. Hannah’s parents shared that “Classical Conversations has given Hannah confidence and shown her how much she can accomplish goals she sets her mind to. It has given her a love of reading and learning. CC has also given her wonderful close friends.”
Jaxin, Oklahoma
Jaxin enjoys playing piano and competing in baseball and basketball. His favorite subjects in school are history and math. His family has participated in Classical Conversations for eight years, and with the help of his parents, Justin and Jerrilyn, he has achieved Memory Master eight times. Jaxin said he is thankful for Memory Master. “I enjoyed the challenge, and I got to spend extra time with my mom.”
Lucille, Oregon
Lucille enjoys speaking Spanish and playing softball, basketball, and soccer. Her favorite subjects in school are geography and history. Her family has participated in Classical Conversations for six years, and with the help of her parents, Zachary and Tiffany, she has achieved Memory Master six times. Lucille’s advice to hopeful Memory Masters everywhere is to “have fun, play lots of games, and make sure to find awesome songs that help.”
Madeleine, Florida
Madeleine enjoys reading books. Her favorite subjects in school are math and Latin. Her family has participated in Classical Conversations for seven years, and with the help of her parents, Steve and Lucy, Madeleine has achieved Memory Master six times. Madeleine and her family shared how “Classical Conversations has increased [our] love of learning by allowing [us] to draw connections between what [we] had memorized in the past with the world around [us].”
Madeline, Kansas
Madeline enjoys playing piano and cello, reading historical fiction, and making crafts. Her favorite subjects in school are history and geography. Her family has participated in Classical Conversations for eight years, and with the help of her parents, Stuart and Amanda, she has achieved Memory Master six times. Madeline encourages other Memory Masters to “work hard daily and know that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.”
Trinity, Colorado
Trinity enjoys art, playing softball, and reading. Her favorite subjects in school are history and science. Her family has participated in Classical Conversations for five years, and with the help of her parents, Christian and Ginger, she has achieved Memory Master four times. Trinity’s mother, Ginger, said that she has seen Trinity grow as she “has pushed herself to combine her artistic mind, theatrics, and school memorization to create a fun video that others will enjoy watching. Trinity’s drive, integrity, and love for the Lord have made her a leader amongst her siblings and peers, staying true to what she believes to be right.”
Wyatt, Kansas
Wyatt enjoys playing tennis, building Lego, and cooking. His favorite subjects in school are math and history. His family has participated in Classical Conversations for seven years, and with the help of his parents, Kyle and Britney, Wyatt has achieved Memory Master six times. Wyatt wants to remind other Memory Masters to “practice a lot and forget about any pressure you might feel because you’re learning. Have fun with it because you’re going to learn a lot whether you achieve Memory Master or not.”
Zeke, Ohio
Zeke enjoys playing basketball, gaming, and being outdoors. His favorite subjects in school are history and English. His family has participated in Classical Conversations for four years, and with the help of his parents, Richard and Seaira, he has achieved Memory Master four times. Zeke’s advice to hopeful Memory Masters everywhere is to “always try your hardest and make it fun.”