Diana Nixon, Calliope winner


Diana receives her award from National Mythology Exam Chair Allison Feigel.

During her career Diana has served Excellence Through Classics in the positions of secretary (twice), vice-chair, and chair, and created the Julia K. Petrino and Calliope Awards to honor both students and teachers who go above and beyond in the Classics. She has been part of National Mythology Exam committee for over twenty years, including serving as chair, and envisioned the development of the activity packets, the official teaching materials of the exam. In addition, she has served as secretary of the American Classical League as well as on its Finance Committee. Thank you, Diana, for your endless dedication to the cause of the Classics!