Post-academy Administrivia

Salvete Omnes!
I trust that everyone has acclimated themselves to the non-academy world in which we live.
Once the Curculio discs (and an additional bit of academy swag) have arrived, they will be posted to the addresses all of you wrote on the envelopes.  To those of you headed to NJCL, BONVM ITER!; to everyone else, enjoy the remainder of the summer.  If you are planning on attending the VJCL Convention in November, there is usually a scheduled time for a small reunion for any alumni/alumnae present.  I hope to see you there if not beforehand.
 - Princeps

Check-Out Procedures

Salvete Omnes!

Please follow the procedure below for check-out on Sunday:
-Arrive between 8-9:30 am
-Pack up room
-Return fob to the director in main lobby by 10:00

After the room is inspected by a staff member and you have checked out with the director, you are encouraged to get breakfast with your student.  After breakfast, students need to meet in Andrews MPR before 10:15 and parents should go to Blackwell Auditorium.  Closing Ceremony begins at 10:30 am sharp and should last approximately one hour.

Dies Undevicensim

Salvete Omnes!

Students recited Catullus poems from memory, told animal stories, and learned about Hadrianic art in class today!  After lunch, students had study hall, worked on the play and the memory dvd, and then went to the gym.  Finally, Dr. McCaffrey gave a lecture on ancient inscriptions and then students applied that information to creating their own inscriptions.  Students scratched their messages using nails and then painted the letters red with a toothpick.  James thought all the disks looked very authentic especially the ones with Pompeian script.  As the inscriptions had to be in either Latin or Greek, some students found it difficult to find a phrase that captured them.  In the end, everyone found something and had a great time.

Valete!

Dies duodevicensim

Salvete omnes!

Today we all went to the park for “Ludi Apollinares.” The “Ludi Apollinares,” or “Games of Apollo,” consisted of 9 events: short run, long run, discus, javelin, Atalanta sprint race, barbarian head relay, chariot race, long jump, declamation, and the pentathlon, which included participating in 5 of the 9 different events. The overall class winner was the Socii! Afterwards, some went to play practice in the outdoor theater, while others played Quidditch. For the rest of the afternoon we were able to enjoy the sunshine and play in the park. Finally, after a long but exciting day, we returned for a “Cena Latina.” After dinner, we all watched the Coen brothers film O Brother, Where Art Thou? The movie drew direct parallels to Homer’s Odyssey, such as the journey to the Underworld, the Lotus Eaters, and even the names of the characters. We ended the day with Epistulae. We charge on for more fun-filled days!

Dies Septemdecima

Salvete omnes!

            Students learned about the Greek subjunctive and middle voice, mourned the death of Patroclus, and reviewed the case against Milo in classes today.

            After lunch, students went to the gym. Dr. Terry Papillon spoke about rhetoric according to Aristotle, Socrates, and Isocrates. According to Aristotle, there are three kinds of rhetoric: past, present, and future. The most successful speeches are a combination of present and future. Dr. Papillon challenged students to listen to the contents of the candidates’ speeches in the gubernatorial race this fall. He used speeches by the 9^th Earl of Spencer, Abraham Lincoln, and Gorgias as examples of excellent rhetoric.

            The Ludi Apollinares are Tuesday! Students decided which events they wanted to participate in (short run, long run, javelin, long jump, discus, pentathlon, Atalanta race, barbarian head relay, declamation, and chariot race). Students practiced and made signed before play practice.

            At Epistulae, students were treated to two bedtime stories (both in Latin, of course). Mr. Cavedo read the story Auricoma (or Goldilocks) accompanied by a puppet show by RAs David and Tori. RA Julie told an original story of a squirrel searching for his brother (which is especially appropriate since Tuesday’s movie is O Frater, Ubi Es?)

            Valete!

Dies Sedecima

Salvete omnes!

            This morning, some attended a church service, other took part in a Bible study, while others slept in and got some much needed shut-eye. Then, we all went to brunch. After brunch, all students were able to spend 25 minutes browsing the internet. Then, we attended classes for the day…Yes, on a Sunday! In Si se non Noverit, Mr. Cavedo read over Propertius’ poem I.3 in order to practice the elegiac couplet meter with his classes. Then, in Latina Pro Vicis, each student told a short narrative to the class about his or her journey to the grocery store earlier in the week. Then, all the students broke into groups to write a short story of their own in Latin. Lastly, in Artes Romanae, we took a short quiz on Flavian art and learned about art under the emperor Trajan. After the afternoon classes, we had “Cena Latina,” meaning only Latin could be spoken during dinner. After dinner, we were treated to a showing of the movie Spartacus. Magister Perry prepared a presentation about the cultural significance of the movie prior to the showing. The movie was a perfect way to end the week! Then, of course, was the mysterious “Volvifolium” event. We now turn to the last week of Academy! So much to learn, yet so little time!

            Valete, amici!

Dies Quindecima

Salvete omnes!

            The murder trial continued in Declamatio as Cicero built his defense of Milo. The mysteries of the Greek subjunctive were explained by Dr. Casey in Graeca. The students covered the final Greek civilization of the Bronze Age. Do you know their name? Answer tomorrow!

            Six electives were offered that afternoon. Magistra Wilkins taught about the Celts, Dr. Casey The Cave, Dr. McCaffrey rocks in Rome, Julie the Greek New Testament, Tori Latin satire, and Dr. Daugherty Roman legions.

            Students had an hour to finish getting ready for Convivium, which is similar to the Thermopolium except more upscale. Students sat with their families and enjoyed eleven variety acts. The entertainment opened with Colleen’s narration of Latin Academy: The Epic (Book I). Many students and staff played themselves in the story. After the upper class got their food, Katie, Sherry, and Brendan performed the cup song “When I’m Gone.” Once the other families had their food, Rebecca played “Pachelbel’s Canon” on her clarinet, followed by James who recited “Charge of the Light Brigade” by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Sarah danced a dramatic tap routine. Grace played the ukulele and the crowd joined her in singing “All the Right Moves.” Then Anna and Kriti read “Birches” by Robert Frost followed by Alex H and Nicholas playing jazz on violin and saxophone, respectively. Tashi, both Jacksons, Gopal, and Ben performed a hip hip dance to “Jump on it.” Mr. Cavedo did a surprise recitation of 22 lines of Ovid’s Metamorphoses about Echo and Narcissus. The grand finale was a set of teacher impersonation by Sherry, Gopal, the Jacksons, and Brendan, which was well loved by all (especially the teachers!) Emcees Sherry, Kate, and Sarah thanked everyone for their participation and wished everyone a wonderful night.

            The students went outside for Nugae Iuvenales and played two exciting rounds of Capture the Flag before playing Mafia in Brock Commons.

            Valete!