As the title suggests, today was pretty much a normal day. However, this is not to say it was boring; it was very fun, as always! Our morning was packed with classes. In loquenda, we spoke to each other as our Roman personas. We read about Atreus's evil plans once more in de scelere. Finally, in oderint, we discussed statue painting. After lunch, we enjoyed quaestio and a bit of free time, during which some studied Greek, some ran through their lines for the play, and others simply relaxed. Then, we all gathered for Mercatus.
Today we had a particularly interesting session: we began to make the products we will be selling out of our provinces. There was lots of sculpting, gluing, twisting wire, and painting going on during this activity. Everyone had a great time channeling their inner creativity. We can't wait to showcase each of our provinces' products! After this, we all headed to dinner. Memoranda and play practice were then held. The GLA newspaper is in its final editing phase, and will be coming out this week. We're all super pumped for it to make its debut! Play practice went well, as usual, and lo and behold! Cast of Miles Gloriousus: Sayeed as Pyrgropolinice Chris as Artrotrogus Tim, Ben, and Rawley as Palaestrio Elsa as Periplectomenus Jake as Sceledrus Julie as Philocomasium Keith as Pleusicles Ana as Acroteleutium Alison as Milphidippia Tyler as Cario Xavier as Plautus Ipse We are all looking forward to tomorrow, the Fourth of July! We will have an eventful day of sleeping in, playing games, and great excitement! - Britney et Caroline
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NOT REQUIRED Again, these are not required and I would only get one from each category, if any. Latin Lexicons a. Conversational Latin for Oral Proficiency b. Cassell's Concise Latin-English, English-Latin Dictionary c. Collins Latin Concise Dictionary Greek Texts/Lexicons a. Homeric Greek: A Book for Beginners b. Liddell and Scott's Greek-English Lexicon Abridged c. Pocket Oxford Classical Greek Dictionary Translation Texts a. Iliad b. Thyestes Daily Life Books a. Everyday Life in Ancient Rome b. Peoples of the Roman World c. A Day in the Life of Ancient Rome d. Daily Life in the Roman City Vestes Romanae
You will need Roman clothing for several of our activities. You might not always have much time between these events, so you might want to bring more than one outfit. Patterns An Overview I & II Roman Dress Simple Tunica, Stola, and Palla Patterns Legio XX's Civilian Clothing Another Simple Dress Pattern Greek Patterns Simple Tunic and Toga Patterns Peplos Pattern Legio XX's Military Clothing Officers of the Academy
Censors: Xavier W. and Frances H. Consuls: Hannah K. and Sayeed A. Praetor: Jake B. and Claire M. Aedile: Britney P. and Caroline M. (that’s us!) Tribune: Ana S. and Min Jae K. Quaestor: Anna L. and Charlie M-B |