MUS Latin Students in the News

Congratulations to two MUS Latin students, Darius Cowan and the impeccably dressed Chang Yu, for recently receiving recognition in separate articles in the Commercial Appeal.

Course Selection Sheets

All of my current Latin One and Latin Three students need to pick up a language course selection sheet from my office by Tuesday, January 24. These sheets should be filled out, signed by parents, and returned by Tuesday, January 31.

Convention

Preliminary information about the 2017 TJCL State Convention is posted here. This is open to both Lower School and Upper School students who meet the participation requirements.

The sign-up deadline is Friday, February 10.

Eidolon Essay Contest

The Paideia Institute is sponsoring an essay contest for high school Latin students (in particular, rising juniors and seniors). The grand prize: a free trip to Rome! The submission deadline is March 1, 2017.

Certamen

Upper Level Certamen practice will take place on Tuesday mornings this semester, from 7:30 - 8:00 AM in US 216. We will start on Tuesday, January 10 and continue up to the time of the TJCL State Convention in April. This is open to all students who are currently in Latin Three, Four, or Five.

Italy Trip Meeting

The next MUS trip to Italy will take place during Spring Break of 2018. This trip is targeted at students who will be in Latin Two and Latin Three at that time.

A meeting for students and parents who are interested in the trip is scheduled for Monday, January 9 at 6:30 PM in the Wunderlich Auditorium. For more information, please contact Mrs. Reinhardt.