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PCS 84th Annual Latin Week Competition

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EIGHTY-FOURTH ANNUAL LATIN WEEK COMPETITION

  • Artistic and Literary Projects
  • Traditional Artistry and Computer-Generated
  •  Competitive Examinations in Latin and Greek

Dates: February 20-25, 2023

The 84th Annual LATIN WEEK will take place from February 20-25, with “Judging Day” to occur on Saturday, February 25 (the “Snow Day” is set for Saturday, March 4) at The Haverford School.

Drexelbrook Catering will again host the Annual Latin Week Awards Luncheon on Saturday, April 29.

Apollo of Delos, source of oracles and prophecies for the ancient pilgrims.
Vergil’s characterization of the stormy winds and the scowling Neptune uniquely illustrated.
Student rendering of the Roman Pantheon, temple “of all the gods.”
Poseidon rides the crests of waves with his horse-drawn transport.
Cosiddetta Flora, Roman goddess of flowers, from the Villa di Ariana in Stabiae near Pompeii, counterpart to the Greek chloris.

More details and registration information can be found on the PCS website here. Please contact Mary Brown for more information. (mbrown@sju.edu)

Please also click here to read article about the 84th Annual PCS Latin and Greek Contests.

Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio Fund For Classical Studies footlights Villanova University actors’ performance of “Apollonius, King of Tyre”

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On Saturday, October 8, five talented actors from the Villanova University Theatre Program presented a script-in-hand reading of the new play titled “Apollonius, King of Tyre.”

Grant monies from The Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio Fund, administered through Philadelphia Foundation and distributed annually to The Classical Association of the Atlantic States (CAAS), supported the endeavor.

The performance took place at The Hotel Du Pont, the venue for the CAAS Annual Meeting, held October 6-8.

Click here to read complete article, by Mary Brown, CAAS Executive Director, on the MainLineMediaNews website

Nunc Bibendum Est, Latin teachers toast to Rudy Masciantonio’s legacy at ‘Nova’s The Refectory

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Villanova’s The Refectory was the November 20th site for the annual Fall Professional Day and Luncheon dedicated to Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio, benefactor of The Philadelphia Classical Society.

Guests from 25 area schools gave a toast “in honorem et in memoriam” Dr. Masciantonio, Philadelphia Classicist and Philanthropist, whose Trust has bequeathed annual distributions to PCS and other non-profits, through The Philadelphia Foundation.

The Refectory located at the intersection of Lancaster and Ithan  avenues is relatively new to the Main Line restaurant scene.

Click here to read the full article by Mary Brown, CAAS Executive Director

Brown: IO Saturnalia! Latin students herald the ancient Roman festival of peace and harmony

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During the dark days of December, in many schools throughout the Main Line, students will be heard exclaiming the celebratory “IO SATURNALIA!,” a clarion call throughout the centuries of the Roman festival of the Saturnalia.

The commemoration originated in ancient Rome in honor of an early king-god named Saturnus who was renowned for the goodwill and prosperity of his reign.

According to tradition, the ancient Romans honored Saturnus as the god of seed and sowing, after the autumn planting was completed.

Click here to read the full article by Mary Brown, CAAS Executive Director