Leesville Road High School is now teaching Greek. Dr. Mash, who is the Latin teacher as well, has started teaching Greek this year. 

 

Dr. Mash, said, “Greek gives kids insight into a lot of things that we take for granted such as the origin of words, medical terminology, and anatomy.”

 

This hands-on connection to modern language is not the only point drawing students to the new course. For many, taking Greek felt like a natural step forward in their education. Others were simply eager to build on their existing enthusiasm for classical studies and expand their horizons.

 

Presley Dies, senior and Greek student, said, “I really liked Latin and thought it would be fun to study Greek as well.”

 

That passion for classical languages quickly turned into real excitement once classes actually began. The opportunity to dive into such a rare subject, one that is only found in 0.5% of public school systems, has created a unique buzz among those enrolled. Students are finding that taking a class so few high schools have makes the experience special.

 

Noah Alston, junior and Greek student, said, “I’m excited to learn a new language because it is interesting learning about words we hear everyday.”

 

Students seemed excited to talk about Greek and the new class. When I was in the classroom, the kids focused on Mr. Mash’s discussion of the language. 

 

As the first year of Greek continues on, students learn basic grammar and vocabulary while following the syllabus to gain a foundational understanding of the language. Καλή μάθηση!