The University of Texas Publication No. 4804 February 15, 1948 THE LATIN LEAFLET Issued by the Department of Classical Languages in conjunction with the Texas Classical Association in the interest of Latin teaching ip the high schools of Texas 0. W. Reinmuth, Editor W. J. Battle, H. J. Le·on, Mrs. Minnie Lee Shepard, Walter H. Juniper (ex officio), Associate Editors Latin Week Number By Mrs. Mi~nie Lee Shepard, Educationai Policies Committee, Classical Association of the Middle West and South Price Ten Cents Additional copies may be obtained from University Publications, The University of Texas Austin, Texas PUBLISHED BY THE UNIVERSITY TWICE A MONTH. ENTERED AS SECOND· CLASS MATTER ON MARCH 12, 1913, AT THE POST OFFICE AT AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNDER THE ACT OF AUGUST 24, 1912 The benefits of education and of useful knowledge, generally diffused through a community, are essential to the preservation of a free govern-m~nt. Sam Houston Cultivated mind is the guardian genius of Democracy, and while guided and controlled by virtue, the noblest attribute of man. It is the. only dictator that freernen acknowledge, and the only security which freemen desire. Mirabeau B. Lamar TEXAS LATIN WEEK • April 12-17, 1948 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE TEXAS CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION To E very Teacher and Friend of the Classics: , · As the end of my term of office as President of the Association draws near, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you not only for the honor you have conferred upon me in electing me but also for your interest and cooperation during these two years. It has been a real privilege to serve as leader of not the largest organiza­tion in the Lone Star State but certainly the most select of them all. I think that your "selectness" cannot be overemphasized, and it applies to all of your students in the same way. Every student of Latin or Greek in our high schools and colleges is the one out of the large number of his fellows who decided upon following the road to a distinctive education. Such students are made of sterner, better stuff, and I do not hesitate the least bit to say so. We are living in a fast-paced age in which material and scientific ad­vances have outstripped spiritual and cultural advances. This age needs, to a degree that no other age before has needed them, the elevating effects of classical studies. You teachers and friends of the Classics are mis­sionaries who must brin2' that word to our modern but unenlightened world. And so I salute you as ladies and gentlemen of true distinction. I am proud to be counted as one of you. ·Most sincerely yours, WALTER H. JUNIPER, President, Texas Classical Association. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE TEXAS STATE JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE To All Latin Students in Texas: Have you ever had occasion really to stop and think seriously about . the Junior Classical League? .If you have, you have in all probability queried, "Why should I be a member of the J.C.L.? What do I get out of · i-t? Is it worthy of my time and effort?" As you read on, I hope that you will find answers to these questions. The bafilc objective of the Junior Classical League is "to further the cause of classical learning." The League works for this purpose by bringing about a unification and centralizatiqn of effort and interest. Our organization encourages interest in what is occasionally a difficult and disciplinary field. The knowledge that so many others are working and reaping the benefits of this classical learning tends to focus attention upon Latin. Fellowship is an important foundation of the Junior Classical League. When you work or play in the League you know that there are others working or playing at your side. The Pen-Pal movement is another source of friend-making. It is always a joy to meet someone at the convention whom you already know by way of correspondence. The Junior Classical League opens up the heritage of the past and guides one in the knowledge of how ancient happenings influence us today, and affords knowledge of what other student groups are doing in connec­tion with Latin. Incentive must not be overlooked when enumerating the merits of J.C.L. membership. Reports of what members of other chapters have accom­plished furnish the incentive and desire to do just as much or more. Com­petitio_n is important in augmenting interest and incentive. THE LATIN LEAFLET Since each chapter is an organization within itself there is a fertile field for leadership training. Even those who cannot be officers may head committees of some sort during the course of their membership. Almost everyone with leadership possibilities may find some way to expr~s his talents. • So you see the Junior Classical League is worthy of your time and effort. It has many benefits to offer, namely: comradeship, knowledge, interest, incentive, and leadership training. If you are a member, be proud of it; if you are not, then you may be missing something. Think it over. Would there be so many thousands among our ranks if they were not enjoying and profiting from membership? CHARLES MORRIS, Greenville Senior High School, Greenville, Texas. TEXAS LATIN WEEK April 12-17, 1948 Theme: "The Latin You Spe,ak Today" Texas has adopted for its Latin Week celebration, April 12-17, the theme of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South, "The Latin you Speak Today," although we could not join in the same date because of other meetings. Each Latin teacher has received a pamphlet from the CAMWS Educational Policies Committee, of which Miss Lenore Geweke is Chairman and Miss Essie Hill, Director of Latin Week. The apt and suggestive material of this pamphlet can be used in many ways to carry out the theme. It was prepared by Dr. Clyde Murley. The excellent illustration given below is taken from Nunc et Tune, April, 1947, a publication of Waco High School. WHEN WE WALK DOWN THE CORRIDORS When we walk down the corridors of our school, we hear students talking "Latin" about all kinds of things, for example: committees, sororities, dean of boys, or dean of girls, fraternities, faculty advisers, or even the janitor. Let's listen in on a conversation between two girls who are sopho­mores. Place: On the way to library and stndy hall. Time: Three days before examinations. Characters: Two girls, Shirley and Joan. Shirley is in the honor society and is class president, while Joan is in the chorus and is a clas.s officer. Listen! Shirley: Say, Joan, remind me to pay for my Annual on the way back from assembly, and also to see if I might have a special cla.ss instead of having a regular class first period next term. Joan: 0. K. But what subject do you want to take? Shirley: I have been thinking about science laboratory. Joan: That should be interesting. By the way, while you are in the office, wait for me to get an examination schedule and to ask the principal or the grade adviser about my credits so I will know if I am ever going to get a diploma. Shirley: Roger. Do you know who is going to sponso1· the student council next term? Joan: No, I don't, unless it would be the assistant principal or else some members of the faculty or even the superintendent. Shirley: You know Joan, whoever· did get the position would have to be a good supervisor. Oh, anyway, to run for an office in the student service bureau would require good grades and report cards will be out in a week. Joan: Yes, why, some of the seniors are sending letters to colleges to find out college entrance require111ents. Shirley, I hate to admit this, but I have to stay in the detention hall this afternoon. Caught me talking. Shirley: Heck, I thought we would go shopping at the department store! Oops! I've got to hurry; see you in assembly. -Edith Ponder, lOB. A PRACTICAL USE FOR LATIN No better practical plea for .knowing the Latin· we speak today can be found than is c