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Veritas Classical Academy
Taking young minds seriously
PO Box 982
115 Victory Place
Marietta, Ohio 45750
(740) 885-2033
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Tennis Team Tidbits
Who are these Victors?! The Academy's tennis team is on a roll this season with an undefeated team record after seven matches, including singles player Allison Rehl who is individually undefeated. Team members are Lauren Strobl, Hannah Lovejoy, Katie Lovejoy, Allison Rehl, Elayna Rehl, Dallas Bolen, and Neven Lather.
Coaches Jawn Smith and Amy Strobl are very pleased with the team's dedication, having begun practices in August even before classes began. Coach Strobl is particularly impressed with the students' behavior. "They're not just winning matches, they're exemplifying virtuous behavior on the court, being humble in victory and strong in defeat, and all the while showing good sportsmanship," said Strobl.
Congratulations to these Victors for a terrific season thus far!
UPCOMING TENNIS MATCHES
September 26 - 3:30 @ Lookout Park (Mtta)
October 2 - 3:30 @ Erickson (Pkbg)
October 5 - 8:30 Wood County Tournament @ City Park (Pkbg)
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Visit to the Special Collections Department at Marietta College
Last week our 7th and 8th grade students visited Marietta College's Special Collections Department where they spent time examining original letters written by Marie Antoinette, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin. Many of our students remarked on the beauty of both the language and the script in these letters and were excited that they could read these carefully handwritten historical documents.
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House Inductions - Erratum
In the last edition of the Veritas Victor, the names of the new Tarsus and Washington members were switched.
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History or Social Studies?
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Social studies encompasses many disciplines such as history, economics, political science, psychology, anthropology, geography, social science, sociology, archaeology, and others. Meanwhile, history is a specific discipline that is and can be classified by period, geographical location, etc.
The new discipline of social studies was introduced into American public schools around the turn of the 20th century. It was part of the progressive program to introduce students to a variety of disciplines rather than to study any particular one in depth. The classical movement has tended to eschew the teaching of comparatively shallow social studies instruction in favor of a much deeper, richer study of history. The replacement of history with social studies (in many public schools) has meant that students have often failed to learn about the great heroes and heroines of the past. In social studies the great figures of history become flat, pale, two-dimensional caricatures of life. As such, the student has no opportunity to emulate the virtue of St. Joan of Arc or to avoid the vice(s) of Benedict Arnold.
At VCA, our students are thrust into a years-long study of history to learn the story of not only man's achievements but also of his failures. It is a fascinating, complicated, sobering, and indispensable discipline that will inform our young people as they observe and participate in the world around them.
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How to Contribute to our Mission
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There are many ways to contribute to Veritas, the foremost of which are your earnest prayers. Also, we are always in need of volunteers to supervise lunch, recess, field trips, and special activities and events. Finally, your financial support is humbly welcomed. To make a financial donation, simply click on the Donate button or
email us
to discuss options
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Become a Hoplite Helper today!
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Important Dates
September 29
Washington House
Read-A-Thon
October 7
Fire and Ice Formal
October 19 - 10am
Tea with the Headmaster
October 21
College Info Day - 3pm
Meeting Reminders
House lunches every Wednesday
House Meetings:
Tarsus, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 7:45am
Washington, 2nd & 4th Mondays at 3:05pm
Chesterton, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 7:45am
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Inaugural Fire & Ice Formal is October 7th
The Campus Martius Museum is the setting of our inaugural high school fall formal. Tickets are available at the front office. Students and guests must sign the Code of Conduct/Dress Code when they pick up their tickets.
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Save the Date!
Our annual Dickens event will be held on
Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the Peoples Bank Theatre
in Marietta.
We are thrilled to hit "the big stage" this year!
Tickets will go on sale via the theatre's website soon. More details will follow in the next few weeks.
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The Violins have Arrived!
This week we took delivery of a very large shipment of violins. Our music curriculum this year includes violin instruction for 3rd-6th grade students. We are terribly excited to begin this program which will dovetail nicely with our newly formed strings ensemble. Parents may have to endure a bit of screechy violin practice, but it will be well worth the initial auditory discomfort!
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IUSTITIA PRUDENTIA FORTITUDO TEMPERANTIA
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