On November 19, Latin students of Pine Cobble School, taught by John McCormick, held their tenth annual Roman Model Contest. The projects were presented to the entire school during the Wednesday assemble period.
In conjunction with the textbooks, Cambridge Latin Project, Latin IA students study a family who lived in Pompeii in A.D. 79. The first project is to design and build a Roman house. Latin IB students study the travels of Quintus whose parents were killed in A.D. 79 in Pompeii.
He travels for half the time in Britain and then to Alexandria. One of the things which impresses him in his travels, is the similarity in design and lay out of Roman cities. Their project is to design and build a Roman public building. Latin II's project is to design and build a Roman public building. Latin II students chose to build catapults with one student choosing to build a virtual Roman house.
Reed Wendorf-French, Latin II, won first place with his computer generated virtual Roman House. The judges found it remarkable that Reed was able to take a program for modern house design and adapt it to create an ancient house. His program was highly detailed and accessible for the younger students.
Karlan Eberhardt and Lindley Wells tied for second place for their models of a Roman house. Karlan had an ingenious roof design and a working fountain animated his presentation, while Lindley's house was notable for its color and design as well as her understanding of the function of the garden.
Chloe Dircks model of the women's bath at Pompeii was well labeled and designed. Her demonstration of the hypocaust was particularly impressive.
Honorable mention was given to Allison Robbins for her unique Roman house in a suitcase. On the lid of the suitcase, Allison created an image of Vesuvius, placing her house in the setting of Pompeii.
Latin is offered at Pine Cobble beginning in the seventh grade with introductory mini courses beginning in the fourth grade.
The Pine Cobble School, located in Williamstown, MA, is an independent day school that has been serving the needs of local children for over sixty-five years. For more information please call 413-458-4680.
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Dalton Day Returns This Saturday
By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The town's popular Dalton Day festival is returning this weekend after a year's hiatus.
The event will kick off this Saturday at 11 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. in the field in front of the Senior Center.
The community celebration was established in 2023 by the Cultural Council in an effort to increase resident participation at town meetings while also showcasing the area's welcoming, diverse, artistic and sporty atmosphere. In 2024, the event brought together 300 residents.
"The primary mission of Dalton Day is to foster a strong sense of community, build civic pride, and bring residents together through a shared celebration of local culture, music, and food," said Jeannie Ingram, Select Board member and cultural council chair, and Lori Venezia, executive assistant to the town manager.
The event provides an accessible and free platform for "civic education, community bonding, and supporting local businesses, artisans, makers, and culture more broadly," they said.
The festival strengthens the fabric of the town both civically and economically by connecting grassroots organizations with residents, fostering a shared sense of belonging, and providing free, family-friendly entertainment.
It also serves as an opportunity for community members to meet with local officials and a couple of state officials. State Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. Leigh Davis will be coming from Beacon Hill to speak at the event.
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