Tents and Togas / Tende e Toghe

Latin was once an integral part of the high-school curriculum, and in 1920-21 three of the eleven faculty members taught it. Summer school was voluntary rather than remedial, and popular classes in ancient history were held on the school lawn. A 1921 class poem recalled students struggling with translations in Caesar's Gallic Wars and with Cicero's orations. The school grounds also hosted seasonal events including concerts and May Day festivities with garlands, dancing, and an elected queen. The band shell was built by the Millbrook Lions Club and dedicated in 1987. Today the lawn remains a gathering place for summer concerts, the fire department's annual carnival, and occasional trade shows or circuses.

Millbrook, New York · United States