Published by Eta Sigma Phi VOLUME 89, NUMBER 1 SPRING 2015 In This Issue 2 ΗΣΦ: Statement of Purpose and Benefits of Membership 2 About NUNTIUS 2 List of Officers 2 Members of the Board of Trustees 2 ΗΣΦ Committees 3 Address from our Megas Prytanis, Right, Nicole Love Timothy Morris (Gamma Omicron) in Greece (p. 22) 3 2015 ΗΣΦ National Convention 3 FASTI Below, Shannon 4 Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc. Ells in Rome (p. 20) 5 The Next Generation: Papers by Undergraduate Classics Students: Abstracts; Response by Kathleen M. Coleman 5 Want to place an ad? 13 Lifetime subscriptions to NUNTIUS 14 Review of Epictetus: Discourses, Fragments, Handbook. Reviewed by Daniel VanderKolk (Eta Delta, Hillsdale College) 15 The ΗΣΦ Website 16 “Romans and Greeks in Town and Country”: Exploring the Archaeological Treasures of Campania by Joshua Benjamins 18 Journey to Jordan: Bir Madhkur Project 2014 by Debbie Sokolowski 20 Un’estate a Roma by Shannon Ells 21 ΗΣΦ Medals 22 An Incredible Adventure to Greece by Nicole Love 24 Tempestas Februaria by Jessamyn Rising 25 Solum in Lingua Latina by Emily Marillier (Eta Delta at Hillsdale College) 26 Reflections of a First Time Teacher by Kristen Roper 27 Initiates Reported April 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014 30 Back Issues of Nuntius Wanted Above, Joshua 31 Student Recognitions on the 2014 Benjamins in National Latin Exam Rome (p. 16) 33 Lists of New Chapters and Reactivated Chapters Left, Debbie 33 Chapters Filing Annual Reports for 2014–15 Sokolowski’s view 34 Vergilian Society Tours 2015 in Jordan (p. 18) 35 ΗΣΦ Regalia 36 The Brill Dictionary of Ancient Greek “Hubris, as we know from the LIST OF 2014–15 OFFICERS HONORARY TRUSTEES Greeks, is dangerous.” Megas Prytanis: Timothy Morris, Martha Davis — Ashley Judd on the prospects of Gamma Omicron at Monmouth College; Zeta Beta at Temple University [email protected] the Kentucky Wildcats during March Sister Thérèse Marie Dougherty Madness, with Thomas Roberts Megas Hyparchos: Mason Johnson, Beta Psi at Beta Kappa at Notre Dame of Maryland 3.16.15 MSNBC Rhodes College; [email protected] University Megale Grammateus Brent M. Froberg Claire Drone-Silvers, Eta Zeta at Truman Gamma Omega at Baylor University State University; [email protected] W. W. de Grummond ETA SIGMA PHI: Megale Chrysophylax Eta at Florida State University Katelynn Torcato, Theta Tau at Richard Statement of Purpose Thomas J. Sienkewicz Stockton College of New Jersey; Gamma Omicron at Monmouth College and Benefits of [email protected] Wayne Tucker Membership MEMBERS OF THE Beta Theta at Hampden-Sydney College BOARD OF TRUSTEES The purposes of Eta Sigma Phi, the national Antonios Augoustakis (2017), Chair EDITOR OF NUNTIUS Classics honorary society, are to develop and Alpha Kappa at the University of Illinois promote interest in Classical study among Georgia Irby [email protected] students of colleges and universities; to promote Omega (College of William and Mary) closer fraternal relationship among students Katherine Panagakos (2016) [email protected] who are interested in Classical studies, and to Theta Tau at Richard Stockton College stimulate interest in Classical studies and in the [email protected] EXECUTIVE SECRETARY history, art, and literature of ancient Greece and Joseph Garnjobst (2015) David H. Sick, Executive Secretary (2015) Rome. Members are elected by local chapters Eta Delta at Hillsdale College Eta Sigma Phi which have been chartered by the society. Most [email protected] Greek and Roman Studies members are undergraduates but chapters can also Rhodes College initiate graduate students, faculty, and honorees. Daniel Levine (2017) 2000 N. Parkway There are more than 180 chapters of Eta Sigma Beta Pi at University of Arkansas Memphis, TN 38112 Phi throughout the United States. Benefits of [email protected] Phone: 901-843-3907 membership include: Mary Pendergraft (2015) Fax: 901-843-3633 • membership card, lapel pin and certificate Beta Iota at Wake Forest University e-mail: [email protected] • subscription to NUNTIUS, the biannual [email protected] newsletter of the society • an annual national convention including a certamen and banquet • the opportunity to give academic presentations ΗΣΦ COMMITTEES before an audience of peers and scholars Translation Contest Coordinator • annual sight translation exams in Latin and Joseph Garnjobst of Eta Delta at Hillsdale College (2015) Greek [email protected] • honor cords and sashes for graduation • bronze and silver medals of achievement Fox Latin Teaching Scholarship Committee • eligibility for summer travel scholarships to Bridget Thomas of Eta Zeta at Truman State University, chair (2016, [email protected]) Greece, Rome or southern Italy Sister Thérèse Marie Dougherty of Beta Kappa at Notre Dame of Maryland University (2015) • eligibility for a Latin teacher training scholarship Timothy Moore of Alpha Xi at Washington University in St. Louis (2017) Summer Travel Scholarships Committee Molly Pasco-Pranger, Lambda at the University of Mississippi, chair (2016, [email protected]) Katherine Panagakos, Theta Tau at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (2017) About NUNTIUS James (Jim) Johnson, Gamma Upsilon at Austin College (2017) NUNTIUS is the newsletter of Eta Sigma Phi, the Program Committee national Classics honorary society. It is published Bonnie Catto of Eta Omicron at Assumption College, chair (2015, [email protected]) twice a year, in September and in January. Copies John Rundin of Eta Mu at the University of California, Davis (2017) of the NUNTIUS are sent free of charge to David Schenker of Alpha Mu at the University of Missouri–Columbia (2016) active, associate, and honorary members at active Finance Committee chapters. A lifetime subscription to the NUNTIUS Davina McClain of Iota Beta at Northwestern State University Scholars’ College, chair (2017, is also available to members who wish to continue [email protected]) receiving the newsletter after graduation. The cost Lora Holland of Eta Tau at the University of North Carolina, Asheville (2015) of this lifetime subscription is a single payment of Brent Froberg of Gamma Omega at Baylor University (ex officio) $50. Non-members interested in subscribing to the David Sick of Beta Psi at Rhodes College (ex officio) newsletter should contact the editor for further Katelynn Torcato, Theta Tau at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (2015, ex officio) information. The editor is Dr. Georgia L. Irby H. R. Butts Field Archaeology Scholarship Committee of Omega at the College of William and Mary. Ruth Palmer of Gamma at Ohio University, chair (2015, [email protected]) Graphic designer is Jon Marken of Lamp-Post Cynthia Claxton of Delta Sigma at the University of California–Irvine (2016) Publicity in Meherrin, Virginia. NUNTIUS is Christine Renaud of Theta Omicron at Carthage College (2017) printed by Farmville Printing of Farmville, Virginia. 2 Address from the Megas Prytanis SALVETE ET KAI XAIPETE! The a total of 263 new members. We also centennial year for Eta Sigma Phi has welcomed three completely new chap- been a lively one and, sadly, it is quickly ters: Iota Pi from Tufts University, Iota drawing to a close. But, it has been full Rho from Christendom College, and Iota of great events such as the bimillennial Sigma from Grand Valley State Uni- anniversary of the death of Augustus; versity. Our Megale Grammateus, Claire the undergraduate panel, “100 Years of Drone-Silvers, and I are working on fur- Loving Wisdom and Beauty: Undergradu- ther developing the work of Megale Hyp- ate Research Celebrating the Centen- archos MaryBeth Banovetz (2008–2009) nial of ΗΣΦ” at the biennial meeting of on the online list of chapter activities, CAMWS Southern Section; and, person- community outreach, and fundraising ally, at Monmouth College we’ve had ideas. We plan to not only add new ideas one of the most active chapters in years. and activities but also to include contact While we are reaching the end of our information of chapters who participate centennial year, we will certainly end it in the events so that chapters — old and with a bang when we attend the 2015 Eta new — can host new programs. As we pre- Sigma Phi convention in Galloway, New pare to begin this new spring semester, be Jersey, hosted by the Theta Tau Chapter sure to keep an eye on the Facebook page of Richard Stockton College. Our Megale for the continuing daily certamen question Chrysophylax, Katelynn Torcato, has been Tim Morris Prytanis, 2014–15 (https://www.facebook.com/EtaSigmaPhi) working tirelessly with Professor Panaga- and more information on the developing kos and her chapter officers to make it working diligently alongside Allie Marbry, page of activities. I have faith that you one of the most noteworthy conventions updating the Eta Sigma Phi website will all continue passing on the torch of to date. Our Megas Hyparchos, Mason (http://www.etasigmaphi.org/), includ- classical civilization until our next meet- Johnson, has been contacting colleges ing the new initiates for the 2014–2015 ing in New Jersey. to possibly create new chapters and to academic year. As of November 19, 2014, Tim Morris (Gamma Omicron) reactivate old chapters. He has also been 31 Eta Sigma Phi chapters have initiated Megas Prytanis 2015 ΗΣΦ National Convention Fasti Theta Tau of Richard Stock- 2015 ton College of NJ is excited March 20: Ovid’s to host the 87th annual birthday convention. Local highlights March 26: Vespasian’s birthday include a Greco-Roman March 25–28: CAMWS, University scavenger hunt on campus, of Colorado, Boulder, CO lectures by Stockton fac- ulty, Greek dancing lessons, April 10–12: 87th annual OPA!, and a Greek-themed convention at the invitation of banquet. Please contact Theta Tau Chapter of Richard Theta Tau Prytanis Kate- Stockton College lynn Torcato (torcatok@ April 21: Parilia, Happy Birthday, go.stockton.edu) or Profes- Rome! sor Katherine Panagakos April 26: Marcus Aurelius’ birthday ( katherine.panagakos@ stockton.edu) if you have any May 15: Chapter Res Gestae due concerns or questions.