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Classics and Ancient History Program

项目简介

Lucius Sergius Catilina (108-62 BCE), commonly referred to by his cognomen as “Catiline,” was a high-born Roman politician. Unobtrusively successful during the early phase of his career (the cursus honorum), he repeatedly failed in his bid for Rome’s highest office, the consulship.


Not much is known about Catiline, as our primary sources are the speeches and letters by the Roman orator and politician Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43) and The Catilinarian Conspiracy by the Roman historian Gaius Sallustius Crispus (86-34).


What lessons can be learned from studying The Catiline Conspiracy?


Eureka Alumni from this program have received admission offers to Stanford University, Yale University, Brown University, Columbia University, University of Chicago, Amherst College, and other top US universities.

Classics and Ancient History Program

Alumni from this program have gone off to pursue majors in Economics, English Literature, and Applied Mathematics.


The research experience and skills students receive at the Eureka Program have helped students win prestigious awards in the Latin Oratory and Literature Contests of the National Junior Classical League Convention. Some alumni from this program have also received eminent recognition for their work with Classics Studies, such as getting their work published in The Concord Review, a journal with a 5% acceptance rate.


Many students from this program are also very engaged in their communities, starting Latin oratory societies and even self-designing a Latin curriculum for 30 younger students. One alumni even created a website where Latin aficionados can publish their own works on the Classics.


The below sections will provide more insight into the students that have attended this program and share their experiences and successes.

研究主题案例

The Problem with ‘Accurate’ History: Complexity within Sallust’s Bellum Catilinae

Sallust's Bellum Catilinae is a primary account of Catiline's conspiracy that has intrigued historians for its complex portrayal of its protagonist. Sallust portrays Catiline as a complex character rather than a simple villain or hero. He uses Catiline to represent the widespread decline in the late Roman Republic. Sallust includes four speeches by Catiline, Caesar, and Cato to show the complexity of history by allowing historical figures to express their viewpoints in their own persuasive voices. Sallust draws attention to the complexity of history in his analysis of Catiline to warn contemporary readers about the Republic's danger. An alumni of this program authored this thesis to further his love for classics, which could have supported his admission to Harvard, Princeton and Stanford University.

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大学录取结果

Attended Eureka

2019

High School Name

Kent School

Admission Offer Received

• Harvard University
• Princeton University
• Stanford University

Eureka Research Title

The Problem With 'Accurate' History: Complexity Within Sallust's Bellum Catilinae

Attended Eureka

2019 Summer

High School Name

Webb Schools Of California

Admission Offer Received

• Princeton University
• Stanford University
• Brown University
• Columbia University

Eureka Research Title

Research Topic - Undisclosed

Attended Eureka

2019

High School Name

Stuart Country Day School

Admission Offer Received

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Eureka Research Title

Sign Language Documentation: Why And How

Attended Eureka

2020

High School Name

Indian Springs School

Admission Offer Received

• (ED) Amherst College

Eureka Research Title

De Coniuratione Catilinae

Attended Eureka

2020

High School Name

St. Paul's School

Admission Offer Received

• (REA) Yale University

Eureka Research Title

Investigating The Impact Of Museums On Indigenous Health And Wellbeing

Attended Eureka

2019

High School Name

Hill School

Admission Offer Received

• Stanford University

Eureka Research Title

A Multidimensional Analysis Of The Character Of Catline As Described By Sallust

Attended Eureka

2020

High School Name

The Experimental High School Attached To Beijing Normal University

Admission Offer Received

• Pomona College

Eureka Research Title

Research Topic - Undisclosed

Attended Eureka

2019

High School Name

Boston University Academy

Admission Offer Received

• Stanford University
• Brown University

Eureka Research Title

Misleading Arguments: Contradictions In Socrates' Apology And Phaedo

Attended Eureka

2020

High School Name

St. Stephen's Episcopal School

Admission Offer Received

• (REA) Stanford University
• Washington University in St. Louis

Eureka Research Title

The Parallelisms And Differences Between The Government-Subject Relationship

Attended Eureka

2021 Summer

High School Name

Deerfield Academy

Admission Offer Received

• (ED) Swarthmore College

Eureka Research Title

Dies Irae - Why Apocalyptic Fiction Is So Popular In The Modern Day

学生经历

Eureka Student Research: The Injustices of Politically Motivated Trials
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Eureka Student Research: Utilitarianism: a Ruthless Calculator or Practical Tool?

社区活动

Fallwatch

FallWatch is a patented all detection system and environment for mitigating fall injuries. An alumni of this program invented this system after an incident of his grandfather falling without any family member around him, leading to a hip fracture.

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Stanford Summer Humanities Institute

Stanford Summer Humanities Institute is a three-week residential program where rising high school juniors and seniors explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by Stanford professors. An alumni of this program was selected for this competitive summer program.

The Concord Review

The Concord Review is a distinguished academic journal that publishes exceptional research papers written by high school students from all over the world. The journal provides a global platform for high school students to showcase their research and writing skills and aims to promote the development of critical thinking and writing abilities among high school students. The Concord Review has gained immense recognition as a prestigious academic journal and has been commended by educators, scholars, and policymakers for its significant contribution to high school education. The journal is very selective, accepting around 5% of works received. Several Eureka students have submitted their work to The Concord Review and have had their works accepted. 

The Global Diplomat

The Global Diplomat is a student-run organization dedicated to educating youth on politics, global affairs, and public policy. We provide a platform where students can explore and express their diverse point of views on topics they care about. A Eureka alumni of the Classics program was an Editor for the organization.

National Junior Classical League

The National Junior Classical League aims to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language, literature, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and to impart an understanding of the debt of our own culture to that of Classical antiquity. A Eureka alumni of the Classics program participated in the League, and won Fourth and Fifth Place at the Latin Oratory and Literature Contests respectively in 2019.

National Student Poets Program

The Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers partner to present the National Student Poets Program, the nation’s highest honor for young poets (grades 10–11) creating original work. Annually, five students are selected for one year of service, each representing a different geographic region of the country. The Program believes in the power of youth voices to create and sustain meaningful change, and supports them in being heard.

荣誉和奖励

National Merit Scholarship Program

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that is open to high school students in the United States. Students enter the competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and meeting other requirements. A Eureka alumni of the Classics Studies program received the scholarship.

Scholastics Art & Writing Awards

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is a national program that recognizes and celebrates the creative achievements of young artists and writers in grades 7-12. It provides opportunities for exhibition, publication, and scholarship, as well as a platform for talented students to showcase their work to a wider audience. Several of Eureka Alumni from this program have received this award.

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* All college results rankings are based on the 2022-2023 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings

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