Gladiator epitaph reveals death by foul

The inscription on the tombstone of a gladiator has just recently been interpreted, and it appears to reveal both details about the rules of gladiatorial combat and a fascinating story of one gladiator's death because of a referee's mistake. Read the article here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20110620/sc_livescience/romangladiatorsgravestonedescribesfatalfoul

Being Bilingual is Good for You!

(As if we didn't already know that!)

"Looking for a reason to splurge on some Rosetta Stone DVDs? It turns out that being bilingual is actually really good for your brain. For the past 40 years cognitive neuroscientist Ellen Bialystok has studied the effects of knowing two languages on the mind. It turns out that all that translating back and forth in your head is some serious exercise for the brain's synapses."

Read more in the New York Times...

From the Online Education Database:

"50 Common Latin Phrases Every College Student Should Know"

German Exchange Students and Hosts visit Wildhorse Saloon!

On Friday, April 15th, German Exchange Students Marc Rodewyk, Patrick Wallisch, und Simon Weidmann and their host families visited Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon. All fifteen German students participating in this year's GAPP exchange at MBA, HH and Brentwood High enjoyed a night of line dancing, live country music, laser tag, and exploring 2nd Avenue. In addition, several freshmen from MBA's German I class joined the party! Fun was had by all.

Rundberg Family- Daniel and his exchange student Patrick

Host Gaines Garrett and his exchange student Simon

AP German students Will McCaskill and Jack Keller (host). Exchange student Marc. Senior Nick Bessette.

Mardi Gras Celebration

On March 8, 2011 (Mardi Gras!), not only did all French students sit for the Grand Concours, the National French Exam, but also French III Honors was treated to a visit by Kevin Buckley and bandmate Eric Michel and manager David Buckley, awarding winning country musicians from Nashville's Sister City in Caen, Normandy. Senior Douglas McWilliams prepared two beautiful King Cakes for the class, and the musicians conversed with everyone in French, answering questions about everything from Caen's soccer team to the deep friendship between the US and Normandie. The visitors finished the class with some of their live music -- what an interesting and entertaining morning for French III Honors.

Old Harvard Entrance Exam

Really interesting! A 19th century entrance exam for Harvard University, loaded with Greek, Latin, and ancient history. How would you fare?

German Exchange Students Arrive in Nashville!

On Sunday evening (4-10-11), a group of fifteen Germans and their accompanying teachers arrived in Nashville after several days in New York. Here on an exchange through the GAPP- German American Partnership Program, the students are staying with host families/students at MBA, Harpeth Hall, Brentwood High, and Centennial High. Now in its sixth year at MBA, the GAPP exchange brings students from Wiesbaden, Germany to Nashville each spring.

Three MBA students are hosting this year. Freshman Gaines Garrett is hosting Simon Weidmann, and seniors Jack Keller and Daniel Rundberg are hosting Marc Rodewyck and Patrick Wallisch, respectively.

During their two week stay in Nashville, the Germans will attend school, participate in sports, visit downtown Nashville and the Wildhorse Saloon, canoe on the Harpeth River, enjoy the MBA talent show, and build lifelong friendships!

Special thanks to all host families, MBA teachers of the exchange students, and the MBA administration for supporting the German exchange program.

Herzlich Willkommen in Nashville, Jungs!