Classics Continuum is an annual online conference led by high school students, for high school students. Our goal is to create a forum where people can come together to celebrate, debate, share, and collaborate, with the goal of promoting access to the classics.
Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact classicscontinuum@gmail.com
From Catullus to Taylor Swift: Relatable Writers — Caroline Pantzer
Medusa: The Epitome of the Female Struggle — Akshara Arvind
Chasing Excellence: Evolution of the Olympic Spirit — Emma Dahl
Feminine Focus: Listening to Eurydice — Kate Cooney
Etymology Unveiled: The Significance of Latin in Modern Language — Evan Daniels
Latin and Greek in Modern Medicine — Evie Shurslep and Emma Silberstein
An Ancient Architectural Miracle: the Influence of Rome's Pantheon in the Modern World — Katharine Shea
Brutality and Loyalty: Chariot Racing in the Roman Republic and the Rise of the Roman Empire — Sarah Freeman
The Rise of Christianity and the Shift in Persecution Toward Greco-Roman Religions — Madeline Gross
Lupercalia to Loml: Exploring the Roman Roots of the Modern Valentine’s Day — Ivy Zhao and Tian Yun Cheung
Classics Theater in Modern Society: Oedipus Rex and the Oedipus Conflict — Theo Kravis Schulhof
Hellenic Mythos in the Development of American Identity: An Analytic Framework and look to the Future — Shreyoshi Ghoshray
Latin au Gratin: Cheesy Crumbs of Humor from Classical and Late-Antique Sources — Janey Rollenhagen, Gabi Berman, and Phoebe Cohen
Magical Maladies: Accusations of Witchcraft in the Ancient World — Sophie Heitfield
Silenced Voices: Unpacking Misogyny in Antiquity — Nicolle Riley
The Penelopiad; An Anti-patriarchal Odyssey — Daphne Schisgall
Caroline is in the eleventh grade and lives in New York City. She has taken Latin for six years and Greek for two. Learning in these classes has opened up her mind and helped her realize the lasting impact these languages have had on our world today. She presented at both the 2022 and 2023 Classics Continuum and is a member of this year’s committee.
Daphne is a sophomore who lives in Brooklyn, New York. She has been taking Ancient Greek for five years and Latin for two. She is interested in linguistics and rhetoric and how classics play an important role in both of these. Daphne has also been an active member of her school's Model UN club and helps run their annual conference.
Emma is a junior who lives in in Rye, New York. She has taken Latin for six years and Greek for two. She is interested in the remnants of classical culture in society today, as well as the crossovers between the languages, and how learning the classical languages can influence the way you approach both language and life.
Jake is a senior at who lives in the Bronx, New York. He has taken Latin since 6th grade and Ancient Greek since 10th grade. Jake is passionate about introducing the Classics to other students and has previously built a Classics curriculum, Carpe Diem Classics, that he has taught to middle-school students in his New York City community.
Theo Schulhof is a high school junior based in Massachusetts. He has been studying Latin since eighth grade. Theo sees Latin as a secret language hiding underneath English–and believes that understanding Latin gives you a better grasp of both English and the world we live in today. Furthermore, Latin works in tandem with Theo’s other passion, theater, and he loves to read and analyze Classical theater in all forms.
