Today, we might think that gladiatorial combat was the most popular sport amongst the people of Rome, but in truth, nothing was more sensational than the chariot races put on in the great circus of Rome – the Circus Maximus. (Virgil, Georgics III-IV) When we think of the raucous world of sport in ancient Rome, the images we conjure are most often of blood-soaked gladiatorial combat, or of chariot racing.
No rest, not stay is there but a cloud of yellow sand mounts aloft, and they are wet with the foam and the breath of those in pursuit: so strong is their love of renown, so dear is triumph. Now sinking low, now raised aloft, they seem to be borne through empty air and to soar skyward.
These are just a few of the ways our students, faculty, and administration live out our mission statement every day.Artist Impression of a race in the Circus Maximus See you not, when in headlong contest the chariots have seized upon the plain, and stream in a torrent from the barrier, when the young drivers’ hopes are high, and throbbing fear drains each bounding heart? On they press with circling lash, bending forward to slacken rein fiercely flies the glowing wheel.
Academically – 100% of the last 7 graduating classes earned college scholarships, ACT scores in the top ten (9) of all MAIS schools – with 17% of the Class of 53 (up from 13% last year) scoring at 29 or above (7 students 30+) and designated as Mississippi Eminent Scholars, and two National Merit Finalists Morally – doing the right thing to help those less fortunate through fundraising and service projects Physically – competing for State Championships and a tradition of athletic successes and finally Spiritually – leading our students through Chapel, spiritual emphasis weeks, FCA and Bible classes to a closer walk with our Lord.
When I reflected on just a few accolades earlier, it is not difficult to see that we are succeeding in living out our mission statement. Our mission is to educate the whole child academically, morally, physically, and spiritually so that each one is challenged to grow and mature in knowledge, wisdom, and service.
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