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January 12, 2010 | International, News, People, Video | No Comments
[Greece 10] Video Blog: Becca and Zac Wrap Up the Trip With a Little Shopping from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.
With only hours remaining in the trip, we check in with a pair of Academy students about the stores they’ve shopped at and items bought along the way. Some have been great, where others were what the kids refer to as “sketch”.
January 12, 2010 | International, People, Photos | No Comments
January 11, 2010 | International, News, People, Video | No Comments
[Greece10] Video Blog: Sean, Natalie & Rohith Talk About Food, Glorious Food in Greece from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.
One of the strongest ways in which we establish a connection to a particular culture is through its food. Over the last week-and-a-half, the group has had the opportunity to sample a variety of traditional Greek dishes. In today’s videoblog, students discuss their favorites dishes and what they’re looking forward to eating when they get back to Kentucky.
January 11, 2010 | International, News, People, Video, WKU | No Comments
[Greece10] Video Blog: The Gang Sings the WKU Fight Song in Epidaurus from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.
If you have access to an ancient theater with accoustics better than some modern performance halls, what should you do? Sing the WKU Fight Song. Check out this video and “Stand Up and Cheer”!
[Greece10] Video Blog: The Girls Sing “Hallelujah” in the Mycenean Theater from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.
The remarkable thing about the ancient theater in Mycenea, Greece is that the acoustics are remarkable. I love my iPhone and its video recorder, but the audio is only so-so. Notice how far away the camera is from the group and how you can still hear the soft melodies.
January 10, 2010 | International, News, People, Photos, Uncategorized | No Comments
January 10, 2010 | International, News, People, Video | No Comments
[Greece10] Video Blog: Men’s Race at the Ancient Olympic Stadium from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.
The guys ran the first race in the steps of Hercules at the site of the ancient games in Olympia. Who won? You’ll have to watch to find out!
[Greece10] Video Blog: Women’s Race at the Ancient Olympic Stadium from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.
The girls ran the second race in the steps of Hercules at the site of the ancient games in Olympia. Who won? You’ll have to watch to find out!
[Greece10] Video Blog: The Winners of the Olympic Race Crowned from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.
In traditional fashion, the winners were crowned with a laurel wreath in celebration of their victory in the Olympic stadium.
January 10, 2010 | International, News, People, Video | No Comments
[Greece10] Video Blog: Linda and Jake are in the Dark in Mycenae from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.
Our visits today continued in the area around Argolis. We visited a couple of archeological sites in the area around Mycenae, including the Lion Gate, the Cyclopedean Walls, the Palace, and tomb of Agamemnon. Students also braved the dark and walked to the bottom of the ancient sistern, where we took a moment to blog. Did I mention it was in the dark?
January 10, 2010 | International, News, People, Video | No Comments
[Greece10] Video Blog: Traditional Greek Folk Dancing from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.
Kostas, a high school dance and gymnastics teacher in Olympia, described the traditional attire of a female Greek folk dancer to the group in addition to teaching them six different dances. It’s always fun to see the students get a bit out of their comfort zone. As the video demonstrates, they finally got to say “Ooohpa!” I’m told several of them have been waiting days to say it.