Angles & Consolation

Despite getting to bed late after last night’s concert at the Hollywood Bowl, many California High School Summer Program students rose early this morning to practice their Euclidean propositions. After morning Mass and a quick breakfast, all gathered in the classrooms for another day of presentations. Today’s material centered around the properties of triangles as well as the construction for bisecting an angle, and students thoroughly enjoyed grappling with the props and the various questions that naturally arise from these demonstrations. 

Midday Mass followed, and then a lunch of Philly cheese subs and potato wedges in St. Joseph Commons. Programmers then returned to the classroom to continue discussing Boethius’ Consolation of Philosophy and Lady Philosophy’s discourse on fate and happiness. 

“The students are deeply engaged in serious intellectual conversations, not just with their teachers but with their peers,” reflects Director of Admissions Jon Daly. “At the same time, they have the opportunity to attend daily Mass and to pray and to really live the Faith. And then we have all of the physical sports and other activities outside that just make it a full, wonderful two-week program. It’s a joy and a privilege for all of us to get the opportunity to work with the students and to be a part of that, even in a small way.”

That’s for sure! Later this afternoon will come the much-anticipated quad run and then a “Chaplain on Tap” forum, wherein students will have the opportunity to ask Chaplain Rev. Sebastian Walshe, O.Praem. (’94), anonymous questions about the Catholic faith in a public setting.

Be sure to check back tomorrow morning for a full report!