Academy

An academy (Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of secondary education or higher learning, research, or honorary membership. The name traces back to Plato's school of philosophy, founded approximately 385 BC at Akademia, a sanctuary of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and skill, north of Athens, Greece.

The original Academy

Before Akademia was a school, and even before Cimon enclosed its precincts with a wall, it contained a sacred grove of olive trees dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom, outside the city walls of ancient Athens. The archaic name for the site was Hekademia, which by classical times evolved into Akademia and was explained, at least as early as the beginning of the 6th century BC, by linking it to an Athenian hero, a legendary "Akademos". The site of Akademia was sacred to Athena and other immortals.

Plato's immediate successors as "scholarch" of Akademia were Speusippus (347–339 BC), Xenocrates (339–314 BC), Polemon (314–269 BC), Crates (ca. 269–266 BC), and Arcesilaus (ca. 266–240 BC). Later scholarchs include Lacydes of Cyrene, Carneades, Clitomachus, and Philo of Larissa ("the last undisputed head of the Academy"). Other notable members of Akademia include Aristotle, Heraclides Ponticus, Eudoxus of Cnidus, Philip of Opus, Crantor, and Antiochus of Ascalon.

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First female military pilots remembered

Pittsburgh Tribune Review 11 Nov 2024
The program — also called WASP — drew about 25,000 applications ... “It was almost just like ‘We did what we had to ... Despite their significance in military history, WASP were not always recognized. Government officials claimed the women admitted into military academies in 1972 were the inaugural class of female military pilots....
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Inspiring Minds trumpets nine years of impact, success at Sneaker Ball

The Vindicator 11 Nov 2024
Monica Anderson of Austintown and her daughter, Myah Starkey, 12, enjoy the Sneaker Ball....Correspondent photo / Sean Barron ... The event also was to raise funds for the organization’s programming ... Myah, a St ... Hall, 14, an Ohio Virtual Academy ninth-grader who listed psychology and American history as his favored areas of study ... Newsletter ... No. ....
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The 10 best movies on Apple TV Plus to stream right now

Games Radar 11 Nov 2024
Are you wondering what the best Apple TV movies are right now? Well, you aren't alone, trust us ... 10. CODA. (Image credit. Apple TV Plus). Year. 2021. Director. Sian Heder. CODA's Best Picture win at the 94th Academy Awards has earned it a place in the hallowed halls of Hollywood history, yet there's more to this powerful movie than shiny accolades ... 9 ... Year ... S....
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Salem Academy volleyball captures 2A volleyball title in dominant fashion

Statesman Journal 10 Nov 2024
Over the past half-decade, Salem Academy volleyball has emerged as one of the more consistent championship contenders in the state ... Salem Academy defeated Crosshill Christian, 3-0, to capture the OSAA 2A state title at Ridgeview High School in Redmond ... This marks the fifth state title in program history (1993, 1995, 2021 and 2022)....
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World Science Day for Peace and Development marked on Sunday

Urdu Point 10 Nov 2024
The event, arranged in collaboration with Health Services Academy and Islamabad Model College for Girls, Chak Shehzad, displayed a collection of natural history specimens for the awareness of the visitors....
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Salesianum, Caravel, Indian River earn top seeds in DIAA football playoffs

Delaware Online 10 Nov 2024
Highlights, interviews from Salesianum football win over Saint Mark's ... Friday ... 11. St ... Friday ... 20 ... 8 Conrad (5-5), which will be making its first DIAA football playoff appearance in school history, at 7 p.m ... The other 1A quarterfinals are First State Military Academy at Polytech, Christiana at Brandywine and St ... 5 First State Military Academy (7-3) at No....
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Magical year comes to an end for Desert Christian Academy football after first-round loss

Desert Sun 09 Nov 2024
When it comes to postseason play, there's no substitute for experience and that played a role in the CIF-SS Division 14 game on Friday between Desert Christian Academy and San Gabriel. The Conquerors made history by winning the Manzanita League and ......
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Bruins comfortable with run, cruise to easy win over rivals

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 09 Nov 2024
Pulaski Academy was dealt one of the worst losses in the history of its rivalry with Little Rock Christian in 2023, but the Bruins just needed one quarter to make it up Friday. Pulaski Academy scored on its first three possessions, taking a 19-point first-quarter lead to roll to a 40-8 victory over the Warriors at Hatcher Stadium....
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Hall-Dale tops Washington Academy for first ‘C’ boys soccer crown

Bangor Daily News 09 Nov 2024
Eldridge, a sophomore, headed home a corner kick with 23.10 left in the second half Saturday as Hall-Dale of Farmingdale captured its first state championship in program history with a 1-0 victory over Washington Academy of East Machias in the Class C final at windy Cameron Stadium in Bangor....
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Grammy Awards 2025: THIS Indian musician bagged fourth nomination after his three previous wins

India TV 09 Nov 2024
... announced by The Recording Academy for the 67th Grammy Awards wherein Beyonce created history by bagging 11 nods....
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STARTING STRONG — Washington School new coach Sarita Cooper-White has Lady Gens at 5-0

Delta Democrat-Times 09 Nov 2024
Washington School also defeated Central Holmes and Lee Academy during this tournament ... The Generals next game is scheduled for Monday night at Pillow Academy. If history is any guide, the Lady Generals should have plenty more success under their new coach who has a history of playing and coaching for winning programs....
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Records set as one of Vermont's most storied football programs is back on top

Burlington Free Press 09 Nov 2024
Johnsbury Academy. The Wasps (9-0) are now tied with Hartford and Bellows Falls for the most titles in state history with 12, and set a record for most points scored in a final ... done for the program and for the history of the state," Woodstock senior star Caeden Perreault said....

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