SHERMAN, TEXAS—A group of Austin College students are traveling to Athens, Greece to explore the sites and monuments of the city that bore witness to the creation of much of the foundation of Western civilization for three weeks as part of the Austin College January Term. The Austin College January Term is a one-month exploration of only one course, allowing students to fully explore one topic. The month always includes some courses that involve international study, as well as on-campus courses and a number of internship opportunities.

Experts are guiding the students through the history, archaeology, and architecture of the Acropolis and the Agora, the marble and ceramic masterworks in the National Archaeological Museum, and visits to Bronze Age, Classical, and Roman centers outside of Athens. Students will also study and reflect on the role the ancient world plays in modern Athenian and Greek society, especially in this time of economic uncertainty.

Students will stay in furnished apartments in Athens and in a hotel on their excursion to Nafplio. There will be opportunities for students to explore the city’s street markets, shops and restaurants on their own and to attend cultural activities.

Students in the course are listed below by hometown, along with (when available) their parents’ names and the local high school from which they graduated.

Arlington, Texas

Tori Strunk, a graduate of Juan Seguin High School and daughter of Daryl and Julie Strunk;

 

Austin, Texas

Rachel Hatton, a graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School and daughter of Joanne Hatton;

 

Katrina Nichols, a graduate of Concordia High School and daughter of Yvonne Nichols;

Bangalore, INDIA

Heera Rathan, a graduate of Mallya Aditi International School and daughter of Rathan Kumar and Bindu Rathan;

 

Baytown, Texas

Margaux McCartney, a graduate of Barbers Hill High school and daughter of Sylvia and David McCartey;

 

Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn C Birzin, daughter of Michael and Justianna Kubersky;

 

Canton, Texas

Chelsea Easley, a graduate of Canton High School and daughter of Darrell and Terri Easley;

 

Commerce, Texas

Kirstin Nance, a graduate of LaPoynor High School and daughter of Justin Nance of Commerce, Texas;

 

Dallas, Texas

Sarah Katherine Bates, a graduate of The Greenhill School and daughter of Susan and Evan Bates;

 

Denison, Texas

Sierra Gilliam, a graduate of Denison High School and daughter of Keith Gilliam and Cyndi Gilliam;

 

Durant, Oklahoma

Macey Shanae Blakley, daughter of Shawn and Wendy Pierce;

 

Fort Worth, Texas

Niki Stavrianopoulos, daughter of Aristomenis and Maria Stavianopoulos;

 

Georgetown, Texas

Kim Shelton, a graduate of Georgetown High School and daughter of Therese and Drew Shelton;

 

Highland Village, Texas

Jacob Morgan, a graduate of Midlothian High School and son of Jerry Morgan of Highland Village and Shelly Morgan of Midlothian, Texas;

 

Houston, Texas

Sarah Gilbert, a graduate of Awty International School and daughter of Caroline Legault and Louis Gilbert;

 

Halle Smith, a graduate of Carnegie Vanguard High School and daughter of John Smith;

 

LaRue, Texas

Kirstin Nance, a graduate of LaPoynor High School and daughter of Casy and Lance West;

 

Mansfield, Texas

Taylor Spurgin, daughter of Doyle Spurgin and Rhonda Spurgin;

 

McKinney, Texas

Amy Glazier, a graduate of Homeschool and daughter of Carri Schreiber and Jay Glazier;

 

Chandni Surti, a graduate of McKinney Boyd High School and daughter of Haresh and Priti Surti;

 

Midlothian, Texas

Jacob Morgan, a graduate of Midlothian High School and son of Shelly Morgan of Midlothian and Jerry Morgan of Highland Village, Texas;

 

North Richland Hills, Texas

Tatiana Ferrari, a graduate of Birdsville High School and daughter of Elizabeth and Dennis Ferrari;

 

Joshua Zakhary, a graduate of Birdville High School and son of Adel Zakhary and Maggie Addison;

 

Phoenix, Arizona

Emily MacDonald, a graduate of Scottsdale Preparatory Academy and daughter of Christa MacDonald;

 

Plano, Texas

Nick Burget, a graduate of Wylie High School and son of Greg Burget of Plano and Sidra Burget of Wylie, Texas;

 

Round Rock, Texas

Hailey Clendennen, a graduate of Cedar Ridge High School and daughter of Don Clendennen;

 

Sachse, Texas

Morgan Carroll, a graduate of Naaman Forest High School and daughter of Rebecca Carroll;

 

Sadler, Texas

Sam Skupin, a graduate of S and S Consolidated High School and son of Net and Jon Skupin;

 

Sherman, Texas

Meredith Huff, daughter of Ron and Gretchen Huff;

 

Sunnyvale, Texas

Noelle Low, a graduate of Booker T. Washington HSPVA and daughter of Jim and Tammy Low; and

 

Wylie, Texas

Nick Burget, a graduate of Wylie High School and son of Sidra Burget of Wylie and Greg Burget of Plano, Texas.

 Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, international study, pre-professional foundations, leadership development, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 36 percent of students representing ethnic minorities. A residential student body of 1,250 students and a faculty of more than 100 allow a 12:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. The College is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA) and cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. Founded in 1849, the College is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.