But the strongest point for Latin is its connection to English. It's sometimes called a dead language, but Latin seems to be finding new life in Kentucky high schools. Kentucky high schools now offer the language of Virgil and Cicero. There would be more except for a lack of Latin teachers. Latin is something that everyone recognizes as difficult, something that teaches you to think, something that challenges you.
Some schools start even younger.
Latin is required at Lexington Traditional Magnet School and Bryan Station Middle School. It's also offered at Lewis County Junior High School. About 100 schools across the state teach Latin through KET's distance learning program, which broadcasts live classes via satellite. Grinchus brought out a little Latin in everyone. From reporters to headline writers, few could resist the temptation to tweak the language of Caesar.