Alpharetta High Grad Studies Math, Drama in Greece

Jared Feuerstein of Alpharetta, a senior at Centre College, spent three weeks studying in Greece during the College's winter term.

Feuerstein was one of 28 students who studied and traveled for a course titled Drama and Mathematics in Ancient Greece, directed by Matthew Hallock, professor of dramatic arts, and Alex McAllister, associate professor of mathematics.

During class trips to Athens, Epidavros, Delphi, Samos and Delos, students learned how the people of ancient Greece used drama and mathematics as ways to process and understand their changing world, and how they created many fundamental elements and practices that continue to influence the modern world.

Feuerstein is the son of Harry and Jill Feuerstein of Alpharetta and is a graduate of .

Centre College is ranked fourth in the nation by U.S. News for its study abroad program.