ON CULTURE:
Taming the
Toga
WORDS BY
Eric Yao
When you think of
Romans, Togas are probably
the first thing that come to
mind. Those simple yet
elegant garments have
flooded popular culture and
entertainment through the
years as the authentic
portrayal of classical
civilization.
In reality, few Romans
were permitted to wear
Togas. They were seen as a
sign of nobility and
citizenship. A toga was a
prized possesion that had to
be meticulously cared for
and donned. For the
upcoming state convention,
members of Wheeler Latin
came together to prepare
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their own, more colorful,
Roman garments. These tie-
dye masterpieces will be
featured on the Roman
Procession. Watch out for
Wheeler as we come by in
our brightly colored
creations!