Tradition
A standing tradition of the Brooklyn Latin school would be the extensive trips that take place. In freshman year, the students go to Boston to visit their sister school and to enjoy themselves as well. Any newly employed magistri are also asked to go. When senior year arrives, the students head to Italy and roam from its northern reigns to its south.
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