All over campus, students talk about Latin being “useless” and a dead language, but Latin Teachers Doug Fraleigh and Christopher Childers go deep into the roots of Latin, and its everlasting importance.
Linguae Latinae: Latin at Harvard Westlake
March 13, 2026
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Cooper Eisen ’29, Reporter
Cooper Eisen ’29 is a passionate sports lover who aspires to be like his two parents, who are both sports journalists.
“It’s a blessing to have the ability to learn from them.” Cooper said.
Cooper has always been interested in the media world. He is a dedicated fan of the Yankees, Patriots, and Celtics. Watching sports is something that Cooper does everyday and emphasizes why he loves this saying,
“I have always loved playing and watching sports because I am part of a sports household so it is a big part of my family.”
Cooper is a middle child. He has an older brother named Xander and a younger sister named Taylor. “My sister is so curious and loves playing sports, and my brother enjoys playing music and making art.”
When he’s not watching sports, he’s on the tennis court with his Coach Anne, who sparked his passion for tennis and helped him believe in himself.