An American in Cluj

“Bucura-te, Tara scumpa, imbracata de parada, Ca, din alte tari straine, vin prieteni sa te vada! - Vasile Militaru, 1936 Our paths have crossed years ago at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, a residential school in Columbus, dedicated to gifted students from around the state who wanted to be challenged by an enhanced curriculum and by the combined expertise of teachers with doctorates in their respective fields. His interest was not necessarily math and science, Darius Roby loved foreign languages and the wonderful programs offered there by two foreign women, who taught five different languages. His mentor was my colleague, a very inspiring and entertaining teacher from Venezuela, who supplied student fantasies with stories of world travel, especially France, and mysterious places. Her enthusiasm was contagious!