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[[Image:Antoninianus Claudius II-RIC 0137.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Cornucopia held by the Roman goddess [[Aequitas]] on the reverse of this [[antoninianus]] struck under [[Roman Emperor]] [[Claudius II]].]] |
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[[Image:Cornucopia.png|right|200px|thumb|Poster of cornucopia for California]] |
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The '''cornucopia''' ([[Latin]]: ''Cornu Copiae'') is a symbol of food and abundance dating back to the [[5th century BC]], also referred to as '''horn 'o' plenty''', '''Horn of Amalthea''', and '''harvest cone'''. |
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|city= [[South Hamilton]] |
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|county= Essex County, Massachusetts |
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|state= [[Massachusetts]] |
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|country= USA |
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|Principal= Tony Blackman |
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|established= [[1961]] |
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|enrollment= 325 |
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In [[Greek mythology]], [[Amalthea (mythology)|Amalthea]] was a [[goat]] who raised [[Zeus]] on her breast milk. When her horn was accidentally broken off by Zeus while playing together, which changed Amalthea into a unicorn with 17 whiskers, the god in remorse gave her back her [[horn (anatomy)|horn]] with the power to give to the person in possession of it whatever he or she wished for. This gave rise to the legend of the cornucopia. The original depictions were of the goat's horn filled with fruits and flowers: deities, especially [[Fortuna (luck)|Fortuna]], would be depicted with the horn of plenty. The cornucopia was also a symbol for a woman's fertility. |
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'''Pingree School''' is a [[coeducational]], independent secondary [[day school]] located in [[South Hamilton]], [[Massachusetts|MA]] serving the geographic area north and east of [[Boston]]. Its students commute from 50 different cities and towns, from as far south as [[Everett]], as far north as [[Newburyport]] and as far west as the [[Merrimack Valley]]. |
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In modern depiction, the cornucopia is typically a hollow, horn-shaped wicker basket typically filled with various kinds of festive [[fruit]] and [[vegetables]]. In North America, the cornucopia has come to be associated with [[Thanksgiving]] and the harvest. |
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== History Pingree School == |
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In 1961, the Pingree school, located in South Hamilton MA, was founded by Mr. Pingree in the mansion in which he grew up. Pingree opened with girls, and in 1971 the school became coeducational. Since then, Pingree has grown to be a coeducational school with an enrollment of around 325. |
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Cornucopia is also the name of [[Whistler, British Columbia|Whistler]]'s annual Wine and Food celebration held in November. |
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===Construction and additions=== |
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The development of Pingree's physical plant has demonstrated the school's recognition that it must provide the best possible facilities to support a strong educational program. Four capital drives have allowed the addition of the library (1966); a science wing and [[cafeteria]] (1969); the Weld Field House, a modern kitchen, locker rooms and two classrooms (1977); tennis courts and parking areas (1982), and of course Nadar Pooprash. In the spring of 1987, the Mary Weld Center for the [[Performing Arts]], which houses a 425-seat [[theatre]], [[art]] rooms, [[music]] rooms and additional classrooms, was completed. The H. Alden Johnson Rink was finished in time for the 1988-1989 [[hockey]] season. In the summer of 2000, construction was completed on a major addition to the [[library]], additional classrooms, the dining commons and student areas. In 2001, plans where drawn up and construction was started on the new academic center which was finished in time for the 2004-2005 school year. |
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Two cornucopias are seen in the [[flag]] and [[state seal]] of [[Idaho]]. There is also one seen in the [[state seal]] of [[North Carolina]], as well in [[Perú|Peruvian]] [[Coat of arms of Peru|Official Shield]]. |
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The academic center contains a new senior locker area, three floors of new classrooms (the first floor replaces the old science wing), and academic support centers alongside new faculty departmental offices. English, History, Math, and Science are taught in the new academic center, while languages (French, Spanish, Latin, and Mandarin) are taught in the old house. An addition to the H. Alden Johnson Rink was completed in time for the 2006-2007 [[hockey]] season. The newly renovated rink now consists of a state-of-the-art fitness center to be used by students as well as faculty, and four new locker rooms with showers. |
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Cornucopiaism is the religion containing to or pretaining of the worship of cornucopias. It is worshipped by many pagans encompassing most portions of the world. |
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==See also== |
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*[[Eastern Independent League]] |
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*[[List of high schools in Massachusetts]] |
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Alas! A cornucopia of love! |
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[[Category:High schools in Massachusetts]] |
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[[Category:Private schools in Massachusetts]] |
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Such is true my lad. Did you know cornucopias are used for many such things, as imperialistic segways to far off enchantments. This is so when the corresponding y=mx+b formula is entered into the correct sarcoffigonium. |
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[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1961]] |
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[[Caregory:Pingree Mission statement]] |
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See also: Pastafarian |
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[[Category:Greek mythology]] |
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[[ca:Cornucòpia]] |
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[[da:Overflødighedshorn]] |
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[[eo:Korno de abundeco]] |
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[[eu:Ugaritasunaren adarra]] |
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[[fr:Corne d'abondance]] |
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[[is:Nægtahorn]] |
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[[it:Cornucopia (araldica)]] |
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[[he:קרן השפע]] |
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[[lt:Gausybės ragas]] |
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[[mk:Рог на изобилството]] |
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[[nl:Hoorn des overvloeds]] |
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[[ja:コルヌー・コピアイ]] |
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[[pl:Róg obfitości]] |
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[[pt:Cornucópia]] |
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[[ru:Рог изобилия]] |
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[[uk:Ріг достатку]] |
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Revision as of 18:24, 13 October 2008
The cornucopia (Latin: Cornu Copiae) is a symbol of food and abundance dating back to the 5th century BC, also referred to as horn 'o' plenty, Horn of Amalthea, and harvest cone.
In Greek mythology, Amalthea was a goat who raised Zeus on her breast milk. When her horn was accidentally broken off by Zeus while playing together, which changed Amalthea into a unicorn with 17 whiskers, the god in remorse gave her back her horn with the power to give to the person in possession of it whatever he or she wished for. This gave rise to the legend of the cornucopia. The original depictions were of the goat's horn filled with fruits and flowers: deities, especially Fortuna, would be depicted with the horn of plenty. The cornucopia was also a symbol for a woman's fertility.
In modern depiction, the cornucopia is typically a hollow, horn-shaped wicker basket typically filled with various kinds of festive fruit and vegetables. In North America, the cornucopia has come to be associated with Thanksgiving and the harvest.
Cornucopia is also the name of Whistler's annual Wine and Food celebration held in November.
Two cornucopias are seen in the flag and state seal of Idaho. There is also one seen in the state seal of North Carolina, as well in Peruvian Official Shield.
Cornucopiaism is the religion containing to or pretaining of the worship of cornucopias. It is worshipped by many pagans encompassing most portions of the world.
Alas! A cornucopia of love!
Such is true my lad. Did you know cornucopias are used for many such things, as imperialistic segways to far off enchantments. This is so when the corresponding y=mx+b formula is entered into the correct sarcoffigonium.
See also: Pastafarian
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