Imagine a talent show that is more then just another talent show? That’s Entertainment is the show in which JCL delegates compete for giveaway and cash prizes. To learn more (Click here).

Academic Testing is a cornerstone event of a JCL convention. This activity focuses on JCLers exercising their comprehension and retention of Latin, classical history, literature and arts. To learn more (Click here).

Are you interested in the sources we use to make the tests? We have compiled a list of books you can use to study, and get the best score. To learn more (Coming Soon).

Ready, Set, Fire! For anyone who is interested in the fine art of warfare weaponry, we have the classical event for you. Research and build your finest weapon; test your might in a contest of distance and glory! To learn more (Click here).

This is where the quick thinking battle it out, with buzzers in hand, and classics on the mind, if you have never been to Certamen before, imagine teams of students challenging themselves to answer questions as quickly as possible… we think it might take your breath away. To learn more (Click here).

SEMINARS and WORKSHOPS are presentations given by specialists on a particular topic. These aim to help with the expansion of knowledge and understanding of a given topic or field of interest. Both sponsors and delegates should attend seminars.

The Costume Contest is a popular event, aimed for those who are looking to create a classical attire, to showcase their textile talents. To learn more (Click here).

Elections take place every convention to elect a governing board of students for JCL officers. These officers will guide the convention the following year, with their vision and talent. Contact the Parliamentarian if you have any questions.

Participants in the Essay Contest will examine translated passages of Latin authors and/or images of classical importance regarding a major aspect of Roman civilization. Each student will then write an expository essay based on a given thesis statement. To learn more (Click here).

Sponsors and Chaperones may choose to ask students to meet during convention to discuss goals and expectations. Use this time to see how everything is going, and provide convention feedback.

If you are an artist, this event is for you. JCL delegates before the convention prepare art pieces. At convention, register each piece at convention. Judging takes place at convention, results are announced and awards given. To learn more (Click Here).

This contest is designed to challenge a participant’s artistic skills by asking the contestant to create a piece of art extemporaneously. Supplies are given, and prompt/theme is announced at the event. To learn more (Click here).

This contest test students’ ability to recite a memorized passage. Passages are given before convention, and students are asked to recite the passage at convention. To learn more (Click here).

These events are athletic based, and test the physical talents. To learn more (Click here).

This event is NOT being held this year.

The purpose of the National Publicity Contest is to promote Latin to those not already aware of its value, all publicity items must be essentially about JCL and/or Latin or classical studies. To learn more (Click here).

During the opening ceremony, schools are asked to send two representatives to the stage to announce their chapter’s participation. Schools are encouraged be as creative as possible, within the time limit. To learn more (Click here).

Before the Banquet, all JCL delegates and sponsors are asked to dress in their finest roman attire. There will be a short procession, to the banquet hall. Costumes need not to be extravagant, but should reflect your personal “roman” style.

The banquet is the final dinner for Saturday. Attendees are requested to wear their finest roman attire. Roman slaves will be helping cater your meals, as your refresh and reflect on the events of the day.

Students will receive a passage at the event, and asked to spend 10 minutes reading/translating/reciting the passage. Then will be asked to recite the passage with all inflections and pronunciations as required by the content of the passage. To learn more (Click here).

A group activity, skits are an opportunity for students of drama or interpretation arts to create a skit, classical themed in nature, and showcase their group’s talent. Final three skits will be hosted at the That’s Entertainment event. To learn more (Click here).

Energy is the name of this game. Throughout convention, secret undercover judges will be around, looking for delegations with the most spirit. Look for the two spirit day themes, and showcase your school pride, or your Purple and Gold. To learn more (Click here).