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<\/a>Ludi Volleyball<\/p><\/div>\n
There are countless fun activities to express your \u201cJCLove\u201d at the convention, from spirit competitions where everyone screams out their passion for the classics to certamen<\/b> matches, the hyper-competitive Jeopardy of the Latin world. People can also participate in both Olimpika<\/b> and Ludi<\/b>, battles of high-intensity physical sports. Shout-out to all my not-so-athletic brethren– Ludi chess is also offered, and is just as competitive with considerably less running.<\/p>\n
Another way people show off their love for the classics is through tests, which are a lot less boring and terrible than they sound. From Mythology and Latin Grammar to Roman Life and even a wide-reaching Heptathlon, chances are that your favorite classical subject has a test.<\/p>\n
<\/a>People collecting their many awards!<\/p><\/div>\n
Not into tests, sports, or screaming? Don’t lose hope! The Graphic and Creative arts competitions<\/b> allow every kind of artist and orator a chance to shine. There are categories for every interest, from traditional mediums such as sculpture and mosaic to more unconventional ones, such as t-shirts and textiles. For creative arts, students of all levels can either memorize and perform a speech, story, or poem in Latin or write a speech on a classical theme in English.<\/p>\n
Life, however, is not a competition. Also during convention there are daily General Assemblies<\/b>, or GAs, where all state delegations come together and share in the convention news of the day. One minute, you\u2019ll be hearing a heartfelt- and hilarious- speech about a long-time conventioner, and the next you\u2019ll be watching your national officers having a dance party!<\/p>\n Your Normal, Everyday, Color-Coded General Assembly<\/p><\/div>\n When you\u2019re not doing your state proud in competitions or sharing your passions at GA, try attending a colloquium<\/b>! You might learn about something new, like the Roman outpost in Wales, or help out the community by making adorable crib cards for newborns in the neo-natal care unit. At NJCL convention, every day brings new opportunities, learning experiences, and friendships. So try it out for yourself and learn more about the NJCL on their website<\/a>! Valete, and I hope to see all of you at Emory in 2014 for another amazing convention!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have you ever been to a Classics or Latin-related event or convention? Tell us about it!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I\u2019m Amelia Deering, and I will be a freshman at Elgin Academy in the fall. I adore all things linguistic, and Latin will always have a special place in my heart. I am the grammarian on my school\u2019s certamen (aka Latin Jeopardy) team, and conjugating and declining are my two favorite things. I have attended…<\/p>\n<\/a>