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2023 State Convention Theme:
omnium enim rerum principia parva sunt
“For the beginnings of all things are small”
(Cicero, De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum V.58)
Latest Announcements:
(1-20-23)
Seven Hills Certamen, Sat Jan 28, 9-11ish, the usual format (1-12-23)
- Here is the flier.
- Here is the study guide outline.
- Rom Civ packet (Latin 1 and 2)
- Some Culture stuff (Upper)
- Myth stuff (all levels) and practice quizzes
2023 Topics for the State Convention! (11/16/22)
- Music Video topic: Cincinnatus
- Commercial topic: Sacred Chickens of Rome
- Monologue: Orpheus and Eurydice
- Comic Panel Story Telling: Asclepius
- Costume: A Journey to the Underworld: The Sixth Book of Virgil’s Aeneid (N.B. Contestant(s) must choose a character from ancient Latin or Greek literature that relates to the theme above. If students compete as a pair, the two characters they choose must have a connection to the theme and to each other)
- Passages for Creative Arts Contests:
- Dramatic Interpretation and the Recitation.
This year most contests will be in person however, pre-convention contest remain unchanged as to how they will be submitted. For Creative Art, Monologue and English Oratory will take place before convention online similar to last year; all other creatives will be in person. Graphic Arts will be my judged in person. (11/16/22)
Central Region Make a Difference Day! This Saturday, November 12th from 8:45-Noon. Contact Central Guber Eva with questions!
OCC OJCL Fall Forum
- Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Columbus Academy (4300 Cherry Bottom Road, Gahanna, OH 43230)
- Featured speaker: Mr. George O’Connor 10 AM -11 AM https://www.georgeoconnorbooks.com/olympians
- Qs about events: Emelie Inderhees inderhees@wellington.org
- Qs about directions etc: Christy Bening beningc@columbusacademy.org
- Registration at 9:30 AM
- campus map. building #17, with parking in lots adjacent to building #17
- Everything else you need to know (including the schedule!)
- Colloquia Topics (10 min each)
- Convention 101
- Art & Competitions
- Spirit
- Running for Office
- Lower Level Test (levels one-half and I only)
- Upper Level Test (level II and up)
Fall Forum Schedule
- 9:00-9:25 Check In
- 9:25-9:45 Opening General Assembly
- 10:00-11:00 Keynote Speaker George O’Connor
- 11:00-1:00 Impromptu Art and Testing
- 11:45-12:15 Snacks
- 1:00-1:45 Lunch & Service
- 1:45-3:00 Ludi (Olympika, Certudi, Ultimate Frisbee)
- 3:00-4:00 Open Certamen
- 4:00-4:30 Colloquia
- 4:00-4:10 Colloquia Session 1
- 4:15-4:25 Colloquia Session 2
- 4:30-5:00 Closing General Assembly & Awards
Want to submit to the Winter Torch? Fill out this form by February 5th at 11:59 PM! (1-23-22)
South Make a Difference Day!
We will be preserving a trail and removing invasive species at California Woods Nature Preserve on December 4th, 2021, from 1-4 PM. Click here for a flyer. Please fill out the Google Form and waiver linked here. (11-22-21)
Interested in buying OJCL merch? Click here to visit our online shop. (10-11-21)
Click here for the OH 2021-2022 Certamen schedule (10-10-21)
Here is the Scavenger Hunt List!
Sat Oct 9, 9:15 am – 4:30 pm (academic, service, artistic, social): Fall Forum! This is a mini-convention, with an academic test, certamen, a talk by a Classics professor, impromptu art, and more. Click here for the schedule and more information. You can arrive late or leave early.
- Shaker/North pod cancelled; please join us from home!
- Columbus Academy is hosting all Central Latin students. Please fill out this online sign up if you will be attending: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090545A5A72FA2F49-ojcl1
- Summit is hosting all Cincinnati Latin students. Please fill out this online sign up if you will be attending: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4eaeae292-ojcl2
Second Place: Abbi Acurio, Medina
Third Place: Jimmy Fraley, Summit
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