CAJCL Convention is a two day event, held in the spring, at which CAJCL members come together from across the state to compete in academics, the arts, and athletics as well as take part in engaging social activities.
Check out some regular contests and events below!
Check out some regular contests and events below!
CAJCL STATE CONVENTION 2020
hosted by University High School
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Friday, April 17 - Saturday, April 18 |
University High School, Irvine, CA |
2019-2020 CONVENTION THEME
Will be announced later this year
CAJCL Convention is an annual event held in the spring, at which CAJCL members can participate in a variety of activities and the following contests:
Academic Contests - Academic Tests (Ancient Geography; Classical Art; Daily Life; Grammar; Latin Derivatives; Mottoes, Abbreviations and Quotations; Mythology; Pentathlon; Reading Comprehension; Roman History; and Vocabulary), Dramatic Interpretation, Latin Oratory, English Oratory, Sight Latin Reading
Certamen - Certamen is a game of fast recall of facts about classical civilizations and its peoples, languages, and cultures. The matches are supposed to be fun, competitive, and informative. There are two types of Certamen contests for CAJCL students at Convention: Open Certamen and Competitive Certamen (must qualify at Carcer)
Creative Arts Contests - Costume Contest and Essay
Graphic Arts Contests - Impromptu Art, Handicrafts, Posters, Charts, Maps, Illustrated Quotes, Cartoons, Greeting Cards, Photography, Drawing, and Painting
Olympika Events - Track and Field, Chess, Swimming, and Tennis
Academic Contests - Academic Tests (Ancient Geography; Classical Art; Daily Life; Grammar; Latin Derivatives; Mottoes, Abbreviations and Quotations; Mythology; Pentathlon; Reading Comprehension; Roman History; and Vocabulary), Dramatic Interpretation, Latin Oratory, English Oratory, Sight Latin Reading
Certamen - Certamen is a game of fast recall of facts about classical civilizations and its peoples, languages, and cultures. The matches are supposed to be fun, competitive, and informative. There are two types of Certamen contests for CAJCL students at Convention: Open Certamen and Competitive Certamen (must qualify at Carcer)
Creative Arts Contests - Costume Contest and Essay
Graphic Arts Contests - Impromptu Art, Handicrafts, Posters, Charts, Maps, Illustrated Quotes, Cartoons, Greeting Cards, Photography, Drawing, and Painting
Olympika Events - Track and Field, Chess, Swimming, and Tennis