What is Convention?
     Convention is an annual gathering for JCLers, SCLers, and teachers.  Students can test their skills against others from around the country in academics, certamen, creative arts, graphic arts, and sports.  Students can learn more about Latin and the ancient world at seminars or collect ideas for their home clubs at workshops.  For entertainment, there are nightly dances, a "Romecoming" pageant, and a talent show.  The cost is $280 (a great deal for 6 days in the Big Easy!)

Why should I come?
     If you're a state officer, it's mandatory.
     What better way to start the new millennium?
     This year we don't have to bring our own sheets and towels!
     Pick a delegate, any delegate.  Then e-mail me with who you want to talk to.  If someone who's been can't convince you, it's probably a lost cause.
     I've been to Europe, and that wasn't as fun as Convention.  What makes a trip is the people you meet, and you meet the most amazing ones at Convention.
     For more info, read my summary of a past convention or the national webmaster's.

But I can't pay
     If you're a state officer, KJCL has funds for you.
     If you design a KJCL t-shirt for the state convention, you could win $20.
     If you win the Academic Decathlon at the state convention, you could win $50.
     The NJCL offers scholarships for needy Convention delegates.

What contests are there?

Academics
Greek Derivatives
Hellenic History
Greek Life & Literature
Latin Grammar
Mottoes, Quotes, & Abbreviations
Latin Derivatives
Roman History
Reading Comprehension
Roman Private Life & Customs
Latin Vocabulary
Mythology
Latin Literature
Academic Heptathlon (myth, Roman hist & life, grammar, vocab, Latin derivs, Greek derivs, reading comp)
Ancient Geography
Art Recognition
Academic Decathlon (you must be Level II or above. $500 prize for the winner. SCLers may take this test, but may not receive the prize.)

Creative Arts
Dramatic Interpretation (Girls separate from boys.)
Latin Oratory
English Oratory
Sight Latin Reading
Costume Contest
Slogan (due June 1)
Modern Myth (due June 1)
Essay

Graphic Arts
Art
   watercolor (or water markers done w/ brush)
   oil or acrylic
   pencil (black or colored)
   charcoal
   pastel/chalk
   ink (may include block printing)
   colored ink
   mixed media (may be 3-D)
Handicraft
   mosaics
   sculpture
   pottery
   large models
   small models
   handmade dolls
   decorative stitching (small)
   other textiles
   games
   jewelry
   misc.
Posters, Charts, Maps, Illustrated Latin Quotations
Cartoons & Greeting Cards
Photography
Spirit of JCL photography contest (due June 1)
Impromptu Art
Audio-Visual
Local or State Scrapbook

Olympika
Marathon (5K run)
Swimming
   50 Back
   50 Breast
   50 Fly
   50 Free
   100 Back
   100 Free
   100 Medley
   200 Free
Track
   100
   200
   400
   800 Relay
   Discus
   High Jump
   Long Jump
   Shot Put
Ludi
Volleyball
Basketball
Soccer
Chess
Ultimate Frisbee

Publicity
Membership

Where can I find out more?
NJCL's Convention-At-A-Glance provides you with travel information, spirit themes, and more.