PAJCL+Convention

Start thinking about what you want to do for the 62nd PAJCL Latin Convention 2013! The convention will be held from May 17th to May 19th, and will cost $160.00.
 * Pennsylvania Junior Classical League Convention **

Themes: **Friday:** Around the World Since Roman Days **Saturday:** May the Fates Be Ever In Your Favor Sunday: "Quem fors dierum cumque dabit, lucro appone" "Take as a gift whatever the day brings forth" Start preparing now!

There are many opportunities for competition and entertainment at convention! Academic Testing
 * On the Saturday morning of convention, academic tests are administered. Tests are given by level in the following subjects: Vocabulary, Derivatives, Grammar, Daily Life, Mythology, and History.
 * Delegates are required to take three tests, but may choose to take up to six (and are definitely encouraged to do so!)
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">All tests are seventy-five questions. Delegates have three hours to complete the tests.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Latin I and II students answer the first fifty questions, while Latin III, IV, and V students answer all seventy-five questions.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students are scored against other students on their own level. Points are awarded for first (35 points), second (20), third (15), fourth (10), and fifth (5) place.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Academic tests are a great opportunity to score points for Upper Dublin, so begin preparing early!

<span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 17px;">Spirit
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14px;">Perform exhilarating cheers with your fellow UDJCLers! Spirit is one of the most exciting parts of convention!
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14px;">On Friday before the first General Assembly, and on Saturday before track & field, schools compete for spirit points.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14px;">Spirit points are awarded based on the adherence to specified themes, the quality and creativity of the cheers, and the overall unity of the delegates.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14px;">Up to a total of 42 points can be won.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">Athletics
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Delegates may participate in a variety of athletic competitions.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Basketball: Four-on-four tournament
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Volleyball: teams consists of three girls and three boys
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Tennis: Mixed doubles tournament
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Swimming: events include 100 IM, 50 Fly, 50 Free, 100 Free, 50 Back, 50 Breast, and 200 Free Relay. Unfortunately, Penn State has been unable to provide a place to hold the swimming competition in recent years, but hopefully this will change for Convention 2013!
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Track and Field: events include 400, 100, 1600, 200, 800, and 400 Relay
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Points are awarded for first (21 points), second (12), third (9), fourth (6) and fifth (3) place.

<span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: left;">Certamen
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">"Classical Quiz Bowl"
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Upper Dublin may enter teams of four players to compete in Certamen in Levels I, II, and Advanced.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Rules and Guidelines:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Each match consists of three teams competing to answer fifteen toss-up questions about various classical topics.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">When a team answers a toss-up question correctly, they have the opportunity to answer two related bonus questions.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Teams receive ten points for each correct toss-up question and five points for each correct bonus question.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">The teams with the greatest number of points in the preliminary matches proceed to the finals.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">The top three teams in each level score points for their school.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Certamen is a fun way to show off classical knowledge and have fun with friends, so if you are interested, start preparing so that you can be on your level's Certamen team!

<span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: left;">Creative Arts
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">At convention, delegates may participate in Latin Oratory and Dramatic Interpretation.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">For both contests, participants must memorize and recite a Latin passage for a panel of judges.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Passages are different for Level I, Level II, and Advanced levels.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">In Latin Oratory, the passage is usually a portion of an authentic Roman oration. Points are awarded based on how effectively the performer pronounces the words in the passage, conveys the message, and ultimately plays the part of a Roman orator.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">In Dramatic Interpretation, the passage is different for boys and girls, and is usually a selection from a classical source. Points are awarded based on how well the performer pronounces the words in the passage, shows genuine emotion, and portrays the classical character(s).
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Points are awarded for the top five places in each level and gender.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Additionally, Modern Myth is a pre-convention contest in which JCLers write and submit original myths.

<span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: left;">Graphic Arts
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Projects at convention are a great way to garner points through artistic talent!
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">There are several categories in which to submit your project. These include watercolor paintings, acrylic and oil paintings, pencil and charcoal sketches, pastel and chalk sketches, ink sketches, frescoes, reliefs, tile and glass mosaics, paper mosaics, sculpture, pottery, major models, minor models, dolls, toys, decorative stitching, life size costumes, doll size costumes, textiles, games, jewelry, miscellaneous media, posters, two-dimensional maps, three-dimensional maps, charts, illustrated quotations, cartoons, greeting cards, and photography.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Projects must have a classical theme. All projects must be submitted with an entry card; projects in some categories must be accompanied by an index card with a description of the project and/or a photocopy of the source.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">Miscellaneous Activities and Competitions
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Delegates may audition for the Entertainment Show, which takes place Saturday night.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Impromptu Art: One female and one male delegate may enter this competition. Competitors will receive general materials and four or five items representing a common theme. Thirty minutes are given to produce an artistic creation that must include the original items.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Upper Dublin must send two voting delegates to the Candidates' Meeting on Friday night and the voting on Saturday morning.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">For more information, go to www.pajcl.org.