okjcl 2013 convention handbook

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Table of Contents

I. Convention Announcement 3II. Convention Registration Instructions

a.Registration Payment Instructions 4b.Online Payment Instructions 5

III. Convention Updates:Nota Bene 6IV. Calendar of Important Dates 7V. 2013 Convention Schedule

a. Friday Schedule 8b.Saturday Schedule 9

VI. State T-shirt Order Forms 10VII. Candidate Filing Forms due March 15, 2013

a. Candidate Nomination Form 11b. Candidate Campaign Expense Form 12c. Candidate Approval Signatures 13

VIII.Rulesa. Roll Call Skit Rules 14b. Chariot Rules 15c. Academic Testing 16d. Olympika 17e. Arts Rules 19f. Certamen Rules 27g. Ludi Rules 28h. Door Decoration Rules 30

IX. Spirit Rubric 31X. Orientation for Judges and Proctors 32


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2013 Convention Announcement

This is the 2013 OKJCL Convention White Book! On this page, you will find the most basic andimportant Convention information. Please be sure to follow the registration directions below and seethe cheat sheet on the following page for updates that will affect you and your students this year.

Convention Details:

Location: Westmoore High School

12613 S. Western AvenueOklahoma City, OK 73170

Date: Friday, April 5th

to Saturday, April 6th

Mail registration check: Oklahoma Junior Classical League

c/o Rachel DowellLatin Teacher, Bishop McGuinness Catholic School

801 NW 50th

St

Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Convention Check-in: 3:30pm to 4:30pm

First General Assembly: 4:30pm ( This is the first event of Convention and it is important that your

school arrives by around 4:00pm to ensure that your students are able to attend.)

Important Dates:

Registration Due: Friday, March 15th

Sponsor & Chaperone Duties: Sunday, March 24th

(emailed to sponsors and chaperones)

Candidates for OKJCL Office: Thursday, March 28th

email to [email protected]

Pre-Convention Arts Due: Thursday, March 28th

email to [email protected] & Chaperone Changes: Thursday, March 28th email to [email protected] OKJCL Convention: Friday, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th

State Chairs

Julie Grissom

Latin Teacher, Classen School of Advanced Studies

1901 N. Ellison


[email protected](405)408-9873

Rachel Dowell

Latin Teacher, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School

801 NW 50th St


[email protected]

[email protected]

(405)202-5313

Sarah Whipple

Latin Teacher, Jenks High School

205 E. B St.

Jenks, OK 74037

[email protected](918)231-1566

Staci Duello

Latin Teacher, Moore High School

300 N. Eastern Ave.

Moore, OK 73160

[email protected]

(405)301-3997

Recommended Hotels

Spring Hill Suites. 613 NW 8th Street Moore Ok 73160. 405-759-2600Candlewood Suites. 1701 N. Moore Avenue. Moore OK. 73160. 405-816-1740LaQuinta Inns and Suites. 2140 Riverwalk Drive. Moore OK 73160. 405-759-7700Best Western. 1811 N. Moore Avenue. Moore OK. .73160. 405-912-8882


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2013 Oklahoma Junior Classical League Convention

Registration Payment Instructions

Registration Payment

Registration is $35 per student, $10 per chaperone, and $10 per sponsor.

T-shirts are $14 each.

**Please remember that you must have a chaperone for every 10 students you bring.**

________ # of students @ $35 each = $_____________________ # of chaperones @ $10 each = $_____________________ # of sponsors @ $10 each = $_____________

________ # of t-shirts @ $14 each = $_____________

Total amount of check = $_____________

Please send your check, with the number of students, chaperones, and sponsors included in your

delegation to the address below. Make checks out to the OKJCL.

Oklahoma Junior Classical Leaguec/o Rachel A. DowellLatin Teacher, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School801 NW 50th StOklahoma City, OK 73118

Online Registration Checklist

Online registration for the 2013 OKJCL Convention includes the following 6 steps. Use thischecklist to check of your registration process. If you have questions about how to completeeach of the six steps, see the instructions below.

Username Registration

Chapter Registration Sponsor Registration

Team Registration

State T-Shirt Orders

Delegate Registration

Chaperone Registration


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Registration Instructions

Online Registration Instructions

I. Go to OKJCLConvention.com and register your username and password.II. Register your Chapter:

You can register your chapter by clicking the "Chapters" tab on the bar above.This is where you provide us with basic information about your chapter and providenames for any students you have running forPuella Notissima,Puer

Notissimus orState Office.

III. Register yourself as a Sponsor.You can register yourself as a sponsor by clicking the "Sponsors" tab on the bar

above.

IV. Register your Teams:This is where you register your chapter's Certamen, Ludi and Chariot teams. You canregister your chapter's teams by clicking the "Teams" tab on the bar above.

V. Order T-Shirts:You can place your t-shirt order by clicking on the "T-Shirts" tab on the bar above.T-Shirt orders must be placed online by Friday, March 15th. Your check must be

postmarked by Friday, March 15th. Please send checks to Rachel Dowell at 7025

Lancer Lane, Oklahoma City, OK 73132.

VI. Register your Delegates:Your delegates can register themselves by going to OKJCLConvention.com andclicking the "Delegate Registration" link on the Home Page. You can view yourregistered delegates by logging in to your account, and clicking the "Delegates" tab onthe bar above.

VII. Register your Chaperones:Your chaperones can register themselves by going to OKJCLConvention.com andclicking the "Chaperone Registration" link on the Home Page. You can view yourregistered chaperones by logging in to your account, and clicking the "Chaperones"tab on the bar above.

Remember that you must have one chaperone for every 10 students you bring toConvention. It is a very good idea to bring one chaperone in addition to yourself, evenif you have fewer than ten students.


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NOTA BENE

The first General Assembly will begin at 4:30pm. All registration will be done online. Dont forget to order your delegations t-shirts! Cost of Convention will be $35 per student, and $10 per sponsor/chaperone Checks must be submitted to Rachel Dowell by Friday, March 15, 2013. Online registration must be completed by Friday, March 15, 2013. Sponsors and Chaperones: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE judge or chaperone the events that you are assigned

to help with. If you are unable to attend one of the sessions that we have assigned to you, PLEASE let us

know that you cannot help with the event by Thursday, March 28th

. The success of convention is

dependent upon the help of our chaperones and sponsors.

Sponsors, please plan to attend the Sponsors Meeting on Friday evening. Sponsors, please plan to attend Nom Com and Con Com on Friday evening. Open Forum will be limited to 5 students from each school. At least two delegates MUST attend Open

Forum.

Video entries will no longer be considered a pre-convention category. Now students will register theirvideos during Arts Registration upon arrival on Friday.

Pre-Convention Arts entries (e.g. Modern Myths) must be entered by Friday, March Impromptu Art will now be offered. Students must sign-up to participate in Impromptu Art after the

First General Assembly on Friday. Registration will be capped at 25 students first come, first served.

The Sponsors Meeting will be held on Friday night during the dance (10:30 to11:30 pm). We will alsohave a social breakfast from 7:45 am to 8:30 am on Saturday morning.

We will have Sponsor and Chaperone duties created by Sunday, March 24th. Any requests for changes tothese assignments must be sent to Rachel Dowell by Thursday, March 28

thvia email.

We have received feedback that Ludi events are not taken seriously enough. This year, Ludi events will beplayed in brackets. Ludi is not a show up and shoot basketballs or hit volleyballs event. Winning Ludi

teams will earn Sweepstakes points for their schools and will be recognized at GA.

It is MANDATORY that all students, sponsors and chaperones attend all three General Assemblies. It is MANDATORY that all students attend the Chariot Race and participate in the Procession.


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2013 Oklahoma Junior Classical League

Calendar of Important Dates

March and April

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday3/10 3/11 3/12 3/13 3/14 3/15

Registration Due

*ONLINE*- Chapter Reg.- Sponsor Reg.- Team Reg.- T-Shirt Order- Delegate Reg.- Chaperone Reg.- Candidate

Forms Due

3/16

3/17

Spring

Break!

3/18

Spring

Break!

3/19

Spring

Break!

3/20

Spring

Break!

3/21

Spring

Break!

3/22

Spring

Break!

3/23

Spring

Break!

3/24

Sponsor and

Chaperone

Duties

Released

3/25 3/26 3/27 3/28

Changes to Chaperone

& Sponsor Duties

Deadline

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --

Pre-Convention Arts

Entries Due

3/29 3/30

03.31 04.01 04.02 04.03 04.04 04.05

Convention

Eugapae!!!

GA begins @

4:30

04.06

Convention

Eugapae!!!


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Tentative Schedule

Friday Schedule

Event Time Location

**Convention Chapter Check-In**

- School Registration Packet: Rachel Dowell/StaciDuello- Certamen Registration: Sarah Whipple- Chariot Registration: OKJCL State Officers

3:30 4:30 pm Locker Island

**Arts Check-In**

- Arts Registration: Julie Grissom 3:30 4:30 pm Media Center FoyerPre-General Assembly: Door Decorating 3:30 4:30 pm Fellowship Doors

Pre-General Assembly: Tee Pee Togas 3:30 4:30 pm Locker Island

Sponsor & Chaperone Hospitality 3:30 11:30 pm Teacher Work Room

Fellowship Rooms (see addendum for roomassignments)

3:30 12:00 am North Blue Hall

General Assembly I 4:30 5:30 pm Auditorium**Sponsor & Chaperone Orientation** 5:30 6:00 pm Auditorium

Dinner: Catered by Teds 5:30 6:15 pm Commons

Gladiator Battles 5:30 6:15 pm Locker Island

Bazaar 5:30 6:15 pm Locker Island

Nominating Committee/Constitutional Committee 5:30 6:30 pm Lecture Center

Testing Session I 6:15 7:45 pm Auditorium

Movie (TBA) 6:15 7:45 pm Room 162

Game Room 6:15 7:45 pm Room 163

Ludi Basketball 6:15 7:45 pm Gym

Open Forum 7:45 8:30 pm Lecture Center

Movie 7:45 9:45 pm Room 162

Board Game Room 7:45 9:45 pm Room 163

Mosaic and Wreath Making Activity Room 7:45 9:45 pm Room 164

Ludi Ultimate Discus 8:00 9:45 pm Gym

Certamen 8:30 10:15 pm South Blue Hall

Karaoke 8:30 11:30 pm Lecture Center

Dance Dance Dance Dance Dance Dance Dance 9:30 11:30 pm Commons

Movie 10:00 11:30 pm Room 162


Sponsors Meeting 10:30 11:30 pm Teacher Workroom

Fellowship 11:30 12:00 am North Blue Hall


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Tentative Schedule

Saturday Schedule

Event Time Location

Sponsors Social Breakfast 7:45 8:30 am Teacher Workroom

Officers Meeting 7:45 8:30 am TBD

Marathon 7:45 8:15 am Track

General Assembly II 8:30 9:45 am Auditorium

Costume Contest 9:45 10:30 am Lecture Center

Ludi Volleyball 9:45 11:00 am Gym

Testing Session II 9:45 11:15 am Auditorium

Movie 9:45 11:15 am Room 162

Game Room 9:45 11:15 am Room 163

Sight Reading 10:00 11:30 am South Blue Hall

Olympika 10:45 12:30 pm Track

Ludi Chess 10:45 12:00 pm Room 160

Impromptu Art 10:50 11:50 am CommonsLudi Dodgeball 11:00 12:15 pm Gym

Movie 11:00 12:15 pm Room 162


Chariot Races 12:30 1:00 pm North Field

Procession 1:15 1:30 pm TBD

Roman Banquet 1:30 2:15 pm Commons

General Assembly III 2:20 3:45 pm Auditorium


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T-Shirt Information

Ordering Directions:

Sponsors will submit their t-shirt order when they register their chapter online. PLEASE DO NOT

MAIL IN YOUR ORDER FORM.

T-Shirts are $14 each!!!!

Please mail in your t-shirt order check with your chapter registration check. Please make sure that if you

order t-shirts, you pay for them and pick them up!

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Number of T-Shirts

_____ Small _____ Medium _____ Large

_____ XLarge _____ XXLarge _____ XXXLarge

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Total Number of T-Shirts: ____________x $14 per shirt

Total: ____________

*Make checks payable to the Oklahoma Junior Classical League*

This order form must be submitted online at OKJCLConvention.com by Friday, March 15th

, 2013.

Payment must be mailed to Rachel Dowell by Friday, March 15th

, 2013.

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2013 OKJCL Candidates Nomination Form

Candidates Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: (______)____________________ Email: ____________________________________

School/JCL Chapter: ____________________________________________________________________

School Address: ________________________________________________________________________

School Phone: (______)____________________ School Fax: (______)____________________

Sponsor: ________________________________ Home Phone: (______)____________________

OFFICE SOUGHT:__________________________________________

Qualifications:

1. What state convention(s) have you attended?

Indicate by school year.________________________________________________________________

2. What national convention(s) have you attended?

Indicate by school year and state.

_________________________________________________________

3. What state office(s) have you held or are you holding?

____________________________________________________________________________________

4. What office(s) have you held or are you holding in your local chapter?

____________________________________________________________________________________

5. List your qualifications for the office sought, e.g. extracurricular activities, awards, experience, etc.

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

REMINDERS: This form is due to Rachel Dowell by Friday, March 15, 2013 by mail or email: [email protected].

The expense form and the signature form may be turned in to the First Vice-President at the Nominations Committee Meeting. No

candy or toys may be used as promotions in your campaign.


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2013 OKJCL Candidate Campaign Expense Form

Name: ______________________________________________ Office Sought: _______________________

**Please complete this form and turn it in to 1st

VP at the Nominating Committee

Meeting.**

I. LIST OF RECEIPTS FOR EXPENDITURES (Staple receipts to form.)

_____________________________________________________ $ ___________

_____________________________________________________ $ __________

_____________________________________________________ $ __________

_____________________________________________________ $ __________

TOTAL A $ __________

II. LIST OF MATERIALS DONATED (This includes paper, poster board, stickers, tape, markers, etc.)

___________________________________________________ $ __________

___________________________________________________ $ __________

___________________________________________________ $ __________

___________________________________________________ $ __________

TOTAL B $ __________

III. Add TOTAL A to TOTAL B for Grand Total. The Grand Total is NOT TO EXCEED $30

GRAND TOTAL $ __________

REMINDER: NO CANDY OR TOYS MAY BE USED AS CAMPAIGN PROMOTIONS.

IV. Briefly describe any skits or vignettes you and your club plan to perform. (Make sure any expense for propshas been itemized above.)

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________


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2013 CANDIDATE APPROVAL SIGNATURES

This form must be turned in to the 1ST

VP at the Nominations Meeting

Name:___________________________________________Office Sought: _______________________

A state office is a responsibility for the local teacher, as well as for the electedstudent.As sponsor, you must approve a student who will execute his/her job andbe a positive role model. You should also familiarize yourself with the office'srequirements. In addition, you attend executive board meetings with your officer.Please sign below to indicate your permission, support for, and supervision of this

candidate.

Sponsor's signature:

As parents of a state officer, you must be willing to support your son or daughterin fulfilling the responsibilities of the office. These responsibilities will entailsome expense (some of which may be reimbursed, e.g. publishing and mailing thenewsletter). You should familiarize yourself with the office's requirements,

travel expectations and meeting dates. This will establish that you will try to

arrange your family plans so that your officer will be able to keep his/her

commitments. Dates for OKJCL executive board meetings will be set several

months in advance and every effort should be made by your student officer to

attend every single meeting. In the event that you are unable to avoid these dates,

your student should inform one of the state sponsors as soon as possible. Thankyou for your understanding and help. Please sign below to indicate yourpermission and supportfor this candidate.

Parent(s) signature(s):

Your support of this student's candidacy for the office of president of theOklahoma Junior Classical League is required. If this student is voted president,

you must be willing to host the OKJCL Convention. If you recommend thisstudent and support his/her candidacy, please sign below.

Principal's signature:

School: ______________________________________________


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Roll Call Skit Rules

During the 2nd General Assembly, each delegation will send at

most four delegates on stage to share the following information:

Number of delegates Number of chaperones Number of sponsorsStudents may present the information in any school appropriate

way that they choose. Each school will have a two minute time limit.State officers will award spirit points to each school based on the quality

of the skit, and the students adherence to the roll call skit rules.

Spirit points contribute to a schools overall sweepstakes points.


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Chariot & Chariot Race Rules

All chapters participating in the "Chariot Games" must abide by the following rules andguidelines. Any chariot/delegation not in compliance with the following may be disqualified byan OJCL state sponsor. Safety is of paramount importance, and all teams should test their

chariots PRE-CONVENTION to ensure a successful race.

Chariot Categories2 boys pull one girl 4 boys pull one girl 2 girls pull one boy 4 girls pull one boyEvery effort will be made to run the "chariot games" at convention. However, if weather doesnot allow the races to be run, awards still will be given based on decoration and design.Therefore, the use of school colors and Greek/Roman decoration is strongly encouraged.

Chariot Regulations (MANDATORY)

The following guidelines must be followed by each competing delegation. Any infraction orfailure to comply will result in the disqualification of the delegation and chariot from the

"chariot games."

The chariot or a picture of the chariot must be submitted for approval at registration onFriday!! Any chariot or picture not submitted will be disqualified.

There will be ONLY ONE rider at ALL TIMES. . The riderMUST wear a store-bought HELMET with a chin strap (bicycle/motorcycle) The riderMUST have handles to hold at ALL TIMES.The chariot MUST have a device to prevent the rider from flying forward in the event of anaccident.

Chariots MUST have ONLY two wheels. (No shopping carts or wagons) Wheels MUST be at least ten inches in diameter. Wheels MUST SOLIDLY be attached to the chariot's body, and MUST NOT wobble. The chariot's body MUST have a solid 'tongue" position where the pullers will be stationed.

(No ropes) The pullers MUST be offset from the chariot's path of momentum to prevent anyone from

being run over by the chariot's forward progress. A CROSSBARfor the pullers to holdMUST be attached at: the end of the "tongue."

NB: Again, be sure to test run you chariot SEVERAL times before convention!!!Chariots will race side by side in an open field; there will be no turns on the course.

Good Luck to the Competitors!!!


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Academic Testing

Academic Contest Rules

Academic Testing will take place in the auditorium this year.

Scantron cards will be used for all testing. Pencils will be provided in testing rooms. Please mark answers as darklyas possible. Cards which do not register on the machine may not be graded if time is short. We want to giveeveryone a chance. Please follow instructions given by moderators. Students may not keep exams after handing in

answer sheets.

N.B. No one may leave the testing room until 20 minutes have passed after the exam has begun. No one may enterthe testing room after the 20 minute period. This is for the protection of those participating. We want to keep thingsas fair and honest as possible. Students should consult the convention schedule to see when exams will be given

so that they may avoid possible conflicts. If events overlap, please observe the 20-minute grace period carefully sothat students may still participate in the testing.

Academic Contest Areas

Grammar

Vocabulary Derivatives Mythology History Roman Life Reading Comprehension Mottoes & Abbreviations

Academic Contest Awards

i. Individual Academic Testing Awardsa. Awards will be given to students placing 1st through 10th for each academic test. Only the top threeawards for each test will be announced at the third GA.b. Points are awarding according to the following formula:

1st

place 10 points 6th

place 5 points

2nd

place 9 pts. 7th

place 4 pts.3

rdplace 8 pts. 8

thplace 3 pts.

4th

place 7 pts. 9th

place 2 pts.5

thplace 6 pts. 10

thplace 1 pt.

ii. Overall Academic Testing Awardsa. Awards will be given to students placing 1st through 10th in overall academics. Only the top three

awards for each test will be announced at the third GA.

iii. Sweepstakes Contest Awardsa. Schools will earn sweepstakes points for each students who places in academic contests. See the

Sweepstakes section below for more information.


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Olympika

Olympika Contest Areas

I. 100m Rules Runners line up side by side at the starting line of a 100m track Start of Race is signaled by shout A false start is qualified by a runner beginning before the starting shout is given. If a runner false starts more than once, he or she will be disqualified from the event. Runners must stay within their marked lanes. First runner whose torso crosses the finish line wins.

II. 200m Rules Runners line up side by side at the starting line of a 100m track Start of Race is signaled by shout A false start is qualified by a runner beginning before the starting shout is given. If a runner false starts more than once, he or she will be disqualified from the event. Runners must stay within their marked lanes. First runner whose torso crosses the finish line wins.

III. 400m Rules Runners line up side by side at the starting line of a 100m track Start of Race is signaled by shout A false start is qualified by a runner beginning before the starting shout is given. If a runner false starts more than once, he or she will be disqualified from the event. Runners must stay within their marked lanes. First runner whose torso crosses the finish line wins.

IV. Shot Put Competitors may enter the circle from any direction. Competitors must pause before a start attempt is made. During the attempt, competitors may not touch the top of the ring, the side, or top of the toe board. The shot put must land inside of sector lines. On or outside of sector will be a foul throw. After the shot put lands, you

must exit out the rear half of the circle after Mark is called.

This is a shot put event. The shot may not drop below or behind the shoulder during your attempt. Keep your elbow up. You will have 60 Seconds to attempt a throw after you are called. Competitors will have 3 attempts in this competition. Please let me know if you need to be excused to compete in another event.

V. Discus Competitors may enter the circle from any direction. Competitors must pause before a start attempt is made. During the attempt, competitors may not touch the top of the ring, outside of the ring. Competitors may touch inside of

ring.

The discus must land inside of sector lines. On or outside of sector will be a foul throw. After the discus lands, the competitor must exit out the rear half of the circle after Mark is called.

Competitors have 60 seconds to attempt a throw after called. Competitors will have 3 attempts in this competition. Please let me know if you need to be excused to compete in another event.

VI. Marathon Competitors will be present at 7:45 on Westmoores track. Competitors have 30 minutes to run 2 miles. The competitors who run the marathon the fastest in each category will place in the event.


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Olympika Contest Awards

I. Individual Olympika Awardsa. Awards will be given to students placing 1st through 10th for each Olympika event. Only the top three awards

for each test will be announced at the third GA.

b. Points are awarding according to the following formula:1st place 10 points 6th place 5 points2nd place 9 pts. 7th place 4 pts.

3rd place 8 pts. 8th place 3 pts.4th place 7 pts. 9th place 2 pts.

5th

place 6 pts. 10th

place 1 pt.

II. Overall Olympika Awardsa. Awards will be given to students placing 1st through 10th in overall Olympika. Only the top three awards for

each event will be announced at the third GA.

III. Sweepstakes Contest Awardsa. Schools will earn sweepstakes points for each student who places in Olympika. See the Sweepstakes section

below for more information.


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Arts Events

I. Creative Arts ContestsStudents entering any of the Creative Arts Contests should read the following information very carefully. Teachers should stress to their students that signing up for the contests below on the registration forms shouldserve as a commitment to participate in the contests at the convention.

Costume Contest

Male:Actaeon Female:Allecto Couple:Agamemnon & Clytemnestra

There will be no written test as part of the costume contest. However, the contestant will be expected to make a BRIEF

statement about the costume and how it relates to the character; therefore, the contestant must have knowledge of Roman oGreek clothing style and a broad knowledge of the character represented. The contestant should be prepared to speak about

the color, style, props, etc. selected for his/her costume. The entrant must make his/her own costume. Creativity will include

the entrants imaginative use of materials to make props and costume; it will NOT be based on the oral presentation. The

costume contest rating sheet will be based upon the following criteria:

Authenticity 50 pts.Attractiveness 15 pts.Craftsmanship 20 pts.Creativity of Interpretation 5 pts.Overall Effectiveness 10 pts.Total 100 pts.

The cost of the costume must not exceed $40.00, excluding tax. For couples, this is $40.00 per person. The value of all items

including borrowed items, shoes, jewelry, etc. MUST be included in the $40.00 limit. Ten points will be deducted for

exceeding this limit. Each entrant MUST submit all sales receipts for materials in the provided envelope by the confirmationdeadline published in the convention program. Five points will be deducted for late envelopes. Any estimated expenses of

borrowed or recycled materials must be verified by sponsors signature and also inserted in the envelope. Ten points will be

deducted for no receipts. A photo of the contestant(s) in costume must also be submitted at the time of confirmation. The

photo must include the contestants ID#, level and category. Ten points will be deducted for no photo.

There will be a junior high division (grade 9 and lower) and a senior high division (grades 10, 11, and 12). Students must

compete on the grade level last completed. In the couples division, a junior high delegate may compete in the senior high

division in order to team up with a senior high delegate; however, a senior high delegate may not compete in the junior high

division. (In the event that this occurs, the couple must compete in the senior high division.)

Modern Myth

This is a pre-convention contest: all entries will be submitted and judged before the National Convention. The winning

entries will be announced at the convention. The JCL member submitting the entry must attend the convention in order for

his or her entry to win an award. There will be three divisions: lower (grade 9 and lower), middle (grade 10), and upper

(grades 11 and 12). Students must compete in the grade level last completed.

A student may enter only ONE myth; if two or more myths are submitted, all will be disqualified. If a myth has beensubmitted in a previous year, it will be disqualified. The myth must be 5001200 words. Myths which have less than 500

words or more than 1200 words will have points deducted on the basis of three points per 100 words. The entry may be inprose or poetry form. The entry MUST be submitted via email as a Microsoft Word file to the address listed below by the

deadline. The title, grade level, and category must appear at the top of each page. The contestants name may NOT appear on

the entry. Three points will be deducted for these infractions. Pages must be numbered.In addition to the file containing the myth entry, a second file must also be emailed as part of the submission to serve as a

cover sheet. This cover sheet file must include the name of the delegate, school, state, teachers name, grade last completed,

category, the total number of words, and the title of the myth. If the cover sheet file is missing the grade level, the entry willbe disqualified. If any of the other cover-sheet information is missing, points will be deducted on the basis of three points pe

missing item.

The modern myth must be:

a. An original myth to explain the existence of some phenomenon in nature or modern culture (It should use classical Greek OR Romanmythological characters but not a combination of both; new, invented characters with classical names may also be used.);

b. a classical myth in modern dress or setting which should be recognizable through the plot and not from the names of characters (The


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writer must identify the original myth in a postscript to the story.);c. a new myth using classical figures with the creation of minor new characters e.g., a new Hercules story.In all categories, the writer should be careful not to contradict existing myths. New characters and/or new adventures may be invented, butno tampering with basic, traditional mythology should occur.

Classical Allusion/Reference 20 pts.Originality/Creativity 20 pts.Theme (central idea or purpose) 15 pts.Style (tone, coherence, etc.) 10 pts.Overall Effectiveness 20 pts.

Mechanics (accuracy, grammar, spelling) 10 pts.Total 100 pts.

All entries must be emailed no later than March 28th, 2013, to [email protected].

Sight Latin Reading

Contestants will be given a brief selection in Latin appropriate to the year of study completed: Level 1/2 and I, Level II,

Advanced LevelProse, or Advanced LevelPoetry; students must compete on the level of Latin last completed. However

no student may compete on the same level (except for those on level 5) more than one year. Students in advanced levels may

enter poetry or prose, but not both. Contestants will be given a ten minute preparation period in which a dictionary, provided

by the contestants themselves, may be used. Macrons will be provided on the selections to indicate long vowels. The students

may make notes on the selections; no other scrap paper is allowed. However, at the conclusion of the preparation period, the

passages and dictionaries will be collected; the contestants will be given an unmarked passage to use as they appear before

the judges. The students will be expected to read the passage aloud in Latin.

Judges will determine comprehension by the quality of the contestants reading; Each contestant will be judged using a ratingof 54321 for confidence, continuity, phrasing, word accent, vowels, syllabication, consonant quality, performance

elisions (poetry only), and scansion (poetry only). Both Classical and Liturgical pronunciations are acceptable, but the

contestant must inform the judges before performing if Liturgical pronunciation will be used.

Sight Latin Reading Judging CriteriaA Definition of Terms.

1. conveyance of meaning: This criterion measures the readers comprehension of the text, as evidenced by an appropriate intonation

pattern, pauses in suitable places, and other indications of understanding, including speaking audibly and expressively.2. continuity: This standard evaluates the readers ability to make the language flow: reading syllable- by-syllable earns a 1; word-by-word

perhaps a 2 or 3; a smooth, continuous reading of a whole text, a 5.3. phrasing: This criterion shows the readers recognition of word relationshipsadjectives said with their nouns, conjunctions and

prepositions linked to the word groups they control.4. vowels: This criterion checks the accepted pronunciation of vowels and diphthongs: e.g., veni = way-nee, not wee-nee. This includes

differentiating between a short vowel sound and a long vowel sound: e.g. hc = heec and hic = hick.5. syllabification: This criterion recognizes the readers ability to read the correct number of syllables and to divide words in appropriateplaces, e.g., a-gri-co-la, not ag-ri-col-a; com-ple-o, not comp-le-o.6. consonant quality: This measurement evaluates a readers ability to pronounce consonants appropriately, as #4 does for vowels: forinstance, v = w and c = k in classical pronunciation, but v = v and c = ch before i and e in liturgical. It is generally not required that the r betrilled or tapped, but those readers who have mastered this sound should certainly be credited for its production. The pronunciation oromission of initial h will be accepted as long as there is consistency.7. word accent: This quality shows a readers consistency in placing the stress within a word properly, as in a-gri-co-la, not a-gri-co-la.8. performance: This category allows the judge to evaluate the overall effect of a reading. Poetry Only:9. elision: This criterion measures the students recognition of regularly omitted vowels in scanned poetry. In general practice, the first oftwo vowels in sequence at word junctures is omittede.g., puella amica fi puell amica; similarly, the final -um is often omitted if the

following word begins with a vowele.g., magnum in bellum fi magnin bellum.10. scansion: This quality marks the pattern of long and short syllables determined not only by macrons and diphthongs, but also by

position: a vowel generally becomes long if followed by two consonants, even if the second one is in the next worde.g., the vowel ofsedis usually short, but becomes long by position in Sed Paulus mansit.

Cave: While the reader of poetry should produce a rhythmic reading, the pattern should not be so exaggerated that a sing-

song rendition results, with the rhythm becoming more important than the message. In well-written (and well-read) verse, the

rhythm and sense will work together rather easily to produce a melodic reading.

II. Graphic Arts ContestsThe four divisions in Graphic Arts are : grades 7-9, grade 10, grade 11, and grade 12, but we reserve the right to combinedivisions or contests if there are too few entries. The following RULES apply to all Graphic Arts Contests. Failure to

follow the rules in each category will result in dis-qualification.

1. Only delegates properly registered and present at convention may submit projects.

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be in good taste.3. A delegates name should not appear anywhere on the project, except in Scrapbook and Multimedia.4. There should be no group projects except in Multimedia, Scrapbook, and T-Shirt.5. Delegates may enter as many Graphic Arts contests as they wish but may have only one entry per area (e.g. one watercolor, one coloredink, one black ink, etc. in the Drawing and Painting division). It is the entrants responsibility to report the correct media used. Projectsentered in the wrong category may be disqualified. If a delegate enters more than one project in a category, all will be disqualified.6. There should be no computer-generated materials other than in Computer-Enhanced Photography, Digital Scrapbook, ConstructedCharts, Constructed Posters, Games (rules only), and Multimedia.7. No project should be covered with glass, plastic, or lamination.8. Do not use any copyrighted characters or ideas unless you submit a copy of written permission from the holder of the copyright asdetailed below. If you use copyrighted material without permission, your project will be disqualified. This includes digital scrapbooks andmultimedia projects.a. If the work or idea you want to use was first published after 1922, it is probably protected by copyright. You must obtain permission in

writing and submit it with your project. We will accept e-mails. Start early. It sometimes takes months to get permission. If somethingpublished after 1922 is NOT copyrighted, we need written proof of that too.b. Fair Use is the right to use portions of copyrighted materials for purposes of education, commentary or parody. You may use or displaydigital images in connection with presentations. An educational multimedia presentation may include:1) up to 10% or 1,000 words, whichever is less, of a copyrighted text work, but no more than three poems by one poet, or five poems bydifferent poets from any anthology.2) up to 10%, but no more than 30 seconds, of the music and lyrics from an individual musical work.3) up to 10% or three minutes, whichever is less, of a copyrighted motion media work (e.g. an animation, video or film image)

4) a photograph or illustration in its entirety but no more than five images by an artist or photographer or no more than 10% or 15 images,whichever is less, from a published collective work.c. For more detailed explanations, see : http://fairuse.stanford.edu/Copyright_and_Fair_Use_Overview/chapter1/index.htmlhttp://fairuse.stanford.edu/Copyright_and_Fair_Use_Overview/chapter7/7-b.html#3.

9. Fill out the 3x5 card below, on the website, or at Graphic Arts Registration, and attach it securely to the project in the lower right cornerif possible. It must include: Title/Description: Date(s) Created: Category:(i.e. Mosaics, Maps, etc.) Grade Just Completed: AdditionalInformation: (i.e. inspiration, kits, materials used) Translation of any Latin:

Cartoons and Greeting Cards

There are 2 separate categories. Be sure to read the Graphic Arts rules above. The specific rules for Cartoons and GreetingCards are:

1. Cartoonsmay be either a single panel or a strip but not larger than 3x8 inches, exclusive of the matting, to avoiddisqualification. All entries must be backed with a stiff mat board.

2. Greeting Cardsmust be exactly 5x7 inches when folded to avoid disqualification. They may be serious orhumorous and written for any occasion. They must use only Latin words. A translation of the Latin used must be on

the 3x5 card, as well as an explanation of unusual techniques used.The criteria for judging cartoons and greeting cards are:

1. Originality/Creativity2. Design and Color3. Effect of Humor/Message4. Accuracy/Authenticity5. Neatness6. Correct Latin/English7. Adherence to Rules8. Overall Effect

Charts, Illustrated Quotations, Maps, Posters

There are 4 separate categories. Entries in Posters must measure exactly 22 x 28 inches to avoid disqualification. Charts,

Illustrated Quotes, and Maps may use standard poster board that measures 22 x 28 or standard foam board that measures 20 x

30. Entries in these categories may be flat or three-dimensional. Be sure to read the Graphic Arts rules above.

The specific rules for each category are:1. Chartsmust measure no bigger than standard poster board that measures 22 x 28 inches or standard foam board

that measures 20 x30 inches. They TEACH! Depictions of Hades and floor plans of buildings are classified as charts.

There are 2 subdivisions. Delegates may enter either one but not both.

a. Drawn Charts must be flat with nothing glued on and drawn entirely by hand.b. Constructed Charts may be three-dimensional with material attached to them i.e. stickers, computer generated

pictures or text, construction paper, photographs. Be sure to credit all programs and non-original sources on the3x5 card.

2. Illustrated Quotations must measure no bigger than standard poster board that measures 22 x 28 inches or standardfoam board that measures 20 x 30 inches. They should be hand drawn and illustrate a recognizable Latin quotation froman original Latin source. This may be, but is not restricted to, the 2013 convention theme quid sit futurum cras, fuge

quaerere, et quem fors dierum cumque dabit, lucro appone. The Latin quotation must appear on the project.


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3. Mapsmust measure no bigger than standard poster board that measures 22 x 28 inches or standard foam board thatmeasures 20 x 30 inches and contain no computer generated material to avoid disqualification; may vary in media (e.g.,

textile reproductions). They SHOW WHERE! Be consistent in the language(s) used for labeling place names.

4. Postersmust measure exactly 22 x 28 inches to avoid disqualification. They SELL! Posters must sell an idea, a motto,or a slogan in English in an original and creative way. They must show relevance to Latin, Greek, JCL or the classical

past. The poster may be used to attract membership into JCL.a. Drawn Posters must be flat with nothing glued on and drawn entirely by hand. b. Constructed Posters may be three-

dimensional with material attached to them i.e. stickers, computer generated pictures or text, construction paper,

photographs. Be sure to credit all programs and non-original sources.

Criteria for judging are:1. Originality/Creativity

2. Degree of Skill3. Design and Color4. Accuracy/Authenticity5. Adherence to Classical Theme6. Neatness7. Adherence to Rules8. Correct Spelling and Latin/English Usage9. Overall Effect

Drawing and Painting

The 9 categories in Drawing and Painting are: 1. Acrylic or Oil; 2. Black Ink (including block printing); 3. Black Pencil; 4.

Chalk or Pastel; 5. Charcoal; 6. Colored Ink; 7. Colored Pencil; 8. Mixed Media (any combination of these specific 8 mediano matter how minor) N.B. Introducing a 9th medium does not constitute Mixed Media; 9. Watercolor (including water

markers done with a brush); All Drawing and Painting are two-dimensional on one piece of paper. There should be no pasteons. Be sure to read the Graphic Arts rules above.

The specific rules for Drawing and Painting are: 1. Do not enter groups of pictures, as they cannot be judged fairly agains

a single picture. 2. All entries must be mounted on a stiff mat board. Acrylic and Oil and Mixed Media are permitted to use

canvas. 3. Pictures (excluding the mat) must be a minimum size of 8x11 inches and a maximum of 16x20 inches. Canvas

must be a minimum size of 8 x 11 inches and a maximum of 20 x 24 inches.

Criteria for judging are:

1. Originality/Creativity2. Degree of Skill

3. Design and Color4. Accuracy/Authenticity5. Adherence to Classical Theme6. Neatness7. Adherence to Rules8. Overall Effect

III.Handicrafts ContestsBe sure to read the Graphic Arts rules above.

Decorative stitching (small items)a) No kits or patterns should be used without major changes.b) Embroidery, weaving, and sewing are included in this category.c) Work should be neatly done, flat, not puckered, with even and uniform stitches, and with no knots or dark threads

showing through from the back. In cross-stitch, all the stitches should cross the same way.

Dollsa) Only handmade dolls may be entered; in order to support and validate the entrants creativity no purchased kits or

patterns should be used without major changes.

b) Delegates may enter a single doll or a group of dolls; dolls may be monsters as well as recognizable historical ormythological characters.

c) The workmanship and neatness of dolls are essential aspects considered by the judges.d) Entrants are urged to complete as much stitchery as possible by hand.

Gamesa) All writing must be legibly presented in ink.b) Must be in a box or container, which complements the game board with a list of equipment (so pieces dont get lost).c) There should be no computer-generated graphics, but printed rules are acceptable.


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Jewelrya) Must be handmade only.b) Workmanship and neatness are essential aspects considered by the judges.c) Should be mounted to protect the art.

Large models

a) Must be larger than 12 inches in height, width and depth.b) Must be more accurate and intricate in detail than smaller models.c) More credit will be given to projects with a majority of hand made elements

Mosaics

a) Should be made on a firm backgroundnot cardboard, unless paper tesserae are used.b) Whatever type of tesserae are used, the entire space should be covered, including the background area, but only by one

layer of rice, rocks, etc. Do not build up or overlap tesserae Do not leave spaces between the tesserae. Tesserae should be

approximately the same size and thickness to give a fairly level finished product. They should be individual, separately

colored pieces, and firmly attached. Lines drawn to place tesserae should not show, and there should be no lines painted

on the surface of the finished mosaic.

c) Remember that Roman mosaics were usually floor surfaces and meant to be walked upon. They were not just prettypictures.

Other textiles (large items)

a) Batiks, banners, and T-shirts with glued-on or painted letters or designs should be entered in this category.b) The same basic rules apply as for decorative stitching.

Pottery

a) Must be handmade onlyno molds.b) Must be a container of some sort (vase, jar, urn, sarcophagus, etc)

Smaller Models

a) Must be 12 inches or smaller in height, width, and depth - They should be able to fit in a 12x12x12 boxb) Must be actual three dimensional representations of objects, not flat picturesc) More credit will be given to projects with a majority of hand made elements

Sculpture

a) Must be handmade only no molds.b) Must be a figure of some sort, either done in the round, or a relief cut from a flat surface.c) Should have a base to protect the art.


1. Originality/Creativity2. Degree of Skill3. Design and Color4. Accuracy/Authenticity/Hand made elements5. Adherence to Classical Theme6. Neatness7. Adherence to Rules

8. Overall Effect

IV.Impromptu ArtThis contest is designed to challenge a participants artistic skills by asking the contestant to create a piece of art

extemporaneously. The following materials will be available at the contest site: glue, construction paper, newsprint, scissorscolored pencils, markers, cardboard, a stapler, tape, and a fixing agent. In addition, contestants may bring only the following

items pastels, charcoals, watercolors and brushes. Upon arrival at the contest, each artist will receive six or seven items

representing a classical theme. These items must be incorporated into the final product, e.g. a picture of a bust of Julius

Caesar or a Doric column. The artists will have 45 minutes to produce their creations.

Sweepstakes will be awarded for this event. Students must register for this event upon arrival to the state conventionThe first 25 students to sign-up will be allowed to compete. If you are on a waiting list, come to the contest ready to compete.


1. Composition2. Technique3. Focus4. Innovation5. Presentation


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V. MultimediaThe specific rules for Multimedia are below. Be sure to read the Graphic Arts rules above.

1. The presentation should be on DVD or CD (PowerPoint slideshow, Macromedia Flash presentation etc.) and shouldrun without any intervention after the start. Be sure to add any external software for viewing on the CD/DVD. The DVD

must play in a conventional, stand-alone DVD player. The apparati for showing these projects will be available at the

convention. Bring a second copy for backup. On the CD/DVD case, indicate how to run the program (i.e. Open in

PowerPoint; run as DVD etc.) Please note the 30 second rule for borrowed music found in the general rules for Graphic Arts

above.

2. Delegates must do all the work by themselves.3. The theme of the entry may be Roman history or culture, mythology, relevance to and promotion of Latin, Greek,JCL, or the convention theme, Dimidium facti qui coepit habet (He who has begun has half the deed done). The entry may

be used to attract membership into JCL. The best could be made into promotional material to be distributed by the Teaching

Materials Resource Center. Delegates must agree to this when they enter this contest.4. The maximum length for these presentations is 5 minutes. Give proper credit to pre-recorded music and media.Please refer to the copyright guidelines listed with the general Graphic Arts rules. Quality is more important than quantity.

There may be group entries, but the presentation may be entered only once and at the highest grade level of the entrants.


1. Adherence to Classical Theme2. Skillful Development of Theme3. Technical Quality4. Content

5. Overall Impression

VI.PhotographyThere are two distinct categories in Photography: Traditional and Computer-Enhanced. A student may enter one photograph

per category. Be sure to read the Graphic Arts rules above.

The specific rules for Photography are below. Be sure to read the Graphic Arts rules above.

1. The photo may be matted.

2. An entry must be a single photograph no larger than 8x10 inches.3. A date printed on the picture will detract from the overall effect of the picture.

4. All entries must be printed on photographic weight paper.

5. Entries may be either color or black and white.

6. The 3x5 card must include the date and location of the photo.

7. The following photos are unacceptable: anything taken from the Internet, CD Rom, or other electronic sources; slides;

copies made from commercially produced slides or prints, including copies of pictures in books, museums, computer-

produced photos, etc.

I. Traditional PhotographyThis category is for photographs taken either with a traditional or digital camera. The only thing that can be done to aphotograph is cropping and printing it. Nothing may be added to the picture after it is printed. If any special effect is used in

taking the picture or in the darkroom when printing it, this should be noted on the 3x5 card.

II. Computer-Enhanced PhotographyThis involves modifications to a photograph after it is taken and then scanned or loaded into a computer. It may include

changing the color, changing the background, superimposing one photo over another, adding distortions or shadows, etc. via

a computer. Entrants must describe the enhancement process on the 3x5 card. For instance, you should describe any filtering

(e.g. gamma correction), cropping, or resizing. You must also state the name of the software package used to modify thephoto. All materials must be the original work of the entrant. You may not use material from any source other than your own

digital photographs. N.B.These photographs must still be printed on photographic weight paper.


1. Classical Theme2. Technical Execution3. Content of Photo4. Composition5. Visual Impact / Creativity

VII. ScrapbookThe specific rules for Scrapbook are below. Be sure to read the Graphic Arts rules above.

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convention. The scrapbook must be entirely new. No materials from previous scrapbooks may be used.2. All materials used in the scrapbook must pertain to Latin, the Classics, or the Junior Classical League and must notbe secondary or incidental in nature. Materials that are directly related to the activities of the Junior Classical League may be

included (maps, brochures, etc.).

For Paper Scrapbooks:

3. All paper Scrapbooks must meet the following size restrictions:a. The pages of the scrapbook may be no larger than 22 x 28 inches (poster board size).b. The notebook or box containing the pages of the scrapbook must be only as large as is necessary to contain thepages. You will be penalized 5 points if you fail to follow the size limit.

4. Paper Scrapbooks must be in one volume but may be of any shape, excluding scrolls. They should, however, be easyto handle. No glass covers will be permitted, however mica and Plexiglas will be allowed. You will lose all 5 Practicality

points with a purchased scrapbook.

5. Judging criteria for Paper Scrapbooks:c. Cover, Practicality 20 points (5 for Artistic Value: Is the cover drawn and/or designed well? No design = no points. 5 forOriginality and Cover Design: Is there an original design or an original spin on a commonly used design? Is the quality high? 5 for OverallPracticality: Is the book sturdy and neat and no larger than 22x28 inches? Too large or store bought = no points. 5 for Easy Handling: Arethe pages and binding well reinforced? Is the book easy to handle? Purchased book = no points for work professionally done.)d. Originality, Creativity 10 points (5 for Use of Captions: Are the students and events clearly labeled? 3 for Use of Latin/Greek:Is it original or is it a quote? 2 for Creative Use of Layouts: Are the pages attractive, clever, and varied?)e. Artwork 30 points (10 for the Amount: Is there enough artwork throughout? 10 for Quality: Is it well drawn and done by thestudent? 10 for Handwritten Lettering: Are captions, titles, Latin/Greek done attractively and by hand? No hand-printed lettering = no

points.f. Neatness 10 points (5 for Artwork and Lettering: Are there obvious erasures, or stray pen/ pencil/paint marks? 5 forCorrectness of Written Text: Is the book relatively free of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors?)g. Content 10 points (5 for Representation of Entire Year: Does the book show activities and people from the whole year but notfrom previous years? 5 for Use of Memorabilia: Is there a variety of photos (2), programs, menus, agendas, photos, notes, etc. (2), and atable of contents (1)?)h. Theme 20 points (5 for Visibility of Theme Throughout: Is the theme on more than a few pages? No theme = no points. 5

points for Coordination of Artwork and Theme: Does the art reflect the theme? 5 for Originality of Theme: Is this an original theme or anoriginal spin on a common theme? 5 for Overall Unity/Continuity: How well are all aspects of Theme handled?)]

For Digital Scrapbooks:

3. You must cite any non-original sources such as art and music and any software package used.4. Submit your Digital Scrapbook on CD or DVD.5. Judging criteria for Digital Scrapbooks:a. Main Cover Page 10 points (5 artistic value, 5 originality of design)

b. Originality, Creativity 15 points (5 layout and use of digital medium, 5 use of captions, 5 use of prose, poetry and literature.)c. Navigation 10 points (5 ease of browsing and navigating menus and/or chapters, 5 use of table of contents)d. Borrowed Artwork 15 points (5 amount, 10 quality of artwork)e. Content 20 points (10 representation of entire year, 10 use of memorabilia - e.g. programs, menus, agendas, photos, video,audio, notes, and variety of content.)f. Original Computer Graphics 20 points (10 amount, 10 quality of artwork)g. Theme 20 points (5 visibility of theme throughout, 5 coordination of artwork and theme, 5 originality of theme, 5 overallunity/continuity.)

Arts Contest Awards

I. Individual Arts Events Awardsa. Awards will be given to students placing 1st through 10th for each arts event. Only the top three

awards for each test will be announced at the third GA.

b. Points are awarding according to the following formula:1st place 10 points 6th place 5 points2

ndplace 9 pts. 7

thplace 4 pts.

3rd

place 8 pts. 8th

place 3 pts.

4th

place 7 pts. 9th

place 2 pts.

5th

place 6 pts. 10th

place 1 pt.

II. Overall Arts Awardsa. Awards will be given to students placing 1st through 10th in overall arts. Only the top three awards for

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III. Sweepstakes Contest Awardsa. Schools will earn sweepstakes points for each student who places in arts contests. See the

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CertamenCertamen Description

Certamen is a team trivia competition. Teams of one to four members answer questions on the Latin language and on Greek and

Roman civilizations.

There are three levels of competition:

NOVICE DIVISION is open to teams of Latin I students.

LOWER DIVISION is open to teams of Latin II and Latin I students.

UPPER DIVISION is open to teams of Latin IV, Latin III, Latin II and Latin I students.

N.B. A student may play on a team in a division higher than his completed level of Latin but may not play in a division lower

than his completed level of Latin.

Certamen Rules

Each round of competition consists of twenty toss-up questions. Two or three teams will compete in each round. Teams are

sequestered before their round begins, as the same set of questions is asked in each round in order to provide an equal chance toacquire points. After the moderator reads a complete question, the players have ten seconds in which to buzz in. The moderator

will repeat the question once during that ten second time period. The first contestant to hit the buzzer is given an opportunity toanswer the question. He must have an answer ready when he buzzes in; he may not stall for time. In the case of an incorrect

answer, the other team(s) has a chance to answer the question correctly. No points are lost for an incorrect response, but the team

is no longer eligible to answer that particular question (i.e. no other team member may buzz in to answer). Toss-up questions

must be answered by the individual who buzzes in and are not open to team discussion or aid. Players may ask the moderator fora rereading, spelling or clarification of a question. Team members are allowed to have blank paper and pencil to use as scratch

paper during a round.

In the event the moderator is in the middle of a toss-up question when a contestant buzzes in, he stops speaking immediately and

gives the contestant a chance to answer the question. If the answer is incorrect, one of two things may happen. If another team

also buzzed in early, they will receive the question in its incomplete form. If the other team(s) did not buzz in, the moderator will

repeat and finish the question for them.

When a contestant correctly answers a toss-up question, his team receives the chance to answerbonus question(s) related in topic

to the toss-up.These questions may be discussed among the team members and are to be answered by the team captain (or by hisdesignee). The team has five seconds, after the question has been read, to give an answer. The team receives points for eachbonus question answered correctly. Ten points are awarded for each correct toss-up question and five points for each correctbonus question.

At the start of competition, teams are randomly placed into brackets. There will be three preliminary rounds. All teams competein each of these rounds. In the preliminary rounds, the goal of each team is to acquire as many points as possible. The points

from each round will be added together for a final team score. At the end of the preliminary rounds, the three teams which have

acquired the most points overall will advance to the finals. Each team must consult the posted brackets to obtain the room

assignment for its next round.

In addition to a moderator who reads the questions, who determines correctness of responses, and who generally manages the

competition, judges consist of a timer and a scorekeeper. Any challenges to a moderators decision must be made before the

reading of the twentieth question in a round.

N.B. Since the OKJCL does not have access to enough quiz-bowl type machines for each round at each level, a student may

occasionally have to slap the desktop of his seat to buzz in. All triple team rounds and final rounds will be played with machines.

Certamen Contest Awards

I.

Certamen Team Awardsa. Awards will be given to teams placing 1st through 3rd (in some instances, 4th) in each level of Certamen.Certamen awards will be announced at the third GA.

b. Points are awarding according to the following formula:1st place 10 points

2nd place 9 pts.

3rd place 8 pts.

4th place 7 pts.

II. Sweepstakes Contest Awardsa. Schools will earn sweepstakes points for each team placing in Certamen. See the Sweepstakes section below for

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LudiI. Ludi Basketball Teams will be made up of 5 to 7 players 5 players will compete on a side; others will be available as substitutes. Substitutes may enter the game only during half-time or in the case of injury. Game play will be divided into 2 4-minute halves. Players will call their own fouls. Half-Court Rules Single-Elimination Rounds, winner moves on.

II. Ludi Volleyball Teams will be made up of 6 to 8 players 6 players will compete on a side; others will be available as substitutes. Substitutes may enter the game only during timeouts or in the case of injury. First team to 15 points, or whichever team has the most points at the end of 8 minutes wins the round. Players cannot touch the net. Must serve from back line. Server may not spike on the first serve. Servers rotate to the left after each rally. If the ball touches the court on a teams side, that team either gives up possession, or the serving team gains a point. Players can only pass the ball twice on each side. No player may hit the ball twice in a row. Single-Elimination Rounds, winner moves on.

III. Ludi Ultimate Discus Teams will be made up of 8 to 12 players 8 players will compete on a side; others will be available as substitutes. Substitutes may enter the game only during timeouts or in the case of injury. Each point begins with both teams lining up on the front of their respective end zone line. The defense throws ("pulls") the

disc to the offense.

Seven players per team; each team must have at least two females. Each time the offense completes a pass in the defenses end zone, the offense scores a point. Play is initiated after each

score.

The disc may be advanced in any direction by completing a pass to a teammate (a female player should be involved in everyother try for a point). Players may not run with the disc. The person with the disc (thrower) has 10 seconds to release the discThe defender guarding the disc (marker) counts out the stall count aloud.

When a pass is not completed (ie out-of-bounds, drop, block, interception), the defense immediately takes possession of thedisc and becomes the offense.

Players not in the game may replace players in the game after a score and during an injury timeout. Male must sub for males,and females for females.

NO PHYSICAL CONTACT MAY BE MADE BETWEEN PLAYERS! PICKS AND SCREENS ARE ALSOPROHIBBITED! THESE ACTIVITIES CONSTITUTE A FOUL.

When a player initiates contact on another player a foul occurs. When a foul disrupts possession, the play resumes as if thepossession was retained. If the player committing the foul disagrees with the foul call, the play is redone.

Players are responsible for their own foul and line calls. Players should resolve their own disputes, even when an official ispresent.

Ultimate stresses sportsmanship and fair play. Competitive play is encouraged, but never at the expense of respect betweenplayers, adherence to the rules, and the basic joy of play.

IV. Ludi Dodgeball Teams will be made up of 6 to 10 players 6 players will compete on a side; others will be available as substitutes. If a Live ball is caught in the air by the opposing

team, than a member of that team, who is out, may return to the game, and the person who threw the ball is out.

Substitutes may enter the game only during timeouts or in the case of injury. Game play will take place on half a basketball court. The object of the game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them out. This may be done by:

o Hitting an opposing player with a LIVE thrown ball below the shoulders.o Catching a LIVE ball thrown by your opponent before it touches the ground.


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LIVE = a ball that has been thrown and has not touched anything, including the floor/ground, anotherball, another player, official or other item outside of the playing field (wall, ceiling, etc).

During play, all players must remain within the boundary lines. Players may leave the boundaries through their end-line onlyto retrieve stray balls. They must also return through their end-line.

Game begins by placing the dodgeballs along the center line three (3) on one side of the center hash and three (3) on theother. Players then take a position behind their end line. Following a signal by the official, teams may approach the centerlineto retrieve the balls. This signal officially starts the contest. Teams may only retrieve the three (3) balls to their right of the

center hash. Once a ball is retrieved it must be taken behind the attack-line before it can be legally thrown.

The first team to legally eliminate all opposing players will be declared the winner. A 3-minute time limit has beenestablished for each contest. If neither team has been eliminated at the end of the 3 minutes, the team with the greater numberof players remaining will be declared the winner. Details on overtime can be found in the NADA Rule Book.

Each team will be allowed one (1) 30 second timeout per game. At this time a team may substitute players into the game. In order to reduce stalling, a violation will be called if a team in the lead controls all six (6) balls on their side of the court for

more than 5 seconds. This also applies to tied teams. More details can be found in the NADA Rule Book

During pool play or regular-season matches, rules will be enforced primarily by the "honor system"*. Players will beexpected to rule whether or not a hit was legal or whether they were legally eliminated. All contests will be supervised by a

court monitor*. The court monitors responsibility will be to rule on any situation in which teams cannot agree. THE COURTMONITORS DECISION IS FINAL NO EXCEPTIONS.

Ludi Awards

I. Ludi Team Awardsa.

Awards will be given to teams placing 1

st

through 3

rd

(in some instances, 4

th

) for each Ludi event. Ludi awardswill be announced at the third GA.

b. Points are awarding according to the following formula:1st place 10 points2nd place 9 pts.

3rd place 8 pts.

4th place 7 pts.

II. Sweepstakes Contest Awardsa. Schools will earn sweepstakes points for each team placing in a Ludi event. See the Sweepstakes section below

for more information.


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Door Decorating Competition Rules

I. Door Decorating Competition Each school will have the opportunity to participate in the door decorating competition.

Each school will be provided with materials to decorate their fellowship doors.

If schools wish to bring their own materials to decorate their fellowship doors, this isacceptable.

Door decorations should be created around one of the following two themes:(1)The nationals theme:quid sit futurum cras, fuge quaerere, et quem fors dierum cumque dabit, lucro appone.

"Cease to inquire what the future has in store, and take as a gift whatever the day brings forth."

(2)Some aspect of the state convention. Examples might include:a. Convention Eventsb. Costume Contest Charactersc. Spirit Competition

Any lewd, inappropriate or derogatory decorations will result in disqualification.


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Spirit Rubric2013 Oklahoma Junior Classical League Rubric

Door Decorations Every school who participates in the door decorating competition receivespoints. Any lewd, derogatory or inappropriate decorations will result indisqualification.Every school receives 15 points, but the top three schools receive 30, 40

and 50 points. Ties are allowed if voted upon by officers.Roll Call Every school receives 15 points, but the top three schools receive 30, 40

and 50 points. Ties are allowed if voted upon by officers.

1st

GA Every school who participates in the 1st

GA and the spirit contest receivespoints school to open and school to close receive ten bonus points.Scalar: Best school receives up to 50 points. Next receives 45, 40 and soon, until 5 points is reached, and all schools not yet given points willreceive 5.

2n

GA Every school who participates in the 1st GA and the spirit contest receives

points school to open and school to close receive ten bonus points.Scalar: Best school receives up to 50 points. Next receives 45, 40 and soon, until 5 points is reached, and all schools not yet given points willreceive 5.

3r

GA Every school who participates in the 1st

GA and the spirit contest receivespoints school to open and school to close receive ten bonus points.Scalar: Best school receives up to 50 points. Next receives 45, 40 and so

on, until 5 points is reached, and all schools not yet given points willreceive 5.

Procession Every school to participate in the procession receives at least 25 points,however, the top three schools receive 80 points, 65 points, and 50 points.Ties allowed ONLY IFa vote is taken with the officers over 1

st, 2

nd, and 3

rd

place and no majority can be reached between two schools.

Room Check At a scheduled point (most likely during the dance), officers will check therooms of the delegations. Messy rooms receive no points, semi-cleanrooms receive 20, and clean rooms receive 45 points.

Ludi Delegations participating in Ludi will receive 5 points for every delegateparticipating (not just standing around), up to 30 points.

Dance Participation Delegations participating in the dance will receive 5 points for everydelegate participating (not just standing around), up to 40 points. Smaller

schools with less than eight delegates can receive up to 40 points if votedon by the officers.

Supports Delegation If at events such as Certamen, marathon, track and field, etc., delegatesfrom different schools attend to support their school with sportsman-likeconduct, then up to 30 points can be given. IN NO WAY WILL ADELEGATION RECEIVE POINTS IF MORE THAN TWO

DELEGATES EXHIBIT UNSPORTSMAN-LIKE CONDUCT.

Sportsman-Like

Conduct

If participants of competitive activities (such as Certamen, marathon, trackand field, costume, etc.) show sportsman-like conduct (high fives tocompetitors, saying good job, and not making rude comments or

bragging), the delegation will receive up to 40 points. IN NOW WAYWILL A DELEGATION RECEIVE POINTS IF MORE THAN TWO

DELEGATES EXHIBIT UNSPORTSMAN-LIKE CONDUCT.

Chariot Races 15 points will be given to each delegation as they check their chariot in onFriday night, even if it is disqualified for not complying with the regulations

for Chariots. At the races, every delegation that participates BYATTENDING OR RACING receives 30 points. If a delegation without aChariot cheer on other teams, they can receive up to an additional 40points. If an instance is repeated like that of 2010, where a delegation doesnot have enough delegates to complete the races and another school stepsup and offers its runners, and the officers approve with a majority vote,then an additional 40 points may be bestowed to the charitable team.However if there is unsportsman-like conduct or rude behavior, noadditional points shall be given.


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Orientation for Judges and Proctors

I. Academic TestingWe need proctors for academic testing to do the following:

a. Direct students to the their correct section (according to grade level)b. Sit students in each row with one open seat between students.c. Follow the directions of the Academic Testing Moderator.d. During testing, walk around to ensure that no cheating is occurring.e. After students complete testing, direct students to turn in their tests where they picked them

up.

II. Olympikaa. 100m Dash, 200m Dash, 400m Dash, Marathon

i. One chaperone will use a stopwatch to say go and to take time.ii. One chaperone or student aide will record the time of all runners in the heat.

b. Shot Puti. One chaperone ensure that students follow directions (see Olympika section on page 17 in this

handbook) while throwing the shot put.ii. One chaperone or student aide will record the distance travelled by the shot put.

c. Discusi. One chaperone ensure that students follow directions (see Olympika section on page 17 in this

handbook) while throwing the discus.

ii. One chaperone or student aide will record the distance travelled by the discus.III. Ludi

a. Ludi Volleyball, Basketball, Ultimate Discus, Dodgeball, Chessi. One chaperone will ensure that all Ludi rules are followed (see Ludi section on page xx in this

handbook) for each game.ii. One chaperone or student aide will run the brackets and ensure that the proper teams move in

each round.

IV. Certamen: see rulesV. Arts Judges: see rules

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