EVENTS 

 There are countless events! Don't be shy and try them all out! All upcoming events will be notified through email and the Updates section of the website.

 

Here are a few types of contests in JCL:

 

Olympika (Sporting Events): track and field, tennis, swimming, gladiator fights (seriously) & much more

Graphic Arts: arts in all kinds of categores, including black and white, watercolor, painting, sculpture, scrapbooking, mixed media, video-editing and more!

 

Creative Arts: Latin declamation, Latin sight-reading, English oratory, story-writing, original Latin poetry, original Latin Prose, costume design and more!

 

Certamen & Academic Testing: For all you academics out there, Certamen is a great and competitive game. A bit like a cross between Quiz Bowl and jeopardy, teams compete against each other answering questions about Classical history, language, mythology and culture. There are also many tests that can be taken at JCL events, with the possibility of earing medals and ribbons if you do well. If you are interested in doing certamen, talk to Ms. Moguel & Mr. Bartoloma if you are in Latin 1/2 and 1, to Mr. Brownell if you are in Latin 2, to Ms. Hausey if you are in Latin 3+. 

 

Whole-School Spirit: Includes chariot racing, gladiator fights, catapults, toga parade, skits.   

 

Leadership: If you're interested in JCL leadership and strongly believe in your ability to help lead JCL in bigger and better directions, there are many leadership opportunities available. BLS JCL has its own school board and Massachusetts JCL has a State Board. State Board members are eligible to run for the National JCL Board. JCL is primarily student-run, so as a board member, one has a lot of responsibility to the club. 

 

In addition to competition, there are also a lot of fun and relaxing events through the school year. 

 

Community Service:  BLSJCL has monthly community service events such as UNICEF and Caroling at the Boston Health Center. Notification about these events will be sent out to registered members a few days before each event. These events are usually very fun, and you also get volunteer hours!

 

MassJCL also hosts a lot of events:

Kick-Off Event is the first MassJCL event of the school year at Mt. Greylock Regional High School on Saturday, October 25. Highlights include:

• You get to enjoy a beautiful fall drive to get there

• Two Certamen scrimmages for all levels

• Trips to the Clark Art Museum

• Lunch, hot cocoa, baked goods, and a bazaar where you can sell your Classics-related trinkets

• Gladiator games, hula-hoop contests, and officers' workshops

• And last but certainly not least, CATAPULT CONTESTS: build, name, and bring either a marshmallow, arrow, or 8 lbs. ball shooter to compete for points towards the State trophy!

 

Classics Day is the second MassJCL event of the school year at the George Sherman Union at Boston University on Friday, December 5. Highlights include:

• You get to miss a day of school to go on a Classics-field trip

• Two workshops run by Classics educators on the theme chosen by the 1st VP (2013-2014: Literature in the Ancient World)

• A delicious lunch consisting of a sandwich (4 choices), pack of chips, cookie, and water bottle from Catering on the Charles

• See the officers at their "finest" in their skit

• Win points for the State Trophy by writing and performing a skit with your school

 

Midnight Masquerade Semiformal Dance is a MassJCL high school social event at the Boston Commons Hotel on Saturday, March 21. Highlights include:

• Professional DJ, lights, and the hold shebang of a semiformal dance

• Photography service for $2 or free

• Musical and terpsichorean talent show where you can compete for cash and a spot in That's Entertainment

• Hors d'oeuvres and drinks served with registration fee

 

State Convention is the culmination of the MassJCL year at Barnstable High School from Friday to Sunday in April or May. Highlights include:

• Pitting your artistic, academic, athletic, and creative talents against students from across the state

• Displaying your school spirit through the toga parade and chariot races

• Competing for the State Trophy by entering and participating in whole school contests

• Representing your school and MassJCL by running for MassJCL office

• Entering your talent or simply watching the talent of others at That's Entertainment

• Making lasting friendships with students from across Massachusetts who share your interest in the Classics