CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
NORTH COBB CHRISTIAN
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Chas Savage
North Cobb Christian School’s Latin students hosted gladiator fights to kick off one of the school's first pep rallies of the year. The gladiator fights were an appeal to the younger students who might look to take Latin when they begin high school. The competition was fierce. Latin students were pitted against “barbarians” (students who don't take Latin), in one-on-one sword fight battles. Siblings fought siblings. Teachers fought students. Principals fought principals. The rules were you could hit your opponent anywhere but the head. When an arm or leg was hit you would lose that limb of your body. If the sword was in the hand of the limb you lost, then you must drop the sword and pick it up with the other hand, all while avoiding the opponent. Latin 1 students threw stuffed animals into the fights to simulate the wild beasts that often entered the ancient Roman gladiator fights. The fate of the loser was decided by the audience. The crowd either spared the defeated by shouting “Mitte” (let ‘em go), or they “killed” by shouting “iugula” (kill ‘em). The middle school spectators were ruthless. Every time they shouted iugula without mercy. In the end, students all around the school formed an appreciation for Roman culture. Students were asking me, “Is that what you guys do in Latin class?” and I gladly responded with a yes.
CAMBRIDGE
Despite a major transition with the changing of our teacher, the Cambridge JCL is stronger than ever! Prior to the winter break our club celebrated Saturnalia with huge party where everyone exchanged gifts and bonded over food and games. Since returning for the second semester, the Cambridge JCL leadership has been working hard at coaxing skeptical freshmen into coming to state convention, as well as designing t-shirts, and planning parties. We are beyond excited for State Convention, and we are already putting together some rockin’ cheers (watch out!). Our club has been participating in community service through our active role in the Ronald McDonald House, where we just submitted a huge winter donation!
Casey Stachler
1,4: Marist Mythapaloosa, 2: Chattahoochee Latin Culture Night, 3,6,10: North Cobb Christian Gladiator Fights, 5: North Gwinnett State Convention, 7, 9: Dacula Saturnalia, 8: Walton Rock Paper Scissors, 11: Walker Carnations Sale