Ludi ultimate frisbee and chess.
When Thursday finally arrived, delegates swarmed the gymnasium during GA for the classic purple and gold theme, painting the swarming sea of students with the two colors. They gathered here once again in the evening for the infamous talent show, "That's Entertainment." Acts ranged from dance routines to violin duets to humorous skits. Our very own Georgian, Albert Ting, won third place for his wonderful performance of the Super Smash Bros theme song on the piano.
Friday was the last full day we spent at convention, and all of the delegates marched in the annual Roman procession in their bright togas. Different states could be easily spotted by their own unique style and color of togas, but when striding together, not minding the hot sun when yelling cheers and chants, there was truly a feeling of unity and family. The last dance of convention was held that
faces join us every convention. Whether you're from a small or large chapter, or whether you take Latin I or AP Latin, one small commonality seems to make JCL possibly the most cohesive and tightly-knit group of people one can ever be a part of. A passion for the classics. It gives each of us an opportunity to connect with not only each other but the rest of society, and national convention is the perfect place to explore that. I think everyone can agree that although this one week flew by, it created everlasting experiences, friendships, and memories. This national convention truly illustrated the saying, "Sweet Home Alabama."
Bryan Zhang delivering a passionate Certamen update at a late-night chapter fellowship meeting.
NJCL Historian, Eric Wang, and Parliamentarian, Ram Gollapudy, exhibiting their excellent ballet technique.
Painting the gymnasium with purple and gold
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