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We’ve been busy with many other activities besides
preparing for convention. On October 27th we held our Sacer
Vespers Halloween party, where we played trivia games and
competed to see who could make the most fashionable togas
using nothing but toilet paper. On December 15th, we held our
Saturnalia party, where we sang Latin carols and played “Toga
Twister.” On February 2nd, we held our second annual “Toga
Bowling” with Wyoming at Crossgate Lanes. There, we fostered
a sense of community as we got to know Latin students from
another school. We talked about everything our clubs had been
up to, last year’s Nationals, how cool our t-shirts were, and
our plans for the upcoming convention. It was a great
opportunity to hang out with friends and meet others who
share a love for the Classics. Perhaps the most amusing part
was watching the other guests wonder why a group of toga-
wearing high schoolers were bowling under the aliases of
notable Romans.
Of course, the year is far from over for the Sycamore
Latin Club. We have a few months’ worth of club meetings to
go, as well as our Senior Send-Off in May, where our seniors
are congratulated for their efforts in the Latin program over
the years. We’re already planning ways to up our game for
next year’s convention. Next year we’ll be more organized than
ever, and maybe we’ll even start planning our banner more
than a few days in advance! We have grown a lot as a club,
both in numbers and in the things we do, but we’re always
looking to do even better. We look forward to another
wonderful year ahead!