Latin Friendships.
Connie Nelson, Summit Country Day
When I first started Latin, I thought
of it as just a language that would look good on my
transcript. I didn t realize how much more it is. Latin has
helped me find who I truly am, and who I want to become.
But the biggest change in my life that Latin has made is all
o f the friendships that come with being a Latin student. Our
Latin club goes to two major events throughout the year:
State Convention and National Convention. Both consist of
people from around the state, or at Nationals, around the
country, getting together and sharing in the joys of Latin. At
State Convention, you compete against other schools in
Ohio, but at Nationals, you bond with your fellow Ohioans
as you complete projects, take tests, and give speeches to
try and show that our state is in fact, the best. For me, I
made the most friendships at Nationals, where I had the time
of my life with other Latin students from all over Ohio. And
this year, thanks to the efforts of the OJCL board, I was
fortunate enough to see them again at Fall Forum! Many
people think that Latin is just a dead language, but it s more
- it s a culture. It s a community, filled with bright minds
from all over, and every year, we bring those bright minds
together to compete against each other, but also
bond with one another to create friendships
that will last a lifetime. And trust me,
they do last.
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