Nota Bene: What's in My Bag
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a charming charcoal drawing, remember to your graphic arts piece to spring convention! Also, print the description of your creative work without any identifying information (apart from your ID number and level). If you’re still looking for inspiration, turn to scenes from classical mythology, or even relate your art to this year’s convention theme: omnium enim rerum principia parva sunt, “For the beginnings of all things are small”, (Cicero, De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum 5.58).
Graphic Arts Pieces! Whether it’s a multicolored mosaic or
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Creative Arts Costume
This year’s theme is: Journey to the
Underworld: The Sixth Book of Virgil’s Aeneid. You can choose to dress as an individual character, or compete as a pair with related costumes. Remember, your costume must have a connection to the theme. Make sure to bring any necessary pieces and perhaps consider props.
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Preparation Materials for Tests/Certamen
Some prefer Quizlet,
others, old-school index cards. Regardless of what you may choose to bring, here are a few recommendations. Remember to bring chargers for electronic devices, and a folder/notebook for physical study materials. If you’re pinched for time, make a shorthand study guide featuring only terms or concepts that need further review. YouTube is also an invaluable resource, especially when it comes to reviewing Roman History and Mythology. Further, check out the OJCL website for study materials like practice quizzes and tests from prior conventions!
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school! Make sure to stay on-theme, but don’t be afraid to think outside of the box. Having a coordinated shout or movement can be helpful, as well. The Spirit Themes are as follows. Friday’s Spirit Theme: From Brick to Marble: School T-Shirts; Saturday’s Spirit Theme: Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day: Toga Time; Sunday’s Spirit Theme: PURPLE and GOLDen Age Authors: Prop-less Spirit. One point to note: don’t forget to bring a toga from home for Saturday! Attendees are strictly prohibited from using hotel sheets as togas.
Spirit Stuff
Ensure that your spirit is coordinated with your
Have you ever left for an event with the elusive, unplaceable feeling that you’d forgotten something-- only to remember when said item is soul-crushingly, unfathomably necessary? Fear, despair, and regret no more; here is the OJCL Spring Convention packing outline for you! Some exclusions and inclusions may apply.
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cannot go unstated: the basics. Convention will be packed with fun colloquia, mixers, and events that require additional materials; however, the essentials are paramount. I would suggest bringing a toiletry bag, a suitcase for clothing, and a smaller bag to carry around the hotel for daily necessities, like a water bottle and chapstick. Depending on where you’re coming from, it may be helpful to bring an extra outfit for the road(s). Hopefully, you’ve gained thorough insight into what to bring to spring convention!
Clothes/Shoes/Personal Hygiene Products
Finally, that which
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