CATHOLIC MEMORIAL UPDATE
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BY BRENNA LEWANDOWSKI, CATHOLIC MEMORIAL LATIN CLUB PRESIDENT
In light of their (still strong) post-convention depression, some of CMH's students have
decided, for the first time ever, to attend NJCL convention at IU this summer. CMH is excited
to take on this more active role in the WJCL. In addition to attending nationals, CMH is
drafting a constitution to use in future years in order to become a more professional and
involved club. With the recent election of new club officers, CMH hopes to carry the
momentum from this year's events into the next school year and continue to increase club
participation.
AT RIGHT: DR. AUSTINO, THE CATHOLIC
The new CMH board:
MEMORIAL LATIN TEACHER, BROUGHT
HIS DOG BACCHUS TO THE WJCL
President: Abby Zettel
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR ROME. BACCHUS
1st VP: Sam Kramer
PROVED A POPULAR ATTRACTION.
2nd VP: Joshur Mazzone
(PHOTO BY MICHAEL GINN)
Secretary: Ally Kormanik
Treasurer: Lainy Cho
Tech Co: Michael Ginn
HARVARD CERTAMEN RECAP
BY MARGOT ARMBRUSTER
In March, four Wisconsin teams traveled to Cambridge,
Massachusetts to compete in the Seventh Annual
Harvard Certamen Tournament. Brookfield Academy
fielded a team in each division, including a novice team
composed entirely of eighth-graders. Additionally,
Michael Kearney of Marquette competed alone in the
advanced division.
Wisconsin’s results were promising, especially since
this year’s tournament was the most competitive ever.
Teams attended from across the nation, representing
Georgia, Florida, Texas, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, and, of course, Wisconsin. All four
Wisconsin teams qualified for semifinals, and the BA
novice team took third place in finals against the Boston
Latin School (Massachusetts) and Oak Hall (Florida),
two of the most competitive teams in the country. The
BA intermediate team lost out to Boston Latin in
semifinals, ultimately taking eighth place. In a suspenseful
semifinal, BA’s advanced team was defeated by the
Boston Latin School, finishing in fifth place. Michael
Kearney, who finished fourth in the advanced division,
lost narrowly to the other Boston Latin School team, also
winning the MVP award.
BA ADVANCED CERTAMEN PLAYERS WAIT FOR
CHALLENGES TO BE RESOLVED DURING A
SEMIFINAL ROUND AGAINST THE BOSTON LATIN
SCHOOL. (PHOTO BY INA BEINBORN OF
MASSACHUSETTS)
Jason Tan, an advanced player from BA, said that throughout the three years he has attended the tournament, he has
“witnessed its growth in organization and prestige nationwide, drawing in more and more competitive teams to the
scene.” Allyson Ping, the Massachusetts Junior Classical League’s First Vice-President, also spoke positively of this
year’s tournament, commenting that “Harvard Certamen was a great experience. Even though I couldn't participate in the
earlier rounds, I was able to watch the riveting final rounds in each level. Overall, national-circuit Certamen competitions like
Harvard, Yale, Florida-Georgia, and UChicago are a great way to unite JCLers from different areas of the nation who share
common interests outside of national convention!”
After their success at Harvard, BA and Marquette Certamen players are excited to compete at the University of Chicago
Invitational on May 21st and to unite with the rest of the WJCL for nationals Competitive Certamen.