Things to Expect at Your First Convention
By Isa Bishop
The 2018 OJCL State Convention was the first convention
I had ever been to. For those reading this who have never
been to a Latin convention before, this list may help give
you an idea of what the convention experience is like.
1. Get an ID lanyard that makes you feel cool and official
2. Increase your Latin knowledge through academic tests
3. Putting a toga (bed sheet) on is a real struggle
4. A grand feast including chocolate cake (so delicious)
5. Realize that you do or do not (like me) have artistic
talent while viewing contest submissions
6. Meet new friends from different schools
7. And maybe see some old friends too
8. Dress in costumes
9. Lose your voice screaming cheers that you may not
know all the words to
10. Watch an intense competition of people racing to
press buttons and answer questions (Certamen is lit)
11. Run around a hotel helping people campaign for
positions on the OJCL Board
12. Go to a talent show
13. Watch people get pies thrown in their face
14. Win an award or two
15. Make new memories with your fellow Latin peers
16. Realize that you did not make a mistake taking Latin
(even though it can be rough)
17. Have lots of fun :)