The Five C's of Fall Forum
By Irene Calderon
(A MINI STATE) CONVENTION
Do you want to go to State, but you don't have a spare
week in March? Or will this be your first Convention, and
you want the practice? Go to Fall Forum! It has the
activities of State (discussed below) and all the energy and
rigor, all in one day, and it takes place on the beautiful
campus of Columbus Academy.
CAMARADERIE
You'll have the opportunity to meet new people and catch up with old
friends from across Ohio in Fall Forum! Amidst all the activities, there
is a lot of time for socialization. You can play dodgeball against each
other, sit with new people at lunch (which is provided, btw), or go for
a colloquium together. At any rate, there are lots of fun things to do in
Fall Forum, and you will inevitably meet new people along the way.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Service is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the world
that provides so much for us. In Fall Forum, there is at least one service
project that you can do to benefit the community. It is good and
fulfilling to serve others, and you will have opportunities to do just that
in Fall Forum.
CREATIVE ARTS
Want to express your creativity? Sign up for a creative art in Fall
Forum! For Latin Recitation and English Oratory, you will recite a
given prompt in front of judges. Is public speaking not your thing?
No problem! In Impromptu Art, you will create artwork of your
own based on a theme. In this category, you will have the
opportunity of winning prizes in various categories, such as Most
Unique, Best Use of Materials, and even Best Worst, so there's
something for everybody.
CERTAMEN
The pinnacle of Latin society! Is the last time you pressed a
buzzer in April, and you need to get back into the swing of
things? Do you need to satisfy your inner Certamen
monster? Smash your opponents (with your good
sportsmanship, of course) in this jeopardy-style game!
You'll get a feel of the questions asked at your level, and
it's great practice for State.