Eligibility Requirements
Must be a current Latin student.
Time Commitment
Once per week after school and three times a year from 6-9 for competition.
Procedure for Joining
Speak to Ms. Marien.
Description
Certamen, meaning "contest" in Latin, is an academic competition covering topics from Latin grammar and vocabulary to classical mythology and history. Students train once a week to learn new material and practice their team strategies. They compete against local schools three times per year in a scholastic bowl type setting. Students are asked questions and must buzz in and answer these questions for points.
Membership Limit
4 students per level (Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced). More than 4 can join as back-ups or as ancillary teams.