Certamen

Certamen is a quiz-bowl style game for you to test your knowledge of the Latin language and classical civilizations. Competitions are structured with various levels: Novice (Latin I), Intermediate (Latin II), and Advanced (Latin III+), and you can compete on a Competitive (more fast-paced) or Open/Amateur (more chill and relaxed) team. Certamen competitions are held all over the state and you get to meet people from all different schools and parts of the JCL!

Many of the certamina for this year will be held virtually. Here is the schedule for the 2020-2021 season:

• October 24, 2020: Virtual VJCL Kickoff Certamen

• November 21-22, 2020: Street Certamen at Virtual VJCL Convention

• December 1-12, 2020: NJCL “Quarantamen” - a national virtual certamen for Novice and Intermediate players only

• January 9. 2021: Flint Hill Certamen

• February 27, 2021: Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Certamen

• Spring 2021: Hayfield Street Certamen

• April 24, 2021: State Finals Certamen