LATIN OLYMPICS challenges students in both elementary and high school Latin programs in the Chicago Public Schools to compete for honors in city-wide competitions. Students have an opportunity to compete in written and oral academic competitions, and in creative and graphic arts contests based on their knowledge of the Latin language and of Roman civilization.
Students enter four academic competitions and as many creative and graphic events as they choose.
Prizes: In each category ribbons are given by grade level for first through fifth places and medals are given the highest scorer in each category regardless of grade. Medals are awarded to all the members of the winning High School and Elementary Certamen teams. Trophies are awarded to the schools of winning Certamen teams at each level. And, a magnificent Olympian trophy is awarded to the scholars with the highest total sweepstakes points in the high school and in the elementary divisions.
Though the Olympics are competitive, they are also fun. The day of the Olympics is almost like a festival at the University of Illinois. Parents, kids and teachers enjoy visiting the displays, watching the oratorical and costume contests, listening to a special speaker and being with each other. Just walking around the University is fun for those who haven't done it before.
And, there is no registration fee! The event costs nothing and is worth a lot to you. But it is essential that you pre-register for the Olympics using the forms provided on this site or distributed by your teacher, and that you get them in on time.
Do join! It is something you will enjoy. You may come away with a prize. Even if you don't, you will have an experience to look back on with pride forever.
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