The SPECIFIC rules for Charts etc. are:

  1. 1.Charts—must measure no more than 22 x 28 inches to avoid disqualification. They Teach!depictions of Hades and floor plans of buildings are classified as charts.
    There are 2 subdivisions.  Delegates may enter either one but not both.

  2. a.Drawn Charts – must be flat with nothing glued on and drawn entirely by hand.

  3. b.Constructed Charts – may be three-dimensional with material attached to them i.e. stickers, computer generated pictures or text, construction paper, photographs. Be sure to credit all programs and non-original sources on the 3x5 card.

  4. 2.Illustrated Quotations —must measure no more than  22 x 28 inches to avoid disqualification.  They should illustrate a recognizable Latin quotation from an original Latin source.  This may be, but is not restricted to, the 2007 convention theme, Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero (Seize the day, trusting as little as possible in tomorrow).  The Latin quotation must appear on the project.

  5. 3.Maps—must measure no more than 22 x 28 inches and contain no computer generated material to avoid disqualification; may vary in media (e.g., textile reproductions).  They SHOW WHERE!  Be consistent in the language(s) used for labeling place names.

  6. 4.Posters—must measure exactly 22 x 28 inches to avoid disqualification. They SELL! Posters must sell an idea, a motto, or a slogan in English in an original and creative way.  They must show relevance to Latin, Greek, JCL or the classical past. The poster may be used to attract membership into JCL. The best posters could be made into promotional material to be distributed by the Teaching Materials Resource Center. Delegates must agree to this when they enter the poster contest. There are 2 subdivisions.  Delegates may enter either one but not both.

  7. a.Drawn Posters – must be flat with nothing glued on and drawn entirely by hand.

  8. b.Constructed Posters – may be three-dimensional with material attached to them i.e. stickers, computer generated pictures or text, construction paper, photographs. Be sure to credit all programs and non-original sources.


  10. Criteria for judging are:

1.  Originality/Creativity

2.  Degree of Skill

3.  Design and Color

4.  Accuracy/Authenticity

5.  Adherence to Classical Theme

6.  Neatness

7.  Adherence to Rules

8.  Correct Spelling and Latin/English Usage

9.  Overall Effect