CLUB CONTESTS
Skit
Skits must be original and related to the Convention theme. Skits will undergo a preliminary judging prior to the Convention to determine three finalists. These finalists will perform their skits during the Convention to determine the top three places. To be eligible for judging, clubs must submit, postmarked by the Pre-Convention contest entry deadline:
- four typed, double-spaced copies of the script,
including stage directions
- a videotape of the entire skit (see directions below)
The videotape performance should use no costumes or scenery. Hand-held props absolutely necessary to the execution of the plot are allowed. Scripts may be used. Breaks in the taping for directing, etc. are permitted; the tape should not be edited. The camera should remain in one fixed location throughout the performance. Please use VHS; slides are unacceptable, as acting cannot be evaluated. The judges will be instructed to disregard imperfections in videotaping and will understand that the performance may not yet be polished. The sole purpose of this videotape is to compare the potential of the performance to that of the written script. The videotape serves only to complement the script, which will remain the focus of the preliminary judging. Scripts cannot be returned, but tapes will be returned during the Convention.
The top three places from the preliminary judging will be notified in time to prepare for the final performance, which will take place on the first evening of Convention. The final judging will involve an actual performance of the skits. Each club is responsible for supplying its own props, costumes, and set-up for its performance. Running time must not exceed fifteen minutes. One point will be deducted from the total score for every fifteen seconds over the time limit. Judging Criteria:
Preliminary:
- originality...........................................10
- story-line...........................................10
- overall unity.......................................10
- development of Convention Theme......10
- overall effect......................................10
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Final:
- effectiveness and eye appeal..........10
- characterization.............................10
- emphasis on Convention Theme......10
- overall effect.................................10
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Entry Limit: one per club
Audio Visual
The Audio-Visual must pertain to the Convention theme. Entries may run no longer than
ten minutes. One point will be deducted from the total score for every fifteen seconds over the time limit. Entries must be videotape (VHS only, please). Give proper credit to pre-recorded music and media. 5 points will be deducted from the total score if credits are not given. Quality, not quantity, will be more heavily scored by the judges. Videotapes must be rewound to the start of the entry. Tapes will be returned at Convention.
Judging Criteria:
- originality.................................................................10
- use of media.............................................................10
- quality of work..........................................................10
- development of convention theme..............................10
- overall effect............................................................10
Entry Limit: one per club
Publication
The purpose of the Publication contest is to create a local newsletter in order to promote awareness of JCL and the Classics. The local publication must be student-prodecd and have been written after the previous year's OJCL Convention. In addition, at least one of the articles in the newsletter must be submitted, via the website, for publication in the OJCL Torch. A chapter may submit only one issue of its local publication.
To be eligible for judging, clubs must submit, postmarked by the Pre-Convention contest entry deadline:
- The Newsletter
- A completed Publication Form (available on the website)
Judging Criteria:
- Choice of Articles: 20
- Presentation of Articles: 20
- Effectiveness of Writing: 20
- Effectiveness of Layout: 25
- Stylistic Consistency: 10
- Per quality picture: 5
Newsletters will be divided into two judging groups: Large Club and Small Club. Newsletters receive the following ratings based on total points:
- Superior (90-100 points)
- Excellent (80-89 point)
- Good (70-79 point)
N.B. Not all newsletters will necessarily receive a rating.
Entry Limit: one newsletter per club
Service
The purpose of the Service contest is to encourage local chapters to get involved in the community. The service hours for each event must be documented, and must have occurred since the previous year's OJCL Convention. In addition, an article summarizing each event must be submitted, via the website, for publication in the OJCL Torch. A chapter may submit service forms for each and every service event they complete.
To be eligible for judging, clubs must submit the completed Service Form (available on the website) to the 1st Vice President, postmarked by the Pre-Convention contest entry deadline.
Judging Criteria:
The Service Contest will be judged by the number of hours the club accrues per capita. The total number of hours per capity will be determined by dividing the number of total hours spent on all service activities by the total number of club members.
- Chapters with the top 20% of hours per capita will receive a Superior rating
- Chapters with the middle 30% of hours per capita will receive an Excellent rating
- Chapters with the bottom 50% of hours per capita will receive a Good rating
Entry Limit: one entry per chapter per event
CREATIVE ARTS CONTESTS
Theme
A Classics-related quote or idea that may be considered for next year's OJCL Convention theme. Each entry should be submitted on a 3x5 index card, with the theme on the front and the delegate's name and school on the reverse side. The Executive Board will judge the entries. If the Board members find none of the entries acceptable, then they have the option of choosing an appropriate theme. Classical quotes should include citation of the author and work, as well as a translation. No sweepstakes points are awarded for this contest. Entry Limit: one per delegate; no club limit
Modern Myth
The Modern Myth must be either an original myth to explain the existence of some phenomenon in nature or a classical myth in a modern setting, which should be clearly recognizable from the plot. The writer should be careful not to contradict existing myths. New characters and/or adventures may be invented, but no tampering with basic and traditional mythology should occur. The myth should be no longer than 1000 words and no shorter than 500 words. Myths which have over 1000 words or fewer than 500 words will have points deducted from the total score on the basis of one point per 100 words, with a maximum of 10.
Entries must be typed and double-spaced. Four copies of the entry should be submitted along with one Pre-Convention Contest Registration Form found in the Convention registration packet or via the web site if such options are available. The title only should appear at the top of each copy of the entry. The myths become the sole property of the OJCL and cannot be returned. If there are at least 30 entries, the contest will be divided into upper and lower levels at an appropriate point. The winning myths of both levels will be published in the Torch. Judging Criteria:
- classical allusion/reference.......................................10
- originality/creativity.................................................10
- theme (central idea or purpose)................................10
- style (tone, coherence, etc.).....................................10
- mechanics (accuracy in usage, grammar, spelling).....10
- overall effect...........................................................10
Entry Limit: one per delegate; no club limit
Poetry
An original poem written in English, based on a classical theme, not necessarily the Convention theme. Poems may be in free verse (without rhyme or regular meter). They must not exceed fifty lines. One point will be deducted for every line beyond 50 lines, with a maximum of 10. Four typed, double-spaced copies of the entry should be submitted along with one Pre-Convention Contest Registration Form found in the Convention registration packet. The title only should appear at the top of each copy of the entry. The poems become the sole property of the OJCL and cannot be returned. If there are at least 30 entries, the contest will be divided into upper and lower levels at an appropriate point. The winning poems of both levels will be published in the Torch.
Judging Criteria:
- use of language (poetic expression)..........................10
- development of theme.............................................10
- originality (including of form)....................................10
- classical theme........................................................10
- overall effect...........................................................10
Entry Limit: one per delegate; no club limit
GRAPHIC ARTS CONTEST
Cartoon
An original cartoon, either a single panel or a strip, with a classical theme, not necessarily the Convention theme. BEWARE OF PLAGIARISM! Do not simply borrow an idea from a cartoon you have seen. If you use published cartoon characters, be sure to use an original idea. Any entry which any judge feels is plagiarized may be disqualified by the Second Vice President and State Chair. Please be original.
Four copies of the entry should be submitted along with one pre-Convention contest registration form found in the Convention registration packet. The title only may appear at the top of each copy of the entry. Maximum size is 3"x8" for a cartoon strip and 4"x6" for a cartoon panel. Entries which do not follow this limit are not eligible to be judged and will not be accepted. The cartoons become the sole property of the OJCL and cannot be returned. If there are at least 30 entries, the contest will be divided into upper and lower levels at an appropriate point. The winning cartoon(s) will be published in the Torch.
Judging Criteria:
- quality of drawing....................................................10
- originality/creativity.................................................10
- neatness.................................................................10
- overall effect...........................................................10
Entry Limit: one per delegate; no club limit
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