Sampling of Prior Contest Submissions

Over the years, many students have participated in our essay contests. Take a look at the ones the CAV deems best in show.  

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2024 Best in show submissions

Students submitted essays on the topics of Trivium Romanum (Roman Crossroads), Mane in oppido Romano (An early morning in a Roman town), Laetitia et tristitia in litteris Latinis (Happiness and Sadness in Latin literature), and Deus aut Dea cum animalibus feris in silvis aut caelo aut mari (A god or goddess with wild animals in the woods or the sky or the water)

This is the first time a Free Write topic has been offered.

2023 Best in show submissions

Students submitted essays on the topics of De Diana (about Diana), de foro Romano (About the Roman Forum) and De poetis Romanis tibi gratissimis (About Roman poets you’re most thankful for).

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Student of School submitted this essay in year and received this honor.