Deadline for entries is February 1

Students participating in this year's Phaedrus Latin Composition Contest have until February 1, 2012, to submit their entries.

The contest is for middle and high school age students, typically 13 to 18 years old. A top prize of $500 will be awarded for first place. Other cash prizes will be given to the second- and third-place winners, along with honorable mention recognition for other deserving entries.

Five $1,000 dollar one-time scholarships will be awarded to seniors who place as finalists. (Scholarships are for students who enroll at New Saint Andrews College for the fall of 2012. Students interested in applying to NSA can learn more here.)

Students are to submit a 100- to 200-word original fable in Latin, along with an English translation of the submitted piece. Compositions will be graded based on the student's ability to accurately use Latin vocabulary and forms of speech, the student's creativity in subject matter, and writing style.

Teachers and students who have not registered but wish to participate this year should email Christa Blakey at cblakey@nsa.edu or call 208-882-1566.

The Phaedrus Latin Composition Contest is administered entirely through the internet and allows willing teachers to take part in the nationwide judging. Thanks to the support of our sponsors, there is no cost to you or your students.