Weekend Roundup: Roman Legion re-enactment at Emory

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Weekend Roundup: Roman Legion re-enactment at Emory

Alex Kyrychenko, of Duluth, Ga., left, and Kent Nilsson, of Greenville, S.C., participate in a Roman Legion re-enactment with authentic 1st century A.D. costumes at the 61st National Junior Classical League Annual Convention at Emory University Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Atlanta. David Tulis / AJC Special

Taylor Hostetter, of Lawrenceville, Ga., tries on an ancient Roman helmet during the 61st National Junior Classical League Annual Convention at Emory University on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Atlanta. The convention featured a toga procession, a Roman Legion re-enactment with authentic 1st century A.D. costumes, more than a thousand creative projects, academic quizzes and creative arts such as speaking Latin. David Tulis / AJC Special

Kent Nilsson, of Greenville, S.C. displays his ancient Roman sword during the 61st National Junior Classical League Annual Convention at Emory University on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Atlanta. The convention featured a toga procession, a Roman Legion re-enactment with authentic 1st century A.D. costumes, more than a thousand creative projects, academic quizzes and creative arts such as speaking Latin. David Tulis / AJC Special

Nico Castagna, of Philadelphia, wears a Roman helmet during the 61st National Junior Classical League Annual Convention at Emory University on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Atlanta. The convention featured a toga procession, a Roman Legion re-enactment with authentic 1st century A.D. costumes, more than a thousand creative projects, academic quizzes and creative arts such as speaking Latin. David Tulis / AJC Special

Alex Kyrychenko, of Duluth, Ga., crouches behind his 15 lb. Roman shield during the 61st National Junior Classical League Annual Convention at Emory University on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Atlanta. The convention featured a toga procession, a Roman Legion re-enactment with authentic 1st century A.D. costumes, more than a thousand creative projects, academic quizzes and creative arts such as speaking Latin. David Tulis / AJC Special

The 61st National Junior Classical League Annual Convention at Emory University features academic quizzes, creative arts such as speaking Latin, over a thousand creative projects, a toga procession and a Roman Legion re-enactment with authentic 1st century A.D. costumes on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Atlanta. David Tulis / AJC Special

The 61st National Junior Classical League Annual Convention at Emory University features academic quizzes, creative arts such as speaking Latin, over a thousand creative projects including this award-winning Trojan horse, a toga procession and a Roman Legion re-enactment with authentic 1st century A.D. costumes on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Atlanta. David Tulis / AJC Special

Chris Stewart, of Carrollton, Ga., center, joins re-enactors wearing Roman soldier outfits during the 61st National Junior Classical League Annual Convention at Emory University on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Atlanta. David Tulis / AJC Special

Alex Kyrychenko, of Duluth, Ga., left, and Kent Nilsson, of Greenville, S.C., participate in a Roman Legion re-enactment with authentic 1st century A.D. costumes at the 61st National Junior Classical League Annual Convention at Emory University Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Atlanta. David Tulis / AJC Special

Nico Castagna, of Philadelphia, left, and Chris Stewart, of Carrollton, Ga., participate in a Roman Legion re-enactment with authentic 1st century A.D. costumes during the 61st National Junior Classical League Annual Convention at Emory University on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Atlanta. The convention also featured a toga procession, more than a thousand creative projects, academic quizzes and creative arts such as speaking Latin. David Tulis / AJC Special

Nico Castagna, of Philadelphia, wears a Roman helmet as he explains the roles of soldiers during the 61st National Junior Classical League Annual Convention at Emory University on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Atlanta. The convention also featured a toga procession, more than a thousand creative projects, academic quizzes and creative arts such as speaking Latin. David Tulis / AJC Special

Participants view an award-winning Trojan horse, which was just one of 1,412 creative projects from 38 states and one Canadian province in the 61st National Junior Classical League Annual Convention at Emory University on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Atlanta. David Tulis / AJC Special

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Alex Kyrychenko, of Duluth, Ga., left, and Kent Nilsson, of Greenville, S.C., participate in a Roman Legion re-enactment with authentic 1st century A.D. costumes at the 61st National Junior Classical League Annual Convention at Emory University Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Atlanta. David Tulis / AJC Special

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