This is the perennial question. It's dead, so what's the point?
First, something about living languages. The fact is, unless you are going on to fluency and plan on taking four years (plus) of a modern foreign language, or expect to be in an immersive environment, you will quickly forget what you learn.
Latin is different. While you may forget how to decline a Latin noun, the knowledge of history, culture, word roots and English grammar you learn along the way will remain with you.
It may also help test results, since there is evidence suggesting a direct link between taking Latin and improving your ACT and SAT scores.
Also keep in mind that colleges are not just interested in academics; they also want to know about your extra-curricula involvements and achievements. The Latin program here at CHS also offers students numerous opportunities for boosting college applications, many of which are not available in the other language programs.
There are local competitive events such as the Memphis Fall Festivus and the Junior Classical League State Convention. We also offer optional national exams in etymology, vocabulary, mythology and Roman civilization, providing ample opportunities for making your college applications stand out from the rest. All students also take the National Latin Exam, along with students from across the world. In common with the other languages, the Latin program also provides the opportunity for gaining the seal of biliteracy as well as AP credit, which can save you time and money when you get to college.
Besides our lively Latin Club, we have a weekly Certamen club, which is like a Latin knowledge bowl, where you can prepare for potentially representing the school in local and state level competitions.