Volume XII , Issue 2 Nuntius Californiensis , Winter 1
NUNTIUS CALFORNIENSIS The Official Publication of the California Junior Classical League
JCL Winter Festivities
Zahra Hasanain , Nuntius Editor
W inter doesn ’ t have to be a solemn , frenzied season in search of a brighter one . Like many universal ills , winter misery can be cured by stealing some remedies from the Ancient Romans . In fact , many JCLs in California are already capturing the joyful spirit of the Roman Holiday , Saturnalia , or as Catullus dubbed it , “ the best of days ,” in their own creative winter activities . For them , the drudgery of winter thaws into a passionate camaraderie , an exciting portal into the past , or an opportunity to extend a helping hand in the best way they know . At Miramonte High School in Orinda , Latin students meet downtown annually near Christmas time and serenade residents by singing classic carols in Latin . Upper and Lowerclassmen alike talk loudly , eat cookies , and drink hot chocolate before setting out , cultivating an enthusiastic atmosphere if not completely angelic voices . They throw their self-consciousness in the trash along with their cups , and sing through rain , occasional glares , and shivers . Many share a feeling of solidarity and pride in the Latin Language because as the President of the Miramonte Latin Club , Sophie Hammond , describes it , “ There ’ s something about singing “ Reno erat Rudolphus ” ( continued on pg . 3 )
In This Issue ...
� JCL Winter Festivities ………….….. 1
� Ludi + Scram Debrief ………….…… 2
� Humor : Nihil Sub Sole Novum …...... 3
� Nuntius Writing Contest Winners :
� HS Adv : “ The Queen of Rome ”... 4
� HS 1-2 : “ Hestia ’ s Hymn ”………. 5
� MS : “ Cicero : An Exile Story ”…. 6
� Honorable Mentions ………...…...… 7
� Quote Corner ………………………. 5
� Twitter Poll : Latin or Greek ?............ 7
� SCL Update ………………………... 8
� State Convention Update .................. 8
� Running for CJCL Office ……….... 10
Jolly Miramonte JCLers singing Latin carols in downtown Orinda