Looking Back on the OJCL
By Deidre Carroll (Saint Ursula Academy)
As I think about my time in OJCL, I always come back to the memory of being on
the bus. Convention is of course the highlight but the moments before this exciting
celebration of the Classics starts with a simple yellow vehicle. The suspense and
the excitement build as we embark on the journey to Convention. Excited voices
shouting our school cheers. Snacks being passed around as we prepare to survive
off of sugar for the weekend. Last minute coloring of the multitude of cheer signs.
I think of all the moments that led to this one. I recall the service events as we
lugged mulch up a hill that resembled a steep cliff to our tired eyes. Because of our
efforts we cleared a new trail and created a safe walking path for people to use. I
smile as I think about the many items we collected for our personal care drive that
helped those in our
Cincinnati community.
When we weren’t
participating in service
events, we were working
on preparing our projects
or writing the scripts for
the music video or skit.
All of these events have
had the higher purpose of
bonding us together as a
club and creating a sense
of family in our OJCL
chapter. It is ironic that a
language that is known as “dead” can
inspire such life in our bubble of Ohio. As
OJCLers showing off their musical talent
Convention slowly approaches, we are once
again reminded of the importance of not only the Classics but of supporting each
other and creating a lifelong bond of friendship.
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