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JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE DIRECTORY

NJCL Officers 2021–2022

President Savannah Thompson

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First Vice President Alex Chou

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Second Vice President Nolan Heinrich

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Communications Coordinator Dakota Marosi

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Parliamentarian Talha Ali

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Historian Irene Calderon

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Editor Emma Canga

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NSCL Officers 2021-2022

President Rachel Cox

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Vice President Grace Weston

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Secretary John Jordan Lee

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Treasurer Raees Kamboj

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Parliamentarian Lexi Harrell

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Historian Skyler McLeod

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Editor Elizabeth Foster

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National Committee 2021-2022

Chair, Contests, Academics David Jackson

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Vice Chair, Contests, Digital Generosa Sangco-Jackson

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Secretary, Communications Bob McDonald

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Public Relations/Membership Catherine Sturgill

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Contests, Creative Arts Seth Knowles

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Contests, Certamen Jenny Luongo

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Olympika Kyle McGimsey

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Convention Advisor Liz Bouis

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Programs/Scholastic Services Todd Wegenhart

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Constitutional Advisor Brian Compton

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Contests, Graphic Arts Jennifer Jordt

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Publications Trace Turner

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Administrator/Ex-Officio Sherwin Little

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EDITOR

Emma Canga

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PHOTO CREDITS

Talha Ali, Bayonne High School, Boston Latin School, Jesse Cai, Irene Calderon, Emma Canga, CHD Academy, Alex Chou, DeKalb School of the Arts, Nolan Heinrich, HWJCL Magistra van Bergen, Dakota Marosi, Massachusetts JCL Miramonte High School, Ohio JCL, Riona Duncan, Sloane Wehman, St. Ignatius JCL, St. Timothy’s Episcopal School, Summit Country Day School, Sycamore Latin Club, Savvy Thompson, Timber Creek High School, Walton High School

Table of Contents

Officer Voices

Photo of the Month Contest Results: September & October

Club of the Month Results: September & October

Why You Should Play Certamen

Fall Planning Meeting Recap

Interview with Professor Jenny Sheridan Moss

National Convention 2021 Testimonials

The Value of Reading in the Original Language

Ancient Games & Exercises: Trochus & Episkyros

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ADVISOR

Trace Turner

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