JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE DIRECTORY
NJCL Officers 2021–2022
President Savannah Thompson
First Vice President Alex Chou
Second Vice President Nolan Heinrich
Communications Coordinator Dakota Marosi
Parliamentarian Talha Ali
Historian Irene Calderon
Editor Emma Canga
NSCL Officers 2021-2022
President Rachel Cox
Vice President Grace Weston
Secretary John Jordan Lee
Treasurer Raees Kamboj
Parliamentarian Lexi Harrell
Historian Skyler McLeod
Editor Elizabeth Foster
National Committee 2021-2022
Chair, Contests, Academics David Jackson
Vice Chair, Contests, Digital Generosa Sangco-Jackson
Secretary, Communications Bob McDonald
Public Relations/Membership Catherine Sturgill
Contests, Creative Arts Seth Knowles
Contests, Certamen Jenny Luongo
Olympika Kyle McGimsey
Convention Advisor Liz Bouis
Programs/Scholastic Services Todd Wegenhart
Constitutional Advisor Brian Compton
Contests, Graphic Arts Jennifer Jordt
Publications Trace Turner
Administrator/Ex-Officio Sherwin Little
TORCH: U.S. POLICY
The Torch: U.S. is published four times yearly as the official magazine of the National Junior Classical League. Issues are published in fall, winter, spring, and summer. The ideas expressed in the Opinion section are the comments of the Torch: U.S. and its staff and should not necessarily be considered the policy of the National Junior Classical League, its officers, or the National Committee. Readers are encouraged to express their opinions on any subject relevant to the classics or JCL in the Voices Section. Your name and address or title must be included with your submission. All names will be published. Submissions may be sent to the editor or the advisor (see addresses to the left).
EDITOR
Emma Canga
Winter 2021· Torch: U.S. · TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
TORCH: U.S. STAFF