Winter 2024 · Torch: U.S. · STATE UPDATES
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Salvete, fellow JCLers, or as they say ‘round here, “hey, y’all!” My name is Courtney Jolly and I am SCJCL’s President. South Carolina has been up to a lot since the National Convention. We hosted a Classics Day at the University of South Carolina on November 16th. It featured lectures from professors from the University of South Carolina, College of Charleston, and Furman University. In addition to the lectures, the officers of the SCJCL board also led several sessions including a service project and an interest meeting for people who want to run for office on the SCJCL board. The day was a great success and everyone had lots of fun!
The SCJCL board has also been working diligently to improve our Instagram page and website. Our amazing Historian implemented Meme Mondays and Funny Fridays to get people more involved in our Instagram. Additionally the First Vice President, Historian, and I made lots of progress on our website which was looking great. Unfortunately, not long after we made some major improvements, our website crashed and we had to move to a new platform, so it’s looking a bit rough now but be on the lookout for some awesome improvements. Currently, the SCJCL officers are hard at work planning our next statewide event, the Spring Forum, which will have a Graphic Arts contest, Olympika, Certamen, and more.
Valete, y’all!
-Courtney Jolly
SOUTH CAROLINA
Salvete amici!
Though our incredible experience at the 2024 NJCL Convention may be behind us, the TSJCL is just getting started. In just a few months, each of our five Areas will host a highly-anticipated convention before coming together for the 2025 State Convention in April. We can’t wait to see everyone in Houston!
Last September, the TSJCL Executive Board convened via Zoom to discuss these upcoming competitions. At this annual Fall Board Meeting, TSJCL President Paulina Hampel unveiled the 2025 TSJCL State Convention theme: “Nullius boni sine socio iucunda possessio est.” This quote, from Seneca’s Epistle VI, is translated as “No good thing is pleasant to possess, without friends to share it.” The Board also covered several important topics (e.g., the trophy report, proposed budget, membership packet, publications, and contest rule revisions). As Paulina said, the TSJCL community is ready to “JCLive, Laugh, and Love!”
-Jolie Vinh
Texas