"I donate to the ACL to aid in its mission to instill a love for the Classics in everyone it touches, and to ensure that its members’ drive and dedication to fulfill that mission are not hindered by financial constraints. In a time where education overall is undervalued and underfunded, and Classics specifically is being marked as obsolete, the ACL remains a stalwart steward of the discipline, so I offer my support in hopes that the Classicists of the future can continue to receive the resources, community, and encouragement that the ACL provides."
-Stella Anderson,
New York
"I’m not sure who I’d be today if I’d never joined my school’s Classics Club; I donate to the ACL so that future students continue to have access to the programs and community that have made such a huge impact on my life!"
-Sophia Kantsevoy,
Maryland
"The community of crazy, nerdy, wonderful, kind, and passionate JCLers keeps me involved. At every event I want to meet a new friend and I want to find ways to support them and create ways that make even more connections between us. JCL has so much to offer, but truly the way that we highlight one another’s achievements through contests; cheer everyone on at That’s Entertainment!, and throughout the year; and show our JCLove is something I don’t believe you can find anywhere else."
-Reesey Lai,
Virginia
"What keeps me involved in the JCL is definitely the amount of opportunities there are. There's always something more to do and I can always find more ways to be involved locally, for my state, and nationally!"
-Brishti Adhikari, Indiana
"My favorite memory from JCL was getting to host Louisiana JCL convention when I was LJCL Historian and my twin sister was LJCL President! It was the first convention back from the pandemic, so it was very exciting to finally see everyone in person, and all the hard work we put in was very rewarding. I also very much enjoyed the dances, and winning a lot of spirit!"
-Emma Hulse, Louisiana
ACL & JCL TESTIMONIALS · Spring 2026 · Torch: U.S.
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Opportunity for students to compete, create, learn, and grow in SCL, JCL, and ETC
Support for teachers through professional development, shared resources, and mentoring
Community that lasts a lifetime, within and beyond the classroom
Joy and energy that remind us why we teach, learn, and love the classics
The NJCL wants to hear your voices on how this organization has impacted you! Whether you're just joining our community or have been in it for years, we hope you have stories and dear memories to share. To contribute, go to https://bit.ly/JCLTestimonials and fill out the form!
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