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AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS · Fall 2026 · Torch: U.S.
RHEA MILLER SCHOLARSHIP
PENNY/MARK CIPOLONE SCHOLARSHIP
DORIS L. KAYS SCHOLARSHIP
MARGARET/EUGENE HALLIGAN SCHOLARSHIP
JESSIE CHAMBERS SCHOLARSHIP
BELLE GOULD SCHOLARSHIP
SISTER JEANETTE PLANTE SCHOLARSHIP
DENNIS/SUSAN WEBB SCHOLARSHIP
RED/RHEA MILLER SCHOLARSHIP
MAUREEN O'DONNELL SCHOLARSHIP
NATIONAL GREEK & LATIN HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
Hana Conte
Isadora Hrabe
Andy Yu
Reesey Lai
Sarah Kate Kangas
August Ehrlich
Charley Kendall
Tom Pogorelec
John DiStasio
Albert Ding
Eshaan Vasudev
With this award, we honor Mr. Dennis Bartlow of Indiana for his 51 years of dedicated service to the NJCL. He has served the organization on every level— as a national officer; an advisor to the omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, and indispensible NSCL; a member of the NJCL National Committee; and state chair for Indiana JCL. Although he wasn't a Latin teacher, he dedicated his life to the Classics.Though he passed away in May 2013, his passion for the classics continues to inspire us all. This award covers the NJCL Convention cost, with up to $500 for travel expenses. A hearty congratulations to: Sofia Gagliano of Tennessee.
Dennis Bartlow Award
An enthusiastic, selfless, and dedicated Latin teacher, Ms. Nancy Howell of Tennessee has worked hard for many years to support her students in their endeavors. As a mentor to her local JCL chapter, she has inspired many students to be more involved in their classical studies. As a way to give thanks for her zealous efforts, Mr. Joseph DeHarde created this award in 2012 so that other students could experience similar opportunities as her. This award covers the cost of convention for a senior who has been to at least two NJCL conventions and their sponsor. A hearty congratulations to: Coral Lowrie of New Jersey, and her sponsor
Jennifer Jones.
This award is dedicated to Ms. Sherri Cox of North Carolina, who pushes her students to do their best work, explore new things, and be comfortable outside their comfort zones. The winners of the Sherri Cox Convention Packet Award have four entries in at least three of the five main categories: Graphic Arts, Academic Testing, Creative Arts, Certamen, and Olympika. With this award, one student and one sponsor or chaperone win a free convention packet and up to $500 in travel expenses. A hearty congratulations to this year's winners Matilda Micallef of Wisconsin and Joanna Piris of Florida.
Sherri Cox Award
Sherri Cox Award
Each year, during Convention, numerous individuals are recognized for their longtime attendance to NJCL conventions. Silver Bowls are presented to those who have attended 20 conventions and Silver Platters are presented to those who have attended 40 conventions. This year, there were two Silver Bowls awarded at convention, though five total: Lisa Masoni and Gary Baker, as well as Connor Harrison, Brian Geffre, and Kevin Cox. One silver platter was awarded to Steve Gentle.
Nancy Howell Award
SILVER BOWLS AND PLATTERS
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