OFFICER INTERVIEWS · Winter 2025 · Torch: U.S.
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What are you most excited about for the 2026 NJCL Convention at Indiana University?
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What are you looking forward to this year?
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Reesey: "There are so many things I'm excited about! I want to say I'm most excited to get to see everyone again at Indiana and enjoy every moment at my last convention as a JCLer."
Stella: "Certamen and seeing everyone there!"
Sophia: "Getting to see all the people I’ve met at previous Conventions again (and meeting even more people, of course)! Also, the campus is GORGEOUS."
Ameera: "I'm so excited to reunite with my JCL friends from different states and meet tons of new faces! I'm looking forward to the multiple mixers we are hosting because I love talking to people."
Kai: "The university is one of the best locations we've had for Nationals, as far as I can remember. The food is amazing, the buildings are close together, and you can actually cross the street!"
Aanshi: "I’m most excited about the bazaar!"
Olivia: "Besides the beautiful Indiana University campus, which contains a bowling alley, I am looking forward to reconvene with my national officers and all the JCLers in person!"
Reesey: "I'm excited to get to meet so many JCLers and have this opportunity to make an impact and grow our community."
Stella: "Classicalia and National Classics Week!"
Sophia: "Learning more about how other States approach spirit and service!"
Ameera: "I'm looking forward to increasing NJCL engagement outside of convention through relaunching the student newsletter, bolstering communication methods, and providing resources like non-convention contest guides to improve participation in initiatives."
Kai: "Besides normal high school senior shenanigans, meet tons of y'all, improve the JCL to the best of my ability, and have fun while doing so!"
Aanshi: "I’m really looking forward to seeing all of you during Natcon and getting together an art gallery to celebrate our artists!"
Olivia: "I am excited to get to meet new JCLers, as well as sharing the newest editions of the Torch: U.S. with all of you!"
Reesey: "I love to sing!"
Stella: "Reading and playing volleyball"
Sophia: "Reading!"
Ameera: "Talking"
Kai: "Writing college essays (J.K., it's playing board games)"
Aanshi: "I love painting!"
Olivia: "Walking around in nature!"