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. It is entered as third-class material from the Oxford, Ohio, Post Office. 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).
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Angela Kubicke
Torch:U.S. Staff
Editor
Angela Kubicke
Advisor
Caitlin Johnston
Ancient Wooly Threads
BY ANGELA KUBICKE
2017 NJCL Editor
Sheep are more than cute wooly creatures. Sheep have a long history in the world, from the use of their wool to the use of their bones in religious sacrifices. Ancient sheep were the first animals to experience selective breeding. Many livestock practices used in Greece and Rome are still used today. Featuring my sheep, turn to page 6 to learn more about the history behind your favorite wool sweater.
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Junior Classical League Directory
NJCL Officers 2016–2017
President Lyle Seeligson
First Vice President Emmalee Volk
Second Vice President Trinidad Kechkian
Communications Coordinator Shay Pezzulo
Parliamentarian Ram Gollapudy
Historian Eric Wang
Editor Angela Kubicke
NSCL Officers 2016-2017
President Bob McDonald
Vice President Elliott Rebello
Secretary Jack Godar
Treasurer Heather Smith
Parliamentarian Ake Kankirawatana
Editor Trace Turner
Historian Sydney Higa
National Committee 2016-2017
Chair, Contests, Creative Arts Catherine Sturgill
creativearts@njcl.org
Vice Chair, Contests, Graphic Arts David Jackson
graphicarts@njcl.org
Secretary, Communications Dobbie Vasquez
communications@njcl.org
Contests, Olympika/SCL Kyle McGimsey
olympika@njcl.org
Contests, Digital Generosa Sangco-Jackson
certamen@njcl.org
Public Relations/Membership Seth Knowles
publicity@njcl.org
Contests, Certamen William Lee
certamen@njcl.org
Convention Advisor Sue Robertson
convention@njcl.org
Programs/Scholastic Services Sherry Jankowski
programs@njcl.org
Constitutional Advisor Dennis Webb
constitution@njcl.org
Contests, Academics David Jackson
academics@njcl.org
Publications Caitlin Johnston
publications@njcl.org
Administrator/Ex-Officio Sherwin Little
860 NW Washington Boulevard, Suite A Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 529-7741 • fax (513) 529-7742 • administrator@njcl.org
Summer 2017 · Torch:U.S. ·
National Latin Exam Perfect Papers
This year 1,114 students from all around the word received perfect papers on various levels of the National Latin Exam. If you were one of these high achievers, you will see your name featured in the back pages of this issue. Congratulations to all on this fine achievement!