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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Caitlin Johnston, Sarah Christian, Narayan Sundararajan, Martina Bright, Tiffany Xu, Hannah Barrett, Ryan Vinson, Tashi Treadway, Kevin Rutherford
Torch:U.S. Staff
Editor
Woojin Lee, Amol Punjabi
Advisor
Caitlin Johnston
Contributing editors
Sarah Christian, Jack Godar, Natalie O'Dell, Kurt Ristroph, Trace Turner
Gratias Tibi Agimus, Trinity et alia!
BY WOOJIN LEE
2016 NJCL Editor
The 62nd NJCL convention brought about 1,600 delegates home to San Antonio, Texas, the location of the very first NJCL convention. The over three-digit heat warmed the hearts of the JCLers as they explored the campus and set off to conquer Ludi, Olympika, academics, and more.
After arriving on campus, the smiling faces of the TSJCLers wearing neon yellow t-shirts welcomed JCLers from all across the nation. Thank you to the TSJCL for running around to help make the rest of the NJCL’s lives a lot easier. Thank you to the Texas State Chairs and officers for working hard to make this national convention a success. Thank you to Trinity University for accepting us and always greeting us with smiles. Additional thanks to the National Executive Board and National Committee who made this convention a success. As Publilius Syrus said for next year’s convention theme, “ubi concordia, ibi victoria” (Where there is unity, there is victory).
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Junior Classical League Directory
NJCL Officers 2015–2016
President Brier Anne Clough
First Vice President Michael Kearney
Second Vice President Hanna Seariac
Communications Coordinator John Nozik
Parliamentarian Amanda Hansen
Historian Hannah Barrett
Editor Woojin Lee
NSCL Officers 2015-2016
President Trace Turner
Vice President Kathryn Szymanski
Secretary Maddie Briner
Treasurer Jon Gumz
Parliamentarian Bob McDonald
Editor Jack Godar
Historian Sarah Christian
National Committee 2015-2016
Chair, Contests, Creative Arts Amy Elifrits
Vice Chair, Contests, Graphic Arts Melissa Burgess
Secretary, Communications Dobbie Vasquez
Contests, Olympika/SCL Tony Martin
Contests, Digital Tom Reed
Public Relations/Membership Catherine Sturgill
Contests, Certamen William Lee
Convention Advisor Sue Robertson
Programs/Scholastic Services Sherry Jankowski
Constitutional Advisor Dennis Webb
Contests, Academics David Jackson
Publications Caitlin Johnston
Administrator/Ex-Officio Sherwin Little
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Print to Digital Transition Period
This issue of the Torch:U.S. will be the last one printed and mailed to sponsors. Links to all subsequent issues will be posted on the NJCL website.
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