Torch: U.S. Volume LXV Fall 2015 | Page 2

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

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First Vice President Michael Kearney

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Second Vice President Hanna Seariac

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Communications Coordinator John Nozik

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Parliamentarian Amanda Hansen

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Historian Hannah Barrett

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Editor Woojin Lee

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NSCL Officers 2015-2016

President Trace Turner

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Vice President Kathryn Szymanski

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Secretary Maddie Briner

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Treasurer Jon Gumz

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Parliamentarian Bob McDonald

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Editor Jack Godar

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Historian Sarah Christian

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National Committee 2015-2016

Chair, Contests, Creative Arts Amy Elifrits

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Vice Chair, Contests, Graphic Arts Melissa Burgess

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Secretary, Communications Dobbie Vasquez

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Contests, Olympika/SCL Tony Martin

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Contests, Digital Tom Reed

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Public Relations/Membership Catherine Sturgill

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Contests, Certamen William Lee

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Convention Advisor Sue Robertson

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Programs/Scholastic Services Sherry Jankowski

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Constitutional Advisor Dennis Webb

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Contests, Academics David Jackson

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Publications Caitlin Johnston

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Administrator/Ex-Officio Sherwin Little

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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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