Lillie B. Hamilton Awards
The Lillie B. Hamilton Award is given to the highest achieving, well-rounded students at NJCL convention. Students are ranked by their combined scores in multiple categories of individual points. Trophies are given to commemorate their phenomenal accomplishments. This year's winner's are:
5. Christy Jestin (MA)
4. Jocelyn Robertson (VA)
3. Lauren Nguyen (GA)
2. Lindsey Dierig (OH)
1. Wyatt Joyner (VA)
At the NJCL Convention this year, NJCL Programs/Scholastic Services Chair Sherry Jankowski announced the NJCL Scholarship recipients. This year’s winners are:
Maya Nandakumar, a graduate of The Harker School, CA, received the Jesse Chambers scholarship of $1,500. Miss Chambers served the NJCL many years as Federations Chairman of the National Junior Classical League.
Lauren Nguyen, a graduate of Wheeler High School, GA, received the Belle Gould scholarship of $1,500. Miss Belle Gould was the first editor of the Torch: U.S. She also served for many years as the Chairman of the Committee.
Julia Pan, a graduate of Boston Latin School, MA, received the Margaret & Eugene Halligan scholarship of $1,500. This scholarship is in memory of Mrs. Halligan’s devoted service to JCL in Illinois.
Alexander Key, a graduate of Rossview High School, TN, received the Red & Rhea Miller scholarship of $1,500. This scholarship was established at the 1986 NJCL Convention in Indiana.
Tashi Treadway, a graduate of John Handley High School, VA, received the Maureen O’Donnell scholarship of $1,500. This scholarship was established in 1989 in memory of Mrs. O’Donnell for her years of service as a Latin teacher and VJCL co-chair.
Sarah Christian, a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy, LA, received the Sr. Jeanette Plante scholarship of $1,500. This scholarship was established in 2002 in memory of Sr. Jeanette, a past National Committee member and supporter of JCL.
Narayan Sundararajan, a graduate of Shaker Heights High School, OH, received the $1,200 Renata Motiu Scholarship. Ms. Motiu taught Latin in Michigan for 33 years. She taught two former NJCL national officers.
Ben Robertson, a graduate of Shaker Heights High School, OH, received the Rhea Miller scholarship of $1,500. This scholarship honors Mrs. Miller who served as Convention Advisor to the National Junior Classical League for many years.
Anna Werkowski, a graduate of Crown Point High School, IN, received the Susan & Dennis Webb scholarship of $2,500. This scholarship was established in 2003, when Mr. and Mrs. Webb made a generous gift to the NJCL.
Andrew Bryce Deskins, a graduate of St. Andrew’s Upper School, TX, received the $1250 Chester Tylinski scholarship. Established in 2012, this scholarship is rewards a student with the qualities of Mr. Tylinski, an incredible guide and mentor to many.
Jesse Campbell, a graduate of the Summit Country Day School, OH, received the $2,000 Anne B. Covington National Latin Honor Society Scholarship.
Narayan Sundararajan, a graduate of Shaker Heights High School, OH, received the $1,200 Renata Motiu Scholarship. Ms. Motiu taught Latin in Michigan for 33 years. She taught two former NJCL national officers.
Ben Robertson, a graduate of Shaker Heights High School, OH, received the Rhea Miller scholarship of $1,500. This scholarship honors Mrs. Miller who served as Convention Advisor to the National Junior Classical League for many years.
Anna Werkowski, a graduate of Crown Point High School, IN, received the Susan & Dennis Webb scholarship of $2,500. This scholarship was established in 2003, when Mr. and Mrs. Webb made a generous gift to the NJCL.
Andrew Bryce Deskins, a graduate of St. Andrew’s Upper School, TX, received the $1250 Chester Tylinski scholarship. Established in 2012, this scholarship is rewards a student with the qualities of Mr. Tylinski, an incredible guide and mentor to many.
Jesse Campbell, a graduate of the Summit Country Day School, OH, received the $2,000 Anne B. Covington National Latin Honor Society Scholarship.
NJCL Scholarships
Above: The NJCL Scholarship winners at the 2015 NJCL Convention: (from left to right) Maya Nandakumar (CA), Jesse Campbell (OH), Julia Pan (MA), Ben Robertson (OH), Anna Werkowski (IN), Alexander Key (TN), Narayan Sundararajan (OH), Andrew Bryce Deskins (TX), Tashi Treadway (VA), a photobomber in the place of Sarah Christian (LA), and Lauren Nguyen (GA).
Above: The Lillie B. Hamilton Award winners: (from left to right) Lauren Nguyen (3rd Place), Jocelyn Robertson (4th Place), Wyatt Joyner (1st Place), Lindsey Dierig (2nd Place), and Christy Jestin (5th Place).
NJCL SCHOLARSHIPS · Torch:U.S. · Fall 2015
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