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2019 NJCL
Convention
By Ryan Burns
This past Nationals was a resounding
success for the Summit Latin Club. While
we are sad to see our seniors, Julia Dean,
Brigid Devine, and Beckett Schiaparelli
leave, there is much excitement
surrounding the future of the Summit
Latin program. Jimmy, Irene, and Kendall
were on an intermediate certamen team,
which made it to the semifinals. In
addition, Irene earned 1st overall in
graphic arts and 8th overall in total
points out of all the NJCL. Also, Kendall’s
mosaic was a candidate for the
prestigious Best-In-Show award. The
youngsters did some great work leading
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From cheering at spirit
to the fire alarm going
off in the girls dorm in
the middle of the night,
it was a great week of
fun and learning for
Summit at Nationals
this year!
up to and throughout the week.
Ohio had a team full of hungry athletes
ready to take the Ultimate Frisbee crown;
however, because of the "inclement"
weather that never came, Ultimate
Frisbee was canceled. On the bright side,
Ohio is still the reigning national
Ultimate Frisbee champion. This was one
of the biggest disappointments of the
week. We will come back next year
looking to win a second championship
in a row.