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Revision as of 21:00, 29 July 2010
| JCL NJCL official emblem[1] | |
| Abbreviation | NJCL[2] National JCL[2] |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1936[2] |
| Legal status | Educational Service Non-profit |
| Purpose | Classical studies |
| Headquarters | Miami University Oxford, Ohio |
| Location | |
President 1st Vice-President 2nd Vice-President Secretary Parliamentarian Historian Editor Tech. Coordinator Committee Chair | Jacob Welch Taylor Locks Jack Trunzo Katelyn Stermer Elliot Wilson Charlotte Morrow Olivia Ortiz Adam Safadi Christine Conklin |
Parent organization | ACL |
| Affiliations | NSCL |
| Website | NJCL.org |
The National Junior Classical League (NJCL) — also known as the National JCL — is an organization of secondary school students sponsored by the American Classical League (ACL).[2][3] Founded in 1936,[3] the NJCL comprises Latin, Greek, and Classical chapters worldwide,[3][4] including in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.[3] With over 50,000 members,[3] the NJCL is the largest Classical organization today.[3] Its mission: "to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language, literature and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and to impart an understanding of the debt of our own culture to that of classical antiquity."[1] The current chair of the organization is Christine Conklin of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Northern Virginia.
NJCL official colors are Roman purple and gold. [1]
NJCL Song
NJCL Song (The Purple and Gold)[5]
Dave Clements, Max Spires, Mrs. R. G. Frazier
Revised by Mrs. B. H. Norveson
Seeking the best, the highest our goal
Working for greatness through glories of old.
Searching the realms of the golden past,
We follow the Classics' truths that last
In knowledge, truth, and fellowship, we're growing everyday [sic]
The friendly hand of J.C.L. aids in every way.
In Rome's proud steps we're marching on,
With every true colleague,
And forever we'll hold to the Purple and Gold,
Of the Junior Classical League.
NJCL Creed
We the members of the Junior Classical League, covenant to hand on the torch of classical civilization in the modern world.
We believe an acquaintance with the civilizations of Greece and Rome will help us understand and appraise this world of today, Which is indebted to the ancient civilization in its government and laws, literature, language and arts.
We affirm the JCL experience develops responsibility, fosters brotherhood, promotes enthusiasm, encourages competition, inspires dedication and enriches our total growth.[6]
National Convention
The NJCL hosts a week long national convention annually at a college campus in late July or early August, where 1200-1500 students compete in academic tests and creative arts competitions.[3][4][7]
Other components of the convention in which students may participate include Certamen, seminars commonly known as Colloquia, and Ludi (literally "games"—various athletic and recreational events). A theme for the following year's convention is chosen by the incoming president each year.[7]
Most state-level NJCL chapters hold their own annual conventions at locations central to their attendees, where schools compete in varied events. These events are divided into academic levels for scoring purposes; participation can be countywide, regional, or even statewide. Awards are given out to schools based on sweepstakes points, earned by placing high in competitive events.[4][8]
A popular event is the talent show, known as That's Entertainment!, always held on the night before the final farewell dance. It consists of skits put on by the NSCL between the individual acts, and since around 1985, a final surprise performance from a group of three mysterious men in suits and sunglasses, called the Racketeers (for the matching red tennis racket bags they wear on their heads), who walk on stage, perform a silent dance routine, and walk off.
Locations and themes
The National Convention has been held at many sites since 1954, usually in late July or early August.[9]
| Year | Number | College/University | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010[10] | LVII (57th Annual) |
North Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota |
"Non est ad astra mollis e terris via." ("There is no easy way from the earth to the stars.") -Seneca |
| 2009[11] | LVI (56th Annual) |
University of California, Davis Davis, California |
"Fortuna nobis vi animi tantum frenabitur." ("The level of our success will be limited only by our imagination.") -Aesop |
| 2008[12] | LV (55th Annual) |
Miami University Oxford, Ohio |
"Non nobis solum nati sumus." ("We are not born for ourselves alone.") -Cicero, De Officiis |
| 2007[13] | LIV (54th Annual) |
University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee |
"Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." ("Seize the day, trusting as little as possible in tomorrow.") -Horace, Ode I-XI |
| 2006[14] | LIII (53rd Annual) |
Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana |
"Amicitiae nostrae memoriam spero sempiternam fore." ("I hope that the memory of our friendship will be everlasting.") -Cicero |
| 2005[15] | LII (52nd Annual) |
University of Missouri Columbia, Missouri |
"Nil sine magno labore." ("Nothing without great labor.") -Unattributed |
| 2004[16] | LI (51st Annual) |
University of Richmond Richmond, Virginia |
"Facta non verba." ("Deeds not words.") -Unattributed |
| 2003[17] | L (50th Annual) |
Trinity University San Antonio, Texas |
"Natura inest in mentibus nostris insatiabilis quaedam cupiditas veri videndi." ("Nature has planted in our minds an insatiable longing to see the truth.") -Cicero |
| 2002[18] | XLIX (49th Annual) |
University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky |
"Magnos homines virtute metimur, non fortuna." ("We measure great men by their virtue, not their fortune.") -Cornelius Nepos, Eumenes I |
| 2001[19] | XLVIII (48th Annual) |
Tulane University New Orleans, Louisiana |
"Vultus ac frons animi ianua." ("The face and its expression are the door of the soul.") -Quintus Cicero, Commentariolum Petitionis Consulatus 11 |
| 2000[20] | XLVII (47th Annual) |
University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma |
"Faber est suae quisque fortunae." ("Each one is the architect of his own fate.") -Appius Claudius Caecus |
| 1999[21] | XLVI (46th Annual) |
Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida |
"Audentior ito qua tua te fortuna sinet." ("Continue to go more boldly where your fortune will allow you.") -Virgil |
| 1998[22] | XLV (45th Annual) |
University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, Massachusetts |
"Patria est communis omnium parens" ("Our native land is the common parent of us all.") -Cicero |
| 1997[9] | XLIV (44th Annual) |
North Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota |
"Aspirat primo fortuna labori." ("Fortune smiles upon our first effort.") -Virgil |
| 1996[9] | XLIII (43th Annual) |
Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana |
"Nobilitas sola est atque unica virtus." ("Virtue is the true and only nobility.") -Unattributed |
| 1995[9] | XLII (42nd Annual) |
University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas |
"Aut viam inveniam aut faciam." ("Either I shall find a way or I shall make one.") -Hannibal |
Activities
Certamen
Certamen is a quiz bowl game with questions about Roman history, life, and literature, and Latin vocabulary, grammar, derivatives, and use in English.[4][7]
Academic contests
There are sixteen written tests that JClers may compete in at National Convention.[7]
Graphic arts
JCL delegates can submit artwork in various categories for contest judging.[7]
Creative arts
Creative Arts at National Convention include Sight Latin Reading, Costume Contest, Latin and English Oratory, and Dramatic Interpretation.[7]
Olympika
Olympika are athletic events at National Convention. There are Olympika in swimming, track & field, and marathon.[7]
Ludi
Ludi are events for which sweepstakes points are not awarded. There are Ludi in chess, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, and formerly basketball, which was replaced by kickball starting with the 2009 convention.[7]
National Officers
At each National Convention, JCL delegates elect student officers. Each state may only field one candidate each year, and never for a position whose incumbent is from the same state. The offices are President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, Secretary, Parliamentarian, Historian, Editor, and Technology Coordinator. Voting is typically conducted by school in each state, with delegates casting two votes (for or abstention), with the exception of a delegation of only one JCLer, in which case only one vote is allowed.
Current NJCL Officers (2009-10)
- President: Jacob Welch (Richmond, KY)
- 1st Vice-President: Taylor Locks (Spotsylvania, VA)
- 2nd Vice-President: Jack Trunzo (Brookfield, WI)
- Secretary: Katelyn Stermer (Barrington, IL)
- Parliamentarian: Elliot Wilson (St Louis, MO)
- Historian: Charlotte Morrow (Northville, MI)
- Editor: Olivia Ortiz (Mesa, AZ)
- Technology Coordinator: Adam Safadi (Westminster, CO)
State chapters
As of 2010, forty-seven U.S. states, the District of Columbia, three Canadian provinces and the United Kingdom combine to form the 51 state-level chapters of the NJCL (Washington state and British Columbia share a chapter).[23] Many chapters often hold their own annual State Convention in addition to the National Convention.[4][8] The following is a list of regions which maintain a state or state-level chapter of the NJCL:
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Publications
Torch: U.S. is the NJCL's official publication, which details the events of the organization, reports scores, and issues stories. Published four times a year, the only issue sent to all convention attendees (including non-subscribers) is the fall issue, shortly after convention.
Until October 2007, the NJCL also published JCL Highlights in months when the Torch: U.S. was not published. JCL Highlights publicized administrative details about the League, including details about applying for JCL scholarships, information about the upcoming Convention, and requests for information from NJCL officers and national committee members. According to the Fall 2007 Torch: U.S., the National Committee decided at the October 2007 Fall Planning Meeting to eliminate the JCL Highlights in favor of online distribution of the same information.
See also
- National Senior Classical League - The college-level affiliate of NJCL
- Living Latin - A movement dedicated to promoting spoken Latin
References
- ^ a b c "Constitution and Bylaws of the National Junior Classical League" (PDF). NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
- ^ a b c d "Chapter Handbook: National Junior Classical League" (PDF). NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g Whitehead, Paul N. (July 27, 2007). "Ancient culture is hip during Junior Classical League convention". KnoxNews.com. The E.W. Scripps Co. Retrieved March 26, 2010.
The NJCL, an international society with more than 50,000 members from Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, was formed in 1936 with a mission to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language, literature and culture of ancient Greece and Rome... sponsored by the American Classical League, works with junior high and high school students, and is the worlds largest classical organization.
- ^ a b c d e Flaherty, Julie (November 27, 1998). "In America's Schools, Latin Enjoys a Renaissance". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved March 26, 2010.
... the National Junior Classical League, a confederation of Latin clubs... Students at state and national conventions don bedsheet togas, compete in 'Jeopardy'-style classics quizzes and eat grapes at Roman-style banquets.
- ^ "NJCL Song (The Purple and Gold)". NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved March 25, 2010.
- ^ "NJCL Creed". NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved March 25, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Price, Catherine (October 9, 2005). "In a Classical World, Nerds Walk With Gods". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved March 26, 2010.
Every year the Junior Classical League organizes a national convention that draws students for five days... This summer the convention... assembled 1,424 students and organizers to compete in sports, costume shows, oratory contests and a classics-theme trivia game called Certamen, a version of Jeopardy with questions about grammar, mythology, history and culture.
- ^ a b Pope, Jeff (March 21, 2009). "Latin lovers gather at convention". LasVegasSun.com. Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved March 26, 2010.
... this weekend at the Nevada Junior Classical League Convention.
- Guo, David (July 1, 2007). "Carpe trophy! Frosh lead team to win". Post-Gazette.com. PG Publishing Co., Inc. Retrieved March 26, 2010.
...facing North Allegheny's Junior Classical League team as it sought its 10th straight title at Penn State University May 25-27.
- Pilarczyk, Jamie (April 29, 2009). "Latin teacher wins award". TBO.com. Media General Communications Holdings, LLC. Retrieved March 26, 2010.
At the April 18 Florida Junior Classical League State Latin Forum, his students placed second in the state in the junior division.
- Guo, David (July 1, 2007). "Carpe trophy! Frosh lead team to win". Post-Gazette.com. PG Publishing Co., Inc. Retrieved March 26, 2010.
- ^ a b c d "National Convention Sites - 1954 - 2012". National Junior Classical League. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
- ^ "2010 NJCL Convention Overview". NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ "2009 NJCL Convention Overview". NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ "2008 NJCL Convention Overview". NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ "2007 NJCL Convention Overview". NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ "2006 NJCL Convention Overview". NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ "2005 NJCL Convention Overview". NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ "2004 NJCL Convention Overview". NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ "2003 NJCL Convention Overview". NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ "2002 NJCL Convention Overview". NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ "2001 NJCL Convention Overview". NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ "2000 NJCL Convention Overview". NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ "1999 NJCL Convention Overview". NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ "1998 NJCL Convention Overview". NJCL.org. National Junior Classical League. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ "National Junior Classical League State Chapters". National Junior Classical League. 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2010.