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The '''Ohio Junior Classical League''' ('''OJCL''') — also known as the '''Ohio JCL''' — is the [[Ohio]] [[National Junior Classical League#State chapters|state chapter]] of the [[National Junior Classical League]] (NJCL), a youth organization of high school and middle school students dedicated to the study, appreciation and advancement of [[Classics|classical]] civilization, namely [[Latin]] and [[Ancient Greek]].<ref name="OJCL - By-Laws"/><ref name="Constitution of the Ohio Junior Classical League">{{cite web|title=Constitution of the Ohio Junior Classical League|url=http://www.ohiojcl.org/resources/080309_OJCL_Constitution.pdf|year=2008|work=OhioJCL.org|publisher=Ohio Junior Classical League|accessdate=17 August 2009|format=PDF}}</ref> Of the fifty-one state (and state-level) chapters claiming [[National Junior Classical League|NJCL]] members, the OJCL ranks 8th overall with more than 1,800,<ref name="NJCL State Chapters Directory">{{cite web|title=National Junior Classical League State Chapters|url=http://www.njcl.org/directories|year=2009|publisher=National Junior Classical League|accessdate=10 August 2009}}</ref> and is home to some of the most competitive [[Certamen (quiz bowl)|Certamen]] in the nation.<ref>{{cite web|title=NJCL Certamen Contest|url=http://njcl.org/pages/njcl-certamen|year= 2009|work=National Junior Classical League Convention|publisher=National Junior Classical League|accessdate=10 August 2009|quote=Over the years, the powerhouse states have been (in alphabetical order) Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.}}</ref> |
The '''Ohio Junior Classical League''' ('''OJCL''') — also known as the '''Ohio JCL''' — is the [[Ohio]] [[National Junior Classical League#State chapters|state chapter]] of the [[National Junior Classical League]] (NJCL), a youth organization of high school and middle school students dedicated to the study, appreciation and advancement of [[Classics|classical]] civilization, namely [[Latin]] and [[Ancient Greek]].<ref name="OJCL - By-Laws"/><ref name="Constitution of the Ohio Junior Classical League">{{cite web|title=Constitution of the Ohio Junior Classical League|url=http://www.ohiojcl.org/resources/080309_OJCL_Constitution.pdf|year=2008|work=OhioJCL.org|publisher=Ohio Junior Classical League|accessdate=17 August 2009|format=PDF}}</ref> Of the fifty-one state (and state-level) chapters claiming [[National Junior Classical League|NJCL]] members, the OJCL ranks 8th overall with more than 1,800,<ref name="NJCL State Chapters Directory">{{cite web|title=National Junior Classical League State Chapters|url=http://www.njcl.org/directories|year=2009|publisher=National Junior Classical League|accessdate=10 August 2009}}</ref> and is home to some of the most competitive [[Certamen (quiz bowl)|Certamen]] in the nation.<ref>{{cite web|title=NJCL Certamen Contest|url=http://njcl.org/pages/njcl-certamen|year= 2009|work=National Junior Classical League Convention|publisher=National Junior Classical League|accessdate=10 August 2009|quote=Over the years, the powerhouse states have been (in alphabetical order) Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.}}</ref> |
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The OJCL served as host state for the [[National_Junior_Classical_League#Convention_locations|2008 NJCL National Convention]] held at [[Miami University]] in [[Oxford, Ohio|Oxford]], [[Ohio]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ohio Torch, Autumnus MMVIII (Fall 2008)|url=http://www.ohiojcl.org/torch-print/OHIO%20TORCHautumn%202008small.pdf|year=2008|work=Torch: Ohio|publisher=Ohio Junior Classical League|accessdate=14 October 2009|quote=Ohio hosted the 55th National Junior Classical League convention. As host state...|format=PDF}}</ref> Ohio previously hosted the National Convention in 1993, 1981, 1970 and 1956: all were held on the campus of Miami University as in 2008, with the exception of the 1970 convention held at [[Ohio University]] in [[Athens, Ohio|Athens]], [[Ohio]].<ref>{{cite web|title=National Convention Sites: 1954-2012|url=http://www.njcl.org/pages/convention-sites|year=2009|work=NJCL official website|publisher=National Junior Classical League|accessdate=17 October 2009}}</ref> |
The OJCL served as host state for the [[National_Junior_Classical_League#Convention_locations|2008 NJCL National Convention]] held at [[Miami University]] in [[Oxford, Ohio|Oxford]], [[Ohio]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ohio Torch, Autumnus MMVIII (Fall 2008)|url=http://www.ohiojcl.org/torch-print/OHIO%20TORCHautumn%202008small.pdf|year=2008|work=Torch: Ohio|publisher=Ohio Junior Classical League|accessdate=14 October 2009|quote=Ohio hosted the 55th National Junior Classical League convention. As host state...|format=PDF}}</ref> Ohio previously hosted the National Convention in 1993, 1981, 1970 and 1956: all were held on the campus of Miami University as in 2008, with the exception of the 1970 convention held at [[Ohio University]] in [[Athens, Ohio|Athens]], [[Ohio]].<ref>{{cite web|title=National Convention Sites: 1954-2012|url=http://www.njcl.org/pages/convention-sites|year=2009|work=NJCL official website|publisher=National Junior Classical League|accessdate=17 October 2009}}</ref> The OJCL also recently held and celebrated its 60th annual [[Ohio_Junior_Classical_League#State_Convention|State Convention]].<ref name="OJCL State Convention 60">{{cite web|title=The Ohio Junior Classical League|url=http://www.ojcl.org/|year=2010|work=OJCL.org|publisher=Ohio Junior Classical League|accessdate=28 February 2010|quote=Images for 60th-Convention T-Shirts are available...}}</ref> |
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Official colors of the Ohio Junior Classical League, in accordance with the National Junior Classical League, are [[purple]] and [[gold (color)|gold]]. {{color box|#800080}} {{color box|#FFD700}} <ref name="OJCL - By-Laws"/> |
Official colors of the Ohio Junior Classical League, in accordance with the National Junior Classical League, are [[purple]] and [[gold (color)|gold]]. {{color box|#800080}} {{color box|#FFD700}} <ref name="OJCL - By-Laws"/> |
Revision as of 18:39, 1 March 2010
The Ohio Junior Classical League (OJCL) — also known as the Ohio JCL — is the Ohio state chapter of the National Junior Classical League (NJCL), a youth organization of high school and middle school students dedicated to the study, appreciation and advancement of classical civilization, namely Latin and Ancient Greek.[1][2] Of the fifty-one state (and state-level) chapters claiming NJCL members, the OJCL ranks 8th overall with more than 1,800,[3] and is home to some of the most competitive Certamen in the nation.[4]
The OJCL served as host state for the 2008 NJCL National Convention held at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.[5] Ohio previously hosted the National Convention in 1993, 1981, 1970 and 1956: all were held on the campus of Miami University as in 2008, with the exception of the 1970 convention held at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.[6] The OJCL also recently held and celebrated its 60th annual State Convention.[7]
Official colors of the Ohio Junior Classical League, in accordance with the National Junior Classical League, are purple and gold. [1]
Creed
The Junior Classical League Creed[8]
We, the members of the Junior Classical League, covenant to hand on the torch of the classical civilization in the modern world. We believe an acquaintance with the civilizations of Greece and Rome will help us to understand and appraise this world of today, which is indebted to the ancient civilizations in its government and laws, literature, language, and arts.
We affirm that JCL experience develops responsibility, fosters brotherhood, promotes enthusiasm, encourages competition, inspires dedication, and enriches our total growth.
Song
The Junior Classical League Song[8]
By 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 Classic's truths that last.
In knowledge, truth, and fellowship,
We're growing every day.
The friendly hand of JCL 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!
State Convention
In addition to competing at the NJCL National Convention,[9] the OJCL holds its own annual State Convention in Columbus, Ohio.[10] For 60 years,[7] individual members and local chapters (i.e., Latin Clubs) have come to interact and compete in various classically themed contests, both academic and of the arts.[11]
As of late, the Ohio JCL Convention has been held on the second or third weekend of March, though this year's 2010 State Convention was held February 26-28. Frequently held at the Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, the three-day event officially begins Friday evening when the first of three General Assemblies is called to order by the current OJCL President. The State Convention lasts through Sunday afternoon when the third and final General Assembly is adjourned by the newly elected OJCL President shortly after his or her installation.[10][12]
Attendance typically ranges between 925 and 1,000 (or more) students, sponsors and guests; anywhere between 38 and 45 clubs are usually represented.[10]
The Stow Latin Club of Stow-Munroe Falls High School consistently excelled at past State Conventions, winning the Overall Club Sweepstakes an unrivaled 28 consecutive years (1979-2006);[13] it was not until 2007 that the Overall Sweepstakes trophy was awarded to another club, that of Summit Country Day.[14] Summit went on to win the top prize again in 2009[15] and 2010.[16]
Theme
At the end of every State Convention, a classical quote is selected as a theme for the following year's convention. Many aspects of each convention relate to or are in some way based on the convention theme of that year.[10]
Year | Theme |
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2011 | |
2010 | Aut veniam inveniam aut faciam. "Either I shall find a way or I shall make one." Hannibal[17] |
2009 | Di nos quasi pilas homines habent. "The gods play with us mortals like toys." Plautus |
2008 | |
2007 | |
2006 | At caelum certe patet; ibimus illac. "But the sky certainly lies open; we shall go that way." Ovid, Metamorphoses ("Transformations")[11] |
2005 | Serit arbores quae alteri seculo prosint. "He plants trees in order to benefit another generation." Caecilius Statius c. 200 B.C.[18] |
2004 | |
2003 | |
2002 | Exegi monumentum aere perennius. "I have erected a monument more lasting than bronze." Horace |
2001 | Dum fata sinunt, vivite laeti. "While the fates allow, live happily." Seneca the Younger, Hercules Furens ("The Madness of Hercules") |
2000 | Paulo maiora canamus. "Let us sing of things a little more important." Virgil, Eclogues IV |
1999 | Honor est premium virtutis. "Honor is the reward of virtue." Cicero |
1998 | Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit. "Perhaps one day it will be pleasing to remember even these things." Virgil |
1997 | |
1996 |
Local chapters
2010 OJCL State Convention attendees.[16]
- Ashland High School (Ashland, Ohio)
- Columbus Academy
- Granville High School
- Indian Hill High School
- John Hay High School
- Lakota East High School
- Lakota West High School
- Lancaster High School (Ohio)
- Madeira High School
- Mariemont High School
- McAuley High School (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- Medina High School (Medina, Ohio)
- Mount Notre Dame High School
- St. Edward High School (Lakewood, Ohio)
- St. Ursula Academy (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- St. Xavier High School (Cincinnati)
- Seven Hills School (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- Shaker Heights High School
- Strongsville High School
- Summit Country Day School
- Sycamore High School (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- Thomas Worthington High School (Worthington, Ohio)
- Turpin High School
- Ursuline Academy (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- Walnut Hills High School (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- Westlake High School (Ohio)
- Woodridge High School
- Wyoming High School
- Wyoming Middle School
- Xenia High School
Other local chapters, both past and present.[19]
- Anderson HS
- Antwerp HS
- Archbishop Hoban HS
- Archbishop McNicholas HS
- Austintown-Fitch HS
- Badin HS
- Beavercreek HS
- Beechcroft HS
- Bellbrook HS
- Bexley HS
- Bishop Fenwick HS
- Bishop Watterson HS
- Boardman HS
- Bowsher HS
- Brunswick HS
- Bucyrus HS
- Carlisle HS
- Carroll HS
- Centerville HS
- Chillicothe HS
- Clearview HS
- Cleveland Central Catholic
- Cleveland School of Science and Medicine
- Coffman HS
- Colerain HS
- Columbus School for Girls
- Coshocton HS
- Cuyahoga Falls HS
- CVCA
- Donnell Middle School
- Elida HS
- Fairfield Union HS
- Fairmont HS
- Findlay HS
- Fisher Catholic HS
- Gallia Academy HS
- GlenOak HS
- Goshen HS
- Green HS
- Hawken School
- Highland HS
- Howland HS
- Hudson HS
- John Adams HS
- John F. Kennedy HS
- Kent Roosevelt HS
- Lakewood HS
- Lakota Freshman School
- Lincoln HS
- Marysville HS
- Meadowdale HS
- Mentor HS
- Mifflin HS
- Milford HS
- Minerva HS
- Moeller HS
- Mount Gilead HS
- Mount Vernon HS
- Napoleon HS
- Newark Catholic HS
- Newark HS
- North Olmsted HS
- North Royalton HS
- Northland HS
- Northwest HS
- Oak Hills HS
- Oakwood HS
- Olmsted Falls HS
- Orange HS
- Our Lady of the Elms HS
- Princeton HS
- Purcell Marian HS
- Ravenna HS
- Rogers HS
- Rutherford B. Hayes HS
- St. Charles Preparatory
- St. Francis DeSales HS
- St. Ignatius HS
- St. Jospeh Academy
- St. Thomas Aquinas HS
- St. Vincent – St. Mary HS
- Seton HS
- Springfield HS
- Start HS
- Stow-Munroe Falls HS
- Talawanda HS
- Tree of Life Christian HS
- Troy HS
- Twinsburg HS
- University School
- Vanlue HS
- Veritas Academy
- Wadsworth HS
- Waite HS
- Wellington HS
- West Geauga HS
- Western Reserve Academy
- Westerville North HS
- Harrison HS
- Wooster HS
- Wyoming Middle School
- Zanesville HS
State officers
Elected
- President: Samantha Buck
- 1st Vice President:
- 2nd Vice President: Anna Delamerced
- Secretary: Mark Samaan
- Treasurer: Andrew Boudon
- Parliamentarian: William Donovan
Appointed
- Historian:
- Editor:
- Northeast Gubernator:
- Northwest Gubernator:
- Southeast Gubernator:
- Southwest Gubernator:
State chairs
These are the state chairs as of the 2009-10 State Convention. [17]
- Students: Larry Dean (Summit Country Day)
- Sponsors/Contests: Jenn Bruening (Madeira HS)
- Convention/Technology: Brian Inderhees
Publication
Torch: Ohio - the official publication of the OJCL,[1] similar to Torch: U.S.
See also
- National Junior Classical League (NJCL)
- National Senior Classical League (NSCL) - the college-level affiliate of the NJCL.[20]
- American Classical League (ACL) - Parent organization and sponsor of both the NJCL and NSCL, and by extension, each of their respective state chapters (including the OJCL and OSCL).[21]
- Classics
External links
- Ohio Junior Classical League (OJCL) official website(s):
- National Junior Classical League (NJCL)
- National Senior Classical League (NSCL)
Ohio Senior Classical League (OSCL) official website:OhioSCL.org(dead link)[22]
- American Classical League (ACL)
References
- ^ a b c d e "OJCL - By-Laws". OhioJCL.org. Ohio Junior Classical League. 2009. Retrieved 9 October 2009.
- ^ a b "Constitution of the Ohio Junior Classical League" (PDF). OhioJCL.org. Ohio Junior Classical League. 2008. Retrieved 17 August 2009.
- ^ "National Junior Classical League State Chapters". National Junior Classical League. 2009. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
- ^ "NJCL Certamen Contest". National Junior Classical League Convention. National Junior Classical League. 2009. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
Over the years, the powerhouse states have been (in alphabetical order) Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
- ^ "Ohio Torch, Autumnus MMVIII (Fall 2008)" (PDF). Torch: Ohio. Ohio Junior Classical League. 2008. Retrieved 14 October 2009.
Ohio hosted the 55th National Junior Classical League convention. As host state...
- ^ "National Convention Sites: 1954-2012". NJCL official website. National Junior Classical League. 2009. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
- ^ a b "The Ohio Junior Classical League". OJCL.org. Ohio Junior Classical League. 2010. Retrieved 28 February 2010.
Images for 60th-Convention T-Shirts are available...
- ^ a b "OJCL Creed & Song". OhioJCL.org. Ohio Junior Classical League. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
- ^ "National Junior Classical League - 2009 NJCL Convention Comprehensive State Listing: Ohio" (PDF). 2009 NJCL Convention. National Junior Classical League. 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
- "National Junior Classical League - 2008 NJCL Convention Comprehensive State Listing: Ohio" (PDF). 2008 NJCL Convention. National Junior Classical League. 2008. Retrieved 21 September 2009.
- "National Junior Classical League - 2007 NJCL Convention Comprehensive State Listing: Ohio" (PDF). 2007 NJCL Convention. National Junior Classical League. 2007. Retrieved 21 September 2009.
- "National Junior Classical League - 2006 NJCL Convention Comprehensive State Listing: Ohio" (PDF). 2006 NJCL Convention. National Junior Classical League. 2006. Retrieved 21 September 2009.
- "National Junior Classical League - 2005 NJCL Convention Comprehensive State Listing: Ohio" (PDF). 2005 NJCL Convention. National Junior Classical League. 2005. Retrieved 21 September 2009.
- "National Junior Classical League - 2004 NJCL Convention Comprehensive Listing for State: Ohio" (PDF). 2004 NJCL Convention. National Junior Classical League. 2004. Retrieved 21 September 2009.
- "National Junior Classical League - 2003 NJCL Convention Comprehensive Listing for State: Ohio" (PDF). 2003 NJCL Convention. National Junior Classical League. 2003. Retrieved 21 September 2009.
- "National Junior Classical League - 2002 NJCL Convention Comprehensive Listing for State: Ohio" (PDF). 2002 NJCL Convention. National Junior Classical League. 2002. Retrieved 21 September 2009.
- "National Junior Classical League - 2001 NJCL Convention Comprehensive Listing for State: Ohio" (PDF). 2001 NJCL Convention. National Junior Classical League. 2001. Retrieved 21 September 2009.
- ^ a b c d "Ohio Junior Classical League State Convention". Ohio JCL official website. Ohio Junior Classical League. 2009. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
- ^ a b "Ohio Junior Classical League State Convention LVI". Ohio JCL official website. Ohio Junior Classical League. 2006. Retrieved 13 September 2009. The Roman numeral of LVI, or fifty-six (56), denotes the fifty-sixth State Convention held for year 2006.
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(help) - ^ a b "Convention Registration". OJCL.org. Ohio Junior Classical League. 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
The annual Ohio Junior Classical League convention will be 26-28 February 2010... By filling out the information on the next page, you are agreeing to pay the SCL Convention fee of $50 (due to the OSCL President or Treasurer on arrival at Convention) and...
- ^ "2005 State Convention- Club Contest Results" (PDF). Ohio Junior Classical League 2005 State Convention. Ohio Junior Classical League. 2005. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
Congratulations to Stow as they achieved the top overall ranking for the 27th consecutive year.
- "2006 State Convention- Sweepstakes Summary" (PDF). Ohio Junior Classical League 2006 State Convention. Ohio Junior Classical League. 2006. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
- "Educators inducted into Wall of Fame". Stow Sentry. Record Publishing Co, LLC. 2008. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
...won the [Junior Classical League] state title 28 years in a row...
- ^ "Student Life 2007-2008". Upper School Student Life. The Summit Country Day School. 2008. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
The Latin Club from 2007 are proud of their teams' State Championship!
- ^ "2009 State Convention - Overall Sweepstakes Ranking" (PDF). Ohio Junior Classical League 2009 State Convention. Ohio Junior Classical League. 2009. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
- ^ a b "2010 State Convention - Club Point Summary" (PDF). Ohio Junior Classical League. 28 February 2010. p. 1. Retrieved 28 February 2010.
- ^ a b Austin McCarthy, ed. (26 February 2010). Ohio Junior Classical League Convention 2010 Program. OJCL.
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(help) - ^ "OJCL State Convention LV (2005)". OhioJCL.org. Ohio Junior Classical League. 2008. Retrieved 28 February 2010.
- ^ "2009 Convention – Club Point Summary" (PDF). Ohio Junior Classical League. 2009. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
- "Elected Officer Pre-file Application". Executive Board Pre-File Application. Ohio Junior Classical League. 2009. Retrieved 24 October 2009.
- ^ "About the SCL". NSCL.org. National Senior Classical League. 2009. Retrieved 9 October 2009.
- ^ "About the American Classical League". ACL official website. American Classical League. 2009. Retrieved 9 October 2009.
- ^ "State Chapters". NSCL.org. National Senior Classical League. 2010. Retrieved 23 February 2010.
- "OhioJCL - Main Screen". OhioJCL.org. Ohio Junior Classical League. 2010. Retrieved 23 February 2010.