BLESSED TRINITY JCL
As autumn turned into winter, the Blessed Trinity Junior Classical League was in need of an event that would be both enjoyable, and more importantly, warm! What better than to cozy up in the Latin room, watching good ole Hercules and sipping some sweet hot chocolate? This is exactly what the BTJCL decided to do as the first semester approached its end. Advertising “Hercules and Hot Chocolate” on the message boards, Latin students from all grade levels attended. They were also encouraged to bring a friend who was not in Latin to join in the festivities, boosting the overall friendliness and hospitality of the club.
The first “Hercules and Hot Chocolate” event took place towards the end of November. Students gathered together in the Latin room, filling up desks and selectively choosing spots on the floor, as they prepared to watch Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson fight in some epic battle scenes. Hot chocolate was served and many students came back for seconds. They were greatly pleased with how fun the gathering was, and couldn’t wait for the next meetup.
The school year continued to progress towards its end. Temperatures outside dropped lower and lower. Frost began to appear on the grass every morning. With the pressure of final exams approaching, students were in great need of some quality time together to unwind. The second round of “Hercules and Hot Chocolate” took place, much to everyone’s liking. Hot cocoa was again served, but this time a larger crowd was seen- no one wanted to miss Disney’s rendition on the quests and accomplishments of the mighty Hercules! The second time around was even more enjoyable than the first- who doesn’t love a good musical? The Blessed Trinity Junior Classical League will be sure to make this a tradition for future members. There’s no better way to bond as a club than to sing off-key, sip warm cocoa, and watch a classic story unfold. Next winter, make sure to stop by “Hercules and Hot Chocolate” if you’re in need of an awesome time and a little warmth!
Avery Moore
Left: Dr. Patrick snaps a selfie with his AP Latin students at Parkview's Saturnalia
Top: Blessed Trinity JCL students enjoying refreshments at a fun social
‘Twas the night before Saturnalia, when all through the school not a creature was stirring, not even a freshman. This past December, the Latin Club at Walton High School participated in the “Adopt a Family Program,” where we gathered Christmas presents for a less privileged family. The gifts included action figures, shoes, and even Frozen t-shirts! Walton JCL created a Saturnalia bush (Christmas tree) and pinned ornaments requesting specific items for the family. Many students volunteered to buy items for the parents and their five children. After a couple of weeks, there were no more ornaments left on the bush! At the end of the event, students ranging from frivolous freshmen to somber seniors gathered together and wrapped all the gifts into neat, perfectly packaged items ready for the placement underneath an actual Christmas tree. It was a great opportunity for the WJCL to come together and give back to a community that gives so much to us every day!
Chris Cherian
WALTON JCL