Georgia meets the corn state
E veryone was chattering on excitedly on the bus. For some, this was their very first National Convention, and the giddy nervousness and anticipation was palpable in their eyes. For others, this was their second, third, fourth National Convention. But no matter how old or how Convention-experienced, everyone was on the edge of their seats with pure enthusiasm. Georgia was coming to the University of Indiana in Bloomington, Indiana. Led by Georgia’s fearless leader, Nic Franco, the Georgia would be set up on a road of greatness for the 2016 National convention.
The week was a whirlwind of spirit and competition. In Certamen, Georgia’s Advanced Level team took home 5th place, while both the Intermediate Level and Novice Level finished at 6th place. In the Graphic Arts category, the
Georgia T-shirt received third place for Best Use of Theme.
Georgia truly was outstanding in its show of state spirit! Taking home a first place in the Number of State Publicity entries and another first place in State Chapter Net Growth. The Alae Mercurii was also on the boards- receiving a second place in State Publications. The Georgia JCL State website received seventh place.
ubi concordia, ibi victoria
But Georgians didn’t just show off with publicity and spirit, academics and graphic arts! Georgians swept the court as well. In Ludi Basketball, Georgia received a slam dunk of second place. Ludi Ultimate Frisbee was just as intense, and GJCL left the field with a bronze medal. Triumphing with second place was also the Georgia Ludi Volleyball team.
Several people stood out at National Convention this year. Ron Folds received the Silver Tray for attending his 40th National Convention. Bryan Shaozi Wu was the highest scorer for the entire Georgia team, contributing a whopping one hundred and four points with academic tests and certamen. He was first in Overall Academics, and took seventh in the Nation for Overall Sweepstakes. But by far the highlight of the week was the election of Georgia's own, Eric Wang to National Historian!
At the end of the day, everyone came home in the bus, exhuasted by the week, but happy for it. New friendships had been made, new accomplishments had been tucked underneath belts. The 2016 National Convention
was a great moment for GJCL
Hannah Marier
Georgia JCL Editor
Bloomington, Indiana