Junior Classical League Directory
NJCL Officers 2015–2016
President Brier Anne Clough
First Vice President Michael Kearney
Second Vice President Hanna Seariac
Communications Coordinator Jon Nozik
Parliamentarian Amanda Hansen
Historian Hannah Barrett
Editor Woojin Lee
NSCL Officers 2015-2016
President Trace Turner
Vice President Kathryn Szymanski
Secretary Maddie Briner
Treasurer Jon Gumz
Parliamentarian Bob McDonald
Editor Jack Godar
Historian Sarah Christian
National Committee 2015-2016
Chair, Contests, Creative Arts Amy Elifrits
Vice Chair, Contests, Graphic Arts Melissa Burgess
Secretary, Communications Dobbie Vasquez
Contests, Olympika/SCL Tony Martin
Contests, Digital Tom Reed
Public Relations/Membership Catherine Sturgill
Contests, Certamen William Lee
Convention Advisor Sue Robertson
Programs/Scholastic Services Sherry Jankowski
Constitutional Advisor Dennis Webb
Contests, Academics David Jackson
Publications Caitlin Johnston
Administrator/Ex-Officio Sherwin Little
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Summer 2016 · Torch: U.S.
Bon Appetit!
From the first hunter-gatherers to the agricultural revolution, human civilizations have been defined by the food they eat. Today, cuisine overcomes barriers; a similar version of the food on the other side of the globe can be eaten at the restaurant right down the street. However, before we reached the cooking inventions of modern day, the classical world had their own food choices.
Some people eat to live, some people live to eat. Whichever you are, make sure you check out what the Romans and Ancient Greeks were dining on, and perhaps try a day where you eat like the ancients. Check out the article on page 8!
Torch:U.S. Policy
The Torch:U.S. is published four times yearly as the official magazine of the National Junior Classical League. Issues are published in fall, winter, spring, and summer. The ideas expressed in the Opinion section are the comments of the Torch:U.S. and its staff and should not necessarily be considered the policy of the National Junior Classical League, its officers, or the National Committee. Readers are encouraged to express their opinions on any subject relevant to the classics or JCL in the Voices Section. Your name and address or title must be included with your submission. All names will be published. Submissions may be sent to the editor or the advisor (see addresses to the left).
Photo Credits
Caitlin Johnston, Hannah Barrett, Dennis Webb, Ron Roessler, Woojin Lee
Torch:U.S. Staff
Editor
Woojin Lee
Advisor
Caitlin Johnston
Bene Factum!
The National Latin Exam is a 40 question test ranging over a variety of topics. Out of all students who take the exam, inside and outside the United States, there are students who accomplish an amazing feat of receiving a perfect score. We recognize these students on page 10.