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
860 NW Washington Boulevard, Suite A Hamilton, OH 45013
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Winter 2015-2016 · Torch: U.S.
Here We Go! On an Adventure!
The NJCL convention has been held in Indiana five times already and four at the University in Bloomington, However, each convention is a new experience. For those who will be going to their 20th convention or their first next year, we ask you to join us in Indiana.
Indiana is known for Hoosiers, the Indy 500, and corn. Lots of corn. Indiana also reminds us of Indiana Jones, an archaeologist who goes on many adventures. The NJCL convention is always an adventure because it is always a new experience. Next year, at the 64th NJCL convention, challenge yourself to experience something new. Join the officers in their own quests starting on page 8.
Written in the Stars
Winter is the perfect time to go to the observatory and view the sky. To some the observatory may be a favorite childhood memory, and to others astronomy may be a future career option. For the JCL, astronomy and the classics have close connections. Learn from Joey Chatelain on how the two are related and how you can get involved with astronomy. Read about one JCL delegate's experience with astronomy.
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, Woojin Lee, Eric Wang, Julia Shin
Torch:U.S. Staff
Editor
Woojin Lee
Advisor
Caitlin Johnston