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. It is entered as third-class material from the Oxford, Ohio, Post Office. 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
Martina Bright. Becki Bush, Sarah Christian, Steve Gentle, Caitlin Johnston, Woojin Lee, Kevin Rutherford, Ryan Vinson, Eric Wang. Dennis Webb
Torch:U.S. Staff
Editor
Angela Kubicke, Woojin Lee
Advisor
Caitlin Johnston
Bye Bye Indiana
BY ANGELA KUBICKE
2017 NJCL Editor
Indiana has said goodbye to many people: Bobby Knight, Michael Jackson, and Lil Sebastian. But perhaps the hardest goodbye of all was to the NJCL. On behalf of the NJCL, I would like to thank the Hoosier JCLers. From the moment a JCLer stepped off the bus to the moment they left, your beautiful state was willing to help with a big smile. Thank you to Indiana University. There are no words to describe how grateful we are to have used your campus. There is not a single JCLer that will not remember your campus as a place where they grew their love for the classics. In addition, we want to thank the Executive Board for its cheerfulness and relentless hard work. Lastly, to the sponsors and chaperones along with the National Committee: without you all we would just be Latin students sitting in our classrooms. You all make it possible for us to follow our passion. Once again, thank you to everyone who participated in the national convention this year and we will see you next year in Alabama!
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Fall 2016 · Torch:U.S. · CONVENTION THANK YOU
Photo Creds thus far:
Martina Bright. Becki Bush, Sarah Christian, Steve Gentle, Caitlin Johnston, Woojin Lee, Kevin Rutherford, Ryan Vinson, Eric Wang
Steve Gentle
Ryan Vinson
Caitlin Johnston
Sarah Christian
Kevin Rutherford
Photo (cover page): IU Auditorium, JCL logo
Photo Credits: Cailtin Johnston
Junior Classical League Directory
NJCL Officers 2016–2017
President Lyle Seeligson
First Vice President Emmalee Volk
Second Vice President Trinidad Kechkian
Communications Coordinator Shay Pezzulo
Parliamentarian Ram Gollapudy
Historian Eric Wang
Editor Angela Kubicke
NSCL Officers 2016-2017
President Bob McDonald
Vice President Elliott Rebello
Secretary Jack Godar
Treasurer Heather Smith
Parliamentarian Ake Kankirawatana
Editor Trace Turner
Historian Sydney Higa
National Committee 2016-2017
Chair, Public Relations/Membership Catherine Sturgill
Vice Chair, Contests, Academics David Jackson
Secretary, Communications Dobbie Vasquez
Constitutional Advisor Dennis Webb
Contests, Certamen William Lee
Contests, Creative Arts Seth Knowles
Contests, Digital Generosa Sangco-Jackson
Contests, Graphic Arts Melissa Burgess
Contests, Olympika/SCL Kyle McGimsey
Convention Advisor Sue Robertson
Programs/Scholastic Services Sherry Jankowski
Publications Caitlin Johnston
Administrator/Ex-Officio Sherwin Little
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