STATE SPOTLIGHT · Torch:U.S. · Summer 2018
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State Spotlight: Louisiana
What are some unique JCL traditions your state has?
Maryn: My favorite LJCL tradition is the call and response cheer "Hey, Louisiana!" Anytime, anywhere, if you say that phrase, you are sure to receive a reply of "Hey, what?" and the full attention of the Louisiana delegation.
Describe a fun JCL service project in your state.
Maryn: At Fall Forum, LJCL holds a can drive that serves as a competition as to who leads Procession at State Convention.
Share some unique publicity ideas you have seen in your state that other states can try.
Maryn: Though other states probably do this, I love our extremely wacky publicity posters, such as those including "My mom loves Latin", "Jesus took Latin", and "Your 13th labor: TAKE LATIN!"
Maryn Matthews, LJCL Second Vice President, shares a few of her favorite things about Louisiana JCL, and LJCL Parliamentarian Faith Woods sits down for a podcast interview.
Above: LJCL delegation marches into the Spirit Competition at the 2017 national convention. Photo: Arrington Holmes.