December 2003 • Volume 45, Issue 1 • http://www.tjcl.org

Tennessee JCL Celebrates 50th NJCL in Texas

Inside this Issue

Tennesseans Win Big at 50th Convention

DJ becomes National 2nd Vice-President

White Station Excels in Volunteering

Charlie Bergen Wins Scholarship

"Tennessee Torch" Wins First Place in the Nation

Novice Certamen Wins Second Place

Top 10 Memorable Highlights from the National Convention

10. "That’s Entertainment" and the Tae Kwon Do Kid 9. The Bell Tower 8. The El Grande Cockroaches 7. The Stairs 6. Ludi Nap, Ludi Alarm Clock Setting, Ludi Party… 5. Golf Carts 4. Friscus 3. Oedipus Tex 2. Peanut Butter Jelly & a Baseball Bat 1. Gray Water

A Letter from the PresidentSalvete omnes,

Our upcoming school year looks promising for the TJCL. Our state had a great turnout at Nationals and I hope to see even more people attend next year. We are working hard on increasing our membership with the hope of bringing several new chapters to State Convention. The convention itself is facing some exciting new changes that I hope everyone will come to see. This is a time of new beginning for all chapters. The start of a new school year opens possibilities for all chapters to increase membership, community service, and other activities. I look forward to hearing about your triumphs. Valete, Jill Neblett 2003-2004 NJCL President

"Tennessee Torch" Wins First Place in the Nation The "Tennessee Torch" won first place among all state JCL publications at the NJCL Convention in Texas. The winning editors, pictured at left, were Daniel Taylor and Tara Daniel of Rossview High School. Congratulations, Daniel and Tara!

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Charlie Bergen Wins NJCL Scholarship

Rossview High School graduate and former TJCL President Charlie Bergen was awarded the $1000 Red and Rhea Miller Scholarship at the convention in Texas. Charlie is now a freshman at Princeton University. Read his interview below to find out more.

Interview with Charlie Bergen, Legendary

Scholarship Winner 1. What scholarship did you receive?

The Red and Rhea Miller Scholarship 2. What was your favorite area of interest in JCL?

Anything that doesn't involve nasty words like volitive and hortatory.

3. How has JCL helped you throughout the years in developing your future?

I've met all my best friends through JCL, my greatest mentors have been JCL teachers and leaders, JCL has helped pay for my college...the list goes on.

4. What college do you plan to attend and what is your expected major?

I will be attending Princeton University with the intention of double majoring in History and Classics.

5. Do you have any final words of advice for the younger JCLers?

Have fun. Academics have always been my focus, but there is something in JCL for everyone, if you are willing to look. Also, never stop trying new things, in JCL and in life. One never knows what rewards he or she may stumble upon.

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NJCL gives more than $10,000 a year in scholarships to its members. To find out more about these scholarships, visit the NJCL website at www.njcl.org

Tennessee Winners at the 50th NJCL Convention

School Abbreviations CHS: Clarksville High School HFA: Hume-Fogg Academic High School HUT: Hutchison School MM: Meigs Middle Magnet School MLK: Martin Luther King Magnet High School MUS: Memphis University School

MC: Montgomery Central High School NE: Northeast High School RHS: Rossview High School SHS: Smyrna High School SM: St. Mary’s Episcopal School WS: White Station High School

Academic Award Winners -- Latin 1

Greek Life and Literature 5. Lawrence Lanier, HFA 8. Todd Li, MLK 9. Michael Bergen, RHS Reading Comp. Levels 1/2 and 1 3. Alex French, MLK 7. Michael Bergen, RHS 7. Jae Eom, MLK 7. Emily Hindalong, MLK 7. Todd Li, MLK Hellenic History 7. Todd Li, MLK 10. Michael Bergen, RHS Latin Derivatives 8. Alex French, MLK 10. Todd Li, MLK Roman History 4. Michael Bergen, RHS 7. Jae Eom, MLK

Mottoes and Quotations 7. Todd Li, MLK 8. Jae Eom, MLK 8. Alex French, MLK Roman Life 3. Michael Bergen, RHS 4. Brian Curtis, RHS 5. Todd Li, MLK 6. Evan Latt, MLK 8. Yannick Dawant, MLK 8. Jae Eom, MLK 8. Will Ladnier, MLK 8. Eugene Park, MLK 9. Anna Zhu, MLK Latin Vocabulary 2. Emily Hindalong, MLK 4. Todd Li, MLK 5. Anna Zhu, MLK 9. Michael Bergen, RHS 10. Alex French, MLK

Grammar Levels 1/2 and 1 1. Alex French, MLK Mythology 1. Jennifer Best, NE 3. Will Ladnier, MLK 6. Michael Bergen, RHS Heptathlon 1. Todd Li, MLK 5. Alex French, MLK 7. Jae Eom, MLK 10. Eugene Park, MLK Latin Literature 2. Michael Bergen, RHS 4. Todd Li, MLK 9. Jae Eom, MLK 9. Evan Latt, MLK Ancient Geography 10. Lawrence Lanier, HFA Classical Art 6. Brittany Thompson, MC

Academic Award Winners -- Latin 2

Hellenic History 10. Scott Cochran, RHS

Reading Comp. Level 2 7. Michelle Sarwar, CHS 8. Jenny Luo, WS

Latin Derivatives 4. Jenny Luo, WS Roman Life 4. Michelle Sarwar, CHS 7. Scott Cochran, RHS

Latin Vocabulary 4. Michelle Sarwar, CHS Classical Art 5. Scott Cochran, RHS 8. Meredith Cordle, MC 9. Sandra Saysoukha, SHS

The Lower Certamen Team represented Tennessee very well.

Page 3The members were Scott Cochran (RHS), Michelle Sarwar (CHS), Jennifer Best (NE), and Evan Latt (MLK).

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Academic Award Winners -- Latin 3 Hellenic History 10. Caitlin Purcell, HFA Greek Life and Literature 8. Caitlin Purcell, HFA Reading Comp. Adv. Prose 8. Laura Sikes, RHS Reading Comp. Adv. Poetry 5. Kate Seat, MLK 7. Laura Sikes, RHS 8. Natalie Eng, MLK 9. Emily Purcell, MLK Greek Derivatives 1. Richard Threadgall, MC 6. DJ Johnson, WS Latin Derivatives 4. Richard Threadgall, MC 8. Natalie Eng, MLK

Roman History 6. Caitlin Purcell, HFA Mottoes and Quotations 9. Caitlin Purcell, HFA Roman Life 2. Richard Threadgall, MC 6. Laura Sikes, RHS 9. Joey Kennedy, NE 10. Kate Seat, MLK Latin Vocabulary 6. Natalie Eng, MLK 6. Richard Threadgall, MC 7. Laura Sikes, RHS 8. Caitlin Purcell, HFA 9. Kate Seat, MLK Advanced Grammar 7. Kate Seat, MLK 10. Caitlin Purcell, HFA

Mythology 6. Aaron Williams, HFA 10. Christina Hayes, MC Latin Literature 4. Natalie Eng, MLK 7. Caitlin Purcell, HFA Heptathlon 8. Natalie Eng, MLK 10. Caitlin Purcell, HFA 10. Laura Sikes, RHS Ancient Geography 8. Caitlin Purcell, HFA 10. Allen Daniel, RHS Classical Art 4. Richard Threadgall, MC

Academic Award Winners -- Latin 4

Hellenic History 3. Charlie Bergen, RHS 9. Phil Reed, CHS Greek Life and Literature 1. Charlie Bergen, RHS Reading Comp. Adv. Prose 1. Tulisha Jackman, NE 9. Jessica Crabtree, MLK Reading Comp. Adv. Poetry 2. Charlie Bergen, RHS 3. Bryan Burke, MLK 3. Jessica Crabtree, MLK 8. Angela Wilcox, SM Greek Derivatives 4. Phil Reed, CHS 7. Charlie Bergen, RHS 7. Tulisha Jackman, NE 8. Ben Eckart, RHS 10. Daniel Taylor, RHS Ancient Geography 6. Charlie Bergen, RHS 8. Tulisha Jackman, NE 9. Phil Reed, CHS

Latin Derivatives 3. Phil Reed, CHS 5. Ben Eckart, RHS 7. Charlie Bergen, RHS 8. Tulisha Jackman, NE 10. Jessica Crabtree, MLK Mottoes and Quotations 6. Charlie Bergen, RHS 6. Phil Reed, CHS 8. Daniel Taylor, RHS Roman History 3. Charlie Bergen, RHS Roman Life 1. Charlie Bergen, RHS 2. Tulisha Jackman, NE 4. Rebecca Alford, MLK 10. Ben Eckart, RHS Latin Vocabulary 2. Phil Reed, CHS 3. Charlie Bergen, RHS 4. Tulisha Jackman, NE 5. Ben Eckart, RHS 6. Jessica Crabtree, MLK 9. Bryan Burke, MLK 9. Jennifer Soun, SM

Advanced Grammar 2. Tulisha Jackman, NE 2. Phil Reed, CHS 4. Austin Chu, MUS 5. Charlie Bergen, RHS Mythology 1. Charlie Bergen, RHS 9. Tulisha Jackman, NE Latin Literature 3. Charlie Bergen, RHS 6. Phil Reed, CHS Heptathlon 1. Charlie Bergen, RHS 3. Phil Reed, CHS 6. Tulisha Jackman, NE Classical Art 3. Charlie Bergen, RHS 4. Phil Reed, CHS 8. Daniel Taylor, RHS 9. Gillie Hunt, MC Academic Decathlon 5. Charlie Bergen, RHS

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Graphic Arts Award Winners Maps, Grades 6-8 1. Ankita Munjal, MLK 4. Tory Adcock, MM Posters, Grades 6-8 1. Ankita Munjal, MLK 4. Tory Adcock, MM Illustrated Quotes, Grades 6-8 2. Anna Zhu, MLK Miscellaneous, Grades 6-8 8. Anna Zhu, MLK Inanimate Photography, Grades 6-8 6. Tory Adcock, MM Jewelry, Grades 6-8 1. Lizzie Waldo, MM 6. Tory Adcock, MM Sculpture, Grades 6-8 1. Amber Christian, MM Charts, Grades 6-8 2. Amber Christian, MM Cartoons, Grades 6-8 1. Jonathan Follett, MM Watercolor, Grades 6-8 2. Jonathan Follett, MM 3. Lizzie Waldo, MM 7. Sarah Powell, MM Pottery, Grades 6-8 1. Lizzie Waldo, MM Impromptu Art, Grade 9 9. Anna Kim, HUT Oil/Acrylic, Grade 9 1. Jennifer Best, NE

Maps, Grade 9 5. Kyle Berry, RHS Posters, Grade 9 4. Erica Copeland, RHS Charcoal, Grade 9 2. Marc Hoffstetter, SHS Cartoons, Grade 10 2. Emily Purcell, HFA Colored Pencil, Grade 10 1. Phillip Spitzer, HFA Oil/Acrylic, Grade 10 1. Phillp Spitzer, HFA Impromptu Art, Grade 10 2. Phillip Spitzer, HFA Watercolor, Grade 10 2. Phillip Spitzer, HFA Charcoal, Grade 10 4. Phillip Spitzer, HFA Ink, Grade 10 4. Phillip Spitzer, HFA Jewelry, Grades 11-12 2. Natalie Eng, MLK Mixed Media, Grades 11-12 5. Natalie Eng, MLK Oil/Acrylic, Grades 11-12 5. Natalie Eng, MLK Pastel/Chalk, Grades 11-12 2. Richard Threadgall, MC 7. Natalie Eng, MLK 9. Sandra Saysoukha, SHS

Pencil, Grades 11-12 1. Gillie Hunt, MC 7. Richard Threadgall, MC Posters, Grades 11-12 2. Gillie Hunt, MC Textiles, Grades 11-12 3. Gillie Hunt, MC Impromptu Art, Grades 11-12 4. Gillie Hunt, MC 8. Daniel Taylor, RHS Charcoal, Grades 11-12 2. Richard Threadgall, MC 8. Gillie Hunt, MC 10. Crystal Faulkner, RHS Cartoons, Grades 11-12 5. Richard Threadgall, MC Ink, Grades 11-12 8. Richard Threadgall, MC Colored Pencil, Grades 11-12 4. Tara Daniel, RHS Mixed Media, Grades 11-12 7. Tara Daniel, RHS Illustrated Quotes, Grades 11-12 5. Crystal Faulkner, RHS Inanimate Photography, Grades 11-12 2. Daniel Taylor, RHS Computer Photography, Grades 11-12 7. Daniel Taylor, RHS Scrapbooks, Large School 7. Hume-Fogg Academic HS

Creative Arts Award Winners Costume - Sr. Girls

3. Lauren Morris, MLK English Oratory - Lower

3. Anna Zhu, MLK English Oratory - Upper

3. Richard Threadgall, MC Modern Myth - Lower Division

10. Anna Zhu, MLK Essay - 6-8th Grade Boys

4. Todd Li, MLK

Essay - 6-8th Grade Girls 3. Emily Hindalong, MLK 4. Anna Zhu, MLK 7. Ankita Munjal, MLK

Essay - 9th Grade Girls 6. Anna Kim, HUT 9. Sara Jones, HUT

Essay - 11th Grade Boys 2. Joshua Leners, MLK 4. Richard Threadgall, MC

Essay - 11th Grade Girls 1. Natalie Eng, MLK 4. Tara Daniel, RHS

Essay - 12th Grade Boys 7. Daniel Taylor, RHS

Sight Latin Adv. Prose Boys 5. Richard Threadgall, MC 10. Daniel Taylor, RHS

Sight Latin Adv. Poetry Girls 4. Caitlin Purcell, HF

Olympika Award Winners 200m Junior Girls Track 1. Anna Kim, HUT 400m Junior Girls Track 1. Anna Kim, HUT

Long Jump Junior Girls 2. Anna Kim, HUT Marathon Junior Boys 5. Jonathan Follett, MM

100m Senior Boys Track 2. DJ Johnson, WS Long Jump Senior Boys 8. DJ Johnson, WS

Other Awards

Community Service -- Individual 1. Megan Robb, WS

Community Service -- Local Club 3. White Station High School

Website Contest - State Chapter Division 5. Tennessee (http://www.tjcl.org/) webmaster: Austin Chu, MUS Website Contest - Local Chapter Division 6. Cordova High School (http://chsjcl.xipia.org/) Cordova, TN webmaster: Greg Leuch Top 10 Individual Achievement Academics 3. Charlie Bergen, RHS Graphic Arts 7. Phillip Spitzer, HFA Overall Sweepstakes 9. Charlie Bergen, RHS

Ludi Soccer 2. Tennessee State Publications Contest 1. Tennessee (editors Tara Daniel and Daniel Taylor) Novice Certamen 2. Tennessee (team pictured below)

Todd Li, Will Ladnier, Alex French, Jae Eom, and Michael Bergen won 2nd Place in Novice Certamen.

Charlie Bergen, Phil Reed, and Michael Bergen display their awards from the 50th NJCL Convention in Texas.

Upper Certamen 4. Tennessee (team pictured below)

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Phil Reed, Charlie Bergen, Aaron Williams, Kate Seat, and Caitlin Purcell won 4th Place in Upper Certamen.

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NLE Perfect Papers Announced As another great competition for each Latin scholar to enter, there is one held in very high regard known best in its three-

letter acronym, the NLE. The National Latin Exam is a 40 question multiple-choice exam offered under the joint sponsorship of' the American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League. There are different levels of difficulty for those students enrolled in Latin with varying questions in grammar, mythology and other subjects.

Tennessee always seems to do very well in this contest, withholding the honor of numbers of perfect papers every year. This year there were many students to get the honor of having a perfect paper, a task that is not always so easily done. Each of those students with a perfect paper or gold medal had their name printed in the National Torch. We praise their efforts and wish them the best of luck for next years exam! N. B. For a complete listing, see the 2003 Fall "Torch:U.S." issue. Also note that registration materials for the 2004 NLE are available at www.nle.org/.

Interview with Meghan Robb, Community Service Award Winner 1. What kind of community service projects did you and your school do? The main project that the Latin students have been involved in this past year did not begin as a Latin club venture. I became involved in the after-school program at Hollywood Elementary through church and began asking students in my classes to volunteer. Several students, most of them Latin scholars, began working at the school. This just goes to show that White Station Latin scholars feel the need to go beyond scholarly achievement and contribute their time and talents to the community. The tutoring involved structured "class time" twice a week, during which Hollywood teachers stayed after school to teach course material. On the other days of the week, tutors performed a myriad of tasks: basic homework help, reading to the younger students, supervising art projects, listening to older students read. The children and teachers at Hollywood welcomed us immediately with open arms, and the Latin students came to love Hollywood students as we watched them grow. In addition to the tutoring program, our JCL chapter asked for donations of traditional Roman bread from the local grocery store to donate to dedicated medical professionals in the Memphis area. JCLers delivered the loaves, carrying scrolls with the words “ ‘Gratias Tibi Ago’ for your dedicated work for the citizens of Memphis” written on them. 2. What encouraged you to volunteer so many hours in the name of JCL? When I was faced with the task of gathering high school students who would be enthusiastic about serving their community, my fellow Latin scholars immediately came to mind. Just as we work hard in immersing ourselves in a culture and language that many see as dead, we banded together to create an environment of encouragement for Hollywood students. We are planning to continue the tutoring program next year, and the JCL branch will hopefully participate in a "language fair" of sorts, that will bring members of White Station's language honor societies to Hollywood during one month this fall. 3. How do you feel about JCL, as an organization for the Classics, emphasizing community service and creating publicity? The Junior Classical League is an organization mainly concerned with the study of ancient languages and culture. We cannot, however, afford to ignore the problems of today's world and our communities. We all owe a debt to our societies, to cultivate and refine the education system and keep the love of learning alive. 4. How can other schools that are interested in volunteering and helping the community participate in doing so just as your school did? Oh, it is so much easier than you think! There are always organizations that are starving for support. To get involved with an elementary school like we did, call your city school board and request a list of struggling schools. Pick an elementary school close to the school. Introduce your organization, and inquire about an after-school program. If the school does have an after-school organization, give the principal a brief summary of what you would like to do at the school. Most administrators will jump at the chance to have a group of enthusiastic and intelligent high school students provide role models for their students. Then, if you have chosen dedicated and responsible tutors, the program is self-sustaining and you can focus on expanding to new levels. To find tutors or volunteers to help in any program, be fearless! Many high school students have the desire to contribute and put community service on their resumes, but have no idea how to find an outlet for that desire. Simply make announcements at club meetings. Connections always help, and in building a program like this, I have made several new friends throughout my high school. A lot of what seems so intimidating is the detail. Organizing a volunteer opportunity is not hard, but it may be a little time-consuming at first. If anyone is interested in starting a program like this at a local elementary school, I would love for him or her to call me or email me. I am currently trying to help other high schools in Memphis start the same program, so I can offer plenty of advice and feedback. My email is megamoo52986@aol.com and my phone number is 901-685-6401.

To find tutors or volunteers to help in any program, be fearless! Many high school students have the desire to contribute and put community service on their resumes, but have no idea how to find an outlet for that desire. Simply make announcements at club meetings. Connections always help, and in building a program like this, I have made several new friends throughout my high school. A lot of what seems so intimidating is the detail. Organizing a volunteer opportunity is not hard, but it may be a little time-consuming at first. If anyone is interested in starting a program like this at a local elementary school, I would love for him or her to call me or email me. I am currently trying to help other high schools in Memphis start the same program, so I can offer plenty of advice and feedback. My email is megamoo52986@aol.com and my phone number is 901-685-6401.

Interview with DJ Johnson, newly elected NJCL Second VP from TN

1. How long have you been participating with JCL? I began my freshman year when everything was so new to me and I wasn’t aware of the wonderful world of Latin. I was just a young boy of 14 and my Latin 1 teacher, Miss Ryder, told me about certamen, I feel in love with that, and therefore my attendance at Latin convention (it was at Rhodes so it wasn’t as adventurous as usual) was cinched. 2. How did it feel to be elected second VP? It was awesome. I felt so good because I had not only now touched people in my state, but people all over the country. It was a wonderful to know that people were entrusting you with such an awesome responsibility (that I'm finding is not as glamorous as it looks). 3. What sort of support did TN give you in the election process? TN was the COOLEST!!! They campaigned for me, helped me with my speech, passed out stickers; I really think that everyone being so positive told people from other states that they could trust me. 4. What are you hoping to do to better the National Junior Classical League through your term of office? My biggest plan is to make the office of 2nd VP less of the "slack-off" office. I think that through the community service award, coupled with serious National Latin Week Events, I can make the office more respected. Also, a general uplift of spirit that spills over into more convention events, like certamen, olympika, ludi, and outside events like publicity and publications. 5. What are your favorite parts of convention? My favorite part is the Saturday after the procession; I’m high off spirit and then there is BBQ. I'm from Memphis, so you know I love BBQ!!! I also like That’s Entertainment - I’m

excited about being in it next year for the officer skit. 6. What colleges are you looking at for your future? Vanderbilt of course, and then there is Yale and University of Chicago (reaches, really). I'd really be happy at Tulane or University of Michigan. 7. Any final words of advice to those considering running for any type of JCL office? It will be the most amazing experience of your life. To be such a large part of the 2nd largest junior organization in the country--wow, it's just great. I'm looking forward to everything. My advice is to go for it!!! Meet as many people as you can, they'll remember you; be yourself and don't be afraid to be funny!

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DJ Johnson, NJCL 2nd Vice-President

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TJCL Chapter Updates

Name of School: Clarksville HighName of Correspondent: Thomas KimApproximate number of JCL members: 40Current Officers: Michelle Sarwar & Thomas Kim - Co-Consuls; Jared Michaels & Chris Martin - Vice-Presidents;

Callan Pierson - Secretary JCL events: Belk Day selling coupons to raise funds for our chapter and AP Latin Class dinner get-together at a pizza

place Study Sessions: Certamen practice on Mondays and Mythology, Life, etc. on Thursdays. We learn how to beat the other

team's posterior ends. Regional JCL Event: Michelle organized a Clarksville JCL Dinner Banquet on September 5 in honor of reuniting

everyone from the Clarksville area who attended Nationals, plus anyone else. It was a great success with more than 30 people there, 10 of whom MLK Nashvilleans!

Interesting news: we hope to sell the Gladiator Long shirts Name of School: Montgomery Central High Name of Correspondent: Jill Neblett Approximate number of JCL members: 25 Current Officers: Presidents: Jill Neblett, Christina Hayes, Vice President: Richard Threadgall, Secretary: Brittany

Hopkins, Treasurer: Meredith Cordle, Parliamentarian: Thad Wallus, Historian: Jordan Knowis, Spirit leader: James Fyke, Party Planners: RJ Gossett, Sheryl Mack

JCL events: We participated in the Parks Belk Fundraiser on November 1. We also had some members who assisted our math teacher show elementary schoolers around a walk-through planetarium and tell them the myths behind the constellations.

Study Sessions held after school: Tuesdays: mythology, taught by Christina Hayes; Thursday: Roman Life, taught by Richard Threadgall; Friday: Certamen

Name of School: Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet Name of Correspondent: Katie Johnson Approximate number of JCL members: 100 Current Officers: President--Caitlin Purcell, Vice-President--Mary Alison Weintraub, Treasurer--Sarah Powell, and

Secretary--Katie Johnson JCL events: We had a JCL bake sale recently in order to raise money for various JCL events to come. It was a great

success. Study Sessions held after school: Recently there was a History Study Session led by our very own President Caitlin

Purcell, and our Certamen teams practice once a week after school. Special Events: We had a great time at Latin Day that was held on Tuesday November 11 at the University of Tennessee

in Knoxville, TN. This event was educational yet enjoyable for everyone in various topics and subjects. Name of School: Germantown High School Name of Correspondent: Zach Nahmias Approximate number of JCL members: 115 Current Officers: Zach Nahmias, President; Shannon Zambetti, VP; Stephanie Wilson, Treasurer; Brittany Triplett,

Secretary; Patrick Surratt, Sergeant at Arms; Historians: Brittany Bogott, Julie Dorian, Amy Barger, Emily Fulkerson

JCL events: We recently had our Halloween Party where we played games and ate while socializing. The next day was Halloween night and we organized a Trick or Trunk event with a local Elementary school. This event for Halloween night: cars were decorated, our members dressed up in costume, and we handed out candy to the kids. The last event was our National Latin Honors Society inductions; must be in the 11th (94 overall Latin avg) or the 12th (92 overall Latin avg) to be inducted.

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Name of School: Hutchison School Name of Correspondent: Sara Jones Number of JCL Members: approx. 80 Current Officers: Co-Presidents: Sara Jones and Natalie Jones, Vice President: Amy Mohundro, Secretary: Molly

McLendon, Treasurer: Katherine Threlkeld JCL Events: A community service project where we carved pumpkins for Halloween for the Atria Assisted Living center

and another Christmas party for the residents at the center is in the works! Name of School: Northeast High Name of Correspondent: Joey Kennedy Approximate number of JCL members: 20 Current Officers: Joey Kennedy - President; Yesle Yi - VP JCL events: fund raising with Belk Charity Day sale Study Sessions held after school: Monday - Latin I Grammar; Tuesday - Mythology; Wednesday - Adv. Grammar;

Thursday - Roman Life; Friday - History Name of School: Meigs Magnet School Name of Correspondent: Magistra Marable Approximate number of JCL members: 33 Current Officers: President: Nora Kern, Vice president: Eleanor Elbert, Treasurer/Secretary: Rebecca Farnsworth, Co

historians: Kristen Flowers and Alisia Pothikan, Spirit leader: Sidney Simmons Special Events: first officers meeting, Nov 13 first certamen practice, Nov 20. We are going to work concessions soon

for two of our home basketball games to help raise money for national convention. Name of School: Rossview High School Name of Correspondent: Tara Daniel Approximate number of JCL members: 48 Current Officers: Allen Daniel, Scott Cochran, and Shari Lee as triumvirs; Crystal Faulkner as treasurer, Michael

Bergen as historian, and Tara Daniel as web correspondent Study Sessions: omnibus – Tara Daniel, mythology - Allen, Roman life – Scott Cochran, Adv. Grammar- Mrs. Warren,

Roman history-Michael Bergen; held after school on scheduled days. Name of School: Martin Luther King, Jr. Academic Magnet High School for the Health Sciences and Engineering at

Pearl High School (aka MLK) Name of Correspondent: Kate Seat Approximate number of JCL members: 100-125 JCL events: Birthday party for Vergil (we sang happy birthday in Latin and then ate cake and pizza-justified by saying

that we were "eating our tables"). We saw a production of Julius Caesar and Latin Day at UT. For extra credit through a JCL activity we would attend lectures given by the AIA (American Institute of Archaeology) one was "Eros and Fornication in the Ancient World" and the second was "Homer and the Archaeology of a Hero."

Name of School: St. Mary’s Episcopal School Name of Correspondent: Angela Wilcox Approximate number of JCLers: 100 Current Officers: Consul triumvirate: Jennifer Soun, Sarah Carter, and Claire Patterson Historian Study Sessions held after school: study sessions? JCL Events: We recently participated in the Halloween bazaar at Saint Mary's. We also have a Cena Romana (Latin

Dinner) first semester where everyone dresses in Roman attire. We perform skits and more importantly...dine!

Name of School: Memphis University School Name of Correspondent: Austin Chu Approximate number of JCL Members: 45 JCL Events: We have two sponsors, Mr. Ellis and Mr. Duff. Our teacher Mr. Duff is planning a trip to Italy next spring

called “Footsteps of Aeneas,” it should be a lot of fun for all who attend. Name of School: White Station High Name of Correspondent: Jenny Luo Approximate number of JCL members: 210 Current Officers: D.J. Johnson and Pallavi Kansal-consuls; Will Gibbons-secretary; Ima Paydar, Loni Brady, Melissa

Tuttle-historian; Jenny Luo-vice president JCL events: Cena Romana with Germantown HS and White Station Study Sessions held after school: We get Latin 3 and 4 students to tutor the Latin 1 and 2. Interesting news: Our Latin teacher was once again saved by her dog, Alfred. During our summer storm, he kept barking

and barking until she got out of bed. Then, as soon as she got up and went to see what was wrong with the dog, a tree fell through her bedroom onto her bed.

If your school was not included in this section of Chapter Updates and you want to have a section about goings on there, send an email to torch@tjcl.org to become a correspondent for your own school. Thanks a bunch for all who sent their updates, tell us what’s going on for the next issue!

More Convention Memories

Caitlin Purcell, full of JCL spirit

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Sponsors showing their JCL spirit

50th NJCL Convention in Review

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TJCL Fall Planning Meeting

This year the Fall Planning meeting for the 2004 State Convention was held on November 8 at Smyrna High School. In attendance were officers Jill Neblett, Rebecca Alford, Angela Wilcox, Jenny Luo, Sandra Saysoukha, and Michelle Sarwar, as well as State Chairs Mr. Williams and Mr. Warren, Middle Tennessee Area Sponsor Ed Long, and Academic Contest Chair Jim Long. The meeting lasted for about four hours, and many things were discussed which will be released in the next issue of the Torch coming next Spring. The following are some pictures from the event.

Jill and Michelle busy at the computer

Rebecca, Michelle, and Jill discussing plans

Angela, Jenny, and Sandra hard at work

Mr. Jim Long, Academic Contest Chair

TJCL Torch Writing Submissions

The Torch is also accepting submissions for your poetry and short writing pieces!

Submitting the entries: mail or email (preferred) the entry to: Michelle Sarwar, 659 Chesterfield Circle, Clarksville, TN 37043 torch@tjcl.org Requirements for entry:

• typed and no longer than 250 words • poems and other short creative pieces must have Latin theme • Latin themes include things learned in Latin class, mythology, academic topics, etc. • Include name of student (or teacher if applicable) and level of Latin

State Convention Cover Art

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If anyone is interested in submitting a design for the program cover for State Convention, please send a black and white drawing by February 1 to: Jill Neblett, 354 Wall Rd., Cunningham, TN 37052. The design needs to relate to the convention theme of "Facta non Verba" (Deeds not words).

2003-2004 TJCL Executive Board President

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Jill Neblett 354 Wall Road Cunningham, TN 37052 Montgomery Central High School mystic_midnight734@yahoo.com First Vice-PresidentRebecca Alford MLK Magnet High School sassafrassjunkie@aol.com Second Vice-PresidentAngela Wilcox 265 Houston Levee Road South Eads, TN 38025-9715 St. Mary's Episcopal School sbelle@midsouth.rr.com SecretaryJenny Luo 8322 Branchwood Lane Cordova, TN 38016 White Station High School skyshadow513@hotmail.com Parliamentarianto be appointed HistorianSandra Saysoukha 124 Crockett Ct. Smyrna, TN 37167 Smyrna High School artchick61586@hotmail.com "Torch" EditorMichelle Sarwar 659 Chesterfield Circle Clarksville, TN 37043 Clarksville High School michellestarz@yahoo.com

West TN Area SponsorKathryn Tebbe Collierville High School ktebbe@mail.scs.k12.tn.us Middle TN Area SponsorEd Long Clarksville High School ed.long@cmcss.net East TN Area SponsorMarie Maddox Gatlinburg-Pittman High School amazingmsm@aol.com Academic Contest ChairJim Long scaevolatn@comcast.net Publicity ChairDawn LaFon White Station High School dlafon740@aol.com TJCL Co-ChairMike Williams 4386 Vincion Road Murfreesboro, TN 37130-7906 Smyrna High School mwilliam@mtsu.edu TJCL Co-ChairGrady Warren 3109 Highway 41-A South Clarksville, TN 37043 Northeast High School grady.warren@cmcss.net