Junior Classics League

• • Academic Excellence:

  • Study sessions for the National Latin Exam.

  • Certamen: A competitive classical quiz bowl.

  • Tests in Mythology, Roman History, and Latin Literature.

• Conventions:

  • Annual state and national gatherings featuring academic tests, creative arts, and athletic competitions (Ludi/Olympika).

• Leadership & Honors:

  • Eligibility for the NJCL Latin Honor Society.

  • Leadership roles available at local, state, and national levels.

• Publications & Service:

  • Access to the TORCH:US newsletter, creative writing contests, and community service projects.

• March 14, 2026: National Latin Exam testing window closes.

• Mid-April 2026: Expected release of NLE cutoff scores and results.

• March 28–29, 2026: TJCL State Convention at Austin Peay State University (APSU).

• July 21–26, 2026: NJCL National Convention at Miami University in Ohio.

• Sponsor: Magistra Ashley Nix

• President: David Lee

• Parliamentarian: Ignatius Oelgoetz

• Communications Coordinator: Ekaterina Oelgoetz

• Historian: Reagan Oliver

Whether you are a current Latin student or a classics enthusiast, Kirkwood JCL offers a space where academic excellence meets a vibrant social community.

Salvete, discipuli! To get involved, reach out to Magistra Nix or any of the student officers.

Valete!