2022-2023 OFFICERS

Class of 2023

Latin Level: V+

School: BASIS Tucson North

Favorite JCL Memory: "Something about those early morning car rides to JCL events hits different. Meeting in the parking lot in darkness. Riding in the van playing Risk with my friends. Savoring the transience of the moment mirrored by the strange liminal energy the prelight dawn provides. Anticipating the insane and fun day ahead. Altogether, these memories are quintessentially JCL."

What's your classical spirit animal?: " Grumio/Marcus Aurelius. Grumio capitalizes on a volcanic eruption that buries entire towns by sellings volcanic rocks on the street. He is a hustler, a bon vivant, a man of intrigue, a connoisseur of the finer things. He is Grumio. ❤️"

Most Interesting Thing About You​: "My new interesting fact is that I look a lot like Gong Yoo from Squid Game 👍." (As well as Jungkook from BTS-writer's observation)

As the President of the Arizona Junior Classical League, Andrew​ oversees all the events, decisions, and activities that the state organizes. 

​Contact: azjclpres@gmail.com 

Class of 2023

Latin Level:  V+

School: BASIS Tucson North

​Favorite JCL Memory:  "For State Convention 2021, after I had been deprived of in-person JCL for over a year, my Latin Teacher, Mr. Yaggy, got most of our school's attendees together in my school's gym for a socially distanced event. It was incredibly fun-- I finally felt the in-person JCLove again, which was an amazing feeling."

Who's your Classical Spirit Animal?:  "St. Constantine the Great.​"

Most Interesting Thing About You​:  "I have an unhealthy obsession with going to the University of Oxford."

As the 1st Vice President of the Arizona Junior Classical League, Alexander is in charge of publicity and membership for the whole state. Alexander is in charge of running and writing "Toga Talk," a seasonal newsletter that can be read here. 

​Contact: azjcl1stvp@gmail.com 

Class of 2023

Latin Level: V+

School: BASIS Ahwatukee

Favorite JCL  Memory:  "My favorite JCL memory was staying up late practicing spirit chants during fellowship at Nats."

Who's your Classical Spirit Animal?: "I would have to go with Cicero, because he is one of the few people in power in Rome that is known for his speeches instead of violence/war to sway the masses."

Most Interesting Thing About You?: "I have volunteered over 500 hours in a year, including tutoring 5th, 6th, and 8th grade Latin students and at Phoenix Children’s Hospital."

​As the 2nd Vice President of the Arizona Junior Classical League, Alex is responsible for spirit and service, always trying to give back to the community. 

Contact: azjcl2ndvp@gmail.com 

Class of 2023

Latin Level: V+

School: BASIS Tucson North

Favorite JCL Memory: "Probably doing karaoke at Nationals; I mean you've never really experienced life until you're screaming Taylor Swift in a bus with a bunch of people you've never met before with your voice shot from spirit. "

Who's your Classical Spirit Animal?: "Cleopatra, because she's a baddie and I'd like to think of myself that way. I mean she had crazy power for a woman of her time."

​​Most Interesting Thing About You?: "I listen to Drake a lot?"

As the Communications Coordinator of the Arizona Junior Classical League, Gayatri is responsible for taking clear minutes at each state meeting and sending them to all participating schools, posting them on our site, as well as maintaining all social media and  is responsible for updating the beautiful website that you are most probably reading this on.. 

Contact: azjclcoco@gmail.com 

Class of 2024

Latin Level: V+

School: Tempe Preparatory Academy

Favorite JCL Memory:

My favorite JCL memory is my first-ever event! It was September of 2019 and it was the first event of the year held at GCA. It's the first time I ever played certamen and it really sparked my love for JCL and competition!  

Who's your Classical Spirit Animal?:

I choose Cincinnatus because I too wish to solve all my problems in 16 days.  

​​Most Interesting Thing About You?:

I think the most interesting thing about me is that I am super crazy about baseball. I don't watch any of the games or play but if someone asked me about it I could explain in great detail everything about it! 

As the historian of the Arizona Junior Classical League, Borislava is the one with the camera, capturing shots of all the memorable activities the state organizes and eventually turning them into a scrapbook.  

Contact: azjclhistorian@gmail.com