OFFICERS 2024-2025

Grade: Class of 2027

Latin level: IV

Favorite JCL Memory: Water balloon fights at State Convention!

Responsibilities: The President plays a crucial role in leading and coordinating various events throughout the school year, such as the Salvete event, Fall Forum, and the state convention. They act as a liaison between local JCL chapters and the national organization, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.   They maintain active communication with the executive board, strive to fulfill the mission of the AZJCL by promoting the classics to all JCL and non-JCL schools, and support other executive board members in their duties and responsibilities. By promoting a greater knowledge and appreciation of classical languages, cultures, literature, and traditions, the president helps foster a community of students interested in the Classics and provides opportunities for leadership and personal growth. 

Quid dixit?: "It is a huge privilege to be this year's president. We are going to have lots of dun and have a successful year. I look forward to see you all at Salvete, Fall Forum, and the State Convention."

Email: azjclpres@gmail.com

Grade: Class of 2026

Latin level: IV

Favorite JCL Memory: First in-person AZJCL event. I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of people and the amount of spirit I could feel just emanating from them. 

Responsibilities: The 1st Vice President has a range of important responsibilities. They are tasked with producing the Toga Talk publication in September, November, February, and April, which must also be submitted to the National Competition.  They are responsible for sending articles and state reports to the Torch, the NJCL publication, and maintaining active communication with the AZJCL State Chair and AZJCL Officers.   Additionally, they keep an up-to-date AZJCL membership list and contact all clubs for information to be published in Toga Talk. 

Quid dixit?: "JCL has been and continues to be a fundamental part of my time in high school. I hope that as a leader, my fellow AZJCL leaders and I can continue this tradition and add a greater flame to this amazing experience." 

Email: azjcl1stVP@gmail.com

Grade: Class of 2027

Latin Level: IV

Favorite JCL Memory: Going to the Fall Forum in 2023! 

Responsibilities: The 2nd Vice President has a diverse set of responsibilities. They organize and run Olympika at the state level and manage social activities at all state meetings. Additionally, they coordinate the spirit competition at the national convention and oversee service activities throughout the school year, submitting these to the NJCL competition. Maintaining active communication with the AZJCL State Chair and Officers via AZJCL email is crucial, as is managing the “club of the month” and “photo of the month” contests in partnership with the Communications Coordinator and Historian. 

Quid dixit?: "I'm overjoyed to be the AZJCL's new 2nd VP this year. I look forward to this year to see what adventures we will have. The good and the better."

Email: azjcl2ndvp@gmail.com

Grade: Class of 2027

Latin Level: IV

Favorite JCL Memory: 

Responsibilities: The Communications Coordinator has a comprehensive set of responsibilities. They take clear and concise minutes at each state meeting and ensure these are sent to all JCL schools via email or posted on the site. They manage the appropriate social media sites and submit content to the NJCL Competition. Additionally, they send missives to schools and professors to maintain the AZJCL’s stellar reputation. Active communication with the AZJCL State Chair and Officers via AZJCL email is crucial, as is managing the “club of the month” and “photo of the month” contests in partnership with the Historian and Second Vice-President.

Quid dixit?: "I can't wait for my first year as a state officer.  I plan on helping this year's AZJCL run very efficiently and I am ready to have fun leading and expanding my learning."

Email: azjclcoco@gmail.com

Grade: Class of 2027

Latin Level: IV

Favorite JCL Memory: Spirit Battle at State Convention!

Responsibilities: The historian has a variety of important responsibilities. They take pictures at events and create a digital scrapbook based on a theme, contacting all clubs for scrapbook materials, pictures, and other relevant content. The Historian promotes Arizona by sending pictures to the NJCL Historian and maintains active communication with the AZJCL State Chair and Officers via AZJCL email. They also manage the “club of the month” and “photo of the month” contests in partnership with the Communications Coordinator and Second Vice-President.

​​Quid dixit: "I am very excited to be the AZJCL Historian. I look forward to seeing people from all over Arizona come together and have fun this year."

Email: azjclhistorian@gmail.com

If you are interested in being an officer, click on this link for descriptions of  the job. If you have questions, send a message to Magistra Palumbo.