AZJCL
Arizona Junior Classical League
Arizona Junior Classical League
Concordia Parvae Res Crescunt "In harmony, small things grow"
- Sallust, Bellum Jugurthinum
The Junior Classical League is a national organization of students sponsored by the American Classical League. Composed of local and state chapters throughout the nation, the JCL is the largest classical organization in the world. Its purposes are to promote a greater knowledge and appreciation of classical languages, cultures, literature, and traditions, and to interest other students in the study of the classics. The contact with the ideas and members of other chapters distinguishes JCL chapters from local, unaffiliated Latin clubs. The Arizona JCL is a state chapter of the national organization. The AZJCL provides a means for local JCL chapters in Arizona to work together, and it also acts as a link between the local chapter and the National JCL.
More about the AZJCL in this brochure.
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Salvete omnes!
My name is Zoe and I am reaching out to you as this year's Arizona Junior Classical League President. The Arizona state chapter of JCL hosts numerous events all throughout the school year for students of the Classics. Our athletic, creative, and academic activities are designed to engage every student and also provide them with the opportunity to meet other students with a similar passion for the classics.
Hopefully, at your school, you already have a Classics/Latin Club. If not, please reach out to me (azjclpres@gmail.com) or our state chair Ms. Palumbo (arizonajuniorclassicalleague@gmail.com) about how to begin a chapter of JCL at your school. School chapters are a super fun way for your Classics students to interact with state-wide events, and to create an in-chapter environment for games and study! Student- led school chapters often feature events like Roman potlucks, mosaic creations, or even certamen, a classically themed quiz. Students will be able to create a community of like-minded individuals while celebrating the ancient languages and cultures. Students can take on a leadership role and coordinate these engaging activities and gain leadership skills for the future.
As mentioned previously, the AZJCL sponsors a number of events throughout the school year. On September 6, the yearly Salvete event will be at the AMF Chandler bowling alley. This afternoon event will be filled with classically themed activities and students of the Classics from all over AZ. Fall Forum, a day-long event at ASU sponsored by AZJCL, will be in November. This event will consist of presentations by local professors and activities hosted by the Solis Diaboli. Then, in February, our state convention will feature every school chapter coming together and competing in activities that challenge students creatively, academically, and athletically. Finally, there will be the National Junior Classical League Convention in July. This past summer, 1,200 JCLers from all over the US came to the Miami University and participated in academic, graphic, and creative competitions while attending workshops, lectures, and social activities. This year's National convention will be in Indiana at IU Bloomington, and all attendees of state convention are welcome to join in the amazing week-long festivities celebrating JCL!
Not only does involvement with the Junior Classical League benefit students but it can also help create excitement about the Classics and increase enrollment in your Classics programs. We look forward to seeing you at the Salvete at AMF Chandler. If you have questions, please feel free to email.
Valete!
Zoe, 2025-2026 AZJCL President
azjclpres@gmail.com
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