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PAJCL Officer/Chapter Meeting Info
The Pennsylvania Junior Classical League executive board is composed of a group of Latin teachers and elected student officers. They hold monthly meetings to promote and organize membership, plan convention and other exciting events, and make sure PAJCL runs smoothly throughout the year.
The Pennsylvania Junior Classical League executive board is composed of a group of Latin teachers and elected student officers. They hold monthly meetings to promote and organize membership, plan convention and other exciting events, and make sure PAJCL runs smoothly throughout the year.
Student Officers
Student Officers
President
President
Maya Gavrin
Maya Gavrin
Harriton High School
Favorite Latin Quote:
“Sumus"-Atlas De Pasquale-Stern
Other Facts:
Latin Club, Certamen, Classics4Kids, Keystone Editorial Board
"What do you love about PAJCL?"
"I love to see all the commitment that every member, officer, and sponsor puts in to making it all happen"
The President runs board meetings and oversees all committees.
The President runs board meetings and oversees all committees.
Contact at
pajcl.president@gmail.com
VP of Membership
VP of Membership
Eila Spaman
Eila Spaman
Penn Charter High School
Favorite Latin Quote:
“Nil satis nisi optimum”
Other Facts:
Founded Latin Club at her school, Started non-profit "Laps for Philly", Published in Keystone
"What do you love about PAJCL?"
"What I love most about PAJCL is how it turns Latin into a community. I love meeting students from other schools who are just as excited about classics as I am, especially at convention. I love how PAJCL brings together people who share that same passion and gives us a chance to connect beyond our own schools."
The VP of Membership promotes membership and communicates with current and potential PAJCL chapters..
The VP of Membership promotes membership and communicates with current and potential PAJCL chapters..
Contact at
pajcl.members@gmail.com
Keystone Editor
Keystone Editor
Silvia Kaur Kang
Silvia Kaur Kang
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
Favorite Latin Quote:
“Fiat lux.” - Genesis 1:3 (Vulgate)
Other Facts:
Latin Club, World Culture Club, Model UN, Hear Erie’s Youth, Published Author
"What do you love about PAJCL?"
"PAJCL inspired me to share my love for the Classics with a wider audience, especially Spanish-speaking communities, through my YouTube channel, Classic Compass"
The Editor designs and distributes issues of the KEYSTONE magazine.
The Editor designs and distributes issues of the KEYSTONE magazine.
Contact at
pajcl.editor@gmail.com
Parliamentarian
Parliamentarian
Jacob Lupotsky
Jacob Lupotsky
Owen J Roberts High School
Favorite Latin Quote:
"Non est ad astra mollis e terris via" – "There is no easy way from the earth to the stars"
- Seneca the Younger
Other Facts:
National Latin Honor Society, National Honor Society,
National English Honor Society,
Student Government, Class Treasurer, Ski Club Officer, School Announcer
Dedicated. Punctual. Cooperative.
Other Clubs: Marching Band, DECA, Academic Team
"What do you love about PAJCL?"
"I love how PAJCL gives so many opportunities to recognize and award such a unique group of Latin students across the state!"
The Parliamentarian runs the election and maintains historical records.
The Parliamentarian runs the election and maintains historical records.
Contact at pajcl.parliament@gmail.com
VP of Public Relations
VP of Public Relations
Nathan Cicalese
Nathan Cicalese
Harriton High School
Favorite Latin Quote:
"Nam tonitrus nihil est nisi fulmen"
- Quidem Pseudophysicus
Other Facts:
Treasurer/Secretary for Harriton Latin Club,
Website Editor for Latin and Certamen Clubs,
Co-Consul of Harriton Certamen Club,
Certamen competitor,
Avid Advocate of Latin League
"What do you love about PAJCL?"
"I love that PAJCL has been the perfect way to make new peers, to gain state and even national-level connections, and to inspire the next generation of classical minds."
The VP of Public Relations runs social media and spirit, maintains the website, and manages officer emails.
The VP of Public Relations runs social media and spirit, maintains the website, and manages officer emails.
Contact at pajcl.publicrelations@gmail.com
Secretary
Secretary
James McClain
James McClain
Boys' Latin High School
Favorite Latin Quote:
“Veni, Vidi Vici" - Julius Caesar
Other Facts:
Captain of his Latin League team,
Certamen competitor, Completed a 14-week program with CHOP, Member of a mentorship program(Philly Kappa League)
"What do you love about PAJCL?"
"What I love about PAJCL is the community and how we’re constantly evolving to help make everyone’s experience 10x better than the last."
The Secretary records board minutes and decisions during meetings.
The Secretary records board minutes and decisions during meetings.
Contact at pajcl.secretary@gmail.com
Executive Officers and Sponsors
Executive Officers and Sponsors
Veronica V. Cambria
Veronica V. Cambria
State Chair
State Chair
Convention: Convention Chair
Harriton High School
Favorite Latin Quote:
Joy, Challenge, Love!
Other Clubs: Certamen, Latin Club,
The State Chair is the liaison between the PAJCL and the National Junior Classical League. They lead the Executive Board and plan State Events and State Convention.
The State Chair is the liaison between the PAJCL and the National Junior Classical League. They lead the Executive Board and plan State Events and State Convention.
Contact at PAJCL.Chairperson@gmail.com
Karin Suzadail
Karin Suzadail
Constitution Chair & Financial Advisor
Constitution Chair & Financial Advisor
Convention: Olympika Chair
Owen J Roberts High School
Favorite Latin Quote: “Quod donum maius rei publicae offere possumus quam adulescentes docere et instruere? – Cicero
The Constitutional Advisor keeps records of the PAJCL Constitution and works with the PAJCL Parliamentarian to maintain parliamentary procedures during meetings and elections.
The Constitutional Advisor keeps records of the PAJCL Constitution and works with the PAJCL Parliamentarian to maintain parliamentary procedures during meetings and elections.
Contact at PAJCL.Constitution@gmail.com
Quinn McIntire
Quinn McIntire
Creative Arts Chair
Creative Arts Chair
Convention: Creative Arts
Penn Charter
Communications Chair is responsible for planning, organizing and executing the publicity on social media, at events, and will compile the membership throughout the year.
Communications Chair is responsible for planning, organizing and executing the publicity on social media, at events, and will compile the membership throughout the year.
Contact at
mcintire@penncharter.com
Heidi Bonner
Heidi Bonner
Academic Chair
Academic Chair
Convention: Academic Testing
Owen J Roberts High School
Academic Chair is responsible for developing a syllabus, writing and conducting tests during the Convention
Academic Chair is responsible for developing a syllabus, writing and conducting tests during the Convention
Contact at
Contact at
hebonner@ojrsd.net
Sara Flounders
Sara Flounders
Certamen Chair
Certamen Chair
Convention: Certamen Chair
Bala Cynwyd Middle School
Certamen Chair is responsible for PAJCL-affiliated Certamen tournaments.
Certamen Chair is responsible for PAJCL-affiliated Certamen tournaments.
Contact at
Contact at
Pajcl.Certamen@gmail.com
TBA
TBA
Publications Chair
Publications Chair
Convention: Keystone Chair
High School
Publications Chair is responsible the State Issues of the Keystone.
Publications Chair is responsible the State Issues of the Keystone.
Contact at pajcl.publications@gmail.com
Connie Ramsey
Connie Ramsey
Co-Chair of the Arts
Co-Chair of the Arts
Convention: Graphic Arts Chair
North Allegheny
The Chairs of the Arts are responsible for all graphic arts projects
The Chairs of the Arts are responsible for all graphic arts projects
Pajcl.graphicarts@gmail.com
Beth Foote
Beth Foote
Co-Chair of the Arts
Co-Chair of the Arts
Convention: Graphic Arts Chair
North Allegheny
The Chairs of the Arts are responsible for graphic arts projects
The Chairs of the Arts are responsible for graphic arts projects
Pajcl.graphicarts@gmail.com
Hannah Casey
Hannah Casey
Adult Sponsor
Adult Sponsor
Boys' Latin HS
Adult Sponsor is responsible for the state officer they represent
Adult Sponsor is responsible for the state officer they represent
Hcasey@boyslatin.org
Board Meeting Dates
08/29/2026
09/26/2026
11/15/2026
01/16/2027
03/14/2027
04/17/2027
05/08/2027
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