Junior Classical League
The DSHS chapter is a local chapter of the National Junior Classical League (NJCL), formed in 1936. JCL is an organization of junior and senior high school students sponsored by the American Classical League. Composed of local and state/provincial chapters across the United States, Canada, and Australia, it is the largest Classical organization in the world today with over 50,000 members. Its purpose is to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language, literature and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and to impart an understanding of the debt of our own culture to that of Classical antiquity.
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National Convention 2011

 

Date: July 25th-30th 2011

Location: Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky

Convention theme: "Bene legere saecla vincere"


To read well is to conquer the ages.
- Isaac Flagg, 19th Century Classicist

Costume contest:

Boys: Charon
Girls: Agave (daughter of Cadmus)
Couples: Jupiter and Io

See NJCL website or LJCL website for more information

JCL CREED


We the members of the Junior Classical League,
covenant to hand on the torch of classical civilization in the modern world.

We believe an acquaintance with the civilization of Greece and Rome
will help us understand and appraise this world of today,

Which is indebted to the ancient civilization
in its government and laws, literature, language and arts.

We affirm the JCL experience develops responsibility,
fosters brotherhood, promotes enthusiasm, encourages competition,
inspires dedication and enriches our total growth.


JCL SONG

Seeking the best, the highest our goal
Working for greatness through glories of old.

Searching the realms of the golden past,
We follow the classics' truths that last.

In knowledge, truth, and fellowship, we're growing everyday
The friendly hand of J. C. L. aids in every way.

In Rome's proud steps we're marching on,
with every true colleague,

And for ever we'll hold to the Purple and Gold,
of the Junior Classical League!