Friday, April 4, 2014
Stayin' Alive (Latin et Blog)
Salvete, v'omnes!
This is your 2014 WJCL Secretary, Aliyah Quereshi, announcing the revival of the WJCL blog!
Also coming up is National Classics week, a week of celebration from April 20th to 26th. Classics students can promote the JCL and Classics studies during the weeklong celebration of Rome's birthday on April 21st. There is an awesome packet of activity suggestions on the njcl.org website, all themed around the Seven Hills of Rome. #holla
After that is National Convention, the greatest culmination of Latin (and Greek) enthusiasm!
The spirit themes are posted on the Nationals website. For anyone who studies Greek, there will be a Greek certamen (agon) this year-- this is NEW!
SO, study up, chat it up, get pumped!
Mane placidum et permane
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
State 2013
Only nine days until State Convention 2013! Whether your area of expertise is Certamen, testing, war machine, art, politics, or the all-important socialization, I hope you've been prepping hard, because we've got a fantastic weekend in store for you.
Spirit Themes:
Thursday: Apocalypse
Friday: Mythological Monster Mash (my personal favorite!)
Saturday: Semper Ubi Sub Ubi - Pajama Day
I'm personally unhealthily excited and nervous for this convention, as it'll be my last one as a JCLer. But I'll save the waterworks for after it's over, shall I?
Until then - happy studying, Latin Lovers!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Stupid Cupid
Oh My Zeus, do you know what today is? DO YOU KNOW WHAT TODAY IS? It's February 12, which has no significance other than being Paul Bunyan Day, World Marriage Day, and also, inexplicably, Man Day. BUT February 12 is also just two days away from the pinkest, heartiest, sparkliest day of the year: Valentine's Day!
I love Valentine's Day. Because people act like total spazzes. I believe it's all Cupid's fault; it has to be. Why else would you get those people who are suddenly biting their fingernails, wondering if a little piece of pink and red paper and a Hershey kiss are going to change their lives forever, or those people who spend the whole day saying, "Valentine's Day is stupid, really stupid, I mean unbelievably stupid, I don't need a boyfriend/girlfriend anyway, who wants to watch a slasher movie tonight?" Obviously the results of Cupid's most potent gold and lead arrows.
On a more serious note, Valentine's Day is actually the day of Saint Valentine. Although there were multiple St. Valentines, the most famous story is that of St. Valentine of Rome, who was persecuted for being a Christian. As legend has it, he was questioned by Emperor Claudius II himself, but after a few hours of each man trying to convert the other, Valentine was executed. It is said that before his execution, he healed the jailer's blind daughter and gave her sight.
Valentine's Day is also linked to the Ancient Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia, celebrated February 13-15.
So if you want to impress your friends with a few esoteric facts about Valentine's Day, there you go. Or just have fun watching everyone go bonkers. Add to the hysteria by poking your friends with safety pins. "Hey, it wasn't me! It was Cupid!"
I love Valentine's Day. Because people act like total spazzes. I believe it's all Cupid's fault; it has to be. Why else would you get those people who are suddenly biting their fingernails, wondering if a little piece of pink and red paper and a Hershey kiss are going to change their lives forever, or those people who spend the whole day saying, "Valentine's Day is stupid, really stupid, I mean unbelievably stupid, I don't need a boyfriend/girlfriend anyway, who wants to watch a slasher movie tonight?" Obviously the results of Cupid's most potent gold and lead arrows.
On a more serious note, Valentine's Day is actually the day of Saint Valentine. Although there were multiple St. Valentines, the most famous story is that of St. Valentine of Rome, who was persecuted for being a Christian. As legend has it, he was questioned by Emperor Claudius II himself, but after a few hours of each man trying to convert the other, Valentine was executed. It is said that before his execution, he healed the jailer's blind daughter and gave her sight.
Valentine's Day is also linked to the Ancient Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia, celebrated February 13-15.
So if you want to impress your friends with a few esoteric facts about Valentine's Day, there you go. Or just have fun watching everyone go bonkers. Add to the hysteria by poking your friends with safety pins. "Hey, it wasn't me! It was Cupid!"
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Tips for Dealing with Post-Convention Depression
Salvete, Omnes! (That's the last time I'll say that, I promise.) This is your new WJCL Secretary speaking. Although State Convention is over, please keep your hands, arms, legs, and various tentacles inside your vehicle, as you may be headed for a huge dive in the Roller Coaster of Life.
Fear not, however! Put away the ice cream, stop sobbing over your toga, and follow these tips - it'll be next year before you know it.
1. On Facebook, like every single post/picture/status relating to Convention, and make some of your own.
2. Again, on Facebook, friend every single person you met at Convention, even the Homestead guy with the purple hair you saw for two seconds at the dance.
3. Watch the video of Trenton, former WJCL Treasurer and current WJCL 1st VP (movin' up the food chain, buddy!), getting pied by the lovely Quinn Otero. Then watch it again. And again.
4. Plan for next year! Think about running for office (hey, if the socially awkward girl nicknamed after a fish could do it, you can do it) or studying extra hard for that one test.
5. Consider going to Nationals. More tests, more Certamen, more spirit, PLUS Ludi and Olympika (sports competitions). It's a blast!
So have hope, WJCLers. All is not lost. Even if this was your last state convention, you have been touched by the friendly hand of the JCL, and it will never leave you. Like a fungus...or something.
Fear not, however! Put away the ice cream, stop sobbing over your toga, and follow these tips - it'll be next year before you know it.
1. On Facebook, like every single post/picture/status relating to Convention, and make some of your own.
2. Again, on Facebook, friend every single person you met at Convention, even the Homestead guy with the purple hair you saw for two seconds at the dance.
3. Watch the video of Trenton, former WJCL Treasurer and current WJCL 1st VP (movin' up the food chain, buddy!), getting pied by the lovely Quinn Otero. Then watch it again. And again.
4. Plan for next year! Think about running for office (hey, if the socially awkward girl nicknamed after a fish could do it, you can do it) or studying extra hard for that one test.
5. Consider going to Nationals. More tests, more Certamen, more spirit, PLUS Ludi and Olympika (sports competitions). It's a blast!
So have hope, WJCLers. All is not lost. Even if this was your last state convention, you have been touched by the friendly hand of the JCL, and it will never leave you. Like a fungus...or something.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Farewell, 54th State Convention!
Dearest Reader,
This will most likely be my last blog post as your Secretary as Malhalia Sobhani will soon be taking over the reigns. It has been fun, an honor, and a fun honor, to be your Secretary. Get PUMPED for Nationals and the year ahead, because I already am!
Valete,
Gabe Jacobs
Your new WJCL State Board:
President - Julie Gokhman
1st Vice President - Trenton McMaster
2nd Vice President - Gabe Jacobs
Parliamentarian - Ari Pollack
Secretary - Mahalia Sobhani
Historian - Danny Trunzo
Treasurer - Sam Silver
Tech Coordinator - Andrea Sommer
Editor - Jessica Chan
This will most likely be my last blog post as your Secretary as Malhalia Sobhani will soon be taking over the reigns. It has been fun, an honor, and a fun honor, to be your Secretary. Get PUMPED for Nationals and the year ahead, because I already am!
Valete,
Gabe Jacobs
Your new WJCL State Board:
President - Julie Gokhman
1st Vice President - Trenton McMaster
2nd Vice President - Gabe Jacobs
Parliamentarian - Ari Pollack
Secretary - Mahalia Sobhani
Historian - Danny Trunzo
Treasurer - Sam Silver
Tech Coordinator - Andrea Sommer
Editor - Jessica Chan
Thursday, January 26, 2012
54th Annual WJCL Convention!!
SALVETE OMNES!
JABE GACOBS HERE CHECKING IN FROM LATIN CONVENTION IN MADISON!
The board and myself look forward to a grand convention, and we hope you all have TONZ OF FUNZ!!
GAUDETE!!
JABE GACOBS HERE CHECKING IN FROM LATIN CONVENTION IN MADISON!
The board and myself look forward to a grand convention, and we hope you all have TONZ OF FUNZ!!
GAUDETE!!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
IO SATVRNALIA
SALVETE AMICI
I hope everyone had a wonderful Saturnalia and New Years!
Wait, it's 2012? THAT MEANS STATE CONVENTION IS THIS MONTH!!!
GET PUMPED! HAPPY TIMEZ AWAIT!!
Valete et Annum Novum Felicum Habete
I hope everyone had a wonderful Saturnalia and New Years!
Wait, it's 2012? THAT MEANS STATE CONVENTION IS THIS MONTH!!!
GET PUMPED! HAPPY TIMEZ AWAIT!!
Valete et Annum Novum Felicum Habete
Friday, December 2, 2011
The Rise of the VLOG
Here it is, the moment you have all been waiting for:
#ihopethisworks
@WJCLSecretary
#ihopethisworks
@WJCLSecretary
WJCL TWITTA FAM
SALVETE OMNES
WJCL NUNC TWITTER HABET. IF YOU DONT HAVE A TWITTER, GET ONE NOW AND YOU CAN GET WJCL UPDATES STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONUM!! BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE UPCOMING VLOG LATER TONIGHT!
WJCL NUNC TWITTER HABET. IF YOU DONT HAVE A TWITTER, GET ONE NOW AND YOU CAN GET WJCL UPDATES STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONUM!! BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE UPCOMING VLOG LATER TONIGHT!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
B-A-UTIFUL
Salvete Omnes!!
Today was the WJCL November meeting at Brookfield Academy! It was tons of fun needless to say, and check the site for minutes and a few changes!!
If you would like to run for a position, follow Julie Gokhman's example and send the candidate forms to Evan Diprete Brown via either fax or carrier pigeon (recommended)!
State Convention is SOON!! GET EXCITED!!!! AHHHHHHHH IM EXCITED!!! I HAVEN'T FELT LIKE THIS SINCE LAST TIME I CUDDLED WITH THE WALLACH KITTENS
AVE ATQUE VALE AMICI
Today was the WJCL November meeting at Brookfield Academy! It was tons of fun needless to say, and check the site for minutes and a few changes!!
If you would like to run for a position, follow Julie Gokhman's example and send the candidate forms to Evan Diprete Brown via either fax or carrier pigeon (recommended)!
State Convention is SOON!! GET EXCITED!!!! AHHHHHHHH IM EXCITED!!! I HAVEN'T FELT LIKE THIS SINCE LAST TIME I CUDDLED WITH THE WALLACH KITTENS
AVE ATQUE VALE AMICI
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