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2025-2026 Digital Scrapbook
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
October
Fall Fest
November Service & Fundraising
Letter From the Historian
Salvete, Omnes!
As historian of this year’s journey, I present to you the 2025–2026 UD JCL Scrapbook, charted beneath our chosen theme: Astrology.
Since the dawn of Man, humanity has looked upward, not merely to observe the stars, but to understand them. The ancients traced patterns across the sky, transforming scattered points of light into constellations filled with story, meaning, and memory. In much the same way, this scrapbook maps our own year: a collection of individual moments that, when seen together, form something far greater.
Each meeting, each convention, each act of service becomes a star in our shared sky. Alone, they shine; Together, they create a pattern, one that tells the story of who we were this year.
As the historian, I do not simply record events: I trace their connections, I chart their significance, I preserve the shape of a year that might otherwise fade like starlight at dawn
This work would not have been possible without the steady guidance of Magistra Dougherty and the dedication of our officers and members. Like celestial bodies in perfect alignment, each individual contributed to the balance and brilliance of our constellation.
To our seniors: You are not leaving this constellation.
You are becoming the stars others will navigate by.
Your light does not end here; it travels outward, shaping paths you may never see but will always influence.
“Macte virtute sic itur ad astra.”
Those who excel, thus reach the stars.
Your Historian,
Theme: Astrology
This year, we chose “Astrology” as our theme because it reflects both the ancient world we study and the experience we share.
To the Romans, the sky was not empty; It was alive with meaning. The movements of the stars marked time, guided decisions, and inspired myth. The heavens were a map, not of places, but of understanding. Our year has followed a similar pattern. Moments of excitement, challenge, growth, and reflection did not exist in isolation. Like stars, they gained meaning through their relationships to one another. What may have seemed like small events at the time now form a larger design when viewed from a distance.
This idea aligns with this year’s national motto, non scholae sed vitae discimus we learn not for school, but for life. The ancients studied the heavens not for grades, but for meaning. In the same way, our study of Latin and our participation in JCL extend beyond the classroom, shaping how we think, connect, and grow.
This scrapbook is not simply a record, it is a sky map. Each page is a constellation. Each memory, a point of light.
Step back, and the pattern emerges.
About the Artwork
The Artists:
Inspired by ancient astronomy, mythology, and Roman artistic traditions, our student artists transformed this scrapbook into a visual reflection of the cosmos.
Drawing from constellations, planetary imagery, and celestial symbolism, they blended historical research with creative expression. Their techniques include hand-drawn illustration, watercolor, ink, and textured design, mirroring the layered complexity of the night sky itself.
Each piece was created with intention. Each detail reflects both study and imagination.
Like the astronomers of the ancient world, these artists observed, interpreted, and recreated what they saw, not just with accuracy, but with meaning. The result is a collection of work that does more than decorate these pages; it gives them depth, movement, and life.
Artists
Meriah Wilson....... Hand-drawn elements
Meriah Wilson....... Hand-drawn elements
Meriah Wilson....... Hand-drawn elements
Arlo Dalgarno Platt.... Photographer Historian
Our Seniors
Emmanuelle Kramer President
Olivia Moriconi Vice President
Charlotte Marlowe Treasurer
David Baxley Communication Coordinator
Our Executive Board
Emmanuelle Kramer Senior President
Meriah Wilson
Junior President
Olivia Moriconi
Senior Vice President
Jacen Glassman
Junior Vice President
Media Club Officers
Meriah Wilson facilitates meetings between these officers, who maintain the website, and create and preserve club scrapbooks.
Arlo
Dalgarno-Platt Lead Historian
Rachel Lavera Lead Webmaster
Kane D’Ambrosio
Historian
Stephen Sena Webmaster
Communication Coordinators
Olivia Moriconi organizes the production and creation of flyers, social media posts, and the principals’ newsletter.
David Baxley Lead Communication Coordinator
Aiden Bray Communication Coordinator
Molly Permar Communication Coordinator
G Bona Communication Coordinator
Publication Club Officers
Emmanuellke Kramer oversees the production and creation of the nationally recognized Pluma, as well as Ars et Animus, a Latin prose and poetry literary publication.
Laya Subramanian Lead Editor
Ava
Moriconi Junior Editor
Sonja Mahnkopf Lead Editor
Eden Josepf Editor Elect
Finanical Officers
Emmanuellke Kramer oversees the production and creation of the nationally recognized Latin club publication, the Pluma, as well as Ars et Animus, a Latin prose and poetry literary publication.
Charlotte Marlowe Senior Treasurer
Julia Gregg Junior Treasurer
Ava Moriconi
PAJCL State Officers
Olivia Morconi Secretary
UDJCL Club Wins
NJCL Local Publication
NJCL State Publication
NJCL Photo of the Month, Nov. (2nd)
NJCL Photo of the Month, Dec. (HM)
NJCL Publicity Best Portfolio
NJCL Website
2024-2025 NJCL Latin Convention
NATIONAL JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE
LATIN CONVENTION
MIAMI UNIVERSITY, OHIO 2024-2025
NATIONAL JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE
LATIN CONVENTION
2024-2025 PAJCL Convention
State Stats
11 Schools & Chapter Sponsors
14 Chaperones
21 Voting Delegates
37 Performances
64 Certamen Challengers
99 Students
113 Athletic Events
225 Art Projects
PENNSYLVANIA JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE
LATIN CONVENTION
2024-2025 PAJCL Convention
State Stats
11 Schools & Chapter Sponsors
14 Chaperones
21 Voting Delegates
37 Performances
64 Certamen Challengers
99 Students
113 Athletic Events
225 Art Projects
June: Pegasus June: Pegasus June: Pegasus
“PEGASUSLIFTSUSBEYONDWHERE WETHOUGHTWECOULD
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July: Canis
SIRIUSRISES,THESKY DOES
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August: Virgo August: Virgo August: Virgo
“IN MERCURY’SORDER,EFFORT BECOMESSOMETHINGLAST
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September: Libra
Club Fair Nationwide Game
Ice cream social
Photos
At the club fair, officers welcomed new students and shared JCL spirit the first stars appearing as our constellation began to form
At the club fair officers welcomed new students and shared JCL spirit the first stars appearing as our constellation began to form”
Photos
At the club fair, officers welcomed new students and shared JCL spirit the first stars appearing as our constellation began to form
At the club fair officers welcomed new students and shared JCL spirit the first stars appearing as our constellation began to form”
Photo of the Month
October: Pluto
Pumpkin Painting
At the club fair officers welcomed new students and shared JCL spirit the first stars appearing as our constellation began to form
At the club fair officers welcomed new students and shared JCL spirit the first stars appearing as our constellation began to form”
At the club fair officers welcomed new students and shared JCL spirit the first stars appearing as our constellation began to form”
At the club fair officers welcomed new students and shared JCL spirit the first stars appearing as our constellation began to form
Photo of the Month
Fall Fest
PENNSYLVANIA
JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE
FALL FEST
November: Ceres
Cerealia Food Drive
Bake Sale
Photos
Photos
Photos
Photo of the Month
December: Saturn
December–Saturn(TraditionandCelebration)
UnderSaturn’swatch,wecelebratebothendingsand beginnings.LikeSaturnalia,thisisatimeofjoy,reflection, andrenewal.
Quote:
“UnderSaturn,wecelebratewhatendures.”
Hadestown Toy Drive Display case
Photos
of the Month
Photo
Saturnalia
UPPER DUBLIN JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE SATURNALIA
January: Eris
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Photos
Photo of the Month
February: Venus
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Photos
Photos
Photo of the Month
March: Mars
Community Service
Ides of March
Photos
Photo of the Month
April: Orion
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Photos
PCS Banquet
Photo of the Month
May: Taurus
ReplaceText Celebration of Cultures
Photos
Photo of the Month
Credits Credits Credits
Photos :ArloDalgarno-Platt
Video: Arlo Dalgarno-Platt Software: Canva
Design::MeriahWilson
SPIRIT
STUDENT LIFE