The Torch: WI | Spring 2023

Meet the Board

Hena Allaquaband

NJCL 2nd VP

What is the best Latin textbook?

Ecce Romani, manibus down

What was your favorite thing about State Convention?

Watching the new board get sworn in and listening to Sonia’s last speech as President

Elise Yamat

President

What are you most looking forward to as a WJCL officer?

I am looking forward to getting to know all of the new board members! Attending board meetings, service projects, and Nationals bring the officers closer together, and I look forward to bonding with the new board.

What is the best Latin textbook?

The only correct answer is Ecce Romani. “Raeda est in fossā” will forever be iconic.

What was your favorite thing about State Convention?

My favorite thing about State was judging spirit Walking around and having people scream in my face is definitely a memory I will never forget. I loved hearing each school’s cheers and seeing everyone’s costumes and props.

Krish Sharma

1st VP

What are you most looking forward to as a WJCL officer?

I am most looking forward to being able to work with the officers to be a successful and fun WJCL Board In addition, I look forward to creating friendships as a board and within the WJCL community

What is the best Latin textbook?

Ecce Romani is undoubtedly the champion of Latin textbooks Although it may not have the best teaching methods, its captivating stories and riveting dialogue lead students to a greater understanding of the Latin language

What was your favorite thing about State Convention?

My favorite thing about state convention was being able to return to in-person convention So many delegates, including myself, had not been able to be a part of the unique experiences that in-person State convention brings, but after this year, I can say that it was an awesome experience

Meet the Board

Allison Hieb

VP

What are you most looking forward to as a WJCL officer?

I am looking forward to spending time with my fellow board members and making a difference in Wisconsin with service pro What is the best Latin textbook?

Ecce Romani obviously

What was your favorite thing about State Convention? My favorite thing about State Convention was meeting new peo from different Wisconsin chapters.

Ayushi Chandel

What are you most looking forward to as a WJCL officer?

I’m most looking forward to Nationals and getting to work with the board for the next year.

What is the best Latin textbook?

Definitely Ecce Romani.

What was your favorite thing about State Convention?

My favorite thing about State Convention would probably be the candidate’s lunch.

Yuki Mitchell

What are you most looking forward to as a WJCL officer?

I am looking forward to working with the rest of the officers to improve and expand the WJCL and coordinate Nationals and next State Convention!

What is the best Latin textbook?

The best Latin textbook is Ecce I love the chapters spent in a ditch!

What was your favorite thing about State Convention?

My favorite thing about State Convention was by far the dance It was a little awkward, but hilarious and a great way to unwind after the stress of testing.

Secretary

Parliamentarian

2nd

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Shilpa Kumar

Treasurer

What are you most looking forward to as a WJCL officer?

I am super excited to run the bazaar at Nationals with the WJCL. I am also looking forward to getting to know the other board members and implementing my new ideas in the treasurer position.

What is the best Latin textbook?

Cambridge for sure I've used Ecce Romani in the past, and we learned "to brand the letters on his forehead" before "how are you?"

What was your favorite thing about State Convention?

My favorite part of State Convention was the dance -- BY FAR! I also loved being able to meet other Latin enthusiasts around the state and eat on State Street with friends.

Matthew Seiberlich

What are you most looking forward to as a WJCL officer?

I am looking forward to getting know people from other schools and help make the WJCL experience amazing for everyone

What is the best Latin textbook?

The best Latin Textbook is Cambridge without a doubt (Grumio for the win)

What was your favorite thing about State Convention?

My favorite thing about State this year was leading my Certamen team to a solid second in the Latin 2 finals

Trevor Waltersdorf

Tech Coordinator

What are you most looking forward to as a WJCL officer?

am looking forward to improving the website and the usability of it. I am also ooking forward to being more involved in the WJCL Community

What is the best Latin textbook?

Cambridge, no other answer is acceptable

What was your favorite thing about State Convention?

My favorite thing was Friday night It was so fun to have the Certamen finals, the dance, and hanging out by the pool with my riends.

Historian

Meet the Board

Lexi Wilson

Editor

What are you most looking forward to as a WJCL officer? I can't wait to help improve connectivity and engagement within the WJCL even when there isn't a convention or major event.

What is the best Latin textbook?

Obviously Ecce Romani!

What was your favorite thing about State Convention? My favorite thing was probably playing Certamen and getting to meet new people who love the classics as much as I do. The dance was also really fun and a great time

A Word from the Editor:

Salvete, amici! First, thank you so much for electing me as WJCl Editor. I genuinely cannot wait to make issues of The Torch this year, and I hope that my work can help to keep everyone in the WJCL informed and connected. I've had a great time putting this publication together with the help of so many of you, and I am so thankful for all of the submissions to this edition. I hope that you enjoy this issue of The Torch as much as I enjoyed making it! Gratias vobis ago!

-Lexi Wilson, WJCL Editor

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This year's State Convention was a major success! From playing Certamen to going to the dance, every delegate found something fun to do at State! Everyone enjoyed walking around Madison (despite the weather) and getting to spend time with their friends, while making new ones as well! Congratulations to all of the winners, and to everyone for participating in something, whether it was roll call. impromptu art, or anything else!

Thoughts on State:

1. Michelle Xie, Brookfield East High School:

Very fun! The dance was fun and certamen finals were very exciting to watch. Also the toga dinner was nice (I'm glad togas are mandatory)

Ecce

Anika Taneja, Brookfield Academy: I really enjoyed state this year! My favorite part was meeting new people and door-dashing taco bell. I can't wait for next year!

Nikhil Chawla, Brookfield Academy: I really enjoyed my first State Convention, and I think there was a very good balance between testing, events/activities, and social affairs. There was so much to do all wrapped into one weekend, and I would definitely do it again

Anvesha Guru, Brookfield Academy: State this year was so so much fun! It was amazing to see all the delegations from other schools at spirit, and check out what ideas everyone else had with the themes!

Marcy, DSHA: I would say the most memorable moment for me was the dance

Obviously performing crusin for a bruise was life changing. But what really made it so special is that I did that dance my junior year and my senior year someone remembered me doing it and when I got to the dance he came up to me and told me he requested they play that song so I did it again. That moment really highlighted how special the whole Latin Con community is.

Thoughts

on State: 9 Ecce 1.

Maddie, DSHA: think Latin con overall just helped me come out of my shell a little bit. In spirit you can't be quiet and timid, you have to scream and be as loud as you can. I can be a very loud person, but I had to be loud in front of a lot more people than I'm used to Also just the joy of winning both spirit assemblies was of course a highlight. I will forever remember walking up to grab that tiger and those dinosaur tech-decks

Cynthia Yu, Brookfield Academy: State was a great experience, it was super fun to participate in impromptu art as well as cheer on all of the certamen teams Though spirit was tiring, the energy from each school was admirable.

Sanjit Madireddi, Brookfield Academy: I had a wonderful experience at the WJCL State Convention, meeting other people, hanging out with my friends, and participating in all the contests.

Sander Armbruster, Brookfield Academy: I had a great time at state this year because I got to spend time with my friends and share our love of the classics

Rohan Singh, Brookfield Academy: I enjoyed the State experience It was an opportunity to spend time with friends while also meeting new people who shared the same interests as me. I also really enjoyed the spirit cheers and the roll call, as that was a fun process.

Armaan Bhasin, Brookfield Academy: It was my first time at state. I thought it was very fun and plan on going next year.

Chapter Updates

"Just installed the new officers for the 2023-2024 school year! Hopefully we'll be hosting an end-of-year Latin club celebration (possibly an Olympics themed thing)"

Michelle Xie, Brookfield East High School, Latin Club President

"The BAJCL did some really exciting things for Classics Week! We had Meme Monday, where we put classics-themed memes all over the school. Then was Where Pegasus Wednesday, where anyone in the school was able to look for a stuffed Pegasus doll and win a prize! Finally, for Rome's birthday on April 21, the BAJCL held a cakedecorating competition."

Anvesha Guru, Brookfield Academy JCL President

Chapter Updates

"Currently, DSHA is in the process of transitioning from the 2022-23 club board as elections were held last week for the 2324 school year. During the Easter season, the entire program also helped make cards for the residents at St. Anne's Retirement Facility. Also, a few months ago the entire program, by class, participated in tug-a-war against the French and Spanish classes. Many of our teams came out victorious, which boosted the moral and excitement throughout the program!"

Natalie, DSHA, Latin Club coconsul

For this section, I polled many people in the WJCL community to learn what they thought about certain topics involving Latin and similar Roman topics!

2. What was the Best Activity at State?

3. Who was the Best Roman King?

National Classics Week:

Monday

On Monday, trivia about the Classics was posted on the Instagram stories!

Tuesday

WJCL Bingo was Tuesday's activity. The current record is 19 boxes filled out!

Wednesday

Our WJCL President, Elise Yamat, did a takeover of the Instagram on Wednesday and answered a ton of questions!

National Classics

Week:

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The answer is six!

Friday

On Friday, we celebrated Rome's birthday! Allie and Ayushi made an awesome birthday cake for Rome's 2776th birthday!

Nationals

Reminder: 15

NATIONAL CONVENTION!!!

Start looking forward to National Convention, taking place from July 23rd to July 28th this summer, at Emory University in Atlanta Georgia! More information will be coming soon on spirit and the pre-Nationals meeting, but, for now, get excited thinking about all the fun activities, such as:

Sports: Spirit: Certamen:

Upcoming Schedule:

Saturday, May 20th:

On Saturday, May 20th, at 9:00 a.m. the WJCL will be cleaning up Mitchell Park (in Brookfield) before a board meeting. Anyone is welcome and encouraged to come and help clean up! We are expecting it to take about two hours.

Additionally, at 11:00 a.m. that day, we are having a WJCL board meeting at Brookfield Academy. Please feel free to join the meeting! We will be mainly discussing spirit, as well as other things related to Nationals!