National Junior Clasical League state chapters

Forty-seven US states, Washington, D.C., and three Canadian provinces have state chapters of the National Junior Classical League. Details on some are listed below.
*Alabama
*Alaska
*Arizona
*Arkansas
*California
*Colorado
*Connecticut
*Delaware
*District of Columbia
*Florida
*Georgia
*Hawaii
*Illinois
*Indiana
*Iowa
*Kansas
*Kentucky
*Louisiana
*Maine
*Maryland
*Massachusetts
*Michigan
*Minnesota
*Mississippi
*Missouri
*Nebraska
*Nevada
*New Hampshire
*New Jersey
*New Mexico
*New York
*North Carolina
*North Dakota
*Ohio
*Oklahoma
*Ontario
*Oregon
*Pennsylvania
*Quebec
*Rhode Island
*South Carolina
*South Dakota
*Tennessee
*Texas
*Utah
*Virginia
*Washington/British Columbia
*West Virginia
*Wisconsin
*Wyoming
Florida
History
The Florida Junior Classical League is a student-run organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the study of Latin, Greek, and classical civilization. Now in its 61st year, the FJCL draws its members from middle and high school students throughout the state of Florida. Currently, the FJCL has 89 chapters and 4,707 individual members. The National Junior Classical League, the parent organization of the FJCL, is the largest academic organization in America for middle and high school students, and Florida is the second largest State Chapter in the world.
The FJCL sponsors a number of competitions for its members each year, which include academic and athletic contests, as well as artistic and oral competitions. Each of the eight regions in the state hosts a Regional Latin Forum, usually held on a Saturday in late January or early February. The State Latin Forum is held over three days in late March in Orlando. The FJCL also participates in the National Junior Classical League Annual Convention every summer. In addition, various local chapters sponsor mini-fora and certamen competitions.
Members of the FJCL come together every year at the Regional Forum, State Forum, and National Convention, not only to compete but to meet old friends and make new ones, to have fun while learning about classical civilization and language. The FJCL offers an experience like no other, and we encourage any interested student not only to join the FJCL, but also to consider becoming an officer and shaping the future of this outstanding organization.
Convention locations
*1998 and earlier: Hyatt Orlando- Orlando, FL
*1999-2001: Radisson Twin Towers- Orlando FL
*2002-2003: Hyatt Orlando- Orlando, FL
*2004-2006: Grosvenor Resort- Orlando, FL
*2007-2008: Wyndham Riverwalk Hotel- Jacksonville FL
*2009-2010: Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort and Convention Center (Formerly Hyatt Orlando)- Orlando, FL
Illinois
Convention locations
*Tinley Park Convention Center
Indiana
Convention locations
*Indiana University
Kentucky
Convention locations
*2009: The Drawbridge Inn - Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
*2008II: The Griffon Gate Marriot - Lexington, Kentucky
*2008I: The Griffon Gate Marriot - Lexington, Kentucky
*2006: The Executive Inn - Louisville, Kentucky
Massachusetts
Convention locations
*2010- Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
*2007-2009-Barnstable High School
*2005-2006-University of Massachusetts, Amherst
New Hampshire
The NHJCL has six school chapters.
North Carolina
North Carolina JCL sponsors three main events each year. Fall Forum, usually held in November, is composed of general assemblies, a lecture by a visiting professor, Silly Olympika, as well as Mixed-Up Certamen. The Spring Certamen tournament, which usually takes place on the last weekend in March, is the qualifying tournament for the Competitive Certamen semifinals, which are held at the NCJCL State Convention, either in April or May. The two-day NCJCL State Convention is composed of a skit contest, dancing, an essay writing competition, workshops for officers and candidates, academic testing, dramatic interpretations, English oratory, arts and crafts competitions, Silly Olympika, Open Certamen, as well as the semifinals and finals of Competitive Certamen. The 57th NCJCL Spring Convention was held on April 25 and 26, 2008.
Ohio
The OJCL has the 8th most members with more than 1,800. On April 4, 2000, in honor of the OJCL's 50th anniversary, Dennis Kucinich (D) of the 106th United States Congress submitted the following statement for publication in the day's Congressional Record:
"In a period of diminishing participation in classical languages, the has been able to keep classical enthusiasm alive... to keep young people interested in and appreciative for the language, literature, history and culture of classical civilizations. My fellow colleagues, please join with me in honoring the OJCL on their continued success."
Ten years later, the Ohio Junior Classical League continues still, most recently celebrating its 60th annual State Convention. The OJCL hosted the National Convention in 2008, 1993, 1981, 1970 and 1956: all were held on the campus of Miami University, with the exception of the 1970 convention held at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
Formation
JCL chapters had begun forming in Ohio at least as early as 1942, but no state-level organization existed until October 1950 when Lois Bickelhaupt, a Latin teacher at Clay High School of Oregon Township, was appointed state chairman of the Ohio Federation of the Junior Classical League. On May 12, 1951, this newly formed organization became the Ohio Junior Classical League. the OJCL holds its own annual State Convention in Columbus, Ohio. For 60 years,
The Ohio JCL Convention has lately been held on the second or third weekend of March, though this year's 2010 State Convention was held February 26-28. Frequently held at the Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, the three-day event officially begins Friday evening when the first of three General Assemblies is called to order by the current OJCL President. The State Convention lasts through Sunday afternoon when the third and final General Assembly is adjourned by the newly elected OJCL President shortly after his or her installation.
Attendance typically ranges between 925 and 1,000 students, sponsors and guests; anywhere between 38 and 45 clubs are usually represented. the Ohio JCL has actively participated in Make A Difference Day: OJCL Regional Gubernators are responsible for organizing MADD events in each of their regions. Past events have ranged from canned food drives to trash pick-ups, nursing home visits to charity fundraisers, etc.
Convention Charity
Each year, a worthy charity is chosen as the recipient of funds collected prior to and during the annual State Convention. Past collections have gone to organizations like Mercy Corps and causes such as the 2010 Haitian earthquake and relief efforts.
Texas
Chapters
The Texas Junior Classical League is divided up into five areas by geographical location, due to its large size. Each area hosts its own area competition prior to the annual state competition, which is hosted by a different high school each year. The five Areas are:
*Area A: Southeast Texas (Houston and surrounding areas)
*Area B: South Texas (San Antonio, Uvalde, Corpus Christi)
*Area C: North Central Texas (Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco)
*Area D: North West Texas (Lubbock, Amarillo)
*Area F: Central Texas (Austin)
Convention locations
*2010: Lake Travis High School, Austin
*2009: Southern Methodist University
*2008: Atascocita High School
*2007: Sandra Day O'Connor HS, San Antonio
*2006: Pflugerville HS, Pflugerville
*2005: Marcus HS, Flower Mound
*2004: Warren HS, San Antonio
*2003: Pearland HS, Pearland
*2002: Cedar Park HS, Cedar Park
*2001: University of North Texas, Denton
*2000: Amarillo HS, Amarillo
*1999: MacArthur HS, San Antonio
*1998: Kingwood HS, Kingwood
*1997: Westwood HS, Austin
*1996: University of North Texas, Denton
*1995: Amarillo HS, Amrillo
*1994: Winston Churchill HS, San Antonio
*1993: Cypress Creek HS, Houston
*1991: North Mesquite HS, Mesquite
*1990: UT *San Antonio, San Antonio
*1989: Westwood HS, Austin
*1988: Caprock HS, Amarillo
*1980: Austin HS, Austin
*1979: North Mesquite HS, Mesquite

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