From April 15-16, 2023, 35 Jesuit students headed to Marcus High School to compete at the JCL state competition. Every student contributed to the school’s success and helped make the state convention an amazing experience for all. Also, I would like to thank Mrs. Hudec, Ms. Jones, Mr. Pointer, and Mr. Erickson for chaperoning the Jesuit students throughout the competition.

Greg Kimatian ’25 said, “JCL’s experience was very meaningful to me because I was able meet a lot of people. I think it expanded by view as a brother of Christ and a Jesuit student, and it allowed me to grow in my academic intelligence. I am really excited to go to nationals this year as nationals was an amazing experience of what a college would be like for me.”

Highlights of the Competition

Picture of Tony Kohler, from Ms. Jones

Ben Woodard ’25, Area C TSJCL State Chair, culminated his year of service through helping with running this event. He has truly made an impact on the TSJCL State Board, and all of his work this year has been appreciated by his peers and the State Chairs.

Our school tied for 14th place in sweepstakes against the most competitive level of schools in the state!

Several of our students received top recognition for performance on academic, performance-based, or artistic competitions:

Sam Carley ’25  said, “The Jesuit team had great success, placing highly at the JCL state competition. It was a great opportunity to show off our latest members.”

Teddy Matthews ’26: Latin Literature, 5th place; Sight Reading, 5th place

Massimo Caruso ’25: Mottoes, 3rd place

Tony Kohler ’26: Latin Oratory, 3rd place

Andrew McMahon ’25: Sight Reading, 4th place

Luke Nettune ’26: Greek Derivatives, 4th place

Royce Szarzynski ’25: Greek History, 2nd place

Grant Cooper ’24: Roman History, 5th place

Pentathlon, Maxima cum Laude (2nd place): Nicholas Hajovsky ’26, Billy Fowler ’26, Sam Carley, Tim Klingele ’24, Miguel Mancilla ’25, Luke Nettune, Nestor Resendiz ’25, Grant Cooper

Flyn Hughes ’25 and Jackson Schutze ’24: 2nd place, Ludi, 4×100 Relay

Besides, Jesuit’s amazing performance at the JCL state convention, students were also able to enjoy other activities during their free time like chess, board games, colloquium speakers, a talent show, a play, and participate in the voting process for the new JCL student officers.

Flyn Hughes said, “One of the things I enjoyed most about JCL was meeting a lot of new people and go to new places.”

Additional Winners

Picture of Grant Cooper getting 5th place. From Ms. Jones.

Overall Results (Top 10 places reported)

Latin III

Grant Cooper: Roman History, 5th place; Mythology, 7th place; Pentathlon, 2nd Place Maxima cum Laude

John Fowler: Pentathlon, 4th Place cum Laude

Brandon Gibson ’24: Pentathlon, 4th Place cum Laude

Patrick Murphy ’24: Classical Art, 10th place; Pentathlon, 4th Place cum Laude

Jackson Schutze: Latin Literature, 8th place; Reading Comp Advanced Prose, 10th place; Pentathlon, 4th Place cum Laude

Latin II

Sam Carley: Pentathlon, 2nd Place Maxima cum Laude

Massimo Caruso: Mottoes, 3rd place

Max DeGroote ’25: Computer Enhanced Photography, 4th Place; Photography, 9th place; Pentathlon, 3rd Place Magna cum Laude

Michael Hasenfratz ’25: Reading Comprehension, 9th place; Pentathlon, 4th Place cum Laude

Flyn Hughes: Pentathlon, 4th Place cum Laude

Greg Kimatian: Pentathlon, 4th Place cum Laude

Tim Klingele: Pentathlon, 2nd Place Maxima cum Laude

Tony Kohler: Latin Oratory, 3rd place; Pentathlon, 3rd Place Magna cum Laude

Lucian Matula ’25: Electronic Artwork, 9th place; Pentathlon, 3rd Place Magna cum Laude

Miguel Mancilla: Pentathlon, 2nd Place Maxima cum Laude

Andrew McMahon: Sight Reading, 4th place; Pentathlon, 4th place cum Laude

Luke Nettune: Greek Derivatives, 4th place; Pentathlon, 2nd Place Maxima cum Laude

Charles Odegard ’25: Pentathlon, 4th place Cum Laude

Julian Polma ’25: Pentathlon, 3rd Place Magna Cum Laude

Marlowe Polma ’25: Latin Literature, 9th place

Will Ryan ’25: Mosaics, 8th place; Pentathlon, 4th place Cum Laude

Nestor Resendiz: Pentathlon, 2nd Place Maxima Cum Laude

Royce Szarzynski ’25: Greek History, 2nd place; Pentathlon, 3rd Place Magna cum Laude

Ben Woodard: Greek Life and Literature, 7th place; Pentathlon, 4th place cum Laude

Ryan Zito ’25: Play, 9th place; Pentathlon, 3rd Place Magna cum Laude

Luke Nettune said, “Getting to be a part of JCL has been an amazing experience. I have gotten to meet so many new and interesting people and have had so much fun this year.”

Latin I

Billy Fowler: Ancient Geography, 9th place; Pentathlon, 2nd place Maxima cum Laude

Nicholas Hajovsky: Pentathlon, 2nd place Maxima cum Laude

Teddy Matthews: Latin Literature, 5th place; Sight Reading, 5th place

West Rodgers ’26: Mottoes, 9th place;

Parker Schutze ’26: Classical Art, 8th place; Greek Derivatives, 9th place

Bram Teeple ’26: Pentathlon, 3rd Place Magna cum Laude

Jesuit student’s playing board games. From Ms. Jones.

 Mrs. Hudec said, “JCL this year was in town, so we were not able to experience to bond in the hotel, but I did notice how we were able to work as a team and how we eagerly cheered each other on. It is a sign of the appreciation of the brotherhood we share here when we go to another place and show so much respect and appreciation for each other. I am excited to see what will happen as we go on to nationals and state conventions in the future.”

Conclusion

Overall, the Jesuit students experienced an amazing JCL state convention and had much experience in their respected competitions. Now, a group of students will travel to Emory University for the JCL National Convention over the summer.

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