Every year, Latin students from all over the Metroplex join together for a day of competition known as the Area C Junior Classical League (JCL) Competition. Garland High School hosted the day-long event this past month, on April 23. Over 800 students from more than 30 different schools in the DFW area participated, with Jesuit being represented by Miss Vanessa Jones and 35 of her Latin students.

The day started off with an opening assembly, familiarizing the students with the structure of the day’s events. Following the assembly, the students went directly to each of their two academic tests, competing in everything from Latin derivatives to Greek history. After that, creative arts competitions were held, testing students in such fields as sight recitation of a Latin passage and dramatic interpretation of a Latin passage.

The last part of the day featured sports competitions and art contests. Miss Jones admires the Area C competition because “the kids have plenty to do all day long, lots of other kids to meet, and lot of different contests they can compete in and win.”

Of the 35 Jesuit students who participated, an astounding 19 received ribbons of merit. Junior Peter Park, who placed 4th in Latin Vocab, expressed his enjoyment of the event, saying, “Placing 4th was really satisfying. I started preparing a couple days before, and I felt really good about it.”

Even though the JCL doesn’t rank schools based on their performance at the area competitions, Miss Jones was confident that Jesuit got noticed. “We were there as a major player this year,” she exclaimed. Jesuit will, however, have the chance to be officially ranked at their next competition, the JCL State Competition, in April. Miss Jones looks to the future with great optimism, exclaiming, “I’m really excited about the enthusiasm of the students this year. They’re becoming experts in their fields.”

 

Below is a list of the students who placed in each of their events.

Place

Name

Contest

Level of Latin

1st

Justin Kang

Mythology

vet

1st

Caleb Blais

Greek Derivatives

2

1st

William Feist

Greek Life & Literature

2

1st

Jack Hubbard

Mottoes, Abbreviations, and Quotations

2

1st

Zachary Schutze

Ancient Geography

2

1st

Zachary Schutze

Dramatic Interpretation

2

1st

Aidan Leahy

Greek Life & Literature

1

1st

Jack Mason

Roman History

1

1st

Alex Motter

Dramatic Interpretation

1

1st

ALL

Volleyball

1

2nd

Alexander Baughman

Mythology

4

2nd

Mauricio Narvaez

Latin Derivatives

3

2nd

Peter Park

Latin Vocabulary

3

2nd

Caleb Blais

Greek Life & Literature

2

2nd

Antonio Hernandez

Advanced Latin Grammar

2

2nd

Alex MaGee

Roman Life

2

2nd

Jack Durham

Greek Life & Literature

1

2nd

Jack Mason

Greek History

1

2nd

John Sauer

Mythology

1

3rd

Mauricio Narvaez

Roman Life

3

3rd

Raul Estrada

Latin Literature

2

3rd

Zachary Schutze

Miscellaneous Art – Maps

2

4th

Alexander Baughman

Sight Recitation

4

4th

Trey Berney

Greek Derivatives

1

4th

Jack Mason

Latin Oratory

1

4th

Joseph Duebner

Mottoes, Abbreviations, and Quotations

1

5th

Alex Motter

Ancient Geography

1

6th

William Kainer

Greek History

1

6th

William Kainer

3D Art

1

6th

Jordan Pflum

Ancient Geography

1

7th

Joseph Duebner

Ancient Geography

1

7th

John Galindo

Latin Reading Comprehension

1

7th

Antonio Hernandez

Mythology

2

7th

Jack Mason

3D Art

1

7th

Mauricio Narvaez

Monochromatic Drawing

3

7th

John Sauer

Latin Grammar

1

8th

Matt Boss

Roman History

3

8th

John Galindo

Mythology

1

9th

Jack Durham

Ancient Geography

1

9th

Garrett Frick

Latin Vocabulary

2

9th

Justin Kang

Latin Derivatives

vet

9th

Tyler Schrakamp

Roman History

2

10th

Robert Africa

Mottoes, Abbreviations, and Quotations

2

10th

Mike Boyson

Latin Grammar

1

10th

James Hynes

Mythology

2

10th

William Kainer

Mythology

1

10th

Aidan Leahy

Greek History

1

10th

Diego Narvaez

Mythology

1

11th

Dylan Pflum

Mythology

1

11th

Jordan Pflum

Roman Life

1

12th

Brandon Mai

Roman Life

1

15th

Patrick Miramontes

Mythology

2

15th

Alexander Koshakji

Reading Comprehension

2