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2026 State Convention Theme:

gutta cavat lapidem

“a drop hollows out a stone”

(Ovid, Ex Ponto IV.10.5)

Latest Announcements:

Pre NJCL picnics! ALL OJCLers are invited to attend, even if you cannot make it to National Convention with us (6-19-25)!

North: June 22nd from 2-4pm at Huntington Beach Reservation (contact North Guber Carley Frey with questions and to RSVP, check out the flyer!)

Central: June 28th from 11am-1pm at Northwest Park (contact Central Guber Phoebe Bong with questions and to RSVP, check out the flyer!)

South: July 5th from Noon-3pm at Bechtold Park (contact South Guber Casey de Blank with questions and to RSVP, check out the flyer!)

Going to NJCL Convention? Here is the information about the 2025 OJCL scholarship to Nationals! The deadline is 11:59 P.M. on April 4th, 2025. NJCL also has scholarships available for students and teachers. (3-9-25)

Gubernator applications for 2025-2026 are available, they are due March 26th. They will be voted on and notified on April 1st prior to our changeover meeting. Editor and Historian applications are also available will be due on April 12th. (updated 3-9-25)

 
At convention, the OJCL will open the 2025 elections to State of Emergency candidates. State of Emergency occurs when there are fewer than two candidates pre-filed for a particular office, and some of the restrictions regarding who can run for office are dropped. The State of Emergency offices this year are President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian. Students interested in running State of Emergency will be able to get the State of Emergency form following the first GA at convention and then can be officially nominated during Nominations Committee meeting on Friday night. Email parliamentarian@ojcl.org with questions (2-27-25)
 

Check out the online convention program, created by Secretary Carter Riordan! Students can use this to get an idea of contest times, but should be sure to double check the times and locations in the print version when you arrive at convention. Also take a look at the descriptions of the colloquia offered this year so that you can attend the ones that interest you! (2-24-25)

OJCL’s Got Talent!  The talent at the Ohio Junior Classical league convention is amazing. Friday night auditions are 10:30-11:45, and Saturday’s show is 9:30-11:00 PM. Your acts should be school and JCL appropriate. Everyone is looking forward to your participation!  THERE WILL BE PRIZES (of some sort).  Fill out this google form to participate. (2-22-25)

Pre-Convention projects are due 11:59 pm on Feb 14.  Click here to submit your Pre-Convention projects. (2-10-25)

Interested in pre-filing to run for state office at convention? Fill out the pre-file form, due February 21st. 2VP Hana Conte has compiled a list of resources available for campaign materials at regional libraries. Please email parliamentarian@ojcl.org with questions and be aware of the following rules and reminders:

-You may not pre-file for an office that a member of your delegation currently holds.
-You MUST have permission from your sponsor and parent to pre-file and run.
-No more than TWO delegates per delegation may pre-file for office.
-Only ONE delegate from each school may pre-file for each respective office.
-No pre-NomCom or online/digital campaigning. (1-31-25)

Check out the SPIRIT THEMES and ROLL CALL GUIDELINES for convention! Does your club want to sell merchandise at convention? Sign-up here! Email Treasurer Sabrina Bong with questions! (1-28-25)

Enter your photo of your club’s activities in the Winter Photo of the Season contest to earn a pizza party for your club! Email Historian Kori McLane with questions! (1-6-25)

Important 2025 Convention Deadlines

The submission form is open for the Fall Photo of the Season contest! Please reach out to Historian Kori McLane with questions. Let’s see those photos of your clubs’ awesome activities! (10-22-24)

Fall Forum is happening today!  Welcome!  Please click on the link to access the agenda for the day. (9-21-24)

Congratulations to Philip Towbin on his election to the NJCL board at convention this summer! This leaves the position of OJCL 1st Vice-President vacant. The application for students interested in the position is ready and due September 24th at 11:59pm. Students should contact Parliamentarian Ella Chi with questions about the application and eligibility. Interested students may contact either Ella or Philip about the duties/realities of the position itself. Bonam fortunam! (9-10-24)

Sat Sept 28:  9 am – 5 pm, Fall Forum, Columbus Academy.  $5/student, and pizza lunch + snacks are provided.
Here is link to sign up for the Cincinnati bus to get there.  Jessie Craft will be the keynote speaker, to learn more about him, click here here and here.  Events include:  a presentation on ‘Minecraft and the Classics,’ an academic test, an impromptu art contest, pizza lunch, outdoor sports/games, certamen, student-state-officer presentations, and an awards assembly. (8-31-24)

Pre-NJCL Picnics! Come hang out with OJCLers and help make the spirit supplies, even if you can’t join us at NJCL convention!
North: RSVP to northguber@ojcl.org
– June 9th, 1 PM, Italian Cultural Gardens
Central: RSVP to centralguber@ojcl.org
 – June 8th, 1-3PM, Columbus Academy: Outdoor Learning Center
 South: RSVP to southguber@ojcl.org
 – June 8th, 1-3PM, Ault Park

All Ohio students and adults attending national convention should fill out this form regarding travel to NJCL, even if you are not riding the Ohio bus. Ohio will bus to Tennessee, departing Cleveland early in the morning on July 21st and stopping in Columbus and Cincinnati along the way. (5-20-24)

Join us at Great American Ballpark to celebrate Rome’s birthday and support OJCL scholarships! Proceeds from tickets purchased through our link will go directly towards convention scholarships. ANYONE can buy tickets with our link, not just JCLers, so bring your family and non-Latin friends along too! Here’s a flyer, too! (4-5-24)

Going to NJCL Convention? Here is the information about the 2024 OJCL scholarship to Nationals! Deadline extended to 11:59 P.M. on April 12th, 2024. NJCL also has scholarships available for students and teachers. (4-5-24)

Gubernator applications for 2024-2025 are available, they are due March 26th. They will be voted on and notified on April 1st prior to our changeover meeting. Editor and Historian applications are also available will be due on April 12th. (updated 3-15-24)

 
 
The 2024-2025 Pre-File Form is available for students interested in running for office. Some reminders are below, email parliamentarian@ojcl.org with questions. The forms are due by 11:59 PM on February 23rd.
-You may not pre-file for an office that a member of your delegation currently holds.
-You MUST have permission from your sponsor and parent to pre-file and run.
-No more than TWO delegates per delegation may pre-file for office.
-Only ONE delegate from each school may pre-file for each respective office.
-No pre-convention campaigning. (2-3-24)
 
The OJCL is also giving out 2 half-scholarships and 1 full-scholarship for OJCL convention this year! Here is the link to the application. The deadline is also February 2nd. (1-21-24)
 
The OSCL is giving out 2 half-scholarships and 1 full-scholarship for OJCL convention this year! Here is the link to the application. The new deadline is February 2nd (changed from January 12). (1-11-24)
 
Join us for our regional Make a Difference Days!
North: Cleveland MetroParks–Saturday, November 11th (contact: northguber@ojcl.org)
Central: Childhood League Center–Saturday, November 11th (contact: centralguber@ojcl.org)
South: Literacy Project–Sunday, January 28th (contact: southguber@ojcl.org)
(1-18-24)
 
 
OCC/OJCL Fall Forum! Join us at Columbus Academy for a fun day of activities on Saturday, October 14th! Registration starts at 9:00 am and activities are from 9:25-5:00. The Keynote Speaker this year is Julie Berry (full schedule will be posted closer to the event). (9-7-23)
 
The position of OJCL Editor is now vacant because Natalie was elected NJCL 2VP! All students interested in applying for the position should fill out the application, it is due by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, September 12th. Please note: applicants will need parental and sponsor approval and will also need to send samples of their work to Parliamentarian Charlie Moser. Any questions should also be directed to Charlie. Applicants will be notified by September 18th, with the hope that the new editor can join us in Columbus for the Fall Planning meeting on September 23rd. (9-5-23)

 

Cincinnati bus to the Sat Oct 14 Fall Forum at Columbus Academy sign up.

 

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