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Sofia Abolfathi - University of California, Berkeley

President

Major or Intended Major: Classical Civilizations
Years in JCL: 4 years in CAJCL
Favorite Classical Figure: Cleopatra
Classical Fact: Plato was a pro wrestler.
Favorite Author: 
Catullus
Favorite JCL memory: "At Troy Nationals, a bunch of friends and I traipsed about campus wearing trash bags and singing Exegi rap."
What I love most about SCL: "Whether it's virtual or in-person, I'm really looking forward to a year full of excitement!"

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Kevin Corrigan - University of California, Los Angeles

Vice President

Major or Intended Major: Music Performance and Mathematics for Teaching
Years in JCL: 4 years in CAJCL
Favorite Classical Figure: Domitian
Classical Fact: Romans used to eat dormice and other weird foods like flamingo.
Favorite Author: Ovid
Favorite JCL memory: After convention, the sophomores of the Woodbridge High School Junior Classical League congregated in a singular hotel room and had all sorts of food and fun, with the most fun part being when we all did face masks and all of us guys laughed at how crazy we looked while the girls took pictures to savor the moment when the guys gave into their little scheme and comedic moment, as we waited for the face masks to dry thoroughly.
What I love most about SCL: What could be more exciting than Caecilius est in horto? quod the California Senior Classical League est in domo!
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​Filip Mackowicz- University of California, Irvine

Parlimentarian

Major or Intended Major: Chemical Engineering
Years in JCL: 2 years in CAJCL
Favorite Classical Figure: Diogenes
Classical Fact: The capital of the Roman Empire was moved to Milan at some point.
Favorite Author: Colson Whitehead
Favorite JCL memory: My first state convention
What I love most about SCL: Amici
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Katrina Watson - Cal State Long Beach

Secretary

Years in JCL: 4 years 
Classical Fact: Emperor Caligula built a pontoon bridge across the Bay of Baiae and rode his horse across the bridge. It is speculated that he did so do because an oracle prophesied that his chance of becoming emperor of Rome was equal to that of riding a horse across the Bay of Baiae.
Favorite JCL memory: It was an end of semester bonfire event and I ended up walking along the beach with a friend, talking for at least an hour or more. I'm incredibly thankful for that experience and the friendship that came with it.
What I love most about SCL: JCL was a big source of community and happiness for me in high school. I am happy to find that not only in SCL, but to be able to involve myself in a way that allows me to try and give current JCLers a similar experience to my own.

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Gil Peled - University of California, San Diego

JCL Liaison

Major or Intended Major: Math & Economics
Years in JCL: 7 years in CAJCL
Favorite Classical Figure: Hadrian
Classical Fact: Remus is the founder of Rome
Favorite Author: Catallus
Favorite JCL memory: Going on a shopping spree using Latin club funds because we're shopping for "rewards" for convention.
What I love most about SCL: Just getting to spend more time with people I like and getting to volunteer in something I find meaningful.
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Vernetta Huang - Cornell University

Webmaster

Major or Intended Major: Engineering
Years in JCL: 4 years in CAJCL
Favorite Classical Figure: Incitatus
Classical Fact: Dude is speculated to want to make his horse a consul. Nice.
Favorite Author: 
Catullus
Favorite JCL memory: Every and all! One I definitely remember though was riding the chariot we built during state convention. If you count hanging onto dear life from a wooden slab and two tiny wheels as "riding a chariot". Building a catapult that didn't throw backwards is a close second.
What I love most about SCL: Being able to continue being involved in JCL after high school! I love being able to stay connected with so many friends and amazing people.
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Jordan John Lee - Stanford

Secondary Advisory/NSCL Secretary

Grade Level: Stanford University (undergrad); Stanford University School of Medicine (grad)
Major or Intended Major: 
B.A.H. in Classics; B.S. in Biology; M.S. Candidate in Epidemiology and Clinical Research
Years in JCL: 4 years in JCL 
Favorite Author: 
Plautus or Ovid
Favorite JCL memory: When my alma mater (Loyola) won spirit for the first time!
What I love most about SCL: Seeing Classics alive at the collegiate level!
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Jon Gumz - Saint Mary's College of California (Class of 2016)

SCL Advisor

Major: B.A. Integral Liberal Arts
Favorite Greco-Roman Writer: Virgil

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