Officers
Baala Shakya: President
Health Careers High School, Area B
Favorite Latin Word: Eheu!
Favorite part about convention: Seeing the JCL community come together! With so many classical-enthusiasts in one place, you can really feel the spirit and energy. I also love meeting new people, and it’s so much fun sharing JCL memories and stories with each other..
The President runs every Board Meeting, oversees all committees, and is in charge of English Oratory.
Contact her at [email protected]!
Riya S: Secretary
Westlake High School, Area F
Favorite Latin Word: ululabamini
Favorite part about convention: The talent show!
The Secretary records board decisions during meetings, ensures Colloquia events, and takes care of membership and chapter recruitment.
Contact her at [email protected]!
Paulina Hampel: Outreach Coordinator
Antonian College Prep, Area B
Favorite Latin Word: humus
Favorite part about convention: My favorite part about convention is meeting new people who have similar passions and interests as me.
The OutCo runs social media and spirit.
Contact her at [email protected]!
Allison Wu: Area D Chair
Amarillo High School, Area D
Favorite Latin Word: Carmen
Favorite part about convention: The talent show! The acts are different every year, and it’s always fun to see what everyone has put together.?”
Area D chairs are in charge of coordinating the Area D convention and help with the TSJCL Play contest.
Contact her at [email protected]!
Amy Clark: Area A Co-Chair
Klein Collins High School, Area A
Favorite Latin Word: nimbus
Favorite part about convention: Certamen and hanging out with all my friends
Area A chairs are in charge of coordinating the Area A convention and help run the TSJCL Talent show.
Contact her at [email protected]!
Isabel Lewis: Area C Chair
Richardson High School, Area C
Favorite Latin Word: Subito
Favorite part about convention: Being with other Latin nerds! :)
The Area C chair is in charge of coordinating the Area C convention.
Contact her at [email protected]
2023-2024 Board
Karissa Phang: 1st VP
Saint Thomas' Episcopal School, Area A
Favorite Latin Word: nuga, nugae
Favorite part about convention: My favorite part of convention is seeing old friends and making new ones while having friendly competitions!
The 1st Vice President is in charge of academic contest rules, certamen rules, DI, Sight Recitation, and awards.
Contact her at [email protected]!
Luke Nettune: Treasurer
Jesuit High School in Dallas, Area C
Favorite Latin Word: appropinquaverunt
Favorite part about convention: Making new friends
The treasurer manages TSJCL’s finances by budgeting and handling reimbursements.
Contact him at [email protected]!
Jolie Vinh: Editor
St. Thomas' Episcopal School, Area A
Favorite Latin Word: Hortus
Favorite part about convention: I love that convention is a place to experience the classical world with friends and new people alike.
The Editor designs and distributes issues of the TORCH magazine.
Contact her at [email protected]!
Giulia Faini: Webmaster
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Area F
Favorite Latin Word: stella
Favorite part about convention: Exploring the school and finding new friends that you form quick and strong friendships with! Getting to be a part of a community that everyone shares your same interests.
The webmaster maintains and updates the TSJCL website with any relevant information and manages officer emails.
Contact her at [email protected]!
Grace Shapiro: Convention Coordinator
Anderson High School, Area F
Favorite Latin Word: Pluit
Favorite part about convention: Getting to participate in fun activities with people throughout Texas (and the US during Nationals).
The convention coordinators collaborate with various contacts to plan, organize, and manage the state convention. This year’s convention will be held at Anderson High School in Austin, TX.
Contact her at: [email protected]!
Ahvani Pant: Area B Chair
Health Careers High School, Area B
Favorite Latin Word: acer
Favorite part about convention: Karaoke with my friends!
The Area B chair is in charge of coordinating the Area B convention.
Contact her at [email protected]
Gabby Taylor: 2nd VP
Sherman High School, Area C
Favorite Latin Word: Stellarum
Favorite part about convention: Meeting new people and making lasting memories with friends!
The 2nd Vice President is responsible for the Classical Civilization contests at State.
Contact her at [email protected]!
Arjun Jaana: Historian
Hebron High School, Area C
Favorite Latin Word: appropinquabamini
Favorite part about convention:
Meeting new people, either from different schools, different cities, or different states all together
The historian is in charge of the State Scrapbook for the NJCL convention. This position also presides over historical and photographic records of the TSJCL.
Contact him at [email protected]!
William Allan : Parliamentarian
Highland Park High School, Area C
Favorite Latin Word: Complures
Favorite part about convention: I love how so many people from so many backgrounds are connected through a common interest in the classics. Getting to surround myself in such a welcoming and friendly, yet competitive environment is something I look forward to every year.
The Parliamentarian presides over the election process, manages the constitution and bylaws, and assists the president in Board meetings.
Contact him at [email protected]!
Rilee Oatis: Area A Co-Chair
Klein Collins High School, Area A
Favorite Latin Word: Sapere
Favorite part about convention: My favorite part of convention is seeing old friends and making new ones while having friendly competitions
Area A chairs are in charge of coordinating the Area A convention and help run the TSJCL Costume contest.
Contact her at [email protected]!
Martina Faini: Convention Coordinator
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Area F
Favorite Latin Word: amicitia
Favorite part about convention: Fellowship!!!
The convention coordinators collaborate with various contacts to plan, organize, and manage the state convention. This year’s convention will be held at Anderson High School in Austin, TX.
Contact her at: [email protected]!
Kendan Abbe: Area F Chair
Westlake High School, Area F
Favorite Latin Word: Semper
Favorite part about convention: My favorite part of convention is hanging out with friends and getting to do the activities there.
The Area F chair is in charge of coordinating the Area F convention.
Contact him at [email protected]
State Chairs
Kimberly Read - Founders Classical Academy (Prosper)
Mary Beinemann - St. Thomas Episcopal School
Melisande Santos - Marcus High School
William H. Lee - Tom C. Clark High School
Clint Hagen - Fort Worth Country Day
For any questions, contact the state chairs at [email protected]!