ILLINOIS JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE
SOCIETÁS IV́NIÓR CLASSICÁLIS ILLINŒSIÆ
MEET THE BOARD | COGNÓSCERE CONSILIUM
Haley Morgan
President
Class of 2027
School: Northside College Prep
she/her
My name is Haley Morgan, and I am your current ILJCL president! I am a junior in Latin III, and have been to 3 state conventions and two nats. I am so excited for nats and to see our whole delegation there. I am so excited to see what this year brings, especially with such great board!
likes: sleeping, megan moroney, watching tv (especially the simpsons) and energy drinks!
fav latin quote: Ad Astra Per Aspera
Sarah Pati
2nd Vice President
Class of 2027
School: St. Ignatius College Prep
She/her
Hi everyone! I’m Elsa, and I’m ecstatic to be back as your new ILJCL 2nd Vice President. I am a sophomore at St. Ignatius, currently in my second year of Latin. I am also learning ancient Greek! I’m looking forward to working with our fabulous new board and being an ambassador of funness this year.
Likes: Latin, hiking, the colour green, tamales, + sleeping in
Favourite Latin quote: Ex nihilo nihil fit
Nayah Aquino
Archivist
Class of 2027
School: Northside College Prep
she/her
Salvete! I am so excited to be your archivist, and I am looking forward to sharing all the JCL photos with you all. I can't wait for the national convention in Indiana! This is my third year of Latin, and I love anything JCL related.
Likes: Taking photos, reading, coloring
John Laniewski
Editor
Class of 2027
School: Whitney M. Young High School
he/him
Hi, I'm John Laniewski, the ILJCL editor. I am a junior in Latin III. I am looking forward to serving on the board. Always around to help!
I'm looking forward to Nationals and Certamen season! Outside of Latin I'm a big fan of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. I just love stories.
Likes: video games, movies, music, and reading
Favorite Latin quote: "nihil novi sub sole"
Akshara Rajan
1st Vice President
Class of 2028
School: Walter Payton College Prep
Pronouns: She/Her
Salvete omnes! I'm currently in AP Latin, and I'm a sophomore at Walter Payton. My favorite Roman author we've read so far is Sulpicia -- when I'm not doing Latin things and studying for the NJCL grammar test, I'm probably reading a book and listening to musicals or j-pop. I'm super excited for Nationals and I can't wait to do lots of outreach as 1st vp!
Likes: Latin, the color blue, taro milk tea, writing, and playing violin!!
Favorite Latin quote: Vivamus mea Lesbia atque amemus -Catullus 5
Jazz Delgado
Communications Coordinator
Class of 2027
School: St. Ignatius College Prep
She/her
Hi all! I’m Jazzmine, and I am this years ILJCL 1st Vice President. I am a sophomore at St. Ignatius, and in Latin 2H. I am so excited for convention, and I can’t wait for Nationals!! As your 1st Vice President I am committed to collaborating with the board and growing membership! I also plan to promote the ILJCL with fun and creative ideas!
Likes: Drawing, Painting, trying new food, and shopping
Favourite Latin quote: Carpe Diem
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Sarah Pati
Parliamentarian
Class of 2027
School: Northside College Prep
Pronouns: She/Her
Salvete omnes! My name is Sarah, and I’m a sophomore at Northside College Prep! I’m so excited to be this year’s ILJCL Parliamentarian! This is my second year in Latin. As ILJCL parliamentarian, I promise to inform everyone on everything related to amendments and elections at NJCL and will ensure that our state convention election process runs smoothly! I will make sure to post reminders ahead of time for state officer elections. When I’m not doing Northside Latin things or working on parliamentarian duties, you’ll probably find me listening to Taylor Swift or riding a roller coaster. Yes, I’m a Swiftie! So if you are also a Swiftie, I would love to talk about all things Taylor with you! I love traveling in general to new places, but most of my family trips have now become roller coaster related trips. I actually led our ILJCL delegation around Dollywood last year during our quick stop on the way back from National Convention. I love meeting new people at Latin events and am so excited for all the memories we are going to make this year (especially at NJCL)!!!
Likes: Traveling, baking cookies, record store shopping, Taylor Swift, roller coasters (favorites currently are Iron Gwazi, The Voyage, and Voltron), Jeni’s ice cream, sushi, Starbucks strawberry acai lemonades, Epcot, math, playing violin in my school orchestra, and candle making!
Dislikes: People who make their whole personality hating Taylor Swift. Haha, I’m just kidding!
Fav Latin Quote: Fav Latin Quote: “Est pabulum animorum contemplatio naturae.” - Cicero