About Us
The NJJCL stands for the New Jersey Classical League, which is one of the many within the National JCL. We consist of many latin students and teachers who are dedicated to furthering the advancement of Classical studies.
--NJJCL Creed--
We the members of the Junior Classical League,
covenant to hand on the torch of classical civilization in the modern world.
covenant to hand on the torch of classical civilization in the modern world.
We believe an acquaintance with the civilization of Greece and Rome will help us understand and appraise this world of today,
Which is indebted to the ancient civilization
in its government and laws, literature, language and arts.
in its government and laws, literature, language and arts.
We affirm the JCL experience develops responsibility,
fosters brotherhood, promotes enthusiasm, encourages competition,
inspires dedication and enriches our total growth.
fosters brotherhood, promotes enthusiasm, encourages competition,
inspires dedication and enriches our total growth.
--NJJCL Song--
“The Purple and Gold”
Seeking the best, the highest our goal
Working for greatness through glories of old.
Working for greatness through glories of old.
Searching the realms of the golden past,
We follow the classics' truths that last
We follow the classics' truths that last
In knowledge, truth, and fellowship,we're growing everyday
The friendly hand of J. C. L. aids in every way.
The friendly hand of J. C. L. aids in every way.
In Rome's proud steps we're marching on,
with every true colleague,
with every true colleague,
And for ever we'll hold to the Purple and Gold,
of the Junior Classical League.
of the Junior Classical League.
