Officers
2024-2025 Board
Paulina H: President
Antonian College Prep, Area B
Favorite Mythological Creature: Hippocampus
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration: The incredible JCLers, my Latin teacher, and my friends inspire to JCLive, JCLaugh, and JCLove every day.
The President runs every Board Meeting, oversees all committees, and is in charge of English Oratory.
Contact her at president@tsjcl.org!
Kendan A: Secretary
Westlake High School, Area F
Favorite Mythological Creature: Cerberus!
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration:
I love everything Latin and it’s community.
The Secretary records board decisions during meetings, ensures Colloquia events, and takes care of membership and chapter recruitment.
Contact him at secretary@tsjcl.org!
Varnika D: Outreach Coordinator
Marcus High School, Area C
Favorite Mythological Creature: Chiron!
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration:
I am constantly inspired by my friends and all the new JCLers I meet to JCLive, JCLaugh, and JCLove. My Latin teacher, Ms. Santos, also inspires me to live my life the JCL way.
The OutCo runs social media and spirit.
Contact her at outreach@tsjcl.org!.
Andrew L: Area C Chair
Fort Worth Country Day, Area C
Favorite Mythological Creature: Chiron
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration: My passion for the classics along with all the fantastic friends I’ve made through the JCL inspire me to JCLive, Laugh, and Love every day. I’m grateful to be a part of this amazing community!
The Area C chair is in charge of coordinating the Area C convention, and runs the Costume Contests at State Convention.
Contact him at areac@tsjcl.org!
BP N: Area A Chair
Clear Creek High School, Area A
Favorite Mythological Creature:
Argus Panoptes
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration:
There are lots of cool people in Latin and I like being with cool people!
Area A chairs are in charge of coordinating the Area A convention and help run the TSJCL Vocal Contests.
Contact him at areaa@tsjcl.org!
Aurelia S: Convention Coordinator
St. John's School, Area A
Favorite Mythological Creature:
Cerberus
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration:
I love everything about Latin! The thing that inspires me most to JCLive Laugh Love are all my friends I meet at JCL Conventions. The TSJCL Community is a wonderful community to be a part of and I'm so grateful to be a part of this amazing group of Classics lovers!
The convention coordinators collaborate with various contacts to plan, organize, and manage the state convention.
Roman M: Area D Co-Chair
Ascension Academy, Area D
Favorite Mythological Creature:
Eros
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration:
Having fun translating deponents.
Area D chairs are in charge of coordinating the Area D convention, and in charge of the TSJCL Play Contest.
Contact him at aread@tsjcl.org!
Arjun I: 1st VP
Hebron High School, Area C
Favorite Mythological Creature: Minotaur
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration: Mrs. Courtney Herring, my amazing Latin teacher/JCL Sponsor. She has always supported me in everything I want to do and been an amazing source of encouragement over the past few years. She inspires me to JCLive with her strong passion for the language, JCLaugh with her amazing sense of humor, and JCLove by expressing connecting with all of her students on a deeper level. I truly cannot think of anyone that JCLives, JCLaughs, and JCLoves more than Mrs. Herring.
The 1st Vice President is in charge of academic contest rules, certamen rules, DI, Sight Recitation, and awards.
Contact him at 1stvp@tsjcl.org!
Luke N: Treasurer
Jesuit High School in Dallas, Area C
Favorite Mythological Creature: Pegasus
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration: Every day my friends from across the state inspire me to JCLive, Laugh, and Love. Whenever I see them I realize how much I JCLive for this community and just how thankful I am, and that we all are, to be a part of this amazing group of Classics lovers who I can laugh with, love with, and live with together as lifelong friends.
The treasurer manages TSJCL’s finances by budgeting and handling reimbursements.
Contact him at treasurer@tsjcl.org!
Jolie V: Editor
St. Thomas' Episcopal School, Area A
Favorite Mythological Creature: Ladon
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration: My incredible Latin teachers, my friends and family, and the TSJCL community.
The Editor designs and distributes issues of the TORCH magazine.
Contact her at editor@tsjcl.org!
Bao N: Webmaster
Anderson High School, Area F
Favorite Mythological Creature: Harpies
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration: Being able to see everyone dedications and commitments at conventions, from Areas to Nationals has encourage me to be passionate in the Classics and to JCLive, Laugh, and Love everyday.
The webmaster maintains and updates the TSJCL website with any relevant information and manages officer emails.
Contact him at webmaster@tsjcl.org!
Alejandro M: Area B Chair
Saint Mary’s Hall, Area B
Favorite Mythological Creature:
Centaur (specifically Chiron)
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration: Through discovering the ancient realms so vast, I truly feel connected to our JCL community, and through this connection, I strive to embody the JCL in my everyday life.
The Area B chair is in charge of coordinating the Area B convention, and the Latin Oratory Contest.
Contact him at areab@tsjcl.org!
Mackenzie M: Area D Co-Chair
Ascension Academy, Area D
Favorite Mythological Creature:
Persephone
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration:
My Family.
Area D chairs are in charge of coordinating the Area D convention, and in charge of the TSJCL Play Contest.
Contact her at aread@tsjcl.org!
Chloe W: 2nd VP
Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School, Area A
Favorite Mythological Creature: Chimera
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration: The appreciation of the classical arts.
The 2nd Vice President is responsible for the Classical Civilization contests at State.
Contact them at 2ndvp@tsjcl.org!
Naavya A: Historian
Clements High School, Area A
Favorite Mythological Creature: Chimera
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration:
The JCL Community and my personal love for mythology.
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 her at historian@tsjcl.org!
Kai B: Parliamentarian
Liberal Arts and Science Academy, Area F
Favorite Mythological Creature: Talos
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration: What inspires me the most is the people I meet through JCL whether at my school, across the state of Texas, or across the whole country. For, the people dedicated to keeping the Latin language alive and promoting the classics inspire me to do the same, work my hardest, and have fun while doing so.
The Parliamentarian presides over the election process, manages the constitution and bylaws, and assists the president in Board meetings.
Contact him at parliamentarian@tsjcl.org!
Martina F: Area F Co-Chair
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Upper School, Area F
Favorite Mythological Creature: Pegasus
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration:
Seeing how the whole JCL community comes together for convention, be it at the Area, State, or National level.
The Area F chairs are in charge of coordinating the Area F convention, and the Talent Show at State Convention.
Contact her at areaa@tsjcl.org!
Maya R: Area F Co-Chair
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Area F
Favorite Mythological Creature: Chimera
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration: The Texas and club Latin community inspires me to JCLive, Laugh, and Love everyday. There are so many opportunities in Latin and the programs centered around it that it is hard to not find where you belong in it. My interest in the Romans, cool vocabulary, and how so many languages came from Latin inspire me to JCLive, Laugh, and Love.
The Area F chairs is in charge of coordinating the Area F convention, and the Talent Show at State Convention.
Contact her at areaa@tsjcl.org!
Catherine M: Convention Coordinator
Bellaire High School, Area A
Favorite Mythological Creature:
The Griffin
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration:
I love learning and teaching others the beauty of classical studies and how ancient language and culture relates to today's society. Additionally, the welcoming community of JCL gives everyone a place to explore their passions, and I am so grateful to get to be a part of it throughout middle and high school! :)
The convention coordinators collaborate with various contacts to plan, organize, and manage the state convention.
Miles O: Area D Co-Chair
Ascension Academy, Area D
Favorite Mythological Creature:
Harpes
JCLive, Laugh, Love Inspiration:
My mom said I am good at Latin and it stuck.
Area D chairs are in charge of coordinating the Area D convention, and in charge of the TSJCL Play Contest.
Contact him at aread@tsjcl.org!
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 chairs@tsjcl.org!