About AJCL
Alabama Junior Classical League (AJCL) is a state organization promoting appreciation and enthusiasm for studying Latin and the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. The parent organization is the National Junior Classical League which is currently the largest classical organization in the world and has over 50,000 members in approximately 1,200 chapters.
JCL Creed
We the members of the Junior Classical League 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. We affirm the JCL experience develops responsibility, fosters brotherhood, promotes enthusiasm, encourages competition, inspires dedication and enriches our total growth.
JCL Song
Seeking the best,
The highest our goal,
Working for greatness through glories of old,
Searching the realms of the golden past,
We follow the classics' truths that last.
In knowledge, truth, and fellowship
We're growing every day.
The friendly hand of JCL aids in every way.
In Rome's proud steps, we're marching on
With every true colleague.
And forever we'll hold...to the purple and gold...
Of the Junior Classical League.
The highest our goal,
Working for greatness through glories of old,
Searching the realms of the golden past,
We follow the classics' truths that last.
In knowledge, truth, and fellowship
We're growing every day.
The friendly hand of JCL aids in every way.
In Rome's proud steps, we're marching on
With every true colleague.
And forever we'll hold...to the purple and gold...
Of the Junior Classical League.