The National Senior Classical League (National SCL or NSCL) is an organization – mostly of college students– which promotes the study, appreciation and advancement of the Classics. It is the college-level affiliate of the National Junior Classical League (NJCL), and both organizations are sponsored by the American Classical League (ACL). Many graduates of NJCL go on to be members in NSCL; high school seniors on the cusp are known as "Slashers" – a reference to their status as "JCL/SCL" members. The organization also awards an annual scholarship to a Classics major, in hopes of producing capable Classics teachers for the future.
Every year, members of the NSCL attend the NJCL convention to assist with and oversee some parts of the convention.[3] The group's main contributions during the week are the administration of the Olympika sporting events; the daily publication of the Convention Ear, a humorous newsletter; and the production of "That's Entertainment", a talent show for JCL members, hosted and featuring skits by SCL members. While SCL members may attend the JCL General Assembly meetings, the SCL also holds separate meetings and elects officers during the week. These meetings are open to slashers as well.
Purpose
According to the NSCL Constitution, the objectives of the organization are as follows:[4]
To enhance and promote the appreciation of the classics and classical scholarship in postsecondary education
To advise, encourage, and help the Junior Classical League.
Creed and Song
NSCL Creed[5]
We, the members of the Senior Classical League, strive to promote the study of Greek, Latin, and ancient cultures. We believe this study will help us examine the world and expand our understanding of literature, language, arts, sciences, and humanity.
We affirm the SCL experience develops responsibility, fosters community, promotes enthusiasm, encourages competition, inspires dedication and enriches our total growth.
NSCL Song[6]
Seeking to learn, with wisdom our goal,
looking for lessons through stories of old,
searching the realms of the ancient past,
we study the classics' works so vast.
In knowledge, truth, and fellowship,
we're growing every day;
the iron fist of SCL aids in every way.
We'll join our arms and sing along
with every dear colleague,,
and forever we'll hold
to the Purple and Gold
of the Senior Classical League.
Officers
Listed below are the current NSCL Officers (as of August 7, 2025).[7]
Office
Officer
President
Alden Okoh-Aduako
Vice-President
Jake Presson
Secretary
Jameson Sheehy
Treasurer
John Harrington
Parliamentarian
Joe Giambrone
Historian
Hayden Smith
Editor
Emma Hulse
Advisor
Bennett Henkel
State chapters
As of 2020, current State Chapters of the NSCL:[8]
↑Lisican, Elizabeth (September 5, 2008). "Students loving Latin". Post-Tribune. Sun-Times Media Group. They joined about 1500 JCL students, sponsors, Senior Classical League members and chaperones from 33 states and Ontario...
↑"OSCL: Convention Registration". OJCL.org. Ohio Junior Classical League (OJCL). 2010. Archived from the original on February 3, 2010. Retrieved August 19, 2010. ... you are agreeing to pay the SCL Convention fee of $50 (due to the OSCL President or Treasurer on arrival at Convention) and...
