Srarz or Naw Jersey Orrick or rae GovERNoR ‘Tumwrox Po May 4,2019 Dear Friends, (On behalf of the State of New Jersey, lam pleased to extend a warm weleome to al those gathered forthe New Jersey Junior Classieal League Annual Convention, For more than 80 years, the National Junior Classical League has worked tirelessly to bring together middle and high school students who express an interest in the language, literature, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. The New Jersey chapter unites these secondary students throughout the enie State, who are fortunate enough to be fostered by passionate teachers working together to bring awareness to the debt that our own culture owes to that of elasseal antiquity. commend each and every individual involved inthis organization for their efforts to cultivate an ‘engaging academic atmosphere forall students who wish to be included. Bost wishes fora successful and enjoyable convention, and best of luck to all competitors. very bes nob,