{{Infobox organization | image = NSCL torch.png | image_alt = A torch surrounded by a laurel wreath with the letters SCL imposed over them | caption = NSCL official emblem<ref name="NSCL official emblem">{{cite web|url=http://www.nscl.org/documents/nscl-constitution.pdf|title=The Constitution the National Senior Classical League|work=NSCL.org|accessdate=March 25, 2010|quote=The emblem shall be the torch of knowledge under the initials 'SCL,' all encircled by a laurel wreath.|format=PDF|archive-date=July 23, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723071223/http://www.nscl.org/documents/nscl-constitution.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> | formation = 1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nscl.org/nscl50/2009/11/04/its-nscls-50th-anniversary/|title=It's NSCL's 50th Anniversary!|work=NSCL.org|accessdate=August 19, 2010}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | type = Educational, service | status = Non-profit | purpose = Classical studies | leader_title = President | leader_name = {{nowrap|Alden Okoh-Aduako}} | leader_title2 = Vice-President | leader_name2 = {{nowrap|Jake Presson}} | leader_title3 = Secretary | leader_name3 = {{nowrap|Jameson Sheehy}} | leader_title4 = Treasurer<br />Parliamentarian<br />Historian<br /><br />Editor<br />Advisor | leader_name4 = {{nowrap|John Harrington}}<br />{{nowrap|Joe Giambrone}}<br />{{nowrap|Hayden Smith}}<br />{{nowrap|Emma Hulse}}<br />{{nowrap|Bennett Henkel}} | parent_organization = {{nowrap|American Classical League}} | affiliations = National Junior Classical League | name = National Senior Classical League | image_size = 200px | abbreviation = National SCL, NSCL | location = United States | website = {{URL|nscl.org}} }}

The '''National Senior Classical League''' ('''National SCL''' or '''NSCL''') is an organization &ndash; mostly of college students &ndash; 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" &ndash; 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.<ref>{{cite news|author=Lisican, Elizabeth|date=September 5, 2008|title=Students loving Latin|newspaper=Post-Tribune|publisher=Sun-Times Media Group|quote=They joined about 1500 JCL students, sponsors, Senior Classical League members and chaperones from 33 states and Ontario...}}</ref> 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:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nscl.org/business/documents/constitution|title=NSCL Constitution and Bylaws|work=NSCL.org|accessdate=August 19, 2010|archive-date=November 1, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101101093648/http://www.nscl.org/business/documents/constitution|url-status=dead}}</ref> * 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'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nscl.org/business/documents/creed|title=NSCL Creed|work=NSCL.org|accessdate=August 19, 2010|archive-date=October 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101024150046/http://www.nscl.org/business/documents/creed|url-status=dead}}</ref><br /> 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.<br /> <br /> '''NSCL Song'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nscl.org/business/documents/song|title=NSCL Song|work=NSCL.org|accessdate=August 19, 2010|archive-date=October 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101024145711/http://www.nscl.org/business/documents/song|url-status=dead}}</ref><br /> Seeking to learn, with wisdom our goal,<br /> looking for lessons through stories of old,<br /> searching the realms of the ancient past,<br /> we study the classics' works so vast.

In knowledge, truth, and fellowship,<br /> we're growing every day;<br /> the iron fist of SCL aids in every way.

We'll join our arms and sing along<br /> with every dear colleague,,<br /> and forever we'll hold<br /> to the Purple and Gold<br /> of the Senior Classical League.

==Officers== Listed below are the current NSCL Officers (as of August 7, 2025).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nscl.org/board.html|title=Board|work=NSCL.org|access-date=2019-09-08}}</ref><br /> {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" !Office!!Officer |- |align="center"|'''President''' |Alden Okoh-Aduako |- |align="center"|'''Vice-President''' |Jake Presson |- |align="center"|'''Secretary''' |Jameson Sheehy |- |align="center"|'''Treasurer''' |John Harrington |- |align="center"|'''Parliamentarian''' |Joe Giambrone |- |align="center"|'''Historian''' |Hayden Smith |- |align="center"|'''Editor''' |Emma Hulse |- |align="center"|'''Advisor''' |Bennett Henkel |}

==State chapters== As of 2020, current State Chapters of the NSCL:<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nscl.org/chapters.html |title=SCL Chapters |website=www.nscl.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990218171229/http://www.nscl.org/Chapters.html |archive-date=1999-02-18}}</ref> *Alabama SCL *California SCL *Florida SCL<ref name="FJCL">{{cite web|title=Related Organizations|url=http://www.fjcl.org/related-organizations.html|year=2010|work=FJCL.org|publisher=Florida Junior Classical League|accessdate=June 26, 2011}}</ref> *Georgia SCL<ref name="NSCL State Chapters">{{cite web|title=State Chapters|url=http://www.nscl.org/about/states|year=2010|work=NSCL.org|accessdate=March 24, 2010|archive-date=March 4, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100304003147/http://www.nscl.org/about/states|url-status=dead}}</ref> *Illinois SCL *Indiana SCL *Kentucky SCL<ref name="NSCL State Chapters"/> *Louisiana SCL *Maine SCL *Maryland SCL<ref>{{Cite web |title=MARYLAND SCL |url=https://mdscl.weebly.com/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=MARYLAND SCL |language=en}}</ref> *Massachusetts SCL<ref name="NSCL State Chapters"/> *Ohio SCL<ref>{{cite web|year=2010|title=OSCL: Convention Registration|url=http://www.ojcl.org/scl/conv/|work=OJCL.org|publisher=Ohio Junior Classical League (OJCL)|accessdate=August 19, 2010|quote=... you are agreeing to pay the SCL Convention fee of $50 (due to the OSCL President or Treasurer on arrival at Convention) and...|archive-date=February 3, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100203225717/http://ojcl.org/scl/conv/|url-status=dead}}</ref> *Oklahoma SCL *Ontario SCL *Pennsylvania SCL *Texas SCL *Virginia SCL<ref name="NSCL State Chapters"/> *Wisconsin SCL<ref name="NSCL State Chapters"/>

==See also== *Eta Sigma Phi - collegiate honor society/co-ed fraternity for Latin, Greek, and Classics majors

==References== {{Reflist|2}}

==External links== *{{Official website|http://www.nscl.org}} *[http://www.njcl.org National Junior Classical League] *[http://www.aclclassics.org American Classical League] *'''NSCL state chapters''' **[https://www.cajcl.org/scl.html California SCL] **[http://www.gjcl.org/seniorclassicalleague.html Georgia SCL] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100305040905/http://www.gjcl.org/seniorclassicalleague.html |date=2010-03-05 }} **[http://www.kyjcl.com/scl.htm Kentucky SCL] **[http://www.mascl.org/ Massachusetts SCL] **[http://ohioscl.org/ Ohio SCL] **[http://vscl.org/ Virginia SCL] **[http://www.wabcjcl.org/SCL/index.html Washington/British Columbia SCL] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110728165618/http://www.wabcjcl.org/SCL/index.html |date=2011-07-28 }} **[http://wjcl.org/scl.html Wisconsin SCL] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071008212609/http://wjcl.org/scl.html |date=2007-10-08 }}

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