Activities - NJCL Convention - 2004 - Daily Highlights - Monday, July 26

In true Odyssean fashion, JCL returned to the University of Richmond after 20 years for its 51st NJCL Convention; JCLers, sponsors, and other classicists had last convened here in 1984.

(Re-)experience the events of the 2004 NJCL Convention via this photo gallery. The tabs at the top of the page can be used to go directly to a specific day's events. The arrows at the right hand of the navigation bar will take you forward and backward through the highlights.

1550 JCLers, SCLers, sponsors, and chaperones from over 35 states and provinces began arriving on Monday.

One of the first stops: picking up dorm keys and meal cards.

The stage is set for the opening assembly.

Slashers, would-be SCLers, register for membership with SCLers Ty Moore, Michelle Robinson, and Amanda Goodin.

Graphic Arts registration in Tyler Haynes Commons.

Ludi Chess participants concentrate on a first-round match.

JCLers cue up in the Commons.

Evening activities included the popular Karaoke, with NJCL 1st Vice-President, Keefe Murtaugh, (left) providing a rendition of the Animals' House of the Rising Sun.

Just down the hall, a group of JCLers (below) takes time out for a friendly card game.