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INFORMATION

HISTORY:

On June 9, 1900, five classicists founded the "New York Latin Club" in order to provide a forum for individuals interested in classical antiquity to gather, exchange ideas, and sponsor lectures by distinguished classicists. Later christened the New York Classical Club, the organization gradually expanded its mission to include the promotion of Greek and Latin study in schools and colleges, using the resources of an endowment fund granted tax-exempt status in 1959 as the "New York Classical Club Greek and Latin Scholars Fund".  One of the ways that the Club reached many young New Yorkers was by providing area schools with medals that could be awarded to students for excellence in Latin and Greek. In 1997, the Club became a not-for-profit corporation whose purposes, according to the by-laws, are the following: Request for Information: Club historian Barbara McManus is seeking information about classics programs and curricula in NY metropolitan schools, colleges and universities at the turn of the century (c. 1900). She would appreciate copies of catalogue pages, program descriptions, etc. from that era or names (with email addresses or phone numbers) of people whom she might contact to obtain this information. She can be reached at bmcman@optonline.net or at 5 Chester Drive, Rye, NY 10580. She would also be grateful for NYCC documents or any other materials relating to the history of the Club since 1950 in order to augment the Club archives.

MEMBERSHIP:

The New York Classical Club welcomes anyone interested in classical antiquity, including students, teachers at all levels, and members of the community. Dues are very reasonable: $10.00 for regular membership, $5.00 for students and seniors, and $150.00 for a life membership. However, right now we are offering a special $100 life membership, if you sign up by March 31st. A printable membership form explains how to join. Club members are eligible for a special Centennial award, Rome/Athens scholarships, and Phyllis Winquist tuition assistance awards (see competitions and awards for details).
 
 
For those seeking a primary or secondary school teaching position, the best resource is  the American Classical League  National Latin and Greek   Teacher Placement Service 

ELECTED OFFICERS:

President: Dr. Matthew McGowan Fordham University
Immediate Past President: Dr. Larry Kowerski. Hunter College
Vice-President: Dr. Donald Connor, The Trinity School.
Secretary-Treasurer: Dr. Chistiana Sogno , Fordham University
Censor: Elizabeth Stevens. The Hewitt School 
Custodian of Funds Panyotes Dakouras , Nightingale-Bamford
Historian Barbara McManus

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

College Sight Translation Contest: Dr. David Sider, New York University
High School Sight Translation Contest: Dr. Donald Connor , The Trinity School
Oral Reading Contest: Katharina Volk Columbia University
Rome/Athens Scholarship Committee, Past President Dr. Ann Raia College of New Rochelle
Chair, Rome Athens Scholarship Committee Ethyle Wolfe, Brooklyn College 
100th Anniversary Historian: Dr. Barbara McManus
Webmaster: Dr. Jean Alvares, Montclair State University

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