Belated Birthday Wishes

  Happy 90th Birthday!   Mrs. Frances Thomas

  The Foundation staff and friends want to wish a belated 90th Birthday to JCJC Foundation's Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs. Frances Thomas.  We surprised her with a ride in a pink limo, lunch, cake, presents and lots of Birthday wishes!

JCJC 1961 Football Reunion

The JCJC 1961 Football team reunion group picture

   Fifty years ago, the 1961 football team was leaving JCJC and beginning a new journey in life.  Today, this group's bond continues to grow every year at a special reunion in Gatlinburg, TN.  What started out as just a small gathering of a couple of teammates has grown into an annual event, which eventually included wives!  The journalist of the group, Jim "Maverick" Nicholson wrote an account of this year's reunion which can be found by clicking on this link JCJC 1961 Football Team Reunion .

Alumni Accomplishment-Robert Landrum

 Congratulations!  to Robert Landrum '67 and his new 'job.'  He was named Chairperson for the Mississippi Board of Mental Health.  Robert has served on the Board of Mental Health since 1994.  He has also provided his expertise volunteering with the Ellisville State School Parent's Association and the Mississippi Developmental Disabilities Council.  In 2005, he received the James "Jimmy" Stubbs Award, Commitment of Volunteer Service to Mississippians with Mental Retardation, Mental Illness, and Chemical Dependencies. 

   Ed LeGrand, Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health said, "Mr. Landrum brings a personal interest for people affected by disabilities and a passion for quality services." 

  Robert and his wife Jennie will also continue working a 'few' hours in the JCJC Alumni and Foundation Office and fit in some RV-ing as time allows.  He was one of the first computer information systems instructors at Jones and taught for more than 30 years before joining the Alumni Office. We congratulate him on this new phase of service for our community.

Alumni Accomplishment-Tim Waldrup

  Congratulations! to Tim Waldrup '61.  He is on his way to officially becoming the President of the Mississippi Municipal League.  The Mayor of Ellisville qualified for the office of 2nd Vice President of the organization which is composed of 288 Mississippi cities and towns.  Next year, he will serve as 1st VP of the organization before becoming president of the MML in 2013. 

   "I think this will benefit Ellisville and Jones County," said Waldrup.  "I have the support of my colleagues and believe I have something to offer the organization." 

  The honorable mayor will only be the second mayor from Jones County to serve as president of the MML since Laurel Mayor Bill Patrick was president in the 1980's. 
   As far as we know, Waldrup will also be the second JCJC alumnus to hold this prestigious office.  Hattiesburg Mayor, Johnny Dupree, Ph.D. recently served as president of the MML.  Waldrup began his career at Jones in 1970 and retired in 2001 as VP of Student Affairs at JCJC.  He served as Dean of Men and Dean of Student Services during his 32 years at Jones and his main focus was on student government, recruiting and campus beautification.  His wife, Pat Waldrup served as Dean of Women and cheerleading coach alongside Waldrup. Their daughter Missie is a JC alumna and an English teacher at Jones.  

Centennial Celebration Events

The JCJC Foundation Inc. & the JCJC Alumni Association invite you to the

Fall Centennial Celebrations

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Monday, August 15, 2011, 9 a.m.  Anderson Hall Ribbon Cutting

Centennial Celebration Kick-Off Week

Sunday, September 18, 2011, 2 p.m. JCJC Centennial Birthday Celebration

C.L. Neill Student Center

Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10 a.m. Centennial Convocation

1 p.m. Jones Hall Ribbon Cutting

Friday, September 23, 2011, 5 p.m. JCJC Band Reunion Dinner

Saturday, September 24, 2011, 7 a.m. Hall of Fame Bobcat 5K run/walk

9 a.m. Band Reunion-Alumni Band Practice

11:30 a.m. 1961 Football Team Luncheon

4:30 p.m. Bobcat Tailgating/Band Reunion Tailgating

5 p.m. Hall of Fame Dinner

7 p.m. Hall of Fame Football Game

Homecoming Weekend

Friday, October 14, 2011, 4:30 p.m. 50-year Class Reunion Dinners

1961 JCJC and Ellisville HS

Saturday, October 15, 2011, 9 a.m.  Homecoming Brunch

10:30 a.m. Homecoming Parade

11:30 a.m. Homecoming Luncheon

11:30 a.m. Bobcat Tailgating/Football & Cheerleader Reunion Tailgating

2 p.m. Homecoming Football Game

Call the Alumni/Foundation Office for more information at 601-477-4145 or email jcjcalumniinfo@jcjc.edu for more information about these events.    

Band - Maroon Typhoon Reunion

  Want to knowwhat's happening with the upcoming Band/Maroon Typhoon Reunion?  You can email us your info at maroontyphoonalumni@jcjc.edu so we can keep you in the loop!

  The reunion dates are Friday evening, September 23 and Saturday, September 24. The Alumni Band has been invited to participate in the Half-time performance, among other activities that weekend.  Read more in Rebecca Patrick's story here Centennial Plans include Band Reunion.

   The Maroon Typhoon also has a Facebook page to keep everyone in contact.  Click on JCJC Maroon Typhoon Band to join in the fun! 

JCJC Facebook Pages

  The JCJC Alumni Association now has an official  Facebook Page.  We would love to have you sign up or just 'like' us at JCJC Alumni Association Facebook Page.

  You can also joing the JCJC Foundation Inc., Facebook page at Facebook-JCJC Foundation, Inc.

   If you want to keep up with JCJC Sports, join the JCJC Facebook page for Athletics click here JCJC Athletics.

  We'll be posting announcements and upcoming events. If you are looking for 'lost' friends, teachers, or former employees, feel free to reconnect, or just post and share your thoughts on this page.  If you have any suggestions please contact us in the office or email at jcjcalumniinfo@gmail.com.

JCJC's Wayne County Center

    Ground was broken in Waynesboro on June 14 for the new Wayne County Center.  JCJC will begin offering college and non-credit classes, technical skills training, and Adult Basic Education in Wayne County, along with other services provided by the Small Business Development Center. The Wayne County School Board deeded the college the property across from the Vocational Center to build JCJC's new facility.  To read more about the new opportunities being offered in Wayne County, Click Here.

Jones Story

   As we look forward to the next century of Inspiring Greatness at Jones, please consider sharing some of your favorite Jones Stories.  Whether it was an exciting game or participating in the Homecoming parades to Laurel, let us know your  Jones Story.

You can mail the information to jcjcalumniinfo@jcjc.edu

  We will share these memories in the newsletter and they may be considered for use in the Centennial Celebrations!