Congratulations!  to Dr. Bobby Robbins as this year's Honor Alumnus!  The 1977 JCJC graduate said despite moving to California, his roots were firmly planted at Jones because his grandfather, a math instructor raised him on campus.  At a recent visit in 2007, Dr. Robbins met with some of his South Jones High School classmates and spoke fondly of his two years at Jones, where he said he found everything he needed to give him an excellent foundation to build his future in medicine.  
  Dr. Robbins is a cardiac-thoracic surgeon, an assistant professor, chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, at Stanford University in Stanford, California.

  He received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Milsaps College and his M.D. from the University of Mississippi.  Among his current research accomplishments, Dr. Robbins' work involves the development of fetal surgical intervention methods for congenital heart disease, treatments to improve neonatal cardiac xenotransplantation and similar innovative surgical methods regarding heart transplantation.  His stem cell research has been featured on "60 Minutes" and he has met with the Senate Democratic Policy Committee about advances in cardiovascular science.

  Some of Dr. Robbins medical honors include the New York Thoracic Society Resident Award, the Alpha Omega Resident Award and the General Surgery In-Service Award. 

  We look forward to sharing his many accomplishments as we honor him during the Homecoming Alumni and Friends Luncheon on Saturday, October 15. 

 To attend the luncheon please RSVP by Wednesday, October 12 by calling the Alumni Office at 601-477-4145.
 

Birthday Party

The JCJC Foundation Inc. & the JCJC Alumni Association want to

Thank YOU!

The "Birthday" week of the college was filled with lots of events and many of you joined in the celebration.  Thank you for making this a special time by being a part of our Centennial Celebrations.

  JCJC President, Dr. Jesse Smith joins five alumni that graduated in the 1940's to cut the Centennial Birthday Cake on September 18, 2011;exactly 100 years since Jones County Agricultural High School opened its doors.

Convocation

  For the first time in JCJC history, a Convocation was held in recognition of the

Click on video of Convocation Scenes by Lucas Gandy

college's 100th anniversary.  A faculty procession, speeches by former president's, elected officials and college officials, and a presenation of gifts to the college began a day of celebrating the college's history. 

  A special mace was designed and presented to the college on behalf of the Alumni and Foundation Office.  It will be used for future celebrations at Jones.

Jones Hall Grand Opening

Following the Convocation, several college dignitaries cut the yellow ribbon officially opening the  new Jones Hall.  Gene and Nada Tullos welcomed guests to the Tullos suite, named in their honor.  The Raleigh couple's donation to the college also provided scholarship opportunities for student leaders asTullos Scholars. 

   Jones Hall is a $12-million academic building project authorized by college trustees and is the college's flagship facility.  The 69,000 square foot, three-story structure is designed to be the college's most comprehensive academic structure with numerous state-of-the-art classrooms. Students taking Humanities and Social Science courses meet in Jones Hall.

Hall of Fame 

  The JCJC community and friends welcomed this years class of former athletes and coaches to the 2011 class of the Sports Hall of Fame, September 17.  The five honorees, Dale Crowder, Wilmer Dennis, Parker Dykes, Elmer Higginbotham and Kenneth Schulte, along their families were honored at the Hall of Fame Banquet and during half-time of the football game.

  In its fifth year, Jones County Junior College Hall of Fame has honored 19 JCJC athletic-legends and supporters. 

   To read about the event click Hall of Fame Story for more details.

Band Reunion

 The band reunion was a blast!  It was great hearing some of the special memories while playing in the JCJC band/Maroon Typhoon.  Those pictures will be hitting the facebook page so if you aren't already a fan you may want to join us!  To get to the official Maroon Typhoon Facebook page click on JCJC Maroon Typhoon Band and join in the fun! 

  If you have any questions maroontyphoonalumni@jcjc.edu will keep you in the loop!

  Thanks! for making the band reunion one of our new favorite occassions!

Thank you-Fireworks

 THANK YOU! David Chancellor, owner of Big Pop Fireworks in Ellisville for donating a spectacular fireworks show.  It capped off a wonderful Centennial-Birthday Week of activities.  The show captivated the crowd after the JCJC vs. Co-Lin football game Saturday, Sept. 17.  

JCJC running back "Tiger" Lavoris Powell cuts away from the Wolfpack as McKay Tingle blocks.  Picture by student photographer, Ryan Phillips

Bobcat Club & Tailgating

  The JCJC Alumni Association is inviting you to join the Bobcat Club, which is the official Booster Club for JCJC Athletics.  Click Bobcat Club Application to sign up to be a member.

  We also have a have a special Tailgating Package for football fans and Bobcat Club members.  Click Bobcat Club Tailgating Package for more information.

Annual Alumni Association Meeting

   All alumni of JCJC are welcome to attend the annual Alumni Association meeting being held on Thursday, October 20, at 6 p.m. prior to the last home football game.  The meeting will take place under the tailgating tents.  

  Please join us!

Blood Drive 

  A record number of students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends stuck out their 'paws' for a life saving Centennial event:the JCJC Fall Blood Drive.   United Blood Services had 520 people sign up and they were able to collect 507 units during the three day blood drive, Sept. 26, through Wednesday, Sept. 28.
   Typically, Jones donors give about 400 pints of blood during the Fall drive.  The Blood Drive Committee's goal was to get an additional 100 units to celebrate the Centennial anniversary of the college.   UBS representative, Beverly Clark said, "This was the best blood drive ever at JCJC!  I commend the JCJC Blood Drive Committee for achieving their goal during this fall centennial blood drive, and even surpassing it!" 

   In recognition of the college's first 100 years, the blood drive committee offered special incentives to reach its big goal.  Three donors went home with an extra $100 as part of a random daily drawing from the names of those who donated.  The winners were nursing student Kayla Dixon of Hattiesburg, pharmacy student from Lucedale, Sade' Washington, and Sodexho cafeteria supervisor Caswella Earl of Hattiesburg. The clubs and organizations donating the money for the three $100 prizes include the Concert Choir, the Student Nursing Organization, the Science Club, the LPN Club and the Radiography Club. The next blood drive will be November 30, 2011 with more Centennial incentives. 

Caswella Earl & Pat Skaggs

Kayla Dixon and Ubie

Sade' Washington& Ubie

Fine Arts  Events

 *This month's art show in the Eula Bass-Lewis art gallery at JCJC features the Alumni Art Exhibit. Work from nine JCJC alumni and area artists' work will be on display through the month of October. To see whose work will be on display, read the story: JCJC Alumni Artwork on Display.

  *JC Voices will be performing its annual, "Madrigals and More" concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, at First-Trinity Presbyterian Church in Laurel.

  *The theater department's annual musical takes us back to the roaring twenties with the 1975, Tony Award winning-Broadway hit, "Chicago."  Performances are Friday, October 28, and Saturday, October 29, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 30, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be bought at the door.  Parental guidance is suggested for this show which contains adult themes.

Holiday Entertaining Workshops

 The JCJC Cullinary & Horticulture Departments will be offering, "Entertaining for the Holidays."  This series of workshops will meet on Monday nights from 5 - 8 p.m., in the JCJC Life Sciences Building.   The cost is $150 for all five classes: Oct. 17, 24, 31 & Nov. 7 and 14. 

 For all the details click Holiday Entertaining Workshops.

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