Mark your Calendars for these upcoming Events

    Don't forget to sign up for the annual Gardening Symposium!  The sixth annual Gardening Symposium will be Thursday, April 5, from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in the Ronald E. Whitehead Advanced Technology Center.  

    Guest speakers for the event are Bill Finch, executive director of the Mobile Botanical Gardens and Kevin Hinton, certified floral designer for Bankhead Flowers in New Albany. Finch will speak during the opening session and Hinton will deliver the afternoon keynote presentation.

  The cost is $50 and includes workshops, lectures and a gourmet lunch prepared by the JCJC Culinary Arts Department. Seating is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. All proceeds from the symposium go towards scholarships and other needs of the JCJC Horticulture Program.  

  For symposium details and online registration click here:  Gardening Symposium.   For registration information or special accommodations, call 601-477-4145 or e-mail:  foundation@jcjc.edu.   

 When registering for more than one person, please complete a registration for each individual.

  The recent JCJC Centennial Celebrations have inspired one of JCJC's graduates from the 1940's, who wrote for the college newspaper, to do some research on Jones County Agricultural High School and JCJC's early years.       

  Raymond Horne, the Shady Grove resident has published his research in a book, "The Early Years: A History of the Jones County Agricultural High School and Junior College."

  JCJC invited Horne to share some of his wisdom with the PTK honor society and the JCJC Historical Society recently.  His trip down memory lane inspired students to get a signed copy of his book.

  To read more about Horne, click on the link to Rebecca Patrick's story: Horne speaks to JCJC students

  Just because you aren't on the JCJC campus every day doesn't mean you can't play an important role in the Centennial Celebration. Anyone can join the Centennial Celebration by becoming a "Bobcat 100" donor.

  The "Bobcat 100" is an Alumni Centennial Campaign honoring our 100-year heritage while simultaneously providing resources that will allow us to enter our next century with confidence.

  You are invited to join the growing group of individuals who have become part of the "Bobcat 100." All we ask for is a donation of $100 to commemorate Jones' rich history and give you an opportunity to continue inspiring greatness as we move into the next century.

  Our goal is to present 100 Centennial Scholarships to deserving students for the 2012-13 school year.

  Make checks payable to the JCJC Foundation "Bobcat 100" and mail to

900 South Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437.

For more information call the JCJC Foundation Office at 601.477.4145.

      The recent rainy weather put a little damper on scheduled activities for the Baseball Reunion.  It also caused the cancellation of Friday night activities and the postponement of games until Sunday, late afternoon because of the soggy fields. 

  Despite the rain, the "party" continued for the group of alumni, as they swapped stories, fellow-shipped, and enjoyed the games at Community Bank Park.   

Twenty-one former Bobcat Baseball players came back to campus and were honored on the field.  Photos by Rebecca Patrick

 Congratulations!  to both the men's and women's basketball teams for making it to the Region 23 Tournament. 

  The men lost to East Mississippi in the first round, ending their season at 12-13.  To read Shawn Wansley's story about the Bobcat's tournament action click: Bobcats lose battle.

  The Lady Bobcats ended their year, 15-10 with a loss to Meridian in the opening round of the tournament.  Click on Shawn Wansley's story for details about the Lady Bobcat's season: Meridian CC ends Lady Bobcat's season.

   For as long as most can remember, JCJC has been a host site for the Area 17 Special Olympics.  That tradition will continue this year on Friday, April 13, at the Sim Cooley Football Field/Bobcat Stadium. 

   JCJC students and faculty volunteer for this event which often creates special memories for everyone.  These special athletes challenge themselves to be the best they can in various events like softball throw, soccer kick and running races to make it to the medal ceremony and enjoy a proud moment.

  Special Olympics is a free event and open to the public, beginning with Opening Ceremonies at about 9 a.m.

  The JCJC Fine Arts Department is offering numerous opportunities to enjoy the

Nohemi Martinez, Staci Thornton and Kristen Anderson perform April 2.

musical accomplishments of its students.  The following events are free of charge and open to the public.

*Monday, April 2, at 7 p.m. in the JCJC chapel, sophomores Nohemi Martinez-flute, Staci Thornton-voice, Kristen Anderson-saxophone and William Case-piano will perform.

*Monday, April 9, at 7 p.m. in the JCJC chapel, sophomores Kimberly Lott-piano, Jon Bullock-piano, Darius Valentine-tuba and Lynn Arnold-voice will perform.

*Monday, April 9, in the Eula Bass Lewis Art Gallery, sophomore art students will have their artwork on display through May 4.

*Tuesday, April 10, at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium the Concert Band will have its final performance this year.

*Thursday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in the JCJC chapel, sophomores Angela Hatten-piano, Brooke Armstrong-voice and Chace Thrash-guitar will perform.

*Friday, April 13, at 12:30 p.m. in the JCJC chapel, the third installment of the Spring Recital Series will feature the Southern Miss Chamber Players.

*Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m. the JC Jazz Band and the JC Voices will combine efforts to perform at the annual Java and Jazz concert.

Virginia Smith, John Wright, Staci Thornton and Latisha Hamilton perform April 24.

*Friday, April 20, at 12:30 p.m. in the JCJC chapel, the final Spring Recital Series concert will feature a 'royal' performance from soprano Constance Roberts with pianists, Ellen Elder.

*Monday, April 23, at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium, sophomores Nathan Ball and Anthony Luker will give solo performances as part of the Percussion Ensemble Concert.

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