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Here's what's happening at Jones! The Bobcat Softball-fastpitch team is making history! This is the first time since switching to fastpitch Jones has won the state championship.  Photo by Shawn Wansley Farewells and Goodbyes were said to those graduating like this group of friends, at the annual Sophomore Breakfast.  Centennial Yearbooks are in!  Photos by Teresa Martin | |
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 Alumni Spotlight-Erin Lowery
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 Dr. Jesse Smith shared alumna, Erin Lowery's story in a recent video blog. He explained, "Here's a story about a successful young lady who left our college just last spring. I met Erin Lowrey when she, along with several other Radionian students, interviewed me about my trip to China. I was very impressed with Erin's opinion article, and I'm not surprised to see that she received first place in the state for her part of that project. She'd already won awards for her work on the Radionian.
In the short year since she's left us, she's worked for the Laurel Leader Call, been a guest on WUSM and will serve as host next year, and she will intern for WDAM this summer. Before her graduation next year, she's also planning to do some public relations work and freelance with local newspapers.
I'm proud of her successes, and with her drive and motivation, I'm certain we'll see more of her in the future."
Jess
To see the video click here: President's Video Blog |
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Alumni Accomplishment-Roderick Hollins
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Congratulations! to Roderick Hollins a JCJC graduate and current Laurel High School Culinary Arts instructor. His students earned the opportunity to compe  te in Baltimore, MD for the national Pro-Start Competition. Hollins brought his students to the JCJC Culinary Arts kitchen for some tips from his JCJC instructors Lisa Little, Micah Moore and assistant Gloria Newell. (Below) Also giving culinary wisdom to Hollins (right) was Robert St. John, chef/owner of Hattiesburg restaurants The Purple Parrot, Crescent City Grill and Tabella (left). Lisa Little (middle) listens as St. Johns gives some advice. To read Rebecca Patrick's story click: Culinary Arts-Roderick Hollins 
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| Calendar of Events | |
Mark your Calendars for these upcoming Events
May 11, 2012
JCJC Graduation at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
July 19, 2012
Sim Cooley Highway Dedication 6 p.m.
For more information call the office at 601-477-4145 or email: jcjcalumniinfo@jcjc.edu
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Graduation
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Please join us for Spring Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, May 11, at 10 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. in the A. B. Howard Gymnasium.
The graduating class will be divided alphabetically to better accommodate guests and family members, as well as the growing number of graduates.
The Keynote speaker for both ceremonies will be Raleigh attorney and JCJC Chairman of the Board of Trustees, David Garner.
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| PTK Awards | |
The two-year college international honor society, Phi Theta Kappa recently showered JCJC's Rho Sigma chapter with an abundance of honors at its Regional and International Conventions over the last two months. The nine-member leadership team responsible for these awards was recently featured in Dr. Smith's video blog, which you can view by clicking this link: PTK Awards Interviews. Local media also covered their accomplishments too.
While Jones has garnered many awards from this prestigious organization over the last decade, this is the first time that Jones has taken home awards from the International Convention since the honor society changed its criteria in 2010. The number of awards chapters' are eligible for was also cut in half in 2010.
Also for the first time, Jones representatives PTK president, Gwen Matuszewski of Raleigh, and PTK adviser, Gwen Magee were asked to give a presentation at the International Convention about the award winning College Project, "The Tassel's Worth the Hassle" with 1,280 chapters present at the International Convention in Nashville, TN. This was one of the more special years in the Jones PTK chapter's history.
For a complete list of awards and information about the award winning projects and students, click on the link: PTK Awards
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The PTK leadership team pictured with their newest International Hallmark awards. Standing are: PTK Adviser, Julie Atwood; PTK officers, Jordy White, Katie Byrd, Daniel Anderson, Kim Ainsworth, Justin Hill, and PTK Advisers, Carol Bergin and Gwen Magee. Seated left to right are: Danielle Chaney, Gwen Matuszewski, Kristin George and Katie Pittman.
Photo by Kelly Atwood
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| Alumni Golf Tournament | |
 The day was perfect minus a few rain drops for the full field of 132 golfers competing in the 13th annual Alumni Association Golf Tournament, March 30 at the Dixie Golf Club.
Shooting 165 yards for a million dollar prize sponsored by Magnolia Real Estate was Steven Todd however he came up  short. To read the full story, check out: Alumni Golf Tournament.
Pictures by: Rebecca Patrick.
Above left: Elgin Barnett, James Holifield, Aaron Heidelberg team. Right: Casey Mercier and Bobby Shows. Bottom left: Behind the scenes food services and delivery, Jacquelyne Barnett, Marlo Dorsey, Michael Bradshaw, Rebecca Patrick, Kathy Conner and John Parker.
Thank you! to all the workers and golfers,
from the Alumni-Foundation Office
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| Gardening Symposium | |
Local gardening enthusiasts checked out the new ideas JCJC's Foundation Inc., brought to the nearly 120 ladies at the Advanced Technology Center for the sixth annual Gardening Symposium. Creativity flowed as guests speakers  showed off their new techniques for arranging flowers and other interesting objects. Speakers shared their floral tips to help beautify thier homes and gardens. To read more about the event, click on Rebecca Patrick's story at this link:
Gardening Symposium Story
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| Softball wrap up |
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The Lady Bobcat Softball fastpitch team claimed its first fastpitch state championship Friday, April 27. According to head coach, Chris Robinson, this team has just entered into the record books as South Division Champs with the most wins in JCJC history: 39 wins, 7 loses in a season.
The exuberant team will continue to make history as it heads to Clinton for Regional play Thursday, May 3, facing Itawamba at 4 p.m. The top two teams from the regional tournament will return to Clinton for the World Series May 17-19. To read Shawn Wansley's story, click on: Lady Bobcats claim first-ever state fastpitch championship.
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| Baseball wrap up | |
The Bobcat Baseball team is also making history as they clinch their third straight South Division title. Saturday's doubleheader win against Hinds sealed the deal. Click on Shawn Wansley's story for the details about the win: Bobcats sweep Hinds.
JCJC will host State Championship games and will face the 4th ranked team from the North Division in a best-of-three opening round playoff series on Friday, May 4. Jones will play Mississippi Delta, at 6 p.m. in Ellisville on Friday, in Game 1. We meet them again at 2 p.m. Saturday, in Game 2. A third game, if necessary, will follow 30 minutes after game two. Check the web page for updates.
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| Tennis wrap up | |
 The Lady Bobcat Tennis tennis team claimed one state title in both singles and doubles on the final day of the MACJC State Tennis Tournament and the team is qualified for the NJCAA Division II Women's National Tournament, which will be May 6-11 at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas. They finished third in the regional tournament and both the men and women's teams finished second in the state. Click on this link State Tennis Tournament wrap up for all the details.
For the men, JCJC's Sam Thorold and Nick Williams lost to Itawamba's Lewis Butler and Lucas Souza in the finals of No. 1 doubles, 6-3, 6-3. The Bobcat men finished fourth in the regional. The JCJC men had some work to do going into the final regional matches to qualify for the men's nationals, which will be May 13-18 at Collin County Community College in Plano, Texas and were unable to fend off the competition.To read Shawn Wansley's story, click on:
Lady Bobcat Tennis team headed to nationals.
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Bobcat 100 | |
 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.
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"The future depends on what we do in the present."
- Mahatma Gandhi
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Remember When...
in 1976 when students had the opportunity to take the new course, Real Estate? The fee for the Monday night course was $10.
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Amie McQueen
JCJC Alumni Coordinator
The Bobcat Bulletin is produced and written by the JCJC Marketing Team. |
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