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NIMS Accreditation
Movie Premiere
Calendar of Events
Homecoming Court
Homecoming Activities
Honor Alumni
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| Hello! Alumni and Friends, |
Here's what's happening at Jones! Senior Preview Days! About two-thousand High School Seniors visited campus to learn about Jones.  The JCJC Foundation Inc., gave more than $228,500 in scholarships to students at the 2012 Awards Day Ceremony for use during Fall 2012 and Spring 2013. There were nineteen new scholarship funds established, some in honor and memory of loved ones and friends.  |
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Nims Accreditation
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 Jones County Junior College was recently notified it is now the only post-secondary program in Mississippi to be accredited by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills. This means students graduating from the Jones program have met a national standard of skills making them more employable. The process to be considered for accreditation took two years to complete because it meant upgrading equipment, revamping the curriculum and retraining faculty and students. To read more about reaching this lofty goal and receiving the esteemed accreditation from NIMS click on the link: JCJC's Precision Manufacturing and Maching program earns national accreditation from NIMS
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Save the Date!
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Movie Premiere
 The book has been out for almost one year and now the movie is about to hit the 'big screen.'
JCJC and PRCC are hosting a special movie presentation of "Mississippi JUCO's: The Toughest League in America" on Tuesday, October 23, at the Grand Theater in Hattiesburg. Times will be publicized in a special announcement and invitation later this month. The book is available at the JCJC bookstore and other fine book stores.
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 Calendar of Events | |
Mark your Calendars for these upcoming Events
October 6, 2012
Homecoming
Cheerleader and Football Reunion
Treats in the Streets
October 31, 2012
November 8, 2012
Carl Monk Highway Dedication
For more information call the office at 601-477-4145 or email: jcjcalumniinfo@jcjc.edu
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Homecoming Court
|  JCJC's 2012 Homecoming Court was voted on by students in September. Pictured seated, left to right are: Freshman Maid, Emily Miller of Laurel; Queen, Ramanda Dace of Terry; and Freshman Maid, Hannah Hammons of Raleigh.
Standing is Sophomore Maid, Temple Hughs of Hattiesburg; Student Body Maid, Janetta McCullum of Hebron; and Sophomore Maid, Hollie Jefcoat of Soso.
Also a part of this year's court are the flower girl, Reese Ginn of Laurel and crown bearer, Keaton Byrd of McLain. Click on the link: JCJC Homecoming Court 2012 for all the details regarding the Court.
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Homecoming Activities
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During 2011's pep rally JCJC's former Mr. and Miss JCJC's were recognized.
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Homecoming is a wonderful opportunity to renew friendships and hear about the remarkable accomplishments of friends and colleagues, as well as see how your Alma mater has improved over the years.
Please join us for the many gatherings, especially those of you in our honored 50-year reunion group, the class of 1962. Click on the link: Homecoming Activities for a complete listing of activities and times.
Homecoming Activities:
*Friday, October 5, at 7 a.m. - Round-ball Homecoming Golf Tournament-Dixie
Golf Club.
*Friday, October 5, 5 p.m. - 50-year reunion celebration reception at JCJC
*Saturday, October 6, 9 a.m. - reception for alumni and friends, JCJC Terrell
Tisdale Library
*Saturday, October 6, 10:30 a.m. - Homecoming Parade
*Saturday, October 6, 11:15 a.m. - Pep Rally, Student Center
*Saturday, October 6, 11:30 a.m. - Alumni Association Luncheon
*Saturday, October 6, 11:30 - Football & Cheerleader Reunions Sim Cooley
Field
*Saturday, October 6, 2:30 p.m. - Football pre-game with game at 3 p.m.
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Honor Alumni
|  Congratulations! to Drs. John and Connie (McMullan) Forde as this year's Honor Alumni. The two Mississippi State University professors began their college education at Jones County Junior College and now chair their respective departments at MSU. John Forde has been the head of the department of communications since 2004, while Connie Forde was selected to chair the department of instructional systems and workforce development in 2011. The Fordes will be recognized for their achievements during the annual Alumni Luncheon Saturday, October 6, at 11:30 a.m. in the A. B. Howard Gymnasium. This luncheon is being held in conjunction with Homecoming festivities.
Tickets for the luncheon are $15 and reservations must be made by Thursday, October 4. Contact the JCJC Alumni Office at 601-477-4049 or email JoAnna Newcomb at jcjcalumniinfo@jcjc.edu for more information.
To read the entire story by Rebecca Patrick, click on the link: John and Connie Forde chosen as 2012 Honor Alumni
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Cheerleader and Football Reunion
|   If you were a JCJC cheerleader or football player please join us on Saturday, October 6, for a special reunion for you! Since it's Homecoming Weekend, there will be several activities to entertain you as you fellowship with 'old' friends. To register online, click on the link: JCJC Cheerleader & Football Registration or down load the registration form at this link: JCJC Cheer & Football Reunion Registration Form and mail it to: JCJC Alumni Association, 900 South Court, Ellisville, MS 39437. If you have any questions email: jcjcalumniinfo@jcjc.edu or call the office at 601-477-4145.
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Heart Walk
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 JCJC will be hosting the American Heart Association's Heart Walk on campus Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the football practice field. For the last several years this event has been hosted at Jones with growing participation from faculty, staff and students, as well as the community. The theme, "Music of the Heart" will help keep us moving that morning as JCJC assists in the promotion of exercise and raising funds to fight cardiovascular disease. |
Softball Reunion
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Twenty-two young ladies returned to the Bobcat softball diamond to enjoy a spirited game within the ranks during the Softball Reunion held in September. Coach Gwen Magee, who founded the softball program at Jones is pictured with the group on the far right. Between picnicking, playing softball and fellow-shipping, softball alumni and family had the opportunity to also watch the program's three softball coaches, Gwen Magee, Grant Crowder and Chris Robinson being honored on the football field as honorary coaches during pre-game.
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Hall of Fame-Bobcat 5K Run Winners
|  Hall of Fame Weekend started early with the annual Bobcat Hall of Fame 5K. Congratulations to repeat winners Nick Williams and Sarah Hinton. Read Shawn Wansley's story by clicking the link: Bobcat Hall of Fame 5K
Congratulations!to the five newest members of the JCJC Sports Hall of Fame. Pictured left to right are: Dr. Amy Parker, Hill Denson, Dr. Randolph Strickland, representing his father, Hannon Strickland, Dr. Sam Bounds and Wendy Hogue. The group, which was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sept. 8, is shown at dinner prior to the JCJC footbal game vs. Northeast Mississippi.
To read Shawn Wansley's story click on the link: Hall of Fame Induction
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Last Home Football Game
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 If you miss Homecoming October 6, we hope you'll join us for the last home football game on Saturday, October 20, at 3 p.m. The JCJC Bobcats will take on South West Community College. The Alumni and Foundation Office offers tailgating for a low cost for the entire family before the game in the Tennis Complex. Call and reserve you place at 601-477-4145 or email: jcjcalumniinfo@jcjc.edu
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| Wedding Announcements |
Congratulations! to the following JCJC students recently married:
(The following couples' wedding announcements were found in local newspapers. We would love to hear from you, too. Email your news and announcements to jcjcalumniinfo@jcjc.edu)
*Bob Dinsmore and Alicia Glover were married on September 15. Bob
Dinsmore of Macon, is a 2004 graduate of Jones County Junior College.
*Tommy Lee Hinton, Jr. and Kierra Lasha Carter were married on September
15. Tommy Hinton of Richton, is a 2005 graduate of Jones County Junior
College.
*David A. Tucker and Tara E. Taylor were married on September 15. Tara
Taylor of Petal, is a graduate of Jones County Junior College.
*Jermaine M. Jones and Takecha K. Washington were married on September 15. Takecha Washington of Laurel, was a student at Jones County Junior
College.
*Mason Gage Kelly and Sheri Alison Blackledge were married on September
22. Mason Kelly of Ellisville, is a 2010 graduate of Jones County Junior College.
*Tracy L. McCarty and Tonya R. Laymon were married on September 29. Tracy McCarty was a 1994 graduate of Jones County Junior College.
*Eli Strickland and Jessica Green will exchange vows on October 6. Jessica
Green of Heidelberg, was a student at Jones County Junior College.
*Anthony Shelton Taylor and Summer Leigh Hathorne will exchange vows on October 27. Anthony Taylor of Laurel, was a graduate of Jones County Junior College.
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"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant."
- Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Remember When...
in 1962 when the Jones Football team was unleashing devastation thanks to the running and throwing of halfback Billy Burnette and the golden arm of quarterback Mike mcClellan?
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JoAnna Newcomb
JCJC Alumni Coordinator
The Bobcat Bulletin is produced and written by the JCJC Marketing Team.
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