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Wayne County Center Opens Perkins Coach of the Year Soccer Players Assist in All-Stars Win Carrie Hayes Valentine Memorial Scholarship "A Christmas Carol" Debuts Art Department Exhibit Donate to Jones Calendar of Events
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Here's what's happening at Jones!
Employee Recognition Luncheon
JCJC alumnus, faculty and administrator, Jim Walley was recognized for his 35 years of service. 
Faculty RecognitionJCJC alumna, Dr. Susan Smith (middle) received the highest faculty honor and $1,000. She is pictured with faculty who were also recognized for their contributions, math division chair, Corey Jones, athletic trainer, Joel Cain, art instructor, Mark Brown and Dr. Jesse Smith.
Bobcat Math League Winners! Presbyterian Christian H.S. took 1st place 
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While we enjoy our families during the holiday season, the JCJC Administrative offices will be closed from December 18, 2013 through January 6, 2014.
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Wayne County Center Opens
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After enduring several obstacles and seven years, the Wayne County Learning Center is officially open. The public and many elected officials participated in the
ribbon cutting ceremony and the grand opening of JCJC's third Learning Center. JCJC President, Dr. Jesse Smith thanked the many partners and people involved in the establishment of the Center in Waynesboro, which will house a nursing, computer and welding lab, as well as offer college credit and graduate courses.
Click on the link to read more about the new Center: Wayne County Center opens
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Perkins Coach of the Year
| The Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges has named JCJC head football coach Ray Perkins, Coach of the Year. He received the honor after guiding
the Bobcats to a 9-2 record, a MACJC South Division championship and the runner-up spot in the MACJC to East Mississippi. Perkins has led the Bobcats to a 15-5 record in his two seasons as head coach. In addition, 11 Bobcat players were named either All-Region 23, All-MACJC South Division first-team or All-MACJC South Division second-team. To read the entire story by Shawn Wansley, click on the link: Perkins Coach of the Year |
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Soccer Players Assist in All-Stars Win
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 The five JCJC soccer players representing the South Division of the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges All-Star team helped to make history by winning both the first-ever men's and women's All-Star soccer matches over the North Division. The South women won 2-0 while the South men won 2-1 at Freedom Ridge Park.
JCJC's Kelsey Cochran, Brittany Farrar and Laurel Riebock played for the South women, while Bobcats' JaMarcus Ducksworth and Kevin Ndongo played for the South men.
To read the entire story by Shawn Wansley, click on the link: Soccer players assist in All-Stars win
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Carrie Hayes Valentine Memorial Scholarship
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 JCJC alumna and music major at JCJC from 1996-98, Carrie Hayes Valentine lost her battle with stomach cancer in September but her memory will live on through a music scholarship in her name. Friends and family are fundraising to endow the Carrie Hayes scholarship.
JCJC music and voice instructor Nikki Johnson was close friends with Carrie and said, "My first musical was, 'Little Shop of Horrors' and she was the gorgeous lead. She was perfect and breathtaking. The next year, I thought I had ARRIVED when she and I were double-cast as Irene Malloy in 'Hello, Dolly.' She's a rock-star. People all over the country adore her. Once you'd met her, you didn't forget her. I told her, being around her was like having been in the sunshine. I am not ashamed to call myself a fan!"
One of the musician's regular spots to play in her hometown of Prattville, Alabama sponsored a fundraiser in November to help endow the scholarship for a JCJC music student. Johnson believes that is the perfect way to honor her.
"Carrie was a bright and shining personality with a crystal clear, perfectly tuned voice. She never missed a note or a chance to encourage everyone she knew. Her passion for music and people will live on in the lives of the students that will be blessed by this scholarship fund."
Click on the link to see the story from WSLA-TV and how to donate: Carrie Hayes Valentine Fundraiser
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"A Christmas Carol" Debut
| The JCJC Musical Theater department will be debuting an original version of the famous Charles Dickens' classic, "A Christmas Carol," on Friday and  Saturday, December 6, and 7, at 7 p.m., and on Sunday, December 8, at 2:30 p.m. at the JCJC Fine Arts Auditorium.
Guest director Rob Mulholland also wrote the play especially for the JCJC cast. Musical producer and JCJC alumna, Nikki Johnson said this is the first time JCJC will be premiering an original play. This version will have the familiar story line with a few modern twists.
To read the entire story by Teresa McCreery, click on the link: JCJC theater department presents an original Christmas classic
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Art Department Exhibit
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The artworks by JCJC faculty, Mark Brown, Melanie Eubanks and Paula Pierce, along with Gal  lery manager, Amy Walters will remain on display until December 18. The exhibit is located in the Eula Bass-Lewis Art Gallery and features a variety of work, including 3-D works, paintings and pottery. This free show is open to the public. Click on the link to read more about this months show: JCJC Art Department Exhibit    |
Donate to Jones
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 As the year ends, please keep Jones in mind. Your donation through the JCJC Foundation Inc., a 501C3 organization will greatly help the college's mission and give you an opportunity for some relief on your taxes.
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"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
Henry Stanley Haskins
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Remember When...
in 1995 when JCJC golfer, Rick Fulkerson placed first in the State Junior College Golf Tournament? He would go on and play in the National Tournament.
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JoAnna Newcomb
JCJC Alumni Coordinator
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