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A Jingle Jazz Christmas
Art Show
Dew signs with USM
PCS remains Math League Champs
Basketball Begins
New Athletic Web Page
Bobcat Club
Donate to Jones
Calendar of Events
Wedding Announcements
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Greetings Alumni and Friends!
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I hope that this update finds all of you well as we head into the holiday season.
We have been busy here in Alumni/Foundation as we wind down the semester. Our next big event is the Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day on Friday, December 5th.
We have also made some changes to our Foundation website under the "Support Jones" tab. There are new ways to give to the Foundation with more to come.
Our men's and women's basketball teams are off to a good start. As of the writing of this update, both are undefeated and playing good ball.
As mentioned previously, we are beginning to work on and toward our Alumni Golf tournament this spring. We will be rolling out more information after the first of the year.
As always, if you are receiving this newsletter and need to update you alumni membership, please do so. Also, please pass along to anyone that you know attended Jones and NEEDS to join. We are recruiting all former Jones students.
Last but not least, all of us here in the Alumni & Foundation office wish each and every one of you and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Until next time, Go Bobcats!!
Charlie Garretson
Vice President of Advancement
Director of Alumni and Foundation
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Here's what's happening at Jones!
The Fine Arts Department is gearing up for Christmas with "A Jingle Jazz Christmas" benefiting "Toys for Tots"   
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Please Note: the Administrative Offices will be closed from
December 19, 2014 through January 6, 2015
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A Jingle Jazz Christmas
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JC Voices and JC Jazz students are playing and singing for Christmas presents for the "Toys for Tots" program as they prepare for a "Jingle Jazz Christmas." Pictured left to right is: Shaquille Shelwood of Ellisville, Morgan Smith of Laurel, Sam Cruz of Pensacola, FL, Savannah Scafide of Long Beach, Harlan Mapp of Hattiesburg, Lauryn Easley of Laurel, Ashley Adams of Laurel, Steve Jones of Starkville and Caleb Guilbeau of Ellisville. The jazzy Christmas concert will be Thursday, December 4, at 7 p.m. in the
Bobby Shows Exhibit Hall in the Ronald E. Whitehead Advanced Technology Center, located in the Howard Technology Park in Ellisville. There's one twist to this holiday gathering, the students and faculty in the JCJC Fine Arts Department request that you bring one new unwrapped toy for the "Toys for Tots" program as your admission to the concert. Toys, including sports equipment, board games and plush animals will be given to a child in our area this Christmas. In return for your donation, Jones music students will provide an evening of beautiful holiday favorites like, "O Holy Night," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," and big band Christmas favorites performed by JC Jazz, under the direction of Jeff Brown. The audience will also be serenaded by the JCJC select vocal ensemble, JC Voices, under the direction of Dr. Susan Smith and accompanied by Dr. Victoria Johnson. JC Voices will sing several selections with JC Jazz, including "Gettin' in the Mood for Christmas," and the classic, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." The ensemble will also share popular tunes like the sentimental theme from A Charlie Brown Christmas, "Christmas Time is Here," as well as an arrangement of "The Man with the Bag and Santa Baby," along with several cherished sacred selections.
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Art Show
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Ceramics and art instructor, Melanie Eubanks and the Eula Bass Lewis Gallery manager, Amy Walters will have their artwork on display in JCJC's Eula Bass Lewis art gallery through December 10, 2014. The public is welcome to view the artwork on display at no charge. 
Eubanks' pottery usually has a theme and is always practical or functional. Since her first discovery of playing in the red clay, forming animal sculptures at her grandparent's home in Mize, Eubanks' work has predominantly focused on ceramic creations. In this show, Eubanks shares her interest in the history of ceramics.
"I take a lot of inspiration from the ceramic work of the Minoan civilization that pre-dates the ancient Greeks. Part of my interest in their work is the way they decorate their volumetric forms," said Eubanks.
Her designs include painting inside the bowls and adding objects on the various pieces of clay art. Eubanks said she enjoys the simplicity and the connection to humanity's origins that creating with clay offers in this technological age.
"Making objects with clay seems like a contrast to the digital age in which we live. Like many people I know, I embrace this age of technology and all that it has to offer as it quickly and dramatically reshapes the way we live our lives. At the same time, I find a real connection to my humanness through making and using handmade objects," said Eubanks.
Her formal introduction to ceramics happened at the University of Southern Mississippi. She began teaching at JCJC in 1994 teaching ceramics, drawing and art history. She and her husband, who is also a ceramic artist, share a studio.
 Walters' artwork focuses mostly on the vibrant use of colors in her paintings.
She uses thick layers of paint to give texture with figures, creating a scene or a story on the canvas.
"Viewers can use their own imagination to add to that story on the canvas which is fun! There are several musical themed paintings in this show because that has always been a favorite of mine, as well as the audience," said Walters.
The JCJC graduate studied art at the University of Mississippi with an emphasis on painting. For more information about the JCJC art show contact the gallery at 601-477-4148 or visit the gallery which is normally open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The gallery is closed for lunch daily from 11:30 until noon.
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PCS remain Bobcat Math League Champs
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Presbyterian Christian High School mathletes are all smiles after a tough battle to claim the JCJC Bobcat Math League's Super Bowl playoffs Championship for a second time. The team split $2,500 for their first place accomplishments in the playoff competition. Pictured in the front row, left to right is: Zoe Fokakis, Sam Lucas, Alicia Brown and Jacob von Herrmann. Pictured standing is: Liz Lucas, Ben Majors, math coach Melissa Brown and Claudia Vial.
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For the second year in a row, Presbyterian Christian High School mathletes managed to keep the title, Bobcat Math League Champions for a second year.
The JCJC Math Department and community donors, coordinated by Laurel realtor, Chris Wilson include Wade Creekmore (Co-Founder of Cellular South), Cellular South (C-Spire) Foundation, Chisholm Foundation, Mississippi Association of Partners in Education, Mrs. Sandra Wright (Magnolia Realty), Mississippi Power, Corner Market and Mr. and Mrs. Howard (Howard Industries) sponsored the 2014 JCJC Bobcat Math League with 22 area high schools participating in the program.
At the end of the six-week regular season, the top four division teams and four wildcard teams with the highest scores competed for the overall winner position, and "Super Bowl" of Math Championship title. The eight teams who earned the right to battle it out for the title, cash, scholarships and prizes were: PCS, Oak Grove, Sacred Heart, Stringer, Northeast Jones, South Jones, Wayne County and Mt. Olive.
To read the entire story from Teresa McCreery about the playoffs held at Jones, click on the link: Presbyterian Christian wins second JCJC Bobcat Math League's Super Bowl Championship. |
Tori Dew signs with USM Tori Dew signs with USM
|  Jones County Junior College's Tori Dew  signed a scholarship with the Lady Eagles. Dew, who was named the Dudley NJCAA Division II Softball Player of the Year after an incredible freshman year with the Lady Bobcats, said she gave the decision plenty of thought. She received this bat (pictured on the right) for being the NJCAA Softball Player of the Year.
To read Shawn Wansley's story on the top player in NJCAA Division II softball, click on the link: Dew signs with USM |
Basketball
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The Lady Bobcats won their fifth straight with an 86-70 decision over Alabama Southern Community College. In the men's game, JCJC defeated the Eagles, 84-70. In the men's game, JCJC defeated the Eagles, 84-70.
The JCJC teams return to A.B. Howard Gymnasium to face Coahoma Community College on Dec. 1. The women's game begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men's game at 7:30 p.m. Both games will air on www.jcjc.tv.
To keep up with the Bobcat Basketball teams, click the link for the ladies schedule:Ladies Basketball Schedule and click on the link to see the men's
schedule: Men's Basketball Schedule.
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New Athletic Web Site
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 In the coming month, you will see a fresh new look to the JCJC Athletic website that will hopefully enhance your experience finding the latest scores, game highlights and more! You will be able to find all the stories and info related to each sport, in that sports' section. The new format will be more organized and easier for us to manage too.
During the transition, access to the current athletic web page may be limited or unavailable. Please be patient while we prepare to bring you a jam packed athletic web site with more information to help you follow the Bobcats.
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Bobcat Club
|  Would you like to support JCJC athletics and be a part of the winning team? Join the Bobcat Club and be a member of the best in JUCO sports! Two different Bobcat Club Sports Ticket Packages include a combination of game passes, tailgating and membership in the Bobcat Club and the JCJC Alumni Association.
Click on the link for the Bobcat Club Membership Packages to get all the details. To be a Bobcat Club Member, all you have to do is apply and choose your membership level. Click on the link from A.D. Katie Herrington for football information Letter from A.D. and to apply, click on this link for the application: Bobcat Club Application. Go BOBCATS!!!
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Donate to Jones
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As th  e 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. For more information on how to give and receive click on the link: Donate Now to Jones
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Calendar of Events
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Mark your calendars for these upcoming Events
December 4
A Jingle Jazz Christmas, ATC, 7 p.m.
December 7
Concert Choir Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. St. John's-Laurel
December 9 Small Ensemble Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Chapel
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Congratulations! to the following JCJC alumni who recently married:
(The following couples' wedding announcements were found in local newspapers. We would love to hear from everyone. Please email your news and announcements to jcjcalumniinfo@jcjc.edu)
*Jamie Hinton of Laurel and Russell Williams of Laurel were married Oct. 18. Hinton is a JCJC graduate.
*Landri Burnham of Seminary and Cory Rivers of Ellisville were married Oct. 25. Burnham is currently attending JCJC.
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"Love the giver more than the gift."
~Brigham Young
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Remember When...
in 1997 when the Maroon Typhoon Marching Band performed int he 1997 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City?
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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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