Bobcat Bulletin

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       A publication of the JCJC Alumni Association & JCJC Foundation

                                    September 2015 - Vol 6, Issue 1
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In This Issue

Fishing Tournament

Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame 5K Run

Clarke County Center Welcomes Falck Safety Services

Jasper County Workforce Training Center Opens

National Honors for JCJC's PBL

A Rock Fantasy Band Exhibition

FCA 3D Archery Tournament

Calendar of Events

Wedding Announcements

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Greetings Alumni and Friends!
  We are excited that another school year has begun, and we kicked it all off with our annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony and game.
  Those inducted this year were Linda Darty, Mike "Skeeter" Robertson, Kevin Jackson, Don Pennington, and Tommy D. Parker, Sr. An outstanding group indeed!
  We have a lot of exciting things planned for this fall. Of course, homecoming will be on Saturday, October 10. As usual, we will have a day full of activities, concluding with the football game versus East Central. Come on out and cheer the Bobcats on to victory!
  Speaking of Bobcats, the Alumni Association is teaming up with the SGA (Student Government Association) to raise money to place a life size bronze bobcat sculpture on campus. You can help out by making a contribution to the JCJC Alumni Association. The SGA is raising 50% and Alumni 50%. Get involved in this exciting project and show your school spirit.
  For the first time ever, we are having an inshore fishing tournament to raise money for the JCJC Foundation. This first annual event, The JCJC Foundation Inshore Classic, will be held at Mary Walker Marina in Gautier, on Saturday, October 24th. Entry fee is $50 per person or $200 per boat, with a 4 person maximum. Corporate sponsorships are also available. Give us a call at 601-477-4145 to sign up.
  We are working hard to reach out to ALL alumni this year. If you are a member of a civic club any where in our 8 county area, or beyond, and would like for me to speak to your group, just give me a call at 601-477-4145.
  There has never been a more exciting time to get involved at JCJC. Our enrollment is strong, and the future is bright for Jones. If you have not renewed your membership, or joined the Alumni Association or Bobcat Club, do so now. It is never too late!
 
Until next time......Go Bobcats!!

Charlie Garretson
Vice President of Advancement
Director of Alumni and Foundation

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  A wet walk on the first day of classes
Fishing Tournament
Mark your calendars and pray for good weather to attend the first, JCJC Foundation Inshore Classic at the Mary Walker Marina in Gautier, Saturday, October 24th.
  We'll start fishing at 6 a.m. with an optional Captain's Meeting on Friday, October 23, at the Tiki Room at 7 p.m.
The cost is $50 per person or $200 per boat with all proceeds going to benefit the JCJC Foundation Inc., Scholarship Fund.

 Fish for cash prizes for the largest weighing Redfish, Trout and Flounder and get an Inshore Slam for a Grand Prize!

Register at: JCJC Foundation Inshore Classic or call, (601) 477-4145. 
Hall of Fame
Congratulations!!!  to the newest inductees of JCJC's Sports Hall of Fame.  The new Hall of Famers include Linda Darty (above left) from Petal, Kevin Jackson (bottom left) of Dothan, Alabama, Tommy D. Parker, Sr., (above center) of Bay Springs, Donald Pennington (bottom right) of Polkville and Mike "Skeeter" Robertson (above right).
  Darty played basketball from 1979-81, while Jackson was a football player in 1993-94. Parker played football and ran track in 1963-65 and served as an assistant coach from 1967-85. Pennington played football and ran track in 1964-65 and Robertson played football and baseball in 1971-72.
   The five former JCJC athletic standouts were honored Saturday, August 29, during a special banquet in their honor and during halftime of the football game. 
  For more details about the five new Hall of Fame recipients, click on the link to read Shawn Wansley's story: JCJC Sports Hall of Fame.
Mike "Skeeter" Robertson, Don Pennington, Linda Darty, Kevin Jackson and Tommy D. Parker Sr.
Hall of Fame 5K Run/Walk 
  The ninth annual Bobcat Hall of Fame 5K Run winners were George Mendoza  and Briana Gray Saturday morning.  They ran faster than 108 other competitors.
  The 5K Run/Walk was part of the Hall of Fame festivities on campus before the banquet honoring five JCJC outstanding  athletes. 
  To read more about the event and the winners, click on the link: 5K Winners.

Clarke County Center Welcomes Falck Safety Services
JCJC President, Dr. Jesse Smith (seated left) and Falck Safety Services CEO, Bryan Le Compte (seated right) signed the agreement solidifying the training partnership and becoming the Center's first business and training partner, as well as establishing the Mississippi Community College Systems' first oil and safety training program. JCJC, Clarke County and Falck officials pictured with Smith and Le Compte are: (left to right) Jim Walley, JCJC VP of External Affairs; Clarke County Board of Supervisors, Troy Smith, Cleveland Peebles, Mickey Long and Darrick Marshall; Jody Buchanan, JCJC's Clarke County Center Director; Clint James, JCJC Center's Director and Greene County Center Director; Falck Safety Services, Well Control Manager, Shayne Braig; Clarke County Board of Supervisor, Paul Mosely; and Falck Safety Services E-Learning Administrator, Jessica Benson.



























 JCJC has struck oil partnering with Falck Safety Services to begin a training partnership at the Clarke County Center in Stonewall.  The partnership establishes the Mississippi Community College System's first oil and safety training program. 
  The newest Center in JCJC's district also launched the first Petroleum Training Program earlier in the year as its niche' program.  Welding and pipe-fitting, along with Adult Basic Education and college courses are offered at the Clarke County Center.
  For more about the partnership with Falck, click on the link: Falck partners with JCJC and to read more about the Grand Opening of the Clarke County Center click the link: Clarke County Center is home to 1st Petroleum Training in the state 

Jasper County Workforce Training Center Opens

  In July, the Jasper County Workforce Training Center moved into its new home north of Bay Springs on Highway 15 in the Industrial Park from the downtown office space. The expansion of the Center to a three-building facility offers residents access to more educational services and economic development.
  The previous office space housed the original and JCJC's first, off-campus center in 2008. Within three years, Jasper County Supervisors and JCJC administrators realized the need to expand to a larger facility. The new 31,103-square foot attracted the attention of national, regional, state and local officials came to celebrate the expansion.  For the story, click on the link: Services expand at Jasper County Workforce Training Center.

Hundreds of area residents, state, regional and local leaders joined Jones County Junior College and the Jasper County Board of Supervisors cut the ribbon to officially open the newly expanded Jasper County Workforce Training Center.
 
Front row left to right: Johnny Stringer- MS Representative; Jenifer Buford- Community Development Director, East Central Planning and Development District; Gil Patterson- EDA, Atlanta;
Haskins Montgomery- MS Senator and Jasper County Director of Economic Development; Dr. Jesse Smith- JCJC President; Michael Marshall- Alternate Federal Co-Chairman, Delta Regional Authority; Tate Reeves- Lt. Governor; Jay Williams- U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development; Jasper County Board of Supervisors: Eddie Helms, Sandy Stephens, Doug Rogers, Johnny Rowell and Curtis Gray Sr.; and J.E. Smith- Mayor of Bay Springs.  
Back row left to right: Ann Tucker- Board of Trustees, Jones County Junior College; Gary Suddith, Jasper County Center Director, Jones County Junior College; Mike Blount, Vice President, East Central Mississippi Non-Profit Corporation; Wilburt Carr, Board of Trustees, Jones County Junior College; Levera Chapman, Secretary/Treasurer, East Central Mississippi Non-Profit Corporation; Barbara Ravenhorst- Chancery Clerk, Jasper County ; Lela Bryan, Jasper County Center Navigator, Jones County Junior College; Zach Buckley, Board of Trustees, Jones County Junior College; Juan Barnett- Mayor of Heidelberg; Rickey Ruffin Attorney for Board of Supervisors; and Jonathan McCree- Sumrall Construction.
National Honors for JCJC's PBL










 



  Congratulations!!!  to the national PBL conference winners this summer.  Four JCJC students and PBL Advisers, David Ray and Mitch DuBose came home with trophies, cash and a national title.  The network design team of Aaron Huff of Laurel, James Fuller of Prentiss and Robert Mullis of Petal placed 2nd in the nation.  Additionally, Aaron Huff placed 7th in Cybersecurity and James Fuller placed 9th in Network Concepts at the national competition. Brandon McInnis of Hattiesburg competed in the Future Business Executive category but was unable to place in the top ten.
  Click on the link to read about David Ray's honor from the conference: JCJC earns national honors at PBL conference.
  A Rock Fantasy Band Exhibition

 

 

FCA 3D Archery Tournament
   JCJC's FCA chapter invites everyone to participate in the annual 3D Archery Tournament on Saturday, September 26 beginning at 8 a.m. on Rocka Farms at 1428 Hwy. 29 South in Ellisville.  The cost for adults is $40 if RSVP by September 18 and $50 for late registrants.  Youth entry fee is $25 with $5 mulligans available.  Download the registration form by clicking the link FCA 3D Archery Tournament and make reservations by September 18.
Calendar of Events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Events
 
October 10, All Day
Homecoming
 
October 10, 11 a.m.
McClellan Hall Open House

October 14, 1:30 p.m.
JCJC Foundation Awards Day

October 24, 6 a.m.
Inshore Classic-Fishing Tournament 

For more information call the Alumni Office at 601-477-4145 or email: jcjcalumniinfo@gmail.com 

Wedding Announcements
Congratulations!!!
to the following JCJC alumni who recently married or are engaged:

* Katie Carona of Richton and Jared Jones of Raleigh were married June 27. Jared is a JCJC graduate.

* Stephanie Stone of Hattiesburg and Clayton Lott of Sumrall were married August 15.  Clay is a 2011 JCJC graduate.


(The above 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)

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 Remember When...   

        in 1914 when two military companies had been organized?  The Hubbard Guards and the AHS Riflemen were new student organizations.  The students furnished their uniforms and the school furnished their rifles.       

 

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Sincerely,

JoAnna Newcomb 
JCJC Alumni Coordinator 
 
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