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Section: GeneralWelcome To “The Library”
The Mike Rheudasil Learning Center provides computers and Internet access for both students and the general public.
The Mike Rheudasil Learning Center on the Paris Junior College campus is a hub of learning and education, going beyond the services historically offered by a library.
The Mike Rheudasil Learning Center is a multi-purpose facility that houses the J.H. Newton Library, the A.M. and Welma Aikin Regional Archives, media services, the Learning Skills program, a classroom for interactive distance learning, a computer lab, and facilities for the GED program and adult education. The learning center concept at Paris Junior College recognizes that higher education has the responsibility to provide an education for each while offering an educational opportunity to all. This was the concept behind the building of this facility that houses a centralized staff of learning and instructional support specialists serving both students and faculty. Learning Center HoursFall & Spring Semesters Sunday: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Summer Hours (Non-Semester) Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Beginning June 9 Through July 10 (Summer I) Monday: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Section: ChampionsThe Championship Season
The NJCAA national championship trophy, draped with a net, was on display during a Hunt Center celebration of the team’s accomplishment.
“These guys had a goal, had confidence and played well as a team,” Foy said. “They are a great group of guys who became the best they could be at the end of the season and through the tournament run.” “These young men showed 8,000 basketball fans in Hutchinson, Kansas, what teamwork is all about,” PJC President Dr. Pamela Anglin said during a celebration in PJC’s Hunt Center, welcoming home the new national champions. “This is the greatest team and greatest coach in the United States.” The Dragons defeated the nation’s No. 2 team, San Jacinto College, in the finals of the NJCAA Region XIV tournament to earn their first trip to the national finals since 1959. The unranked Dragons then swept through a four-game schedule in the national tournament that included sixth-ranked College of Southern Idaho and 16th-ranked Moberly (Mo.) Area Community College, which they defeated 70-61 in the tournament finals to win the NJCAA title.
Foy, a native of Fort Wayne, Ind., has compiled a 203-118 record during his 10-year tenure at Paris Junior College. The last seven years at PJC have been exceptional. His teams have advanced to the finals of the NJCAA Region XIV state tournament five times while compiling a 162-69 record. This year’s sophomore-laden team that won the NJCAA national title has compiled a 54-16 record over the last two seasons. Dragon Rod Earls, from Little Rock, Ark., was named MVP of the tournament, while teammate Alexander Starr received the Charles Fesher Sportsmanship Award. Foy was named Coach of the Tournament. Earls, Starr and teammate Michael Battle were named to the All-Tournament team. The National Association of Basketball Coaches named Foy Junior College Coach of the Year. “It feels great, because very few coaches get to end their season by winning a national championship,” Foy said. Related articles:
Section: CheerleadingThe Cheer SquadThe Paris Junior College cheer program is in the midst of another exciting year of cheerleading. Cheerleaders cheer at home basketball games and several away games, as well as play-off games. Those interested should contact sponsor Gay Morris at 903.782.0405 or e-mail , as well as fill out and mail a questionnaire available by clicking here. (PDF) The 2008-09 Paris Junior College Cheer Squad
Section: Men's BasketballThe 2008-2009 DragonsMembers of the 2008-2009 Paris Junior College Dragons basketball team.
Section: SoftballThe Softball Coaching StaffHead Coach Corey Lyon
“Building off of the success that the team had a year ago, I look to take this team to the next level and contend for a regional title and a birth at the national tournament,” Lyon said. “We will be led on offense by Second Team All-Region performers Shay Ristau and Jessica Wilson. Defensively, the team will be led by shortstop Courtney Walters and outfielders Makessa Richey and Jeana Keyes. The pitching staff will be anchored by sophomore Kalee Graham and newcomers Kaci Crawford and Emile Giles. “I expect this team to put a lot of pressure on teams with our offense and win games by playing solid defense.” Lyon comes to PJC from Wichita Independent High School in Wichita, Kan., where he was dean of students, head softball coach and head football coach. Lyon took over the school’s softball program following a winless first two seasons, and led them to 65 wins over the next four years, including a 42-5 run his last two seasons. Those seasons included two league championships, two regional championships and two trips to the Class 3A State Tournament, finishing fourth and second. His team went 25-1 last season and outscored opponents 304-51, setting a new state record for most runs in a season. Lyon also was head coach of the U16 Wichita Mustangs in summers of 2006 and 2007, leading the team to an ASA state title, a USSSA state title, two AFA state titles, a second place finish in the 2006 Colorado Fireworks Tournament, a top 25 finish in the 2007 Colorado Fireworks U18 Gold Tournament, and a top 12 finish at the 2007 U16 ASA A National Tournament. He also instructed and assisted the Mustang Gold Team, consisting of players from institutions such as Baylor, Stanford, Utah, Purdue, Coastal Carolina, Georgia Tech, Kansas, Louisiana Monroe, Arkansas, Albany, Emporia State, Nebraska - Omaha and Jacksonville State University. “I look forward to the challenge of moving from high school and travel team softball to the rigors of college softball,” said Lyon. Lyon himself was a student athlete, playing football at Hutchinson Community College before moving the University of Nevada - Las Vegas. He finished his athletic career playing baseball at Kansas State University. Lyon holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Kansas Newman University and a master’s degree in school leadership from Baker University in Topeka, Kan. He and his wife Bridget have three daughters, Cheyanne, Carson and Ciarra. Assistant Coach Mimi Randolph
Randolph coached the infield and catchers at SFA, which finished third in the nation in double-plays per game during her year there. The team was 28th in triples per game, won 12 conference games, and had 13 players named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll and one to the All-Academic Team. In 2005-2006 Randolph was a graduate assistant at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla., where she pursued a master’s degree in political science. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Tulsa. Randolph began her collegiate softball career as a catcher at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, which she attended from 1998 to 2001. During her final season there she hit .239 and posted a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage, with no errors in 95 chances. Randolph spent her 2002-2003 season at the University of Tulsa, where she committed just one error in 123 chances for a .992 fielding percentage, as she helped the Golden Hurricane to its best season in nearly every statistical category. Tulsa won 15 Western Athletic Conference games that season, just a year after posting only three WAC wins. It was the largest one-year improvement in league victories since the WAC first sponsored softball in 1991. Tulsa finished the year tied for second in the conference. Volunteer Assistant Jack Butler
He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he played softball. While in the military, he coached baseball and was recreation officer for the 16th Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division, “The Big Red One.” He and his wife Ann have three sons and one daughter. Section: Women's BasketballThe 2008-09 Lady DragonsMember of the 2008-2009 Lady Dragons basketball team:
Section: CampusesPJC - Sulphur Springs Center
The Paris Junior College - Sulphur Springs Center campus located at 1202 W. Houston St. The Sulphur Springs Center is located at 1202 W. Houston St. in Sulphur Springs (Map / Satellite). A wide variety of technical, vocational and academic courses are offered, both days and evenings, at this center that prepare students for the workforce and lead to an associate’s degree. Courses in computer information systems, drafting and office technology are available, plus all the supporting learning skills and academic classes. Students can complete all the requirements for associate degrees and certificates at the Sulphur Springs Center. Financial aid and academic advising are available to aid students in making their educational decisions. Continuing education programs in health, business occupations and other topics are available to residents of the community. The Sulphur Springs Center also offers free GED preparation courses. The campus also provides truck driver training for the area. Contact: 1202 W. Houston St. Phone: 903.885.1232 Section: CampusesPJC - Greenville Center
Paris Junior College’s new PJC — Greenville Center campus opened to students for the fall 2008 semester. The PJC — Greenville Center is located at 6500 Monty Stratton Parkway in Greenville, Texas. (View photos ») The new campus is a warm, friendly place where staff and students alike are eager to assist and encourage new students. The 39,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility opened to students for the fall 2008 semester and offers general academic courses that lead to an associate’s degree in arts or sciences. The Greenville Center campus contains classrooms, a science lab, a computer lab, a library, a large meeting room that can also be used as a classroom, and administrative offices. More than half of the students enrolled at the Greenville Center complete courses that enable them to transfer to a four-year university. The college offers a variety of certificate programs in office occupations, computer training, heating and air conditioning and nursing. Counseling and advising are available to students, and learning skills programs are in place to help students progress. Free tutoring for math, English, science and Spanish is available. The Greenville Center also offers a variety of continuing education classes, including technical training courses. There is an active chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, a student Honor Society that is involved in many community service programs. Also, Honor Society students may be eligible for scholarships through Phi Theta Kappa membership. The Greenville Center is committed to, and aggressively pursues academic and social opportunities for its students and community. It works closely with local businesses to develop a workforce for the future. Contact: 6500 Monty Stratton Parkway View Larger Map Section: Men's Basketball ArchiveDragons 2006-07 SeasonCONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Record: 26-4
Region XIV Men's Basketball Tournament Saturday, March 10, 2007 - Quarterfinals
Sunday, March 11, 2007 - Semifinals
Monday, March 12, 2007 - Final
Section: GeneralAbout PJC AthleticsSuccess is a tradition among Paris Junior College athletes, as exemplified by the Dragons men’s basketball team, the 2004-2005 NJCAA Division I National Champions. Athletic activities at PJC include men’s basketball, women’s basketball, women’s softball, baseball, golf and cheerleading. PJC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and competes in the Region XIV Athletic Conference, one of the strongest two-year college conferences in the nation. PJC has been very successful in all its sports, winning numerous conference and state titles, capturing two national titles and winning its way to several NJCAA tournaments in golf, basketball and baseball. Historically, Paris Junior College athletes perform as well in the classroom as they do in their respective sports. PJC athletes over the past three years had a transfer/graduation rate of 95.8 percent. That included a 100 percent rate for 2004, a 95 percent rate in 2003 and a 92.5 percent rate in 2002, reflecting PJC’s commitment to the ideal of the scholar/athlete. The college boasts a lengthy list of athletes who have earned Junior College All-American and Academic All-American status, and many have played and continue to play basketball, baseball and golf in the professional ranks. Section: Softball ArchiveDragons Softball 2006-2007 SeasonSpring Record: 41-19 NOTE: All playing dates, except tournaments, are double-headers. Fall 2006 Schedule
Spring 2007 Schedule
Regional Playoff Tournament, May 4-6, 2007San Jacinto College, Houston, Texas(The tournament has been moved from Navarro College due to inclement weather.)
Section: SoftballThe Dragons Softball TeamMembers of the 2008-2009 Paris Junior College Dragons softball team:
Section: Men's BasketballBasketball Coaching StaffHead Coach Ross Hodge
Those two years have produced two All-Americans, nine All-Conference players, and seen 12 players move on to play at the university level. In the 2007-08 season the Dragons won the most games in school history (30), achieved the highest national ranking in school history (No. 4) and started out the season 19-0. They capped of the season with an eighth-place finish at the NJCAA National Championship Tournament in Hutchinson, Kan., after winning the tough Region XIV tournament. In Hodge’s first season the dragons won the 2006-2007 TEAC regular season conference championship while having the best regular season record in school history (26-4) and finishing with a No. 7 national ranking. Prior to taking over the program, Hodge was former Dragons Coach Bill Foy’s assistant and helped the Dragons to the 2005-06 TEAC regular season conference championship. From 2003 to 2005 Hodge was an assistant to Sam Walker at Texas A&M University — Commerce while earning his master’s degree in kinesiology. The TAMU-C Lions won the Lone Star Conference regular and tournament championship, falling one game short of the Elite Eight in the national tournament. Hodge’s playing career started at Seagoville High School under Leonard Bishop and moved on to play collegiate basketball at Paris Junior College. In the two years he played for Foy at PJC, Hodge was the point guard for a team that won 20 games both years and made two regional tournament appearances. Hodge went on to play at TAMU-C and set the school record for assists in a single season, finishing second in the nation in that category. He received his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology 2003. Assistant Coach Brian Burton
He spent the past three years at Collin County Community College in Plano, Texas, under junior college coaching legend Jim Sigona, where his team won an average of 20 games per year and made the regional playoffs three years straight. Dragons Head Coach Ross Hodge called Burton one of the “best young coaches in the State of Texas.” “He did a phenomenal job at the school he came from,” Hodge said. “He’s a person of utmost character. His morals and values will be along the same lines of the mission here at PJC. We’re extremely fortunate to even be able to hire him.” Burton was fortunate to play a major role in recruiting in his time at Collin, recruiting nine All-Conference players, five of them first-teamers. He has signed four players who went on to be recognized as being among the top 120 junior college players in the country. In addition to basketball, Brian helped the CCCC Cougars stay involved in the community by getting them connected with Big Brothers, Big Sisters and that group’s mentoring program. Burton has coached camps, offered personal training, and coached high school summer basketball since 2000. His college coaching career began as an assistant coach at Richland College in Texas, where the Thunderducks posted a 24-8 record, MAC (Metro Athletic Conference) co-championship, MAC conference tournament championship and finished third at the NJCAA Division III National Tournament. Burton helped Head Coach Clark Buerk win his 3rd MAC Coach of the Year Award and is also given credit for recruiting the Thunderducks second-leading scorer, who was also a first team All-Conference player. The Plano East graduate played two years at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, before finishing his career as a two-year starter at UT-Dallas. As the point guard and co-captain, he led the team to its best record in school history, its first conference championship and first ever post-season birth. Burton finished in the top three in scoring and also led the team in several statistical categories, including minutes, assists, steal and charges taken both years at UT-Dallas. Burton graduated from UT Dallas in May of 2005 and is currently working on his master’s degree. He has a younger brother, Jason, who is the head assistant at Texas A&M University — Commerce. Section: Men's BasketballMen’s Basketball Program
The 2008-2009 Paris Junior College Dragons men’s basketball team enters the season with all eyes focused on a return to the NJCAA National Championship Tournament.
Add to that a school record 30 victories for the 2007-08 season. The Dragons, 30-7 for the season under Head Coach Ross Hodge, also produced several players honored at the regional and national level. Eric Tramiel of Shreveport, La., was named the Region XIV Tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Tramiel also was named to the All-Region First Team and as regular season Regional MVP. Two Dragons — Raymond Sims of Philadelphia, Penn., and Ronnie Morgan of Dallas, Texas — were named to the Region XIV All-Tournament Team. Tramiel also was named to the NJCAA National Championship Tournament First Team and has been nominated for the 2008 NJCAA All-American Team. Morgan, Sims, Marcus Carson and Charles Funches of Bayonne, N.J., received Honorable Mention All-Conference nods for the regular season. Hodge, himself a former PJC Dragon, was named conference Coach of the Year for 2006-07 and Region XIV Coach of the Year for the 2007-08 season. In his two seasons as head coach, Hodge has put together a 57-12 record. “It’s been an exhausting time,” said Hodge, speaking of the rush of season-ending tournaments. “But these young men have been special and selfless, and represented the school and Paris extraordinarily well.” “He has all the qualities you want in a coach,” PJC Athletic Director Jim Moffitt said of Hodge. “He’s a great worker, has knowledge of the game, the trust and support of the players, and support from the administration. “Ross is a special coach. He’s very mature and has a feel for the game. He demands a lot from his players, and they respond to him very well.” Click here for more information about the Dragons’ appearance at the 2008 NJCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship Tournament. Click here for more information about the Region XIV championship. Click here for scenes from the Region XIV title game victory. Section: Baseball2008-2009 Baseball DragonsMembers of the 2008-2009 PJC Dragons baseball team.
Section: BaseballPJC Baseball ProgramDragons NewsGarrett Carruth has been named 2008 Region XIV East All-Conference Pitcher. Former PJC Dragons baseball player Cody Levis of McKinney, Texas, now a first-baseman for the Nyack College Warriors, has been named to the 2008 ABCA-Rawlings NCAA Division II All-Northeast Region First Team and the NCBWA All-Northeast Region First Team. The selections follow Levins’ being named the 2008 CACC Player of the Year / First team All-CACC, Daktonics NCAA Division II All-Notheast Region First Team, and NCCAA Division I All-East Region First Team. The following former PJC Dragons are involved in post-season play: » Michael Hallam, Central Missouri State (NCAA Division II World Series) Congratulations to the following Dragons on signing NCAA National Letters of Intent: » Beau Bentley, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Find out more about these Dragons players » Section: Baseball Archive2006-2007 Schedule & ScoresSpring Record: 29-26 Fall 2006
Spring 2007
Regional Playoff Tournament, May 12-16, 2007Blinn College, Brenham, Texas
Section: Employment InformationApplication Procedures
Procedures in applying for open positions at Paris Junior College.
Professional And Faculty PositionsApplicants for professional positions must submit a letter of application, current resume/vita outlining experience and education, a list of professional references, official college transcripts and a statement of educational philosophy (faculty positions only). To be considered for a position, applicants must also complete a Paris Junior College Application for Employment. (Download below.) Faxed resumes will be accepted; however, application forms must be original. Candidates for teaching positions may be asked to perform a teaching demonstration. Adjunct (Part-Time) Faculty PositionsApplicants for part-time faculty positions must submit a letter of application, current resume/vita outlining experience and education, a list of professional references, official college transcripts and a statement of educational philosophy. To be considered for a position, applicants must also complete a Paris Junior College Application for Employment. (Download below.) Faxed resumes will be accepted; however, application forms must be original. Candidates for teaching positions may be asked to perform a teaching demonstration. Support Staff PositionsApplicants for support staff positions must submit a Paris Junior College Application for Employment. (Download below.) A letter of application, resume, professional references and college transcripts are encouraged. Any test requirements for announced positions will be listed on the Announcement of Vacancy.
Adobe’s free Acrobat Reader for PDF files can be downloaded here. Section: Employment InformationAdjunct Faculty Qualifications
Qualifications to serve as an adjunct faculty member at Paris Junior College.
Paris Junior College continually develops a pool of potential adjunct instructors for current and future employment in a variety of teaching areas. Applications of candidates who meet the current criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) may be retained for future employment opportunities. 1. Academic and Transfer Courses require a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field. Examples of these courses are English, mathematics, foreign languages, biology, speech, theatre, history, government, psychology, associate degree nursing and economics. 2. Workforce Development Courses require at least an Associate degree in the field and industry experience. Examples of these courses include air conditioning, welding, electronics, computer information services, office technologies, licensed vocational nursing, and drafting. 3. Developmental Courses require a Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in the teaching field. Examples of these courses are Developmental English, Developmental mathematics, and learning skills courses.
If you have a question about the requirements for a particular teaching area, please contact , director of human resources, 903-782-0483. Section: Student RecordsHow To Register Online
Instructions on how Paris Junior College students can register online.
Students register online using Campus Connect. Students can use Campus Connect from within the PJC system or from any computer connected to the Internet. Click on the link below. Steps to register online: 1. Enter your PJC assigned STUDENTID. Contact the Admissions Office at 903.782.0425 or the Student Records Office at 903.782.0212 if you need your assigned ID number. 2. Enter your PIN. Contact the Admissions Office at 903.782.0425 or the Student Records Office at 903.782.0212 if you do not remember your PIN. 3. Under REGISTRATION, click on “Add/Drop Courses.” 4. Select the term/campus. 5. Scroll to the course you wish to add to your schedule and click “ADD.” The course you enroll in will appear at the top of the screen. You can drop a course from your schedule by clicking “DROP” next to the corresponding course. 6. Under STUDENT INFORMATION, click on “Review/Pay Account” to complete the registration process. Section: Student RecordsThe Student Records Office
The Student Records Office is the college's main repository for official documents relating to PJC students.
The Paris Junior College Student Records Office is located in the Louis B. Williams Administration Building, Room 138, on the Paris campus. Office hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. - noon, except for school holidays. Phone: Toll Free: FAX: The Student Records Office houses all official documents for Paris Junior College students. The office also processes class drops and adds, verifies enrollment, posts grades, verifies graduation, clears students for on-line registration and processes transcript requests. Parents of dependent children are entitled to request certain student data under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. To request such data, parents must submit the Parental Affidavit for Academic Information to the Student Records Office. The form may be faxed to 903-782-0309. The form can be downloaded in PDF (64K) or Word (32K) format. Some Frequently Asked QuestionsHow can I get a copy of my transcript? It’s easy. See this page for complete instructions. How much does it cost to get a transcript? Official transcripts are available at no charge. How do I get my grades at the end of the semester? Students use Campus Connect, the student computer system, to retrieve their grades. Complete instructions can be found here. Who can register online? To use Campus Connect to register online, you must meet the following criteria: 1. You must have satisfied all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements or be exempt from TSI. 2. You must be in good standing. 3. You must have no holds or blocks. 4. If you have not attended PJC in the past year, you must complete a new Resident Status form (PDF/23K). How do I register for classes online? Students register online using Campus Connect. Complete instructions can be found by clicking here. How do I drop/add a class after I’ve registered? Complete instructions can be found here. How can I get proof that I’m enrolled in classes? Paris Junior College can provide verification of enrollment. Click here for more information. Section: PTKPTK inducts 23 new members
The Paris Junior College Phi Theta Kappa chapter, the international honor society for two-year colleges, inducted 23 new members this week. Pictured from the left are: Shavon Lee of Reno, Julia Lawrance of Deport, Kathleen Batson and Sherry Williams of Powderly, Tara Juergens of Paris, Borge Klungerbo of Trondheim, Norway, and Dustin Jones of Paris. Find out more | See more photos
Photo: The Paris Junior College Phi Theta Kappa chapter, the international honor society for two-year colleges, inducted 23 new members this week.
Section: News ArticlesPhi Theta Kappa inducts 23 members
Paris Junior College English instructor Marsha Dennis, left, affixes the Phi Theta Kappa pin for Julia Lawrance of Deport that she received from her mother, who was also a Phi Theta Kappa member when she was in college. PTK is the international honor society for two-year colleges.
Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for two-year colleges, has been active at PJC since 1932.
Twenty-three Paris Junior College students were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges, during ceremonies Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the McLemore Student Center Ballroom, according to Marsha Dennis, PJC English instructor and chapter advisor. Dr. Sherry Aaker, vice president of student services, welcomed the students, their families and friends and extended congratulations on their achievements. Caitlin Commiato and Ali Pry, members of the officer team, offered highlights of the past year’s activities with special emphasis on the chapter’s work with Relay for Life and research in support of the American Cancer Society. Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 1.7 million members and 1,100 chapters throughout the 50 states, territories, Canada and Germany. Allen Williams, chairman of the Social Science Department; Ruth Ann Alsobrook, government instructor; Toni McMillen, English instructor; and Dwight Chaney, dean of academic studies, were recognized as chapter advisors on the Paris campus. Phi Theta Kappa is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. The Beta Zeta Chapter at PJC was begun in 1932 and has remained active since that time. To be eligible for membership, a student must have completed one regular semester at PJC, accumulated 12 semester hours, have a grade point average of 3.5, and be within the upper scholastic 10 percent of the regularly enrolled student body. Students inducted and their hometowns include: Paris: Jennifer Cone, Frankie Foster, Deborah Sue Gray, Reagan Harrell, Marissa Hodgkiss, Dustin Jones, Tara Juergens, Lucille Kramer, Bracewell Polo, Stuart Schuhmann, Rachel Schweers, Ashley Shew, Juana Elizabeth Silva-Vazquez, and Alex Thompson Arthur City: Bradley Kelley Brookston: Sara Kirkpatrick Cooper: Crystal Clark Deport: Julia Lawrence Pattonville: Kaysha Ballard Powderly: Kathleen Batson, Sherry Williams Reno: Shavon Lee Also inducted was Borge Klungerbo, an international student from Trondheim, Norway. Following induction ceremonies Julia Lawrance was pinned with the Phi Theta Kappa pin received by her mother 30 years ago. In comparing that pin with the pins the new inductees received, it was found the design remains very similar. Those attending joined the students in a reception following the formal ceremonies. Section: Phi Theta KappaPhi Theta Kappa inducts new membersSection: News ArticlesContinuing ed classes for December announced.
A variety of classes are scheduled for the first two weeks of December
Paris Junior College’s Continuing Education Department will hold a variety of classes during the first two weeks of December. Christmas break at the College runs from Dec. 15 through Jan. 4. Paris Campus
To register for any of these classes, call 903-782-0447 or 903-782-0445. Greenville Campus
To register for these classes, call 903-454-9333. Sulphur Springs Campus
To register for these classes, call 903-885-1232. Section: GeneralPJC’s Chili Cook-off 2008Section: GeneralChili champs 2008
Anthony Faulkner, left, and Garry Parker of the PJC Maintenance Department hold their plaque — and an empty chili pot — after winning Wednesday’s annual PJC Chili Cook-off on the Paris campus. Health Occupations placed second, and HARTS, the student heating and air conditioning organization, placed third. The Student Activities Office took first place in themes for its “Aloha” chili. Health Occupations placed second, and Financial Aid took third place. See more cook-off photos »
Photo: Anthony Faulkner, left, and Garry Parker of the PJC Maintenance Department hold their plaque — and an empty chili pot — after winning Wednesday's annual PJC Chili Cook-off on the Paris campus.
Section: GeneralOur SympathiesTo the family of Thurman Franks who passed away Nov. 12, 2008, in Longview. Thurman and his wife were married for 71 1/2 years. Both were former PJC employees. Thurman worked at PJC from 1961 to 1997 when he retired at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife Marie, two daughters, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. To the family of John Eastman, dean of finance, and his family on the death of his mother Thelma (Mimi) Johnson on Nov. 13, 2008. Graveside services were held in the Cumby City Cemetery. Section: GeneralEssie Moore receives master’s degreeCongratulations to Essie Moore, cosmetology instructor, on obtaining her M.Ed. in Leadership of Educational Organizations from American Intercontinental University. Section: GeneralMovie NightFree showing in the McLemore Student Center ballroom. Popcorn, snacks and drinks will be available. Sponsored by the Student Activities Office. Section: GeneralStudent RecitalThe pi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Head Coach Bill Foy and his 2004-2005 Dragons basketball team surprised everyone but themselves by taking the NJCAA national championship in Hutchinson, Kan., on March 26.
The national title is the first for the PJC Dragons in basketball. PJC made it to the nationals in 1959 and came home with the fourth-place trophy.
MICAH BEDFORD
GRE'NESSA DILLARD
JESSICA GONZALES
JEREMY LEE
DANEE MITCHELL
TAYLOR POTEET
ELIZABETH SCOTT
COURTNEY YOUNG
GAY MORRIS
New Lady Dragons Head Softball Coach Corey Lyon takes over a program that has seen two consecutive trips to the regional tournament. And Lyon is making plans for a third.
Mimi Randolph, a native of Owasso, Okla., joined the Dragons softball program as assistant coach in July 2007 after spending a year as an assistant coach at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Jack Butler (“Mr. Jack”) is starting his 8th year as an assistant, with responsibilities that include field maintenance, working with thee outfield.
In two years as the head coach of the dragons, Ross Hodge has led the Dragons to a 57-12 overall record, a trip to the national tournament, and was named conference coach of the year in 2006-207 and Region XIV coach of the year in 2007-2008.
Burton enters his fifth year coaching junior college men’s basketball, and his first year as an assistant coach for the Dragons.
