Paris Junior College News Archive
Welcome to the PJC News Archive. Listed on the pages below are the hundreds of news items released by PJC over the previous few years.
Almost 500 receive their diplomas and certificates
Santos Garcia, an instructor at PJC - Greenville Center, was named Master Teacher for 2008. The Distinguished Service Award was presented to Max Goerte of Telephone, Texas.
Read MoreFifty-six receive their LVN pins Thursday
Ceremonies for PJC vocational nursing graduates were held at Paris' First Baptist Church.
Read MoreFifty-nine students graduate PJC’s GED program
"Lifelong learning is not a trite statement," Lamar County Judge M.C. Superville Jr., the event's keynote speaker, told graduates. "It is the beginning of a better quality of life."
Read MoreTwelve graduate surgical technology program
[b]Photo:[/b] A dozen students graduated Friday, May 9, from PJC's Surgical Technology program.
Read MoreFour graduate PJC’s medical coding program
[b]Photo:[/b] Four graduate from PJC's Medical Records Coding program during ceremonies Friday, May 9.
Read More29 graduate during TIJT ceremonies Thursday
Local jeweler Randy Rader addresses graduates of Paris Junior College's Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology.
Read MorePMRC’s Judy Reese named Nurse of the Year
Paris Regional Medical Center nurse is lauded by physicians and colleagues as both compassionate and caring.
Read MoreScholarship endowed in memory of Wests
Paris Regional Medical Center, friends and co-workers fund endowment to honor Anthony and Debra West, who died in July 2007.
Read MorePJC athletes honored at annual awards ceremony
Dragons men's basketball NJCAA All-American Eric Tramiel awarded the J.R. McLemore Cup as the most valuable player in all PJC sports.
Read MoreThree Lady Dragons sign letters of intent
[b]Photo:[/b] Three PJC Lady Dragons basketball players have signed letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic careers at four-year universities.
Read MoreQuilt contest raises $300 for Hispanic Club
[b]Photo:[/b] United Campus Ministry Center Director Ed Dodd accepts the prize he won from Paris Junior College Hispanic Club member JaLeah Fox.
Read MoreHVAC student visit L3 Communications
[b]Photo:[/b] Members of the PJC Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Student Organization (H.A.R.T.S) visited L3 Communications in Greenville, Texas, April 24.
Read MoreWinners on the field, in the classroom
[b]Photo:[/b] PJC Dragons baseball players who are also members of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society for two-year colleges are, from the left: Andrew Robinson of Fort Worth, Bryce Peterman of Arlington, Michael Belt of Mesquite, Timothy Rainey of Denton, Abe Williams of Fort Worth, Garrett Carruth of Lewisville, and Beau Bentley of Troup.
Read MorePJC Regents approve dual credit financial assistance
Regents set aside $156,000 for 2008-2009 to assist high school students with tuition for dual credit courses.
Read MoreLamar County Retired Teachers awards scholarships
Prairiland High School seniors Kaylee Paige Freeman and John Mark Francis honored during luncheon ceremonies.
Read More“Actors Showcase” to be presented April 26
"From Beginning to End: An Actor's Showcase of Scenes" will feature five scenes from various productions. Admission is free.
Read MoreEric Tramiel signs with University of North Texas
PJC standout and NJCAA All-American will play in the NJCAA All-Star game in Scottsdale, Ariz., April 20 at Scottsdale Community College.
Read More2007-08 men’s basketball team highly honored
The PJC Dragons' success on the court was followed by a list of honors for individual players, including the first PJC player, Eric Tramiel, to be named an NJCAA All American.
Read MoreEncore! takes to the stage Friday, April 18
PJC's award-winning show choir will perform Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Ray Karrer Theater on the PJC campus.
Read MoreBlood donation could win you a prize
Blood drive Wednesday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lobby of the McLemore Student Center includes chances of winning a $100 gas gift card.
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