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ELLISVILLE – Jones College held its annual “Retirement Tea” for 12 employees who retired in 2020 and the eight employees who are retiring this year. When combined, these 20 employees provided 459.5 years of service to JC, with some having additional years of service working at other educational institutions.

This year’s retirees include Ronald Bishop who has taught Social Science courses and served as the Division Chair for the department over his 32 years at Jones College. Lee Graham served in the Alumni and Foundation Office as Assistant Vice President for 18 years. For the last 15 years, Juanita Jefcoat worked for Workforce College as a Test Administrator at the Advanced Technology Center. Jeff Keeton has taught Forestry Technology for more than 26 years and served as Division Chair. Erin Knight also served the college for more than 26 years as Associate Degree Nursing Division Chair and instructor. Sonja McCaskill leaves Jones College after five years of teaching in the Social Science department. Tim Rayner is retiring after spending 28 years as a math instructor. Cheryl Windam has spent the last 25 years serving the college as an English instructor and Humanities Division Chair.

Retiring last May after 25 years, was Patricia Brownlee who worked in the Campus Housing department. Social Science instructor, Jacqueline Canizaro retired after 12 years. Joseph Davis served the college for 35 years as a Social Science and athletic trainer/instructor. After retiring as Athletic Director, Katie Herrington is also retiring as a physical education instructor after 32 years. Tim Ishee retired from teaching Agriculture Science after 34 years. Stan Lewis leaves Jones College with more than 17 years as an Electrical Technology instructor along with Randy Purdum, who spent 25 years also teaching Electrical Technology. Marilyn Long retired from the Duplicating Office after 22 years. David Lowery taught English courses for 18 years. After 29 years, Milton Newell retired from the Maintenance Department. Emily Phillips leaves the Associate Degree Nursing division as an instructor for 14 years. Winnie Walters ended her career as an instructor in Adult Education after 20 years.

Picture Cutline 20 and 21 retirees group – Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith and employees gathered to congratulate retiring employees from 2020 and 2021. These employees have served in various roles at the college and were honored at the annual Jones Retirement Tea. Pictured left to right seated are, Winnie Walters, Emily Phillips, Lee Graham, Erin Knight, Katie Herrington, Cheryl Windham, Jaqueline Canizaro, Sonja McCaskill and Marilyn Long.  Pictured standing in the back, left to right are Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith, Randy Purdum, David Lowery, Stan Lewis, Jeff Keeton, Joseph Davis, Milton Newell, Tim Rayner, Tim Ishee, and Ronald Bishop.

 

ELLISVILLE –Jones College will resume normal operations at all campuses on Thursday, February 18, 2021. However, everyone should use caution in their travels to and from the main campus in Ellisville and the County Centers. Additionally, students should contact their instructors for any additional assistance if they are unable to travel to campus.

If any further updates or additional changes to campus operations are needed, they will be communicated through campus email, local media outlets, social media, and on the Jones College website.

ELLISVILLE – On the first day of the June summer session at Jones College, students and faculty were adhering to the CDC guidelines by wearing masks and keeping their distance. Everyone was screened upon entering campus at five different locations.

Two nursing majors, Rebekah Walters of Laurel and Andrew Wu of Hattiesburg were amongst the first Jones College students back on campus today. They started their day at 7:30 a.m.with Anatomy & Physiology.

Waynesboro residents, Hunter Grimes (top of truck) and Kaleb Brewer (right) began their first day of the June summer session in Jones College’s light-duty diesel repair program.

Welding instructor at Jones College, Billy Clark (left) gives tips to Alana Jolly of Clinton as she works on her A.W.S. national welding certification this summer.

Dr. Matthew Burnham began the first day of the June summer session at Jones College with his students in the Principles of Biology class.

Several Jones College students began the first day of the June summer session at Jones College in Dr. Corey Jones’ math class.

ELLISVILLE – Plans are underway to make Homecoming at Jones College a special event.  The weekend of activities will incorporate the Homecoming theme, “Bobcat Revolution” beginning with the student Homecoming pep rally on Thursday, October 3, at 7 p.m. at the Lake.  The “glow pep rally” is sponsored by the Student Government Association and will provide glow-necklaces and glow-sticks for everyone in attendance. This event will be canceled if there is inclement weather.

 On Friday, October 4, the Homecoming festivities begin at 5 p.m. with the JCJC Class of 1955 Reunion Dinner in the C.L. Neill Student Center Banquet Hall. Please make reservations by September 25, by calling the Alumni and Foundation Office at 601-477-4145.

Homecoming Day, Saturday, October 5, is slated with numerous activities for a day of fun for all ages. Events will begin at 9 a.m. with a brunch for alumni and friends at the Terrell Tisdale Library.  Members of the Ellisville High School Reunion for the 1960-1965 classes, and the JCJC 1979 Football Team and Cheerleaders reunion are invited to register for their reunions during the brunch.

At 10 a.m. the JC Homecoming Parade will wind through the streets of Ellisville and the campus, beginning at the Terrell Tisdale Library. The parade features floats made by the student body incorporating the theme, as well as the Maroon Typhoon Marching Band, JC cheerleaders, Touch of Gold, and the 2019 Homecoming Queen and her court.  Parade Marshals are the 2019 Honor Alumni, Tim Lawrence, Brittney Pickering, Earl Reynolds and Reggie Smith.

At 10:45 a.m., the public is also invited to join the Jones family for a pep rally following the parade, in front of the C.L. Neill Student Center.   At 11:30 a.m., the JCJC Alumni Luncheon will be held in the A.B. Howard Gymnasium.  During this luncheon, four JCJC alumni, Tim Lawrence, Brittney Pickering, Earl Reynolds and Reggie Smith will be honored.  Reservations for the luncheon can be made through the Alumni and Foundation Office at 601-477-4145 or by emailing, jcjcalumniinfo@jcjc.edu.

Before the game, the Ellisville High School Reunion Classes and the JCJC Reunions are invited to join the “Tailgating under the Tents” at the Sim Cooley Football Field, near the Tennis Complex beginning at 11:30.  The cost is $10 per person with a reservation deadline of September 25, by calling 601-477-4145.

The Homecoming pre-game festivities will begin at 1:30 p.m. with the marching band’s pre-game show on the Sim Cooley Football Field at Bobcat Stadium. The game against Pearl River Community College will begin at 2 p.m.

At halftime, the Homecoming Court will be presented with the crowning of the 2019 Homecoming Queen. Also, during halftime, the 2019 Honor Alumni and the JCJC Class of 1969, will be recognized. The festivities will end with a performance by the Maroon Typhoon and Touch of Gold. For more information call the Foundation and Alumni Office at 477-4145 or email jcjcalumniinfo@jcjc.edu.                                   

                                                                      

ELLISVILLE – Eleven Jones College sophomore art students had the chance to display their art as part of the Sophomore Art Exhibit in the Eula Bass Lewis Art Gallery before graduation. The aspiring artists were also honored for their accomplishments at a reception hosted by the college. This Exhibit was the final opportunity for these graduates to show off their talents. JC art instructor Melanie Eubanks explained, to have graduates learn how to display their artwork in a gallery will prepare them for future exhibitions.

“We prepare them in all aspects of art from learning technique and the technical aspects of creating art, to learning how to best display their artwork. Students are taught how to display and label artwork, and how to arrange pieces of art to show.  This is their opportunity to apply that knowledge before they graduate,” said Eubanks.

Sophomore artists who participated in the Sophomore Art Exhibit included Thomas Broadhead of Sandersville, Tyree Chapman of Hattiesburg, Mandy Dupree of Louin, Mirranda Oakes of Seminary, Jodie Pierce of Laurel, Nasya Pittman of Petal, Tyler Powe of Wayne County,  Reagan Skinner of Wayne County, Trinity Stewart of Ellisville, Jessica Wade of Laurel and Alexandria Wittneber of Gulfport.

For more information about the JCJC art show or to arrange a visit to the gallery contact the gallery office at 601-477-4148.  The Eula Bass Lewis Art Gallery is 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.  If you want to know more about the JCJC Fine Arts Department check out the JC Fine Arts Facebook page at JCFineArts.