PJC 100th Anniversary Events Calendar

Published or Revised July 31, 2024

June 17, 2024

Proclamation Signing Ceremony A soft opening to celebrate the June 16, 1924 vote of the Paris Board of Education creating Paris Junior College was held in the Math & Science Building on Monday, June 17, 2024. PJC officially opened the first fall semester on September 14, 1924. A proclamation was signed by Paris Independent School Board Superintendent Althea Dixon and Paris Junior College President Stepen Benson, Ph.D.

September 10, 2024

Picnic Bash & 100th Anniversary Kick-Off/Opening PJC Historical Walk-Through

Math & Science Building Lawn
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Who should attend: PJC and local communities and family!
Learn more about the Bash by clicking here.

September 30, 2024

New Workforce Training Facility & Open House Celebration PJC-Greenville Center

PJC-Greenville Center
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Who should attend: PJC & Hunt County area community

October 15, 2024

PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Cookout

PJC-Sulphur Springs Center
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Who should attend: PJC & Hopkins County area community

November 1-2, 2024

Homecoming Week

Oct. 31:
Halloween Carnival, Noyes Stadium, Time TBA

Nov. 1:
Athletics Fundraiser Golf Tournament, Time/Location TBA
Hall of Honor/Hall of Fame Induction and Reception, 7 p.m.

Nov. 2:

Homecoming Parade, 10:00 a.m.
Distinguished Alumni Lunch Reunion, 12:00 p.m.
Homecoming Tailgate, 2:30 p.m.
Women's & Men's Basketball Games, 4:00 p.m.
Clay Hollis Concert, 8:30 p.m.

December 13, 2024

Faculty/Staff Brunch hosted by Alumni and Friends Association

McLemore Student Center Ballroom, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Who should attend: PJC, Paris ISD, Community

January 30, 2024

Chamber / PEDC and PJC Business Outlook Breakfast

Love Civic Center, 9:00 a.m.
Who should attend: any current PJC student and Chamber or PEDC member

February 2024

PJC Promise Kickoff Pep Rally with Area High Schools
Time/Location to be determined

March 20, 2024

Donor Reception celebrating PJC’s strongest supporters

PJC Campus
Time/Location to be determined

April 12, 2024

Centennial Wrap-Up Gala Celebration and “A Night in Paris with PJC”

Love Civic Center
Time to be determined

May 9, 2024

Spring 2025 Commencement marking the 100th PJC graduating class

Noyes Stadium 7 p.m.