PJC 100th Anniversary Events Calendar
Published or Revised November 05, 2024
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, 2025
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 2025
PJC Promise Kickoff Pep Rally with Area High Schools
Time/Location to be determined
March 20, 2025
Donor Reception celebrating PJC’s strongest supporters
PJC Campus
Time/Location to be determined
April 12, 2025
Centennial Wrap-Up Gala Celebration and “A Night in Paris with PJC”
Love Civic Center
Time to be determined
May 9, 2025
Spring 2025 Commencement marking the 100th PJC graduating class
Location: TBD
7 p.m.
Sorry you missed our previously held 100th Anniversary events:
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
Click here to learn more.
November 1-2, 2024
Homecoming Week
Oct. 31:
Halloween Carnival, Noyes Stadium, 5:30-7 p.m.
Enjoy games put on by PJC student organizations and athletic teams, plus free candy!
Nov. 1:
Athletics Fundraiser Golf Tournament, Check-in: 9 a.m.; Shotgun starts: 10 a.m.
Click here for more information
Hall of Honor/Hall of Fame Induction and Reception, 6 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.