

PJC Sets Commencements
Press Release from PJC
More than 500 candidates have applied for graduation on
Friday of next week at Paris Junior College.
That means the college is expecting a record-breaking
graduation ceremony, according to Rita Tapp, Registrar.
Commencement exercises begin at 8 p.m. in Noyes Stadium
on the PJC campus.
In case of severe weather, ceremonies will move to the Hunt Physical
Education Center,
And an announcement will be made on radio stations in the area by
noon on that Friday, May 8. Notice will also be posted on the PJC
website at www.parisjc.edu.
During the ceremonies a graduate will be awarded the
Distinguished Service Award. The 2009 Master Teacher will also be
recognized.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies, a reception for all
graduates, their family and friends will be held on the tennis courts
adjacent to Noyes Stadium.
For further information, call 903-782-0212.
GED Students To Graduate
The Adult Education and Family Literacy Department at
Paris Junior College will hold GED graduation ceremonies for the 71
students who have successfully completed the required courses during
the past year, according to Louisa Kessel, Director.
Ceremonies will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, in
the Ray Karrer Theater in the Administration Building on the PJC
campus. The keynote speaker will be Kathy Floyd, MA LPC, Board
Certified Christian Counselor.
Two college scholarship winners will be announced as
well as the graduates who have qualified for the National Adult
Education Honor Society induction.
Friends and family members are invited to attend the
ceremonies.
Students who have not yet applied for graduation should
contact the Adult Education Department by calling 903-782-0424 as
soon as possible.
A reception for those attending will be held immediately
following the ceremonies.
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