Jacksonville College Alumni Association

Fall 2020

Stay the course! Philippians 4:5-8

We live in a changing world, but one thing is constant and certain - our gracious, loving Heavenly Father. Now, as never before, we need to stand up and stand firm for our beliefs. God help us all to be faithful, be compassionate, and demonstrate love to our neighbor.

Jacksonville College is Moving Forward and Going Strong

Even though students in the spring semester finished their classes on line, they finished well. We commend our students for all their hard work and completing their courses.

SAVE THE DATE HOMECOMING 2021 - MARCH 19-20

SPRING GRADUATION 2020

Even without a graduation ceremony (due to the pandemic), forty Jacksonville College graduates received their diplomas in the spring of 2020. What a year to remember! Congratulations, graduates, for all your hard work and your resolve to finish strong! As a memento of their time at Jacksonville College, the alumni association mailed to each graduate a 2020 purple and gold tassel, a letter of congratulations, and a one year free membership to the Jacksonville College Alumni Association. Also, a big thank you to the many alumni who sent cards and notes of congratulations to our graduates! Your acts of kindness made them feel very special.

Back to School Activities

Student Orientation

Social distancing

Temperature checks

Masks

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

Activities for the Back to School Bash were limited this year due to social distancing guidelines. However, students participated in a volleyball game, corn hole toss, and various other activities designed to follow Covid guidelines.

Scholarship Recipients - Fall 2020 & Spring 2021

Angelica Alvarez Bearden-Bonner-Gaylor Scholarship Angelica is a sophomore student from Jacksonville, Texas, majoring in nursing. After Jacksonville College, Angelica is planning to attend Texas A & M University. Drew Smith Jacksonville College Alumni Scholarship In Memory of Harold and Anita Small Drew is a music major from Rockwall, Texas. At this time, Drew, a sophomore student, is undecided where he will continue his education.

ENROLLMENT - FALL 2020 Jacksonville College fall enrollment is 512 with 217 of those being dual credit. Students represent 19 different countries and 20 states.

WELCOME! Through your generous support of the BFF (Blessing Forward Fund), several international students were gifted with a welcome basket upon their arrival at Jacksonville College. Many of them, due to arrival by plane, cannot bring with them basic necessities. The alumni and the college collaborated to provide items for these students.

The BFF is available to any student who (for various reasons) needs our assistance. If you would like to contribute to the BFF, or your group would like to adopt this as a project, we would welcome the assistance.

TWO JC ALUMNI RETIRE Two Jacksonville College alumni announced their retirement from the college, effective in the fall of 2020. We appreciate both of them for their faithful service to the college and their dedication in touching the lives of many students.

Linda Thomas Linda completed 28 years of service to Jacksonville College. Beginning in 1990, she worked in the library, then in the Academic Dean's office (while a student at the college from 1991 - 95), and concluded her tenure at the college as librarian. Dr. David Heflin Dr. David Heflin, a 1971-73 alumnus of Jacksonville College, began working at the college in 2000. He has served as director of public relations and Spanish professor, as well as the chairman of the proofreading team for the college.

What a way to start the day - a morning devotional - women's basketball team and their coaches!

A big thank you to the volunteers who assisted in cleaning, vacuuming, and reshelving books in the library. Due to mold on some of the books (caused by water leaks), all books were removed and examined for mold, then cleaned and returned to the shelves. Many thanks to the library staff and volunteers who worked many hours at this tedious job. The project is now complete!

Word has come that Jacksonville College is in compliance with SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges). There will not be another on campus evaluation until 2030!! Thank you for your prayers, encouraging words, and support!

Jacksonville College Alumni and Ex Students' Association 105 B J Albritton Drive Jacksonville, TX 75766 903-589-7143 JCAlumni@jacksonville-college.edu www.jacksonville-college.edu Director of Alumni Relations - Randy Decker rdecker@jacksonville-college.edu 903-790-1700 Alumni Liaison - Jean Galyean jgalyean@jacksonville-college.edu 903-721-5027