ELLISVILLE 鈥� Plans are underway to make Homecoming at 糖心直播 a spectacular event this year with gatherings honoring the 50th reunion for the JCJC Class of 1975, and the 70th reunion for the Jones County Agricultural High School Class of 1955, and seven Honored Alumni.
The weekend of activities will incorporate the Homecoming theme, 鈥淎ll Roads Lead to Jones鈥� beginning with 糖心直播 students and faculty constructing floats on Monday, September 22, then a 鈥淛ones Got Talent鈥� Show showcasing student talent will happen on Tuesday, September 23, in the Fine Arts Auditorium at 7 p.m. On Thursday, September 25, at 7:30 p.m., the Homecoming Glow Pep Rally will be held at Centennial Plaza. The 鈥淕low Pep Rally鈥� 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.
Homecoming Day, Saturday, September 27, will be a day filled with numerous activities and fun for all ages. Events will begin at 9 a.m. with brunch for alumni and friends on the front lawn of the Terrell Tisdale Library. Members of the JCJC 1975 and JCAHS 1955 classes will need to come by the JC Alumni Association table and check in during the brunch.
At 10 a.m. the Homecoming Parade, led by Parade Marshall, Dr. Phil Rasberry a 1974 JCJC graduate, will wind through the streets of Ellisville and the campus beginning at the Terrell Tisdale Library and ending outside of the M.P. Bush Fine Arts building on Bush Drive. The parade features floats made by the student body incorporating the theme, as well as the Typhoon Marching Band, JC cheerleaders, Touch of Gold, and the 2025 Homecoming Queen and her court.
At 11 a.m. following the parade, the public is also invited to join the Jones family for a pep rally in front of the C.L. Neill Student Center, Centennial Plaza. At 11:30 a.m. the JCJC Alumni Luncheon will be held in the A.B. Howard Gymnasium. During this luncheon, the JC Honor Alumni, Cade Cockrell, Shivum Desai, Dr. Robert S. Billingsley, Dr. Kaylie B. Wilkerson, Beverly Young Langford, Ph.D., Billy R. Folkes and Judge Stan Sorey, will be recognized. Additionally, the JC Homecoming Court, and the members of the JCJC Class of 1975 and JCAHS Class of 1955 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 or the website: /alumni_foundation/events/
鈥�Tailgating under the Tents鈥� will be held at 11:30 a.m. in the North Endzone of Bobcat Stadium/Sim Cooley Field.
The Homecoming pre-game festivities will begin at 1:30 p.m. with the marching band鈥檚 pre-game show in Bobcat Stadium/Sim Cooley Field. The game against Holmes Community College will begin at 2 p.m.
Before the 2nd quarter, the 2025 Honor Alumni will be recognized and during halftime, the Homecoming Court will be presented with the crowning of the 2025 Homecoming Queen, Alexis McQueen before the Typhoon Marching Band and Touch of Gold perform. The festivities will end with the announcement of Mr. and Miss JC before the 4th quarter. For more information call the Foundation and Alumni Office at 477-4145 or email jcjcalumniinfo@jcjc.edu