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Distinguished Alumnus , p. 5 him the College’s highest honor as a Distinguished Alumnus.” Dodson will have the Distinguished PJC Homecoming Alumni Award conferred to him Thursday, Nov. 2: Parade at 4:00 during a lun- p.m., leaving from the Hunt Center. cheon, Saturday, Hunt Center Pep Rally, 5:00 p.m. November 4, begin- Friday, Nov. 3: President’s Reception, ning at 11:30 a.m. at 5:30-7:00 p.m., McLemore Student Love Civic Center. Center Ballroom. The son of the Saturday, Nov. 4: Distinguished late Ben and Vera Alumni Luncheon, Love Civic Center, 11:30 a.m. (Eubank) Dodson, Athletic Hall of Fame Induction, Dr. Dodson has McLemore Student Center Ballroom, spent a successful 2:30 p.m. career in research Women’s Basketball vs. Bacone JV, and environmental 4 p.m., & Men’s Basketball vs. Jarvis Dr. Ronald F. Dodson sciences. At PJC he Christian University JV, 6 p.m. with majored in biology Homecoming King & Queen Crowning, onald F. Dodson, Ph.D., F.C.C.P., and chemistry and credit the quality of his halftime of men’s basketball game, all in F.A.H.A. of Tyler, Texas has been education under the leadership of Dr. J.R. the Hunt Center. Rselected as the 2017 Paris Junior McLemore and Mrs. Dean Fuller for his his retirement in August 2005, a career he College Distinguished Alumnus. He will be firm foundation. He also lettered two years began there in 1977. Dr. Dodson continues recognized during the 93rd Homecoming as a member of the PJC Golf Team. to share his expertise in public and pri- festivities Friday and Saturday, November odson had serve as an admin- vate entities as President/CEO of Dodson 3 and 4. istrator for various research Environmental Consulting, Inc. “Dr. Ron Dodson is a member of the and educational programs as PJC Class of 1962,” said PJC President Dr. D “I consider it a privilege to have had well as Professor of Cell Biology and Pam Anglin. “He is a renowned specialist the opportunity to attend PJC and always in the field of research and environmental Environmental Sciences at the University realized that experience provided me with sciences and brings recognition to Paris of Texas Health Science Center, Tyler, TX a strong educational foundation for my fur- Junior College and his hometown. We and as a Tenured Professor of Biology at ther academic pursuits,” said Dodson. are extremely honored to bestow upon the University of Texas at Tyler prior to continued on page 3... Volume XL, No. II The Paris Junior College Alumni & Friends Association October 2017 Training for the future by Dr. Pamela Anglin, President here has never been a greater need in university. Financial aid, including PJC this country for workers with creden- scholarship funds, is available so students Ttials beyond a high school education. can obtain a community college education. To address that need, the State of Texas Industry advisory councils guide PJC developed the 60x30TX goal that is included workforce programs, and this responsive- in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating ness is important to sustain the state’s eco- Board’s 2015-2030 Strategic Plan. nomic future so that when students graduate The goal calls for sixty percent of all with that higher education credential, they Texans 25 to 34 years of age in 2030 to have can find a good job and have a brighter a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor future. degree. Meeting this goal is necessary for JC is already recognized as a national the State of Texas to have the workforce to leader in Pathways, and was one of maintain the State’s economy. The goal has P30 institutions selected nationally last been endorsed by the Governor of Texas year for a project on better guidance for stu- and the Texas Legislature. dents along academic and career pathways. A high school diploma will no longer These help students more quickly identify be adequate, as 66 percent of all jobs will career goals and put them on the correct require some additional training to have the path to get there so they don’t take excess skills to be employable. In 2015, 38 percent classes, saving them both time and money. Pam Anglin of that segment statewide had attained col- PJC faculty and administration have spent lege credentials. Currently we are at 20 this past year retooling degree plans to employed or enrolled in a four-year institu- percent across our region, so we have a long guide students and provide information on tion after their graduation. On top of that way to go to reach 60 percent. what future career that certificate or degree success, community colleges save students If our local students want a good quality may lead to. thousands of dollars in tuition and fees that of life when they grow up, they not only That dovetails neatly with the 60x30TX can be put towards a better future for those need to stay in school, but also gain train- goal - more education and more successful students. ing beyond high school graduation. Jobs are students leading to the trained workforce Our future economic viability depends open for people with skills, and attending vital to the local and state economy. on being able to increase the educational Paris Junior College provides those skills Community colleges are already criti- attainment level of our residents. We need through certificates and associate’s degrees. cal to the Texas economy. Seventy-three to get the word out that today’s jobs require In PJC’s service area, high school gradu- percent of those earning 2016 bachelor’s training above a high school diploma and ates have the opportunity to complete a degree graduates in Texas earned credit at that means that not everyone needs a four- certificate or an associate degree. These cre- a community or technical college. Among year degree from a university. It does mean dentials can prepare students to go directly Texas community college graduates, 90 learning advanced skills to meet the needs into the workforce or transfer their first two percent of academic program and 89 per- of business and industry in the region to be years of general education to a four-year cent of technical program graduates were employable. hat can you do to help? Spread the news about PJC and High school students 60x30TX. Many people believe touring the PJC- W Greenville Center they could never afford college when most signed a 60x30TX will qualify for federal Pell grants and then banner, signifying PJC scholarships. A trained workforce helps their pledge to obtain keep the business and industry we have and a higher education helps in the recruitment of new industry to credential for a the area. brighter future. The goal of 60x30TX and Paris Junior College is to provide higher incomes, great- er business opportunities, and a strength- ened community and state. As we look to the future, we must all work together to make sure our region has a workforce to support the industry of the region and main- tain a viable economy. Without bold action, our region faces a future of diminished opportunities, incomes and resources. Page 2, October 2017 The Paris Junior College Alumni & Friends Association Volume XL, No. II Distinguished Alumnus, continued from page 1 ollowing PJC, he earned his bach- Holding an EPA/TDSHS licenses as an ities in public buildings in Texas. Dodson elors and master’s degrees from East Inspector/Management Planner and as an has also served as an invited external FTexas State University, now Texas O&M Supervisor Restricted, Dodson has advisory panel member/reviewer for state, A&M University-Commerce. He was the also served as a special consultant to the regional and national regulatory agencies recipient of a Graduate College Fellowship administrations of several University of and international organizations regarding from Texas A&M University, College Sta- Texas components regarding environmen- asbestos issues associated with human tion through the Interdisciplinary Electron tal issues. He was also named a tenured health as well as on the initial external Microscopy Center. The emphasis of his Professor of Biology at the University of advisory board for the Texas A&M School study was to develop a section in Biologi- Texas at Tyler in 1984. of Public Health at College Station. His cal Electron Microscopy and his doctorate The honoree was appointed by State research career also included serving as a was conferred in 1969. Senator Bill Ratliff as a member of the reviewer for numerous scientific journals. Dodson then accepted a Postgraduate Steering Committee to conduct a study ecognized for his academic/re- Associateship in the Department of of higher education needs in the East and search achievements, Dodson has Anatomy at the University of Texas Health North East Texas region. The initial study Rbeen awarded designations includ- Sciences Center at San Antonio. Upon recommended educational resource sharing ing Eminent Scientist and Outstanding completion of those research studies, he by the institutions in the regions, increased Scholar of the Year 2001 by the Internation- was recruited to join the faculty of Baylor potential for interactions with regional pub- al Research Promotion Council (South East College of Medicine, Houston, Texas lic schools and development of needed Asia), Fellowship in the American Heart where he stayed seven years and served as degree offerings in the region. Association, and Fellowship in the Ameri- an assistant professor in the Department of Dodson led a collaborative effort between can College of Chest Physicians. Neurology and research assistant professor his institution and Stephen F. Austin Dodson has published over 150 peer- in the Department of Pathology. University to offer regional students options reviewed scientific articles in biomedical ecruited by one of the University for obtaining a Masters of Environmental journals and he has served as a reviewer for of Texas Health Science Centers Sciences or a Masters of Biotechnology. many of these journals. He has published in Tyler, Dodson began a research He subsequently served as the Chairman R 16 chapters in biomedical books, edited program in cell biology/environmental sci- of the Northeast Texas Consortium of two books and served as special editor for ences. During his time at that institution he Universities and Community Colleges, an chaired the Department of Cell Biology/En- organization that evolved out of the needs an edition of the Journal of Toxicology and vironmental Sciences and served as a full assessment study and worked in that capac- Environmental Health on the health effects professor and administrator of the research ity to meet the charge given to these of asbestos and other elongated particles program. He also held the Houston Endow- regional educational entities by Lieutenant that was published in 2016. ment, Inc. Distinguished Professorship Governor Ratliff. After retiring from academia in 2005, he in Environmental Sciences, and served as While serving as an Advisory Board formed the consulting company Dodson Director of an EPA/TDH approved Occu- Member on the Texas Department of Environmental Consulting, Inc., in Tyler, pational Training Division with educational Health’s committee, he helped develop the Texas. He continues to conduct research facilities at Tyler and Houston. State Law governing asbestos related activ- and write scientific/biomedical publica- tions and serve as an expert in his field with FOCUS is published by Paris Junior College on behalf of the PJC Alumni and Friends Association. Its purpose is to serve as a communications link between Paris Junior College, alumni, former students, and friends. requests from the private sector, academia, Production Staff: and federal agencies as well as internation- Derald Bulls...... Director, Institutional Advancement/Alumni Affairs Margaret Ruff...... Director, Marketing & Public Relations al agencies/scientific organizations. Administration: Dodson and his wife, Sandy, are the proud Dr. Pamela Anglin...... President, Paris Junior College parents of two daughters, Diana Ditges and Dr. Pamela Millsap...... Vice President of Academic Studies Sheila Reece...... Vice President of Student Access and Success husband, Joe, and Debra Hurbough and John Spradling...... Vice President of Workforce Education husband, David. They are blessed with four Association Officers: grandchildren. Annetta Hamil Cooke...... President Lynn Patterson...... Vice President Cost for the luncheon is $20 per per- Jack Ashmore...... Treasurer son and reservations may be made by Joan Mathis...... Secretary Association Directors: Vicki Ballard, Janie Bonham, Ginna Bowman, Ken Cannon, Kay Holleman, Bob Hundley, Jr., mail to: Paris Junior College, Homecoming Tom Hunt III, Audrey Lakes, Mike Long, Becky Semple, Amy Spann, Loren Stephens, Ruth Ann Stallings and Dottie Luncheon, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, Thielman. Ex-Officio Directors: Dr. Pamela Anglin, Berdie Gibson, Ronnie Rhodes, Bobby Walters and Derald Bulls. TX 75460, or by contacting the Alumni Paris Junior College, Alumni and Friends Association, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, Texas 75460 Affairs office at 903-782-0276 or dbulls@ (903) 782-0276; fax (903) 782-0356; [email protected]; www.parisjc.edu parisjc.edu. Volume XL, No. II The Paris Junior College Alumni & Friends Association October 2017, Page 3 The Bulls’ Pen by Derald Bulls, Director he tradition of homecoming dates back I hope you will read about his professional to the 19th century. Many schools, successes and we applaud his many accom- Tincluding two in Texas - Baylor and plishments. Southwestern - are among those who make Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., also in the claims they held the first “modern” homecom- Ballroom, we will induct four gentlemen into ing. the PJC Athletic Hall of Fame. Two honorees, This year marks the 93rd homecoming for Gerald Jack, Class of 1958, and Larry Click, Paris Junior College. Merriam- Webster’s dic- coach 1977-97, will be added posthu- tionary defines homecoming as, “the return mously along with Bob White, Class of 1955 of a group of people usually on a special and Archie Reynolds, Class of 1966. At the occasion to a place formerly frequented or ceremony friends, family, and teammates are regarded as home.” expected to share in this special time. The President’s Reception, hosted by PJC omecoming festivities conclude with President Dr. Pam Anglin, is a great way to the women’s and men’s basketball begin the celebration weekend. Everyone is Hgames set to begin at 4 p.m. and invited to attend on Friday, November 3, from will be highlighted with the crowning of the 5:30-7 p.m. in the McLemore Student Center homecoming king and queen at halftime of the Ballroom. It’s a great time to re-acquaint with men’s game. Derald Bulls old friends and make new ones. You will find more information about all During the Distinguished Alumni Award of these events in this issue of FOCUS and I Come HOME to PJC! We would love to Luncheon on Saturday, November 4, at hope you will include one or all of these events see you! the Love Civic Center, we have the honor in your planning. For our out of town guests, For more information, contact Derald of bestowing the College’s highest honor, special rates have been coordinated with local Bulls, Institutional Advancement/Alumni Distinguished Alumnus, on Dr. Ron Dodson, hotels; please contact me if you would like Affairs Director at 903-782-0276 or dbulls@ Class of 1962, from Tyler. additional information. parisjc.edu. Four to be inducted into PJC’s Athletic Hall of Fame hree former Dragon student-athletes and While liv- White also qualified for 10 National Senior a former coach will be inducted into the ing and teach- Games, earning four first place finishes in TParis Junior College Athletic Hall of ing in Paris, he Tucson, Ariz., Pittsburgh, Pa., Louisville, Fame during the 93rd Homecoming November captured titles Ky., and Houston, Texas. He placed in the 3-4. The Hall of Fame ceremony is set for 2:30 in Commerce, top 10 in four of the five other tournaments p.m. in the McLemore Student Center Ballroom Greenville and qualified for the National Games in and all friends and family of the honorees are and Sulphur Birmingham, Ala. in 2017. He has recorded welcomed to attend. Springs. After three holes-in-one in his playing career. Those to be honored during the afternoon’s relocating to White was inducted into the Texas State ceremony include Robert W. “Bob” White, Friendswood Games Hall of Fame in April 2013. PJC golf team member 1953-55; Gerald Jack, in 1972, White Both he and his wife Dorothy were inducted a member of the 1956-58 Dragon baseball and continued to into the PJC Academic Hall of Honor in 2011. football teams; Archie Reynolds, for play com- The Whites have two daughters, Lesa White the 1966 PJC baseball team that advanced to Robert G. “Bob” White petitive golf Roecker and Kelley White Hawkins, two the Junior College World Series; and former in the Greater Houston Area Senior Golf granddaughters, a grandson, a great grand- baseball coach Larry Click, who led the team Tournament and later in the Super Senior daughter, and two great grandsons. from 1977-1997. Division after reaching 66 years of age. ack enrolled at PJC in the fall of 1953, but Jack, who passed away in 2009 and Click, He retired from public schools in 1994 his desire to serve his country led him to who died in 2014, will posthumously be induct- and began participating in the Texas Senior Jenlist in the United States Navy. There, he ed into the Hall. Games, he participated across the state in served from 1954-56 as an aviation ordnance White developed an interest in golf at the age the 60 to 64-age bracket. In 21 Texas State man and was stationed in the Philippines at of nine, tagging along as caddie to older brother Senior Games, he earned 11 first place fin- Subic Bay Naval Base aboard the aircraft car- Bud at the old Springlake Golf Course in Paris. ishes, three third place and three other top- rier USS Boxer immediately after the Korean After playing golf and basketball at Paris High ten finishes in the 36 hole golfing event over War. School, White attended PJC on a golf scholar- two days. To top that, White competed in the When his military time was finished, he ship under coach George Branson. His passion Louisiana State games twice, finishing first was offered a baseball scholarship to PJC and for the game grew and he won the Spring Lake both times. In the Arkansas State games, he enrolled in the fall of 1956. He and fellow Invitational three times and finished runner-up earned eight first place finishes, a second, Larry Kemp and Sammy Player three time as well. and one third place. continued on page 6... Page 4, October 2017 The Paris Junior College Alumni & Friends Association Volume XL, No. II STAYING CONNECTED n each issue of The Focus, we take great Basketball Association’s San Antonio Spurs Scott Federman, Class of 2013, now lives pride in helping you stay in contact with and became a major contributor to the team’s in Midlothian, VA and is employed by the Ialumni and former students. We wel- success. He also became a free agent this United State Government. After completing come your submission of current information summer and was signed by the Orlando his associate of science degree, he earned his through the “Alumni and Friends” page on Magic to a 3-year contract valued at $20 nursing degree from Lamar State College and the PJC website. million. his BSN and MSN from Western Governors Awarded 2010s University. Tonya Gaither, Class of 2001 and Eveline Sattriona Nyachwaya, Class of 2010, is Kevion Ellis, Class of 2015, has been elect- Rickman, Class of 1989 were named the now the Unit Manager for The CMI Group, ed Student Body President at the University Elementary School and Secondary School Inc. in Carrollton, TX. (sattie.nyachwaya89@ of Northern Colorado in Greely. UNC has Teachers of the year, respectively, for Rox- gmail.com) over 12,000 students. He will serve in that ton ISD. Mrs. Gaither teaches fourth and fifth Ashley Endsley, Class of 2011, has been capacity for the next 12 months. He recently grade math and has been teaching for fifteen named the new head softball coach at North completed an internship in the office of Colo- years. Mrs. Rickman teaches junior high lan- Lamar ISD. Following her two years as a rado State Representative Dave Young. El- guage arts, reading and social studies and has member of the Lady Dragon softball team, lis is majoring in international affairs/public been in the classroom for 24 years. she completed her career at the University policy. ([email protected]) 1960s of Texas at Tyler. She most recently was John Sevier, who attended PJC 2016-17, Tim and Karen Walker, Class of 1966, head coach at Brownsboro ISD. (aendsley@ now calls Quinlan, TX home. (johnsevi- now make Lantana, TX their home. Tim is a northlamar.net) [email protected]) retired United Methodist Pastor and Karen, a retired Spanish Teacher. He still has his Upcoming drama productions at PJC consulting business to assist large Methodist he PJC Department of Drama has three productions scheduled for the academic Churches. ([email protected]). year following Homecoming 2017. 1970s T Monty Python’s “SPAMALOT” will run Nov. 9-12. Adapted from the original screen William A. Durham, Class of 1976, is the play, this musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture “Monty Python and the Managing Partner in the Houston, TX law Holy Grail,” retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. The firm of Eastham, Watson, Dale & Forney, 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including “Best Musical,” and 14 LLP and has a litigation practice specializing Tony Award Nominations. in commercial and non-personal injury mari- In 2018, Noises Off will be performed in the Ray Karrer Theatre. This play is called time matters. He was recently recognized by ‘the funniest farce ever written.” The production features a manic menagerie as a Best Lawyers© and has been rated by Super cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop play called ‘Nothing’s On’. Door slamming, Lawyers. Following graduation from PJC, on and off stage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure into the plot of this hilarious he earned his BA degree from Texas A&M and classically comic play. University and his Juris Doctorate from the The final production of the season is the 4th Annual New Works PlayFest: LOL. The University of Houston, both with honors. dates are April 26-29 and feature playwrights from all over the country and world are ([email protected]) invited to submit their original, unpublished works and they are produced and per- 1990s formed for the first time to an intimate audience by the faculty and students of PJC Courtney Eudy, Class of 1997, is now Drama. This year’s ‘New Works’ them is based around comedy and farce. serving as General Counsel for Harrison For ticket information contact the PJC Drama Department, 903-782-0488. Walker & Harper, Paris, TX. Formerly she was associated with Strasburger & Price, LLP, Dallas. She had husband, Tad, current- ly reside in Clarksville, TX, her hometown. ([email protected]) 2000s David Casares, TIJT Class of 2003 and his brother, Eric were recently featured in the Colorado business magazine, “5280”, high- lighting their Mile High Jewelers in Aurora, CO. The two are outfitters to well-known rappers, boxers, and Denver Broncos, sup- plying their custom jewelry needs. (casares- [email protected]) Jonathon Simmons, 2007-08, just fin- ished his second season with the National

Volume XL, No. II The Paris Junior College Alumni & Friends Association October 2017, Page 5 SAYING FAREWELL TO PJC FRIENDS aris Junior College and the Alumni & Robert Ney Crook, Jr., 69, Class of 1965-66, Joy Wear, 64, Class of 1972, passed away Friends Association extend our deepest died April 2, 2017 due to complications of vas- June 29, 2017 following a courageous battle with Psympathy to the families of these alumni. cular dementia. He was instrumental in produc- cancer. She was a nurse at McCuistion Regional Jimmy Paul McCool, 39, Class of 1999, ing distance learning initiatives at the LeCroy Medical Center and served 26 years in the girls’ passed away June 1, 2017 in Paris. He received Center, Dallas. junior high department at East Paris Baptist his HVAC certification from PJC. Ballard M. Turner, 95, Class of 1948, died Church. James W. ‘Buddy’ Vaughan, 85, Class of March 18, 2017, in Conroe, TX. A lifelong edu- Steve L. Hurt, 82, Class of 1953, passed away 1940, died May 29, 2017 in Clarksville. He cator, he was also a veteran of WWII, serving in July 3, 2017 in San Antonio. He was an attorney served his community in many capacities and the Army Air Corp. and practiced in Plainview, TX until 2008, when began a lifelong love of flying while a student Eva N. Flenniken, 77, Class of 1985- he retired to San Antonio. at PJC. 89, died March 7, 2017. She served a long Vella Jo Martin, 89, longtime supporter of Becky Nance Lamberson, 56, 1979-81, of career at UARCO and Texas Department of PJC, died July 3, 2017 in Dallas. Paris passed away May 24, 2017. She was vice- Transportation. Dr. Melvin Mason, 90, Class of 1947, passed president of mortgage lending for First Federal Dr. Samuel Muecke, Jr., 78, PJC Class of away July 3, 2017 in Huntsville, TX. Dr. Mason, Community Bank. 1959, passed away February 18, 2017 in Cooper, an Army Veteran, was a longtime English instruc- Anna Marie Broadway Hollingsworth, 81, TX. He was a retired veterinarian in Wolfe City tor and professor, retired from Sam Houston 1953-54, of Fort Worth, TX died May 24, 2017. for many years. At PJC he was co-captain of the State University. He was inducted into the PJC She and twin sister, Mary, played basketball at 1959 football team. Academic Hall of Honor in 2001. PJC. Richard Alexander, 46, Class of 2016, died Martha Jo Temple Horn, 1951-53, passed George Humphries, 76, 1958-59, of Noble, June 30, 2017 in Paris, TX. He spent many years away June 27, 2017 in Arlington, TX. TX passed away May 22, 2017 in Bonham, in the oil fields before moving to Paris to attend Billy Joe Toliver, 80, Class of 1999, passed TX. He and his family were involved in a farm PJC’s welding program and worked for Load away February 2, 2017 in Paris, TX. He retired operation. Trail Manufacturing in Tigertown, TX. from the B&W Plant and was an avid golfer. Virginia Don Preston Fodge, 85, Class of 1951, died May 21, 2017, in Marietta, GA. She graduated with honors from PJC and played bas- AHOF Inductions, continued from page 3... ketball from the Dragonettes. Bobbie E. ‘Gene’ Bunch, 94, Class of 1948, earned the title, “The Garden Patrol,” in recog- into the Wall of of Flint, TX, died May 19, 2017 in Tyler, TX. He nition of the way they covered the outfield. He Honor in 2004. worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 34 years met Peggy Roland of Honey Grove, 1956 PJC His parents, the and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Homecoming Queen, shortly after arriving on late L.Z. and Kevin Ross Floyd, 33, 2004-2005, of Paris campus. By February 1957, the two were wed Alleen Jack, died May 8, at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Jack continued with the baseball team as nurtured his Hospital, Dallas, after a long battle with health well as playing football for the Dragons. genuine love issues. After two years at PJC, Jack was invited to play for others. He William Richard “Billy” Redus, 99, attended baseball for the University of Alabama. After a was a mem- PJC in the 1930’s. He died in West Hollywood, division title and graduation in 1960, Jack began ber of Lamar Calif. on April 7, 2017, just weeks before his 36 years coaching at the high school and college Avenue Church 100th birthday. He took great pride in 100 per- level in baseball and football, as well as teaching of Christ since cent of his PJC coursework in the 1930’s trans- high school biology and physical education. childhood. ferred to a California college. Thirty of those years were in the public schools Gerald Jack After a long Lucille McBee Weems, 83, Class of 1952, in Mt. Vernon, Huntsville, Ala., Haleyville, Ala., battle with heart disease, Jack passed away of Roxton, TX, died May 4, 2017. A private Paris, Sherman and Crowley high schools. Jack November 5, 2009. The Jacks have four chil- pilot, she taught in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, was inducted into the Crowley High School’s dren, Gary, Jeanne (Kraft), James and Ray and and over 30 years in Peoria, Ill., where she also Tom McCone Hall of Fame. their spouses along with fourteen grandchil- coached boy’s baseball. The field there is named Returning to his Alma Mater, he joined Gene dren and four great-grandchildren. in her honor. Stallings’ staff at the University of Alabama Irene Bagley Burleson, 93, Class of 1942, nductee Archie Reynolds, a 1964 graduate where they won 70 games in seven seasons, of John Tyler High School in Tyler, was a died on March 24, 2017 in Dallas, TX. She taught including the 1992 National Championship English, shorthand and typing at Paris High in Imember of the 1964-66 PJC baseball Drag- in the Sugar Bowl. The highlight of game the 1960’s before a brief career as a legal secre- ons team that advanced to the NJCAA World days for Jack was when he and Stallings’ tary. More recently, she worked for a time at the Series in Colorado Springs, Colo., in June Dallas Arboretum as a docent. son, Johnny, would lead the convoy of Bama 1966. Joel Dean Casey, 89, of Paris died April 24, players and fans in an Alabama State Trooper In a matter of days after returning home 2017. He had enrolled in HVAC classes in 1979- patrol car. from the NJCAA World Series, the Chicago 81. A career educator, he served as Principal at Jack and wife Peggy returned to Paris in Cubs drafted Reynolds in the 38th round of Crockett Junior High School for many years. 1997 and he served on the board of the Paris the 1966 draft. He James Richard Fields, 55, 1981-82, died Golf and Country Club, was a member of the dominated rookie baseball, earning his way to April 23, 2017 in Paris, TX. He worked as an Red River Coin Club and a supporter of the a promotion with the team’s AA affiliate, San optometrist assistant for many years. Boys and Girls Club where he was inducted continued on next page... Page 6, October 2017 The Paris Junior College Alumni & Friends Association Volume XL, No. II Gifts to the PJC Memorial Foundation he PJC Memorial Foundation is Doug Loughmiller Alyne Chaney Dr. Robert Abshire grateful for each gift shared in By Mr. & Mrs. Allen Williams By Bill & Bonnie Neely, By Mr. & Mrs. Ernie McAnally T2017. Through the generosity of Eldon Eudy Dr. Pam Anglin, Tim & Beth Paris Regional Medical Center many, dreams will become reality! By Charlie Hodgkiss Shelton Auxiliary Phyllis Locke By PRMC Auxiliary INDIVIDUAL GIFTS Lynn Rhodes By Thomas E. Hunt, III Eddie Robinson Scholarship Robert Campbell By Tim & Beth Shelton Marcia Putnam By Eddie & Bettye Robinson Carroll Starnes GIFTS TO ENDOWED By Brian & Cheryl Perry Joel & Mary Jo Hughes Scholarship Sondra Cannon SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS Margie Dennis By Brad Hughes Cheryl Anderson Reese-Mathis Scholarship Albert Lee Thielman Scholarship Dr. Pam Anglin By Bill & Bonnie Neely, III By Joan Mathis, First Christian By Dorothy Thielman, Al & Alice Shannon Calloway David Daniel Church Thielman Amie Cato By Bobby Walters Linda Ellis Scholarship George Stephens Scholarship Norma Wright Douglas Dean Waters, Sr. By Matt Ellis By Dr. & Mrs. J. Craig Stephens Laurie Edwards By Don & Shirley Carroll Myra S. Fuller Scholarship Clyde & Ouida Black Scholarship Norman Gilbert J.T. Davis By Mr. & Mrs. William H. Fuller Dr. Ken Haley By Jean Gant Anthony & Debra West Scholarship By Ouida Edmiaston Black Robin Huizinga Mike Barbee By Paris Regional Medical Center Dorothy McClure Scholarship Pam Hunt By Jean Gant Dorcy & Estelle Mackey Scholarship By Charles McClure Estate Joe Jackson Larry Click By Martha Smith Donald & Virginia Crawford Blaine Jones By Dr. Robert Abshire Jack and Virginia Ellison Scholarship Scholarship Don Kosterman Joe B. and Pat Morse Murphy By Carolyn Farrel, Jeannie Ellison By Derald & Lesa Bulls Diann Mason By Ronald Murphy Phillip & Jean Cook Scholarship William & Ruby Hintz Scholarship John Shasteen Robert Lynn By Phillip & Carol Cook, By William & Ruby Hintz Trust Pam Smith By Miriam Lynn Dr. Charles M. Cook Lamar County Crime Stoppers Rita Tapp Donald Woods Hope Scholarship Scholarship Mitzi White By Michael & Jenna Ormsbee Hope Charitable Foundation By Lamar County Crime Stoppers Ricky Woods Janie Thomas Artis & Dorothy Edzards Scholarship Reno Kiwanis Scholarship Bob & Sandra Cartwright By Derald & Lesa Bulls By Lamar County Chamber of By Reno Kiwanis Club Mickey & Patty Pemberton D. Clark Johnson Commerce Leroy & Wanda Whitaker Scholarship By Leroy & Wanda Whitaker IN MEMORY OF By Robert & Ann Norment Red River Valley Honkers Scholarship Terry Woodall Irene Bagley Burleson By Red River Valley Honkers Eddie Thomas Scholarship By Red River Valley Honkers By Ouida Edmiaston Black, Wayne Neal Radiology Scholarship By Paris EMS Department Janice Ingram Joe & Joy Haynes Living Trust By Nancy Motley Joe Howard Scholarship By Derald & Lesa Bulls Patsy Ruth Leonard Ginna & Jay Bowman Scholarship By Paris EMS Department Sarah Gambill By Charles and Judy Hodgkiss By Ginna Bowman Dorothy McClure Scholarship By Derald & Lesa Bulls, Paul Tolliver Roy & Sandra Chadwick Scholarship By Charles McClure Estate Red River Valley Honkers, By Del & Cleonne Drake By Sandra Chadwick J.M. & Thelma Crook Johnson Sandra Carrell, Bobby Walters, Linda Clark Mark Homer Scholarship Scholarship Gambill Farms, Linda Jackson By Bill & Bonnie Neely By Mark Homer By Joyce & Walter Rinehart

AHOF Inductions, continued from page 6... Antonio Missions in 1967. However, on well against the first draft pick that season and was tabbed to pitch the July 1 of that summer he was called to season openers in 1966 and 1968 for his team. active duty by the United States Army “Some of the best years of my career as far as team comradery were and spent the remainder of the season spent at PJC,” said Reynolds when asked about his time at the college. undergoing military training. “We all enjoyed baseball and learned a lot from each other. Some were n the 1968 season, Reynolds again outgoing, some were quiet, but we would do anything to play the sport had a tremendous showing and his we loved.” Ifirst call up to the major league in Just days before the fall 1964 season he learned he had been awarded a August 15, 1968 under Cubs manager, baseball scholarship to PJC from former Houston Colt ‘45 scout, Frank Leo Durocher, to face the St. Louis Car- Martin, who had connections to the Dragon baseball program. Reynolds dinals. He saw action in seven games for had been courted by four-year colleges, but knew that in those programs the Cubs and spent time in both the mi- a freshman would be required to spend the first season on the freshman nor and major leagues. In San Antonio, team. At PJC he could play immediately and that is what he wanted to his four shutouts in a season are believed to Archie Reynolds do. He also played basketball during his two years at PJC. still stand as a record for minor league . Reynolds still lives in Tyler and has three adult children, sons Ryan Reynolds remained with the Cubs through 1970 and was traded to the and wife, Melissa and granddaughter, Emma Jane from Shreveport, California Angels where he would spend two seasons, primarily with La.; Sean and wife, Becky, from Liberty-Eylau, Texas; and daughter their AAA affiliate in Hawaii. In 1972 he was traded to the Milwaukee Kimberley Hurd and her husband, Daniel, from Texarkana, Texas, who Brewers organization, where he would earn five appearances and con- are expecting a new addition to the family soon. He is associated with clude his career in 1973. Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Real Estate and enjoys ranching Despite being drafted in the 1966 38th round, Reynolds competed with his cattle and horses. continued on next page... Volume XL, No. II The Paris Junior College Alumni & Friends Association October 2017, Page 7 Non-Profit Organization Paris Junior College PRESORTED 2400 Clarksville Street STANDARD ® Paris, Texas 75460-6298 U.S. POSTAGE PAID PARIS, TX RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED PERMIT NO. 31

Let us hear from you! AHOF Inductions, continued from page 7... hether you consider onsidered the greatest athlete to ever come out of Paris High yourself a former stu- School, Larry Click served as the head coach of the PJC dent, alumni, or friend CDragon Baseball team from 1977-97. His love for the game W spurred many former players to enter the coaching ranks at the high of Paris Junior College, we value school, college and professional ranks. your relationship with the College! Born in Roxton, Click is the only athlete in the history of Paris Please help us stay in touch with High School to be named all-state in three sports: baseball, football you throughout the year. If you are and basketball. He attended Southern Methodist University on a moving, please include us in your football scholarship and also played baseball for the Mustangs. He was scheduled to be the starting quarterback for the Mustangs after change of address. Should you pre- spring training. But the lure of baseball, his favorite sport, called and fer to receive the FOCUS and other Click answered, signing in 1957 with the Milwaukee Braves just PJC communications electronical- after they won the World Series. ly, send an email and we’ll add you Unexpected injuries ended Click’s big league career after five years, Larry Click to our email list! and he completed his education at East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University- Commerce). He was head baseball coach at Paris High School for one year, then at Midland where As you will see in the FOCUS, he worked for three years as head football coach. Following a short stint as a local businessman with we enjoy sharing what our ‘fam- a sporting goods and fitness center he became PJC’s head baseball coach, where he would spend 20 ily’ is doing now! Send a note about years. His team advanced to the conference tournament in Austin in 1991. where your career has taken you to: Click’s greatest success set precedent for how college student-athletes were signed by major Derald Bulls, Director, Institutional league baseball teams. In 1980 Click, along with several other Texas Junior College baseball coach- Advancement/Alumni Affairs, 2400 es, formed the Texas / New Mexico Junior College Baseball Coaches Association (TNMJCBCA). He served as an officer as well as President of the association. Clarksville Street, Paris, TX 75460- During these formative years of college baseball, the major league draft had two separate draft 6298 or by email: dbulls@parisjc. selection periods. The February draft became a major concern for college baseball as selected play- edu. If it’s more convenient to call, ers withdrew from school to head to Spring Training in March. Click and the TNMJCBCA worked the office number is 903-782-0276. diligently in a “David vs. Goliath” situation to change the MLB draft. Because of the effort led by For your convenience, you may Click, MLB changed the draft date to June. Student-athletes must finish their final games on their college baseball team. That legacy is still enjoyed today by all members of the association. go to the PJC website, www.paris- Click’s passion for the game and seeing his players succeed were the driving force behind his jc.edu and click on the “Alumni & long tenure. The Boys and Girls Club recognized him in 1997 when he was added to the Wall of Friends” banner, scroll down and Honor. His wife, Mary Kathryn, survives him. They celebrated 57 years of marriage before his complete the alumni/friends con- death on November 12, 2014. They have one son, Kelly, and wife, Camille, and two grandchil- tact information. dren, Justin and Shelby. Staying connected is just a click The Athletic Hall of Fame induction will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the PJC McLemore Student Center Ballroom. The ceremony is free and open to the public. For more information contact or two away! Derald Bulls at 903-782-0276 or [email protected]. Page 8, October 2017 The Paris Junior College Alumni & Friends Association Volume XL, No. II