9-16-2025 8:26pm

Paris Junior College Invites Community to Homecoming Activities

Dustin Terry Editor

Paris Junior College Homecoming 2025: A Week of Tradition, Fun & Celebration

Paris Junior College is thrilled to welcome alumni, students, and the entire community for a week packed with Homecoming events, kicking off Tuesday, November 4, and wrapping up Saturday, November 8. From cookouts and tournaments to awards, parades, and basketball showdowns, the celebration promises something for everyone.

🌭 Community Cookouts & Cornhole Tournaments

Tuesday, Nov. 4 – Sulphur Springs Campus
Wednesday, Nov. 5 – Greenville Campus
Thursday, Nov. 6 – Paris Campus (on the Administration Building lawn, weather permitting)

Each campus cookout will include a cornhole tournament, with the winning teams advancing to compete during the Homecoming Tailgate on Saturday.

⛳ Friday, Nov. 7 – Golf Tournament & Alumni Awards

PJC Athletics will host the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at the Paris Golf and Country Club. To sponsor or register a team, contact ccox@parisjc.edu.

That evening, the spotlight shifts to the Alumni Awards Ceremony, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Love Civic Center.

This year’s honorees include:

Distinguished Alumni: Patrick Dobbs & Sharon Eubanks
Hall of Honor: Phillip Morgan
Hall of Fame: Deron Clark
Young Alumni: Ashley Endsley

🎟 Tickets are $30 and available online at secure.qgiv.com.

🎉 Saturday, Nov. 8 – Parade, Tailgate & Basketball

Homecoming Saturday starts with the Community Parade at 10 a.m. in downtown Paris. Interested participants may contact kwebb@parisjc.edu.

After the parade, everyone is invited to a lively Tailgate Celebration featuring fellowship, food, and live entertainment by Phillip Nance. Don’t forget your tents, grills, and team spirit!

🏀 Basketball Games:

Women’s Game – 2:00 p.m.
Men’s Game – 4:00 p.m.

The day wraps up with a post-game celebration on campus, complete with bounce houses, food trucks, and family fun.

✨ Paris Junior College Homecoming is more than an event—it’s a chance to honor tradition, celebrate community, and create lasting memories. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable week!