Paris Junior College

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Paris Junior College
Paris Junior College July 2015 01 (Louis B. Williams Administration Building).jpg
Paris Junior College's Louis B. Williams Administration Building
Type Public community college
Established1924
President Pam Anglin
Undergraduates 5,000+ [1]
Location, ,
U.S.

33°39′05″N95°31′46″W / 33.651317°N 95.529523°W / 33.651317; -95.529523
CampusRural
Colors Green and gold
Nickname Dragons
Sporting affiliations
NJCAASouthwest
Website www.parisjc.edu

Paris Junior College (PJC) is a public community college with three campuses in Texas: Paris, Greenville, and Sulphur Springs. The college was founded in 1924 as a campus of Paris Independent School District. Nearly 5,000 students are enrolled at the college.

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Service area

As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of PJC consists of the following: [2]

The Gymnasium in July 2015 Paris Junior College July 2015 03 (Gymnasium).jpg
The Gymnasium in July 2015

Athletics

Their school mascot is the Dragon and the school colors are green and gold. The men's teams go by "Dragons" while the women's teams are "Lady Dragons." The athletic teams compete in the Southwest Junior College Conference of the NJCAA. PJC offers athletic scholarships in baseball, softball, and men and women's basketball. [3]

The Henry P. Mayer Center for the Musical Arts in July 2015 Paris Junior College July 2015 02 (Henry P. Mayer Center for the Musical Arts).jpg
The Henry P. Mayer Center for the Musical Arts in July 2015

Notable alumni

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References

  1. Enrollment Numbers PJC
  2. Texas Education Code, Section 130.195, "Paris Junior College District Service Area".
  3. "Paris Junior College | Affordable Excellence". www.parisjc.edu. Retrieved 2016-06-12.