Jones College offers Heavy Equipment training at ATC
ELLISVILLE – Jones College’s Workforce College is offering training to help applicants prepare for a new career as an entry-level Heavy Equipment Operator. The class will meet at Jones College’s Advanced Technology Center on Monday & Tuesday nights from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. with hands-on training on Saturdays from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.
This course will include lecture, simulator training and hands-on skills to prepare trainees as entry-level equipment operators. Trainees will learn heavy equipment operations from the ground up with a strong emphasis on safety. Equipment used for training includes excavators and dozers. Successful participants will earn an NCCER card and a Jones College Workforce Certificate.
Classes begin Monday, September 16, for 18 weeks. Training tuition is $714.00. Tuition assistance may be available through your local WIN Job Center. Learn valuable skills at Jones College by calling Denise Wood at 601-477-4114.
Jones College offers non-credit courses at ATC
ELLISVILLE – Jones College’s Workforce College is offering non-credit computer software training courses in September. Windows 10 will meet for six weeks on Tuesday nights from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, September 3, through October 15. Successful participants of the class will receive a Jones College Workforce Certificate. The cost of the class is $55.
Intermediate and Advanced Excel training will meet on Thursday nights from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. This class begins on Thursday, Sept. 5, and will meet through Nov. 14. Successful participants of the class will receive a Jones College Workforce Certificate. The cost of the class is $75.
For more information and to register for these courses, call Denise Wood at the Jones College Advanced Technology Center at 601-477-4114.
Jones College’s Maroon Typhoon performs “Dreams”
ELLISVILLE – Vibrant, flashy, creative and booming may best describe this years’ performance of the Maroon Typhoon Marching band at Jones College. Director of Bands, Dr. Burge said the look and the sound of this year’s band will have more brass and a lot more “flash.”
“We’re not going to look like a military band this year. We’re adding color. The costumes will have dark purples, lilac and reds accented with digital vests,” said Burge. “Everything fits the ‘dreamy’ theme of the show, ‘What Dreams May Come.’”
Musically, the soft, wistful, ballad by Selena, “Dreaming of You” will feature soloists and the Touch of Gold dancers before Van Halen’s hit, “Dreams” pushes the audience into the next phase of the show. Pops of “metallic” costuming and the heavy rock ballad by Metallica, “Enter Sandman,” build-up to the show finale’ and the big production number by the Eurythmics, “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of These).”
“The big production number is usually in the middle but we’re saving it for the end. We’ll have a big, loud, closing statement,” said Burge while also noting the composition of the band will be noticeable. “With more instruments, like 25 trumpets and 17 trombones in the nearly 200-member band, the Maroon Typhoon will blow you away by the end of the show.”
Dr. Burge is joined by Associate Director of Bands flute instructor, Dr. Lindsey Keay in her sixth year, first-year percussion instructor, Dr. Josh Frans, along with high-brass instructor Dr. Patrick Richards, who has been assisting the band for nine years. Additionally, woodwinds instructor, Michelle Graham has been an adjunct instructor for the last two years. The JC flag-spinning colorguard group is under the direction of Juna Broome who celebrates 27 years at Jones. Lora Davis has been the Touch of Gold dance team choreographer and director for 26 years. Every JC band director is an incredible musician, but they are also amazing people enduring through personal challenges to bring the best to Jones students, every day.
“This staff has endured in spite numerous personal tragedies last year especially, with some still battling, like Lora’s son Justin is battling cancer. They are human beings, great people to work with and through the tears, they make a huge impact on our band kids. These directors are the best possible role models,” said Burge.
Upcoming performances of the Maroon Typhoon include the first home football game, Thursday, September 12, with the Bobcats facing the Hinds County Eagles at 7 p.m. in Bobcat Stadium/Sim Cooley Field. Maroon Typhoon Alumni are also encouraged to attend Homecoming festivities on Saturday, October 5. For more information about the Jones College Fine Arts Department, contact 601-477-4203. For more information about the Maroon Typhoon, contact Dr. Ben Burge at 601-477-4095.
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Wet walk on 1st day of classes at Jones College
ELLISVILLE – The rainfall Monday created a wet walk for Jones College students on the first day of fall semester classes. While many students brought umbrellas and rain ponchos, some choose to embrace the elements. Inside Jones Hall, the Alumni and Foundation Office passed out lemonade to brighten students’ first day of classes while also assisting students looking for their classes.
Jones College’s Maroon Typhoon dancers & colorguard living their “dream” season
ELLISVILLE – Just like our dreams don’t become reality without work, the Jones College Maroon Typhoon Touch of Gold dancers and colorguard are working hard on their “dream” season. The half-time performance centers around the dream theme with songs like “Enter Sandman” and “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” with more brass and woodwind instruments on the field compared to recent years. Sophomore Touch of Gold captains, Riley Gavin and Holly James of Ellisville, realize with fewer dancers on the field, they will be more noticeable.
“We may have a smaller group, but we will continue the tradition of putting on a great show,” said Gavin. “We are hoping to make this an extra special season because this will probably be my last year of dance in college.”
Colorguard captains, Annabelle Bryant and Gina Dossett, both of Ellisville, and Lauryn Jemison of George County are also adjusting to a smaller group to work with this season. Twenty-four flags will be twirling under the direction of these experienced ladies.
“We’ve been together at South Jones for several years,” said Dossett. “We know what to expect from each other and we work well together.”
Bryant added, “We’re excited to continue the marching season at Jones because we have a really neat show. It’s very colorful.”
Director of Bands, Dr. Ben Burge said he is proud to have these accomplished leaders and performers in the band.
“Student leaders in the band program are integral to the success of our organization. We are very proud of these young ladies. They all bring a wealth of experience and talent to their respective groups and have represented Jones College in a variety of ways on campus while serving in the band program.”
Fans will have to wait until the first home football game to get a preview of the “Dreams” show, Thursday, September 12, at 7 p.m. when the Bobcats face Hinds. The band will be performing at, A Night with the Bobcats event on Tuesday, August 27, at the Student Center Plaza. Jones College athletes will host a “meet and greet” from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with games and other events available for fans. At 7:30 p.m., the Maroon Typhoon will perform with the cheerleaders and the soccer and football teams will be introduced.