Kristen Kessler Published: April 27, 2005 Funding problems and a decrease in an enrollment due to Hurricane Ivan could cause up to a five percent rise in tuition in the fall. “Five percent is the highest we’ve heard so far,” Vice President of Business Affairs Gean Ann Emond said. The exact figure will not be set in stone until it...
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Student serves her community
Josh Wilks Published: January 21 2004 She’s the first to admit she’s a talker. But the talent of effectively communicating with all kinds of people has led PJC student and alumnae Rosalynn Bates down the path to places she never thought she’d go. In her tiny cubicle in the Milton Community Center on Byrom Street, Bates is helping people help...
PJC graduation ceremony
Nathan Ault Published: April 27, 2005 On May 4, the Pensacola Civic Center will be the setting for the largest graduation ceremony in PJC history. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. and will last around three hours. Because of renovations to the Lou Ross Gymnasium and the need for more room, the college decided to change the location of...
College closed as Hurricane Dennis approaches
Published: April 27, 2005 Due to the approach of Hurricane Dennis, all PJC Campuses and Centers will be closed Friday, July 8, 2005 and will remain closed until further notice. The college was to have started registration on Monday, July 11. Stay tuned to local media advisories and eCorsair.com for new information.
Pirate baseball and softball teams gain momentum
Brian McLellan Published: March 30 2005 The PJC Baseball team defeated Panhandle Conference rival Okaloosa-Walton College on March 29, 9-3. Tied 3-3 going into the bottom of the 6th inning, the Pirates rallied for 5 runs in the bottom of the 6th to lead 8-3, then added an insurance run in the bottom of the 7th. PJC improved its record...
Fighting Cancer Together
Christine Mesa Published: April 27, 2005 Seven PJC student massage therapists led by teacher Sonja Malone raised $332.50 for the American Cancer Society by giving 40 chair massages to participants. Call 850-484-2567 on Mondays to schedule your massage on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. or 7:45 p.m.
Walking the Plank: Ian Craze
Staff Writers Published: March 30 2005 With us today is hot hitter and center fielder Ian Craze of the Pirate Baseball team. Let’s get right down to it and walk the plank… Q So…Ian Craze huh? That’s a, “crazy,” last name. Are you, “crazy,” or something? A (smiles) Of course! Q That’s crazy….Do you have any nicknames on the...
YOU’RE OUT!
Brian McLellan Published: April 27, 2005 The PJC baseball team fell short of a second consecutive state title on Sunday, losing 9-2 to Panhandle Conference rival Chipola. Down 4-2 in the top of the ninth, Pirate reliever Phillip Lawhorn allowed two hits and two walks with two outs in the inning, and the Indians scored five runs to take the...
Pirates stay alive
Brian McLellan Published: April 27, 2005 After Friday’s loss to Daytona Beach, the PJC baseball team had to dig deep to fight off elimination and beat No. 1 ranked Manatee Community College, 6-2. After catcher Donnie Vickers’ lead-off double in the top of the 3rd, PJC then proceeded to bunt their way to a 1-0 lead. Marshall Barfield bunted Vickers...
Hunt, Williamson named to All-State Honors
Brian McLellan Published: April 27, 2005 PJC Baseball had some good news on Friday, despite their loss to Daytona Beach in the first round of the State Tournament in Kissimmee. Pirate sophomore infielder Bridger Hunt and sophomore pitcher Logan Williamson were named to the FCCAA First Team All-State Baseball Team. PJC Closer Phillip Lawhorn was also named the FCCAA Fireman...