ANDREA MCMILLIAN
The Corsair
Despite the rainy weather, many students and faculty came out to enjoy the festivities at PJC’s Back to School Bash, September 16th. The event was conducted outdoors between Buildings 4 and 6.
“This is the college’s way of giving back to the students. It’s something to break up the day. Everyone needs a free meal once in a while,” Angie Jones, Coordinator of Student Leadership and Activities, said.
Clubs from around campus set up tables in building 6. The Biology Club, the SGA, the African American Student Association, and a couple others were there, handing out pamphlets and raising awareness.
“I don‘t belong to any clubs, but I would like to get into some this year,” PJC student Austin Wells said.
Free Cici’s pizza and Guthrie’s chicken were provided. As the bash progressed, the rain stopped, allowing students to climb the rock wall brought by the Florida National Guard. “Rock climbing is always a crowd pleaser,” John Hodges, of the Florida National Guard, said.
The beginning of the school year brings new challenges and goals to everyone. Some of the goals that students have this year include getting better grades, becoming more involved in school, and graduating.
“I would like to get more involved with the community or at least help somebody somehow. I’m just trying to stay focused and keep everything together. That’s my main goal,” Amanda Bremer, PJC student, said.
“My goals are to make it through the year, make it through all my classes with good grades and then graduate and go to college,” Dillion Birkhimer, adult high student, said.