OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

SJRCC Press Release Press Releases are produced by the Public Relations Office. For more information, please contact: Director of Public Relations St. Johns River Community College 5001 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177 386-312-4020 OR FAX @ 386-312-4024 JANUARY 2009 SJRCC asks: Are you college-ready? College readiness plan offers free test SJRCC law enforcement and corrections cadets recognized Meet the MISTERS: SJRCC introduces minority teacher incentive program to Florida SJRCC honor society honored at Regional Convention PTK members, athletes share community service The SJRCC Foundation scholarship deadline for the 2009 fall semester is March 1. SJRCC students build futures through Habitat for Humanity DECEMBER 2008 SJRCC holds nursing pinning ceremony SJRCC honors Educator Preparation Institute graduates An SJRCC holiday tradition continues through Project Praise Joe Pickens inaugurated as SJRCC's fourth president SGA members attend Mayor’s lighting ceremony Hit a holiday homerun with a baseball camp for kids Local students tour health care facility Joe Pickens takes helm as SJRCC President Florida School of the Arts to present “An Evening of Dance” NOVEMBER 2008 SJRCC honor society inducts 43 members Students on each campus were treated to lunch during a "meet & greet" with their new president SJRCC bids farewell to Dr. Robert L. McLendon Jr. after 36 years as President Florida School of the Arts presents "Holy Ghosts" OCTOBER 2008 Palatka Campus ties donor record SJRCC students take on national Ping-Pong champ Lady Vikings to hold fundraiser during final home game - Friday, Oct. 17 @ 7:00 p.m. Exchange student revisits sister city Florida School of the Arts presents the musical "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" The Orange Park Cancer Center is hosting its 1st Annual Pink Ribbon Symposium on Saturday, October 4 at the THCA www.pinkribbonsymposium.com SEPTEMBER 2008 Come rain or shine! The covered walkway on the Palatka Campus is now complete. SJRCC athletes work to Keep Putnam Beautiful Orange Park Campus holds mock election SJRCC safety director says "We're ready" Meet your new faculty and staff Palatka Campus nursing facility gets 'revived' AUGUST 2008 FloArts opens new season with drawings SJRCC honors Educator Preparation Institute graduates SJRCC holds nursing pinning ceremony SJRCC awards scholarship JULY 2008 SJRCC student nurses donate books to Iraqi nursing school SJRCC instructor honored by Florida Health Information Management Association SJRCC announces partnership with Florida National Guard Going once... SJRCC utilizes online auction service SJRCC announces administrative changes JUNE 2008 SJRCC continues athletic facility improvements SJRCC announces tuition payment plan SJRCC to offer insurance specialization courses FloArts continues alumni workshops with "Epic Movie" star St. Augustine Campus gets state-of-the-art health-sciences building Saying goodbye... faculty, administrators retire Florida School of the Arts presents "Look Homeward, Angel" SJRCC names Palatka native, former minor leaguer as Head Baseball Coach MAY 2008 SJRCC appoints new Head Softball Coach; Willis remains as Athletic Director SJRCC president announces retirement SJRCC honors graduates, Clay County mom receives Valedictorian Award APRIL 2008 SJRCC dual enrollment means dual diplomas for local high school seniors     St. Augustine Campus story     Palatka Campus story SJRCC honors largest Educator Preparation Institute SJRCC honors criminal justice graduates SJRCC to honor graduates Students honored at awards ceremonies     Orange Park Campus     St. Augustine Campus     Palatka Campus     Athletic Awards FlorArts presents Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts MARCH 2008 SJRCC golf classic raises funds; benefits athletic scholarships SJRCC's Orange Park campus honor society inducts 41 new members College Goal Sunday assists families preparing for college SJRCC Open House gives high school students personal look at college life St. Augustine Campus Orange Park Campus Palatka Campus Golf classic raises $25,000 in honor of Deputy Josh Blyler FEBRUARY 2008 Golf classic raises $25,000 in honor of Deputy Josh Blyler EPI program prepares professionals for teaching careers Florida School of the Arts presents the dark comedy "Crimes of the Heart" Florida School of the Arts presents annual faculty exhibition Black History Month Essay Contest Winners Florida School of the Arts to perform Spring Dance Gala JANUARY 2008 FloArts sculpture exhibit journeys beyond the realistic to the divine SJRCC EPI program illustrates Ponte Vedra teacher's change of art SJRCC part-time instructors deliver full-time results Dual enrollment provides jump start for Ponte Vedra students SJRCC honors nursing students Orange Park class Flagler/Palatka class SJRCC law enforcement, corrections cadets recognized DECEMBER 2007 SJRCC dedicates state-of-the-art Health-Sciences Building SJRCC awards scholarship SJRCC prepares degree holders for teaching careers NOVEMBER 2007 St. Augustine PTK makes a difference in the community Model UN representatives selected as honorable delegation OCTOBER 2007 FloArts presents "Vanessa McKnight: Paintings" Alpha Xi Eta Chapter cleans up coastline Local agency donates cars to SJRCC Criminal Justice Academy FloArts opens performing arts season with musical farce "Lucky Stiff" SJRCC adds latest imaging technology to radiologic program SEPTEMBER 2007 Local artist opens Florida School of the Arts season with black and white simplicity AUGUST 2007 SJRCC, Flagler Hospital breathe life into therapist shortage Florida School of the Arts announces its 2007-08 season FloArts draws New York artist back to Florida Universal dancer makes a permanent stop at FloArts SJRCC signs on new foreign language option Orange Park nursing students present Grand Rounds SJRCC honors Educator Preparation Institute graduates SJRCC holds nursing pinning ceremony SJRCC criminal justice program gets perfect audit JULY 2007 SJRCC gives law enforcement agencies safety tour St. Augustine Club sets sail for adventure Senator Tony Hill recruits SJRCC for minority/educational efforts SJRCC appoints Director of Campus Safety SJRCC appoints Vice President for Business Affairs Spring graduates receive UF scholarships JUNE 2007 SJRCC dual enrollment means dual diplomas for local high school senior SJRCC nursing students celebrate Florence Nightingale's birthday with descendent FloArts instructor retires educational canvas after 26 years SJRCC instructor's book selected for Book Expo 2007 in New York City SJRCC honors adult education graduates Florida School of the Arts honors graduates SJRCC athletic director is first woman to chair Mid-Florida Conference FloArts presents the murder mystery "The Unexpected Guest Florida School of the Arts students prepare for graduate exhibition SJRCC law enforcement basic recruit cadets recognized MAY 2007 SJRCC hosts crime scene processing class APRIL 2007 SJRCC graduates send banner, encouragement to Virginia Tech How does the Orange Park library spell love? B-O-O-K-S SJRCC honors graduates FloArts presents the musical "Meet Me in St. Louis" FloArts technical theatre department introduces Victorian setting to modern techniques Students get first-hand look at construction trades; SJRCC partner in career incentive event SJRCC golf tournament raises $6,500; benefits athletic scholarships SJRCC honors Educator Preparation Institute graduates SJRCC first generation scholarship recipients selected SJRCC holds nursing pinning ceremony SJRCC corrections and law enforcement basic recruit cadets recognized Students honored at SJRCC awards ceremonies Orange Park Campus St. Augustine Campus Palatka Campus Athletic Awards MARCH 2007 SAC students receive ACP designation SJRCC's Orange Park campus honor society inducts 30 new members FEBRUARY 2007 Florida School of the Arts to perform Spring Dance Gala SJRCC pumps up the volume at blood drive, beats current record Human simulator brings realistic training to SJRCC health care programs JANUARY 2007 First Coast Community Credit Union makes its largest donation to SJRCC Foundation SJRCC Hires Construction Technology Coordinator SJRCC Appoints New Director of Public Relations and Publications SJRCC Establishes the Dr. Gary B. Lott Memorial Scholarship Student Earns Florida High Tech Corridor Scholarship FloArts presents Steven Forster: Figurative Work DECEMBER 2006 SJRCC Student Nursing Association Attends Florida Nursing Student Association Conference SJRCC Student Nursing Association Members Return from Gulfport Relief Trip for Katrina Victims SJRCC Honors First Educator Preparation Institute Graduates SJRCC Holds Nursing Pinning Ceremony NOVEMBER 2006 SJRCC's Orange Park Campus Honor Society Inducts 31 New Members SJRCC Wins Eight IAC Awards from the Florida Association of Community Colleges SJRCC Names Workforce Specialist Florida School of the Arts Presents "An Evening of Dance" FloArts Students Prepare for Gallery Opening SJRCC Student Publication "Kairos" 2006 Wins Multiple Awards in Two State-level Competitions GED Center at SJRCC Recognized as "Model Testing Center" SJRCC's Alpha Xi Eta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Receives Multiple Recognitions SJRCC Computer Instructor Albert Ritzhaupt's Presentations Accepted by the American Educational Research Association and the Eastern Educational Research Association SJRCC Honors Nursing Assistant Graduates Rotary Club of Palatka Sunrise Makes Donation to SJRCC Foundation OCTOBER 2006 SJRCC Offers New Respiratory Care Program; First Class to Begin Fall 2007 FloArts Presents "Hui Chi Lee: Expression in Painting and Drawing" SEPTEMBER 2006 New Career Services Available Online. SJRCC Partners with MonsterTrak SJRCC Instructor Gets Book on Elderly Issues Published; Book-signing Scheduled for Barnes & Noble in St. Augustine SJRCC professor forms AITP student chapter at St. Augustine campus AUGUST 2006 SJRCC Partners with FSDB to Establish Office of Interpreter Services at the Community College New SJRCC Computer Instructor Discovered Love of Teaching and Computers at Community College SJRCC Holds Nursing Pinning Ceremony at Orange Park Campus SJRCC Partners with FSDB to Establish Office of Interpreter Services at the Community College SJRCC Appoints New Director of Development and Alumni Relations FloArts Presents "Structure, Form & Meaning" - an artist invitational Musical Favorites at Florida School of the Arts JULY 2006 FloArts Student to Attend Circle in the Square Theatre School Joe and Linda Pickens Scholarship Endowed at SJRCC SJRCC Honors Nursing Assistant Graduates Vice President Gary Lott Receives Honorable Title JUNE 2006 Administrative Changes Effective July 1 Florida School of the Arts Honors Graduates Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Cadets are Recognized Florida Medallion Scholars Now Eligible for 100 Percent Funding at Community Colleges; SJRCC Welcomes Medallion Scholars SJRCC Honors Adult Education Graduates SJRCC Names Head Baseball Coach SJRCC Athletic Director Named SJRCC Honors First Phlebotomy Graduates MAY 2006 SJRCC Nursing Department Forms Student Nurses Chapter Two SJRCC Students Recognized as "Character Counts! of St. Johns County" Honorees SJRCC Nursing Instructor and Students Host Orange Park Fundraiser June 24th to Benefit Mississippi Hurricane Victims APRIL 2006 SJRCC Honors Graduates at 47th Annual Commencement SJRCC Holds Nursing Pinning Ceremony Orange Park Awards St. Augustine Awards Palatka and Florida School of the Arts Awards Athletic Awards SJRCC Corrections Basic Recruit Cadets are Recognized Computer Lab on SJRCC's Orange Park Campus Receives New Equipment FloArts Presents "Spring Dance Gala 2006" SJRCC Excellence Continues with Nursing Program Expansion Career Expo Offers Free Opportunity to Meet Area Employers; Sponsored by SJRCC, Clay County Schools, Clay County Chamber of Commerce and WorkSource FloArts Gallery Director Makes Donation to SJRCC Foundation; Works to Benefit Students through the J.P. Hall Children's Charities Area Students Get First Hand Look at Construction Trades during Builders Youth Day; SJRCC Partner in Event MARCH 2006 SJRCC Chemistry Professor Honored at St. Augustine Rotary Club Dinner: "Service Above Self" SJRCC Honors Nursing Assistant Graduates FEBRUARY 2006 Black History Month "Living The Dream" Poetry Contest Winners SJRCC Open House for Local High School Students Held at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts FloArts presents the musical "Big River" FloArts Faculty Gallery Opening JANUARY 2006 Step Up, Florida Comes to Putnam County; Promotes Healthy Living FloArts Presents Impressionist and Post Impressionist Prints Collectors Share Art with FloArts, Community; Design Life Around Family, Art and Travel DECEMBER 2005 SJRCC Holds Nursing Pinning Ceremony FloArts Graduates Prepare for Gallery Opening FloArts Presents "An Evening of Dance" with Guest Artists and Students; One Night Only at the Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts NOVEMBER 2005 SJRCC Honors Nursing Assistant Graduates at Orange Park Ceremony SJRCC's Orange Park Campus Honor Society Inducts New Members SJRCC's St. Augustine Campus Honor Society Holds Silent Auction to Raise Funds for Scholarships St. Augustine Art Association Hosts FloArts Selected Student Works OCTOBER 2005 St. Augustine Student Balances Horseback Riding and School FloArts Presents "From Across the River & By the Sea" - an artist invitational New Board Appointments at SJRCC FloArts presents "Anna in the Tropics" During Hispanic Heritage Month Musical Favorites at Florida School of the Arts SEPTEMBER 2005 SJRCC Announces Employee Career Service Award Winners New Faculty in Math, English and Science at SJRCC SJRCC Celebrates Constitution Day From Corporate Life to Education: IBM Exec Finally Fulfills Teaching Goal By Becoming SJRCC Instructor AUGUST 2005 FloArts Graduate to Give Recital SJRCC Announces Employee Service Award Winners Fall Semester Brings New Faculty to SJRCC: The New Doctors SJRCC Holds Nursing Pinning Ceremony FloArts African Diaspora Movement Intensive Highlights World Culture and Dance Disabled American Veterans Chapter 38 Make Donation for Flag Installation Dual Enrollment Helps Offset College Expenses JULY 2005 Gov. Jeb Bush Attends Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Cadets Are Recognized SJRCC Student Featured in National Literary Anthology Florida School of the Arts Honors Graduates Radiologic Program Earns National Exam Success Rotary Club of Palatka Sunrise Makes Donation to SJRCC Foundation JUNE 2005 SJRCC Honors Adult Education Graduates Florida School of the Arts Instructor and Gallery Director Displays Work in Local Galleries and in Private Collections SJRCC Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Cadets Are Recognized FloArts Presents the Summer Ensemble Workshop: Destination Rock 'N' Roll THCA Presents the FloArts Faculty Gallery Show FloArts presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" MAY 2005 Internationally Renowned Dancers Visit FloArts FloArts Graduate Makes National Touring Debut in Musical Grease SJRCC and NEFBA Join Forces to Meet Workforce Needs; Graduates Complete Program SJRCC Holds Nursing Pinning Ceremony Athletes Honored at SJRCC Awards Ceremony April 2005 FloArts Graduate Show Corrections Basic Recruit Cadets Are Recognized Students Honored at the St. Augustine Awards Ceremony Students Honored at Orange Park Awards Ceremony Students and Faculty Honored at the Palatka Awards Ceremony SJRCC Honors Graduates FloArts Presents its Spring Dance Concert FloArts Presents The Miracle Worker March 2005 FloArts Student Paints the Town - Literally Local Law Enforcement Agencies Donate Police Cars to SJRCC Criminal Justice Academy FloArts Students Prepare for Gallery Opening Career Expo Offers Free Opportunity to Meet Area Employers; Sponsored by SJRCC, Clay County Schools, Clay County Chamber of Commerce and WorkSource February 2005 FloArts Presents an Evening of Song FloArts Presents Faculty Gallery Show SJRCC Offering Accelerated Cohort Program to earn A.S. Degree in 18 months; Information Sessions Upcoming FloArts presents "The Underpants" January 2005 Rotary Club of Palatka Sunrise Makes Donation to SJRCC Foundation Albertson Appointed SJRCC Vice President for Research and Planning SJRCC Receives Three Awards from Florida Leader Magazine Employers Needed for Career Expo at SJRCC Criminal Justice Center Hires Coordinator Frankenstein Traveling Exhibit Coming to FloArts Gallery; Sponsored by the Putnam County Library System December 2004 FloArts Graduate Embraces Native American Heritage Through Dance SJRCC Professor Honored by University of Florida Educator Recognition Program St. Augustine Campus Honor Society Gains Five Star Status Orlando Utility Company Makes Donation to SJRCC Foundation Rep. Joe Pickens Appointed Special Counsel to President English Professor Earns Spot in Cincinnati Hall of Fame November 2004 THCA Celebrates Florida Artists David Ouellette, Lee Adams SJRCC Graduate Inducted into FCCAA Hall of Fame Florida School of the Arts Students Participate in Evening of Dance at Lake Eola in Orlando SJRCC Student Earns Coca-Cola Award FloArts presents the first theater production at the Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts On Line Technical Writing Class Offers Service-Learning Project That Leads to Real World Skills October 2004 FloArts presents the figurative works of Ke-Hsin Jenny Chi FloArts Graduate Teaches Master Class after Performing on Cruise Ships; Plans to Join Universal Studios Japan September 2004 SJRCC Health Information Management Program Has Articulation Agreement with UCF SJRCC Honors Nursing Assistant Graduates SJRCC Students Utilize Wireless Lab FloArts Graduate Stars in Colorado Amusement Park Leadership Clay visits SJRCC; Tours Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts August 2004 Higgins-Solomon Criminal Justice Center Officials Seek Help from Community SJRCC Names Workforce Development Coordinator Scholarship Recipient Pursuing Goals Corrections to Law Enforcement Crossover Cadets are Recognized Orange Park's First Nursing Class Graduates Explore FloArts' Newest Dance Programs Student Activities Bring Unity to Campus; Fall Registration to Begin - Includes Rotating Saturday Classes Information Fair to Be Held First Week of Classes (St. Augustine Campus); Fall Registration to Begin July 2004 Rotating Saturday Classes Offered; Fall Registration to Begin Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Cadets Recognized Davis to Coordinate Thrasher-Horne Safety and Security Activities Scholarship Recipient Pursuing Goals; Plans To Attend Graduate School SJRCC Health Information Management Program Receives Equipment Upgrade Dean of Counseling, Advising and Student Services Named June 2004 Florida School of the Arts Honors Largest Class of Graduates in its 27 Year History SJRCC Honors Adult Education Graduates Mance graduates from Florida School of the Arts 28 Years Later SJRCC Honors Adult Education Graduates SJRCC Provides a Quality Education at a Reasonable Cost Vice President for Academic Affairs Retires After 35 Years FSU Professor to give Commencement Address at FloArts Nursing Assistants Graduate Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Cadets Recognized HIM Program Receives Accreditation FloArts Student Heading to Art Museum in Africa FloArts Presents Mill Fire Former FloArts Student Makes It to the Big Screen FloArts Student Lands Part in "CATS" Professor Wins Best of Florida Schools Award May 2004 Student Earns University Women Scholarship Fine Art Students Prepare for Graduate Show Foundation Awards Overturf (Hogan) Scholarships Valedictorian Finds Purpose at SJRCC SJRCC Honors Graduates Athletes Honored at SJRCC Awards Ceremony SJRCC Corrections Basic Recruit Cadets Recognized April 2004 SJRCC Volleyball Signing SJRCC Basketball Player Signs Athletic Scholarship SJRCC Holds Nursing Pinning Ceremony Orange Park Students and Faculty Honored at Awards Ceremony Palatka Students and Faculty Honored at Awards Ceremony St. Augustine Students and Faculty Honored at Awards Ceremony St. Augustine Instructor Receives Continued Excellence Award Apprenticeship Students Build Gazebo for Orange Park Campus SJRCC Names Director of Public Relations Florida School of the Arts Presents a 'Spring Dance Gala' CPR/First-Aid Course Offered at SJRCC SJRCC Honors Nursing Assistant Graduates March 2004 Florida School of the Arts and Palatka Rotary Donate Art to Hospice Care Center SJRCC Softball Players Attend FCAT Party at Kelley Smith Elementary School Students named to Who's Who Students Named to All-Florida Academic Team February 2004 SJRCC Student Recognized at "All-American Success Stories" Award Ceremony Turning Jobs Into Careers Law Enforcement Officials Attend Leadership Series at SJRCC SJRCC Professor Gives Presentation at National Convention SJRCC Steps-Up for Healthier Living Students Helping Students Thrasher-Horne Names Marketing Director SJRCC Foundation Receives $20,000 from Rotary Club of St. Augustine SJRCC Baseball Players Visit Kelley Smith Elementary School Training for a Career - Apprenticeship Programs January 2004 SJRCC President Receives Check at Clay County Commission Meeting Foundation Receives Donation from Clay County Golf Classic Criminal Justice Program Graduates Largest Class December 2003 SJRCC Receives $10,000 from Orange Park Medical Center SJRCC Names Chief of Security Director of Business, Computer, and Apprenticeship Programs Named Be a Part of the Legacy at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts November 2003 Daniel Stepp Exhibit at Florida School of the Arts October 2003 Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts Receives Collection from World Renowned Photographer - Jack Mitchell SJRCC PTK Students Give Back To Their Community September 2003 Thrasher-Horne Receives Check from Orange Park Business Council May 2003 SJRCC's Health Information Programs Receive Software Donation from HIPAAsecureRX SJRCC Honors First Graduating Class of the Public Safety Telecommunications Program SJRCC Students Named to Who's Who April 2003 SJRCC Nursing Program Expanding ARCHIVED NEWS RELEASES: Foundation Receives Donation from Clay County Golf Classic Criminal Justice Program Graduates Largest Class (Released December 2003) SJRCC Receives $10,000 from Orange Park Medical Center (Released December 2003) SJRCC Names Chief of Security (Released December 2003) SJRCC Names Director of Business, Computer, and Apprenticeship Programs (Released December 2003) Be a Part of the Legacy at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts (Released December 2003) Daniel Stepp Exhibit at Florida School of the Arts (Released November 2003) Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts Receives Collection from World Renowned Photographer - Jack Mitchell (Released October 2003) SJRCC PTK Students Give Back To Their Community (Released October 2003) Thrasher-Horne Receives Check from Orange Park Business Council (Released September 2003) SJRCC's Health Information Programs Receive Software Donation from HIPAAsecureRX (Released May 2003) SJRCC Honors First Graduating Class of the Public Safety Telecommunications Program (Released May 2003) SJRCC Students Named to Who's Who (Released May 2003) SJRCC Nursing Program Expanding (Released April 2003) Music Is In The Air at Florida School of the Arts (Released September 2002) Florida School of the Arts Presents Prints by Henri Matisse and Ceramic Sculptures by Nofa Dixon (Released September 2002) SJRCC Students Training at Local Hospitals (Released September 2002) Law Enforcement Graduation (Released July 2002) SJRCC Partners with Orange Park Medical Center (Released July 2002) SJRCC Names Director of Development & Alumni Affairs (Released July 2002) Lancaster Appointed to SJRCC District Board of Trustees (Released July 2002) SJRCC Honors CNA Graduates (Released July 2002) FloArts presents Agatha Christie's 'Towards Zero' (Released June 2002) Local agencies prompt new criminal justice program at SJRCC (Released June 2002) SJRCC and NEFBA join forces to meet workforce needs (Released May 2002) Visual Arts Graduate Show at FloArts (Released May 2002) Evening of Song at FloArts (Released May 2002) Neil Simon Comedy at FloArts (Released April 2002) Free Adult High School Courses at SJRCC (Released March 2002) SJRCC Leads State System in Growth (Released February 2002) UF Launches New Online Bachelor's Program (Released January 2002) Florida Artist to Show at FloArts (Released December 2001) Healthcare Programs Give Students Career Boost (Released December 2001) Dance Into the Holiday Season at FloArts (Released November 2001) Memorial Exhibit at Florida School of the Arts (Released October 2001) Radiography Program Coming to SJRCC (Released September 2001) SJRCC Faculty Member Rides for MS (Released September 2001) Critical Teaching Shortage Addressed Locally (Released September 2001) Tech Prep Summer Institutes a Huge Success (Released September 2001) College Program Supports Bell South Needs (Released August 2001) SJRCC's Nursing Program Steps Up to the Plate (Released August 2001) Florida's Healthcare Shortage Goes Beyond Nurses (Released July 2001)