Paris, Texas, April 23, 2025 – Paris Junior College hosted its 49th annual Creative Writing Awards ceremony. This ceremony recognizes outstanding student achievements in English, English as a Second Language, and Foreign Language. It also celebrates the winners of the annual creative writing contest. This year marked over ninety entries across four divisions of creative writing.
Wesley Johnston received the English Award for outstanding student. Keurtys Komba won the English as a Second Language Award. Finally, Stanford Lewis was presented with the Foreign Language Award. In creative writing, Braden Collar placed first in both “Narrative” and “Argument with Research” categories. Austin Gutierrez placed first in the “Short Story” category, and Corey Williams won the “Poetry” category. All of the winners are published in “Swingers of Birches: Student Achievement in Writing.” “Swingers of Birches” is an annual PJC publication that promotes creative writing across the college.
Paris Junior College remains committed to celebrating student success.
To learn more visit parisjc.edu.
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Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
