“PJC in the 1980s” is the theme for this year’s Homecoming festivities at Paris Junior College, set for today through Saturday. After a final round of voting by students, the
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
For the Birmingham Times
Wanda Dickens would admit to a bit of bias, but she thinks her late husband was the number-one fan of the Magic City Classic at least among those wearing Alabama State University’s (ASU’s) black and gold.
“He never missed a Classic that I’m aware of. He always supported it wholeheartedly,” she said of her husband, Reginald Dickens, who passed away on Nov. 24, 2020. “He took off a whole week every time they had a Classic.”
The 79th McDonald’s Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola will be held on Saturday, April 17, at Birmingham’s Legion Field; kickoff is at 6:30 p.m.
Beta Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held its third virtual meeting in December recently. Members participating included: Kim Beek, Nan Bretz, Suzanne Geis, Ann Hange, Mary Heisler, Millie Holzer, Nancy Miller, Helene Moog, Deb Opdycke, Candi Overmyer, Janet Steffy, Jan Strauss and Bev Wittes.
The business meeting included approving minutes and treasurerâs report, reports from committees and a discussion of how the group can help the Adriel Foster Care program. Beta Zeta will donate money to the program and individuals may donate through Adrielâs Amazon wish list. Beta Zeta will meet again in March, either in person at Northwest State Community College, or through another virtual meeting. Bob DeWille with the Mat Weaverâs Ministry will be the presenter.