Willy Week update: Parker, Jones jack campus
Houston mayor Annise Parker (Jones '78) came to campus Thursday as part of a jack organized by Jones College. Parker spoke for about five minutes before announcing Jones was the best college. At that point, Jonesians in the crowd stood up and sprayed silly string on the rest of the audience amid chants of "JIBA" and "Jones wins again!" Parker then walked through the crowd, shaking students' hands and wishing them a happy Willy Week.Yesenia Montoya, Division Coordinator of the Office of the Dean of Undergraduates, captured this all on video, which you may find here on facebook.
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