2017 Project

Answering the Call

A Memorial to Jackson Junior College Student Lt. Zenneth Pond

In 2017, Jackson College students learned about CARING when they created a tribute to Jackson Junior College alumnus, Lt. Zenneth Arthur Pond. Students pored through journals, tax records and antique photos as they researched Zenneth Pond’s family and that of his college friend, William Maher. It was Maher’s lifelong wish to have his friend remembered. Jackson College students fulfilled this wish. They created a documentary film titled: “Answering the Call: A Memorial to Jackson Junior College Student Lt. Zenneth Pond” and two large genealogy quilts.



Getting the chance to meet her and seeing that passion for history was one of the greatest memories I have working on the project. I remember her looking at Zenneth Pond’s picture on the wall that day. She looked at his picture with such honor and gratitude, and then began to tell the story of Zenneth Pond to me and what a hero he was.  

– Emily, student

Reflections