Panola College

January 26, 2023 - Panola College is proud to announce the students named to the president’s list for the Fall 2022 semester.

To qualify for the president’s list, students must complete the semester with a GPA between 3.8 and 4.0 with a minimum of 12 semester credit hours. Only courses applying toward an associate degree or certificate are included in the computation.

The Fall 2022 president’s list is as follows:

(Shelby County Home Towns)

Center - Taylor Burch, Breanna Castillo, Cameron Cloudy, Luis Gonzalez, Hope Gorkhali, Sydnee Haley, Haven Heiman, Zaza Lin, Richard Miller, Isai Morales, Jaqueline Morales-Aviles, Stefany Moreno, Rosalinda Rojas, Sierra Sherman, Katie Smith, Tania Suaste, Savannah Tinsley, Jayden Wiggins

Joaquin - Bethany Brittain, Crystal Brooks, Kalie Brooks, Nicole Cox, Allyson Garrett, Marissa Johnson, Robert Manalli

Shelbyville - Jody Amy, Delaney Dunn, Cole McDaniel, Jackson Thomas

Tenaha - Eduardo Flores, Angel Garcia

Timpson - Marisol Benitez, Jerrad Bush, Toni Milford

(Other area Home Towns)

Allen - Caleb Chacon

Alto - Cassie Wallace

Basile, La. - Emma Ingram, Basile

Beckville - Linzhi Hailey, Zackary Harris, Payton Jones, Darin Livingston, Daniel Moore

Bronson - Keili McCary

Campinas - Araujo Hoffmann

Carthage - Barbara Adams, Isabella Aguilar, Macy Arbuckle, Madeline Atkerson, Collin Billiott, Addison Brady, Chelsey Canada, Dakota Cargil, Maria Luiza Correa Cardoso, Cammie Davis, Taylor Gauntt, Levi Grubbs, Jeffrey King, Zachary La Grone, Makhai Lewis, Cara Liles, Leah Morales, Scott Norman, Ruth Rodriguez, Keshia Smith, Hannah Solis, Zachary Stevens, Tabitha Stroud, Kipton Travis, Bailey Williford

Cedar Hill - Coy Mason

College Station - Kyle Collins

DeBerry - Alyssa Light, Aaliyah Roberson, DeBerry

Garrison - Peyton Chancellor

Gary - Justin Courtney, Lindsay Howard, Gracie Johnson, Ty Ransom

Gilmer - Easton Ballard

Grandview - Elizabeth Webb

Hallsville - Vanessa Conley, Shiloh Smith

Harleton - Zachary Busby

Hemphill - Shannon Mitchell, Rebecca Motes

Henderson - Tayton Best, Aubrey Klingler

Iota - Avery Young

Jacksonville - Autumn Stewart

Jefferson - Brooklyn Shelton, Jefferson, Carsyn Thomas, Michelle Wagner

Keatchie, La. - Macon Murphy

Kilgore - Hannah Peters

Lagos - Timileyin Sofola

Lindale - Kirsten Riley

Logansport, La. - Sara Arbuckle

Long Branch - Katie Ash

Longview - Allison Kemp, Yasveli Maldonado

Marshall - Ricardo Acuna, Benjamin Adams, Evelynn Bass, Erin Delong, Kimberly Grimaldo-Cardenas, Kathryn Harris, Juana Mata-Leal, Mackenzie McGuire, Xamanda Ortiz, Jackelin Rojas-Sanchez, Mara Vernon

Milam - Lindsay Gregory, Cheyenne Guess, Milam

Mount Enterprise - Loida Cantu, Preston Shawhart

Nacogdoches - Brittany Hooper, Dania Mota, Chizoba Okpo, Lakyia Woods

Palestine - Mason Brownlow

Pineland - Jessica Motes

Port Neches - Thomas Reinholt

Richardson - Frances Ezegrim

Stillwater, Minn. - Gionna Carr

Tatum - Aidan Anthony, Meagan Brown, Delisha Parker, Jordan Parker, Madison Reimer, Gerardo Salgado

Texarkana - Micah Gilbreath

Van - Brailey Cheaney

Vidor - Killian McLaughlin

Waskom - Alison De Leon, Cameron Fontenot, Markus Gonzalez, Jayla Stephens

January 25, 2023 - The Panola College Board of Trustees met on January 17 for a special called meeting and approved a $12,339,142 guaranteed maximum price, along with a total project cost of $14,909,874 for a new energy building. The building, which will be approximately 30,000 square feet with an additional 25,000 square feet of outside work space, is expected to take 18 months to construct.

Inside the building will be a welding lab and engines and compression lab, along with shops and classrooms for commercial wiring, electrical and motor control, instrumentation, hydraulics and mechanical, and HVAC.

The building will sit east of the Charles C. Matthews Foundation Student Center, allowing easy access for students, and will be visible when traveling east on West Panola Street.

January 11, 2023 - The Panola College Alumni Association is currently seeking nominations for its 2023 Alumni of the Year award. Nominations for this year’s award may be submitted through February 10 by completing the online form at panola.edu/alumni.

Presented annually during the spring semester, the award recognizes alumni who have enhanced the reputation of the College by distinguishing themselves in their careers and have made significant contributions to their community through professional service, public service, and civic activities.

“During our 75th anniversary celebration last fall, we were excited to honor so many of our incredible alumni with banners displayed around campus,” said Jessica Pace, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Panola College. “This is another great opportunity for our alumni to be recognized for their accomplishments.”

The nominee must be a Panola College alumnus, someone faculty, staff, students, and alumni will take pride in and be inspired by, and be present at the May 2023 commencement ceremony. The complete list of criteria may also be found at panola.edu/alumni.

Those with questions may contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at Panola College by calling 903-693-2029 or emailing alumni@panola.edu

January 9, 2023 - Panola College, in conjunction with the City of Carthage, will hold a celebratory ribbon cutting for the newly-updated turf baseball field on January 19 at 10am. The ceremony will take place at the Jim Reeves Memorial Baseball Field, located at the Carthage baseball complex, and is open to the public to attend.

“This field is a baseball coach’s dream and will be a great asset to the baseball program at Panola College,” said Don Clinton, Athletic Director at Panola College. “We are so thankful to the Panola College Board of Trustees and Dr. Greg Powell, plus the partnership with the City of Carthage, the Carthage City Commissioners, and City Manager Steve Williams for helping make this happen.”

Construction on the update began in September 2022 and was completed in early January, just in time for the upcoming baseball season. Following brief remarks and the ribbon cutting, refreshments will be available for those in attendance.

“We at the City of Carthage have long realized the economic and social impact Panola College has on our community,” said Carthage Mayor Lin Joffrion. “I believe partnering with Panola College on this project is a win for the College, the youth of our community, and all the citizens of Carthage.”


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December 15, 2022 - Panola College honored 26 faculty and staff members for their service to the College, who together represent 280 years. The awards were presented at a luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Frances B. Ross Ballroom of the Charles C. Matthews Foundation Student Center.

“It is with great pride that we recognize our faculty and staff’s anniversary with Panola College,” said Dr. Gregory Powell, Panola College President. “At this important milestone, we express our sincere appreciation for their dedication. We strongly believe that each individual employee has the opportunity to add great value to our institution.”

Dazell Hicks was recognized for 40 years of service with the College; Board Chair William Goolsby and Dwayne Ferguson were recognized for 30 years; Julie Bertrand, Mickie Cash, Leslie Edelen, Whitney McBee, and Todd Shelton for 15 years; Clint Cassell, Daron McDaniel, Earnest Spencer for 10 years; and Board Trustee Brooke Lipsey, Board Trustee Fatha Burchette, Dr. Billy Adams, Amanda Clements, Roberta Collinsworth, Shay Joines, Brian Jones, Dr. Julie Leming, Cancee Lester, Lisa Miller, Kelly Reed-Hirsch, Charde Salone, Doug Snodgrass, Rachel Weekly, and Jaynellen Wylie for five years.

“I appreciate the genuine care you show for our students and for each other’s well-being,” added Powell.

November 11, 2022 - On November 9, 2022, dressed in his official service uniform, Jeffry Oney, an instructor in the Medical Assisting program at Panola College, presented four employees with Patriot Awards, an honor provided by the Department of Defense to recognize employers for their support of servicemembers.

Oney has served in the Army for almost 16 years and is currently an instructor for the 7th Battalion, 95th Training Regiment. He has been deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, and has served as an engineer, medic, and instructor. He joined the faculty at the College in Aug. 2021.

Following remarks about his gratitude for the College’s support of the military and servicemembers, he presented the awards to Dr. Gregory Powell, Panola College President, Dr. Billy Adams, Vice President of Instruction, Kelly Reed-Hirsch, Dean of Health and Natural Sciences, and his direct supervisor and Chair of the Medical Assisting program, Lynn Hanson.

“It’s overwhelmingly nice to have a supportive staff all the way up,” said Oney, who nominated the four employees for the awards. “To work for a place and with people who show their appreciation to service, I wanted to give back to them, so I was extremely happy when all four of these individuals were approved for a Patriot Award.”

The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made to support servicemembers through a wide range of measures, including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to get everyone in the same room and express my sincere appreciation for everything that you all have done and continue to do in support of myself and other servicemembers,” Oney added after presenting each award and personally thanking each recipient.

October 14, 2022 - Panola College will host its 9th annual Veterans Day Dinner on November 11 at 5 p.m. in the Frances B. Ross Ballroom of the Charles C. Matthews Foundation Student Center. The event is free of charge for any East Texas service member and one guest.

Coordinating the event are two Panola College service organizations: The Green Jackets, who serve the College and community as goodwill ambassadors, and the Student Government Association. The event is sponsored by the Green Jackets and SGA, along with area individuals, organizations, and businesses.

Individuals who wish to honor a particular Veteran may purchase a Flag of Honor for $25. The 3’x5’ flag will be mounted on a 6’ pole and placed at Panola College along Bird Drive from October 31 to November 14. Each flag will include a sign with the Veteran’s name, branch of service, and a personal message from the donor.

Additional sponsorships are also available. An Event Sponsorship is available for $500 and a Table Sponsorship is available for $250. For $50, donors will be recognized as a Seat Sponsor. Signs and banners will recognize all sponsors, and their names will be printed in the dinner program.

Information about sponsorships may be found by visiting bit.ly/pcveteransday. Funds raised from sponsorships will be used to fund this year’s Veterans Day Dinner, benefit the Panola County Texas Veterans Relief Fund, and fund future Panola College Veterans events.

Veterans and their guests who wish to attend the Veterans Day Dinner must make reservations in advance. Contact Katie Wright by emailing kwright@panola.edu or calling 903-693-2094.

October 7, 2022 - Panola College will present two instrumental and vocal performances during October. The choir will present its fall concert on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Q.M. Martin Auditorium, and the band will present its fall concert on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Frances B. Ross Ballroom of the Charles C. Matthews Foundation Student Center.

The choir will perform works by Pfautsch, Esmail, and Hagenberg, while the Panola Pipers will sing jazz and pop pieces.

The concert band will perform a variety of music from a traditional march, “The Trombone King” by Karl King, to the traditional British hymn, “I Vow to Thee My Country.” The band will also perform an arrangement of “It is Well With My Soul.”

The jazz band will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the College by presenting “Through the Decades,” music from the 40’s through today.

Both performances are free and open to the public to attend. For more information, visit panola.edu/arts.

September 27, 2022 - The Panola College Associate Degree Nursing and Center Vocational Nursing programs are accepting applicants until October 1, 2022.

Students accepted to the VN track will begin the program in January 2023 on the Center campus. Applications can be picked up at either the Carthage or Center campus. Contact Yvette Royal at 903-694-4026 on the Carthage campus or Rachel Paddie at 936-598-9543 on the Center campus for additional information.

Students accepted to the ADN traditional track will begin the program in January 2023. Applicants are invited to schedule a mentoring appointment with Katie Davis by completing the Request a Mentoring Appointment form online.

More information can be found by visiting panola.edu/healthsciences.

September 14, 2022 - In honor of Panola College’s 75th anniversary, the Panola College Alumni Association will host an alumni meet up at the Fillies’ volleyball game on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. in the Arthur Johnson Gymnasium. The event is open to the public and all alumni of the College are invited to attend. Tickets to the game are $5 each and will be available to purchase at the gate.

Featured Alumni who are in attendance will also be recognized prior to the game beginning. Information about Featured Alumni and the College’s milestone anniversary can be found by visiting panola.edu/75.

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