Panola College
July 6, 2016 - The Panola College Workforce and Continuing Education division is offering CDL training in partnership with Lufkin Truck Driving Academy. The training program is from July 11 – August 5, 2016, and will meet Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Shelby College Center. The cost of the class is $4,300.00 and pre-registration is required. For more information, contact the Continuing Education office at 903-693-2067 or email ce@panola.edu.
June 28, 2016 - With the construction of the new Health and Natural Sciences building at Panola College, the Panola College Foundation believed it was important to mark the memorable occasion. The Foundation decided to place a beautiful floating granite fountain on the north side of the Health and Natural Sciences building as a landmark for the College.
The floating granite fountain is a custom designed interactive sculpture that consists of a 5,000 pound 48” granite ball supported by a thin film of water. The granite sphere is engraved with the map of the world and engineered to rotate on the approximate axis of the Earth. As an interactive sculpture, spectators are able to accelerate or change the course of the floating sphere, only to have it return to its natural rotation when left alone.
The fountain is the beginning of a larger project, an Inspiration Garden, which will run the length of the Health and Natural Sciences building. The Inspiration Garden will offer a beautiful oasis for students to relax or study and will incorporate learning opportunities for students enrolled in health-related and science classes.
Students from Kids’ College summer camp stopped by for a chance to spin the granite sphere.
The floating granite fountain located next to the Health and Natural Sciences building.
Submitted by Donna Yates
June 24, 2016 - Panola College/Shelby College Center is offering Yoga classes June 29 – August 10, 2016. The class will meet Monday and Wednesday from 10:30 am – 11:30 am. The cost of the class is $45.00 and pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Shelby College Center at 936-598-9543 or email tmccann@panola.edu
June 23, 2016 - The Panola College Workforce and Continuing Education division is offering a Basic Excel class on Friday, July 15, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Intermediate Excel on Friday, July 22, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the Carthage campus. The cost of each class is $60.00 and pre-registration is required. For more information, contact the Continuing Education office at 903-693-2067 or email ce@panola.edu.
June 21, 2016 - Panola College was well represented at the College National Finals this year! Current student Fulton Rutland, of Stillwell Oklahoma after sitting in the number one spot most of the week ended up third in the Nation in bullriding. Panola College's alumnus Wyatt Denny, qualified last year while at Panola and took home a 5th place finish last year, however, this year he took home the main prize. Denny was sitting first most of the year and won second in the first round, second in the second round, and won the third round and went into the finals with a huge lead on the rest of the field, and came home with the National Championship.
Panola had three other ex teammates and alumnus that participated in the CNFR beside Fulton and Wyatt. They were Randy Meyers bullrider for Texas A&M Commerce, Gannon Ivey bullrider for Sam Houston State, and Cole Frey teamroper from McNeese State University.
Submitted by Don Clinton
June 16, 2016 - Sophomore infielder Austin Sojka (Huntington Beach, CA), was named First Team ALL-AMERICAN third baseman for his accomplishments during the 2016 campaign. Sojka who was a returning All Conference Player from the 2015 team and led the Conference and Region in hitting this year with a .464 average, 168 ab, 62 runs, 78 hits, 20 doubles, 4 triples, 7 home-runs, 57 rbi's, 20 k's, 34 base on balls, and 11 hbp's, He was selected this year to the All Conference team and the Region XIV All Region Team. He led the NJCAA Southern District with the highest batting average and was awarded the Marucci Elite Hitter Award. Sojka has signed a baseball scholarship at Cumberland University one of the nations premiere NAIA programs.
"We are very excited for Austin to be recognized as an All-American, he was one our leaders for the past two years and is well deserved of this award. He's a special player and I know he'll be successful in the future." - said Head Coach Todd Shelton.
Freshman outfielder Colby Price (Nederland, TX) was named Region-14 East Zone FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR as well as Region-14 ALL REGION TEAM for his outstanding performance in 2016. Price hit a .379 average in 206 ab's, 62 runs, 78, hits, 15 doubles, 11 home-runs, 43 rbi's, 16 base on balls, 7 hbp's, 24 k's and 22 stolen bases, one stolen base less than the conference leader and teammate Jansen McCurdy. Colby will be returning to Panola for his sophomore year to complete his Associates in Business.
Sophomore infielder Hector Morales (Royal Palm Beach, FL) was named First Team All-Conference for his performances this year. Morales hit a .346 average in 185 ab's, 47 runs, 64 hits, 10 doubles, 10 home-runs, 9 base on balls, 8 hbp's, and only 19 k's. Hector has signed a baseball scholarship to the University of Central Arkansas where he plans to complete his degree in physical therapy. He will join former Panola teammate Jansen McCurdy as they set there sights on helping the Bears in 2017.
Freshman infielder Logan Bailey (Hallsville, TX) was named First Team All-Conference for his performances at the dish and Second Team All-Conference for his duties on the mound for the Ponies. Logan hit a .346 average in 188 ab's, with 16 doubles, 10 home-runs, 50 rbi's, 26 base on balls, 6 hbp's, and 34 k's. On the mound Logan finished with a 3-2 record with a 4.6 era in 16 appearances. He recorded 8 starts, 1 complete game, 1 shut out, and 1 save. He pitched 43 innings, gave up only 40 hits, 27 runs, 22 earned runs, and only 17 base on balls. He struck out 42 of the 85 batters he faced.
Sophomore outfielder Jansen McCurdy (White Oak, TX) was also named First Team All-Conference for his 2016 campaign. Jansen hit a .316 average in 190 ab's, scored 47 runs, 11 doubles, 4 triples, 5 home-runs, 33 rbi's, 10 base on balls, 5 hbp's and 34 k's. Jansen led the team and the conference with 23 stolen bases, one stolen base more than Region-14 Freshman of the year and teammate Colby Price. Jansen has signed a baseball scholarship to the University of Central Arkansas where he will join Hector Morales as they represent the Bears in the always tough Southland Conference.
Sophomore pitcher Miguel Ausua (Penueals, PR) was named First Team All-Conference for his outstanding performance this past season. Miguel, who was a returning All-Conference from 2015 lead the Ponies on the mound this season. Miguel was a perfect 4-0 on the season 21 appearances, 2 starts, and 2 saves. He pitched 37 and 2/3 innings, and gave up only 31 hits, 29 runs, 22 earned runs, and 13 base on balls. He lead the team with 48 k's in only 96 batters faced. Miguel has signed a baseball scholarship to continue his education at Oral Roberts University a member of the Summit League.
Sophomore catcher Chad McKinney (Hughes Springs, TX), was named Second Team All-Conference in 2016. Chad, a returning All Conference player from 2015 led the conference in throwing out would be base stealers, throwing out 19 runners of the 37 attempts (51%). He hit .318 average in 151 at bats, scored 37 runs, 48 hits, 9 doubles, 8 home-runs, 38 rbi's. 12 base on balls, 8 hbp's, and only 18 k's. Chad has signed a baseball scholarship to continue his education at Lamar University where he will join up with former teammate and 2015 All Conference player for the Ponies, Lance Ledoux.
June 16, 2016 - Panola College's Fulton Rutland is still sitting number one in the average in bullriding going in to the last two night's and then into Saturday night's main event Finals! He has completed his 3 rounds and is on top. He now has to sit patiently as they complete the next two nights and hopes to hold that number one spot and prepare for the finals on Saturday night.
Panola College also has three other young men who graduated last year from Panola competing at the Finals with Wyatt Denny (FeatherRiver College), who is also sitting number one in the nation in the bareback competition, Gannon Ivey(Sam Houston State) competed in the bullriding this year for the second year in a row at the CNFR, last year with Panola, and Randy Meyers (Texas A&M Commerce also in the bullriding).
June 16, 2016 - Three Panola College Athletes have been recognized by the NJCAA by earning Academic All-American honors, they include: Logan Bailey, a freshman baseball player from Hallsville, Tx.; Kia Fisker, a freshman basketball player from Denmark; and Leiyonna Young, a sophomore Volleyball player from Las Cruces, New Mexico.
June 15, 2016 - Panola College Continuing Education will be hosting a four day twirling camp July 19-22. The camp is open to students K-12th grades and will last from 8:30-12:30 each day. The campers should meet in the new Charles C. Matthews Student Center and check in will begin at 8:00 each day. The week will conclude with a showcase performance at 12:00 on Friday, July 22. The performance will be held in the A.J. Johnson Gymnasium. Participants will twirl to music from the 1930s to the present, with classes available for beginner, intermediate and advanced twirlers.
“Former and current SFA Twirl-O-Jacks will be creating the choreography and teaching routines,” coordinator Kimberly Ferguson said. “We’re really excited about the wide range of music to choose from, and I’m having a lot of fun creating and incorporating props into our routines. It should be entertaining for the girls to learn and for the crowd to watch!”
Twirlers are encouraged to send photos of themselves along with fun facts with their registration form or by email for a chance to be featured as the #PCTSpotlight each week on social media. All students are required to bring their own batons, but props will be provided, along with a performance t-shirt for those who register before July 5. Early registration costs $50, while registrants after the 5th will pay $75. Absolutely no registration forms will be accepted after July 15th. To register, contact Kimberly Ferguson at kferguson@panola.edu, or at 903-693-2094.
June 14, 2016 - Panola College announces 2016 Valedictorian and Salutatorian.
Valedictorian
The Panola Schools 2016 valedictorian is James Braswell Davis.
He is the son of Royce and Becky Davis and the grandson of the late James and Eudora Braswell of Gainesville, Texas, Wesley Davis and the late Betty Davis.
Davis has been involved throughout his high school career. He was a set drummer for the Panola College Jazz Band for two years. His community involvement include Green Jackets and mission trips.
He is also an active member of the First Baptist Church youth group, Chi Alpha, drummer for the youth praise band and plays the French horn in the church orchestra.
His academic honors include Associate of Science degree from Panola College, President's List, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, Chemistry Award, Outstanding Senior Award, Leadership and Performance Award (Junior year), Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges.
Davis graduated as the 2016 valedictorian for Panola Schools. He graduated with a grade average of 96.809 from Panola Early College High School. He is also a Magna Cum Laude Spring 2016 graduate of Panola College. He plans to attend the University of Texas at Tyler and major in mechanical engineering/business.
Salutatorian
The Panola Schools 2016 salutatorian is Jennifer Segura Rodriquez.
She is the daughter of Nelly Segura and Manuel Munoz and granddaughter of Dolores Segura, Jesus and Remedios Munoz, Casimiro Segura.
In her spare time Rodriquez volunteers at the library.
She has been on the honor roll and is graduating as salutatorian with a grade average of 90.959 from Panola Early College High School. She plans to attend Panola College and the University of Dallas, where she plans to pursue a career and marketing. Her goal is to one day own her own business.
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