Panola College
January 7, 2015 - On December 10 Panola College announced that 251 candidates qualified for graduation this semester. Students receiving multiple degrees or certificates include five for Associate of Arts in Teaching, 57 for Associate of Science, 80 for Associate of Applied Science, and 168 Certificates.
Arkansas
Hampton: Ivy Gannon
Louisiana
Florien: Chrystell Thompson
Haughton: Cindy Loyd
Logansport: Jamie Baldwin
Many: Derek Mong, Nicholas Pearson
Shreveport: Ashley Craig, Susan Hardy, Alexander Willett
New Mexico
Mesilla Park: Leiyona Young
Texas
Beckville: Preston Ellis, Cameron Ellison, Dalton Etheredge, Devin Faulk, Cassie Griffin, Maribel Grimaldo, Adam Jones, Tammy Lee, Matthew Letourneau, Taylor Lindsay, Tyler Moon, James Nixon, Tricia Sexton, Samuel Smith, Daryn Speed, Jason Travis, Christine Atkin, Braulio Barron, Madison Brown, Mary Chance
Carthage: Cassie Christian, Emily Dodge, Christy Eddins, Kelwin Edwards, Christa Gomez, Kaycie Gros, Elzie Hicks, Ashley Johnson, Rueben Martin, James McDaniel, Brittany Mojica, Kiara Moore, Krystal Morris, Sheldon Murff, Corey Oliver, Kelcie Oney, Brandi Ray, Jesse Rodriguez, Jorge Rodriguez, Shirley Rougely, Tina Sandidge, Azalai Wallace, Brittany Whitsett, Ashton Williams, Jesika Anthony, January Arnold, Carla Barnes, Bethany Birdwell, Luke Burns, Liliana Castaneda, Shelley Frame, Luz Gomez
Center: Ruth Gonzalez, Kelsi Griffin, Lucas Jardon, James Liker, Reagan Link, Sharisse Mcadams, Payton Mcswain, Felipe Montanez, Meagan Owens, Ricardo Sanchez, Isaac Shofner, James Sigler, Jamison Swindle, Juan Vallejo, Jacob Wheeler, Leah Williams, Brandon Wood, Stephen Dicks, Samantha Purvis, Cayman Hawk, Shamonica Bell, Chimira Brannon, Blake Butler, Jaclyn Callaghan, Ryan Dickinson
Chireno: Audra Harris
Conroe: Chelsey Smith
Corsicana: Lorie Watson
Deberry: Destiny Hart, Julie Riggs, Deanie Ware, Chrystell Thompson, Amy Garcia, Tyreese Johnson, Rialie Taylor, Colby Cranford
Diana: Karen Martin, Danielle Suchy
Elysian Fields: Ashley White
Garrison: Gannon Ivy, Loralee Alsobrook, Megan Garrison
Gary: Cindy Loyd, Pedro Aguilar, Chelsey Arterberry, Gerardo Deleon, Mary Edmiston
Harleton: Sara Saulsbery, Aesha Strong
Henderson: William Gibbs, Gena French, Chris Friday, Michaela Quinn, Miriam Castillo, Angel Ebey, Dalton George, Ricky Gibson, William Vaughn
Huntington: Mary Sanders
Ivanhoe: Carrie Veitch, Jamie Baldwin
Jefferson: Kelsea Chapman, Victoria Yule, Yesemia Avila
Joaquin: Bridget Booty, Stephanie Brown, Tequita Burns, Shaunnia Oliver, Shelbie Townsend, Paula Webb
Lindale: Derek Mong
Longbranch: Hannah Anders, Savanna Ashley
Longview:Robin Bates, Stacey Beloney, Lola Boren, Jamison Burchfield, Joan Campbell, Triston Castle, Cindy Dunnigan
Lufkin: Ivonne Flores
Marshall: Hernan Hernandez, Jacklynn Laureano, Demarcus Lewis, Susan Maddox, Shawnessy Mccoy, Deatra Robertson, Logan Spear, Cassandra Tullock, Steven Yates, Leiyona Young, Josue Castro, Laura Fryman, Jai'qwan Thompson, Kristopher Valdez, Hailey Walker, Stacy Coats, Monaca Eberlan, Steven Emmerling, Gayla Hayes, Mary Hurst, Tranedra Kegler, Latasha Parker, Lesvia Reyes, Dillon Secrest
Mount Enterprise: Alanda Williams, Blake Hensley, Christopher Henslee, Jason Henslee, Jessica Davis, Kaneitra Garrett
Nacogdoches: Desiree Holmes, Jason Holy, Anthony Jackson, Veronica Porter, Alejandra Reyes-Farias, Makenzie Buckner, David Bragg, Joel Dales, Michael Elliott, Larhonda Garrett, Seth Hendricks, Amairani Herrera
Palestine: Albert Johnston
Rio Vista:Tameria Lathan, Jakiala McClelland
San Augustine: Tiffanee Vaughn, Ashley Craig, Susan Hardy, Alexander Willett, Mallory Rawson, Ashley Sells, Efrain Hernandez, William Lauxman, Austin Patterson, Brady Tovar
Scottsville: Donnie Wills
Shelbyville: Nathan Allred, Sherri Kilpatrick, Logan Smith
January 6, 2016 - Panola College beat Jacksonville College 63-59 on Wednesday night with the help of Charlynn Perry, who was the Fillies leading scorer with 16 points. Fillies locked in the win in the fourth quarter on a three-pointer from Perry.
Even though Jacksonville College outplayed the Fillies in the first half of the game, Panola College came back with excellent second half play. The Fillies had a late run scoring a game-high 23 points in the final quarter on the strength of a 18-3 run.
Perry having a stand out second half, was 63% (5-for-8) of shots attempted as well as 50% (3-for-6) of threes attempted and going (3-for-4) from the free throw line.
Also two other Fillies scored in double double digit points for Panola College. Kia Fisker scored 14 points with 9 rebounds and Amanda Cruz had 11 points.
Other Fillies who chipped in were Teanna Frances Henderson and Raemeisha Claxton (6 points apiece), R'Trevia Randolph (5 points), J'Lene Martinez (3 points) and Laura Chavez (2 points).
The Fillies look to play again Saturday, January 9 at 2:00 pm against Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, TX.
January 7, 2015 - Panola College beat Jacksonville College 63-59 on Wednesday night with the help of Charlynn Perry, who was the Fillies leading scorer with 16 points. Fillies locked in the win in the fourth quarter on a three-pointer from Perry.
Even though Jacksonville College outplayed the Fillies in the first half of the game, Panola College came back with excellent second half play. The Fillies had a late run scoring a game-high 23 points in the final quarter on the strength of a 18-3 run.
Perry having a stand out second half, was 63% (5-for-8) of shots attempted as well as 50% (3-for-6) of threes attempted and going (3-for-4) from the free throw line.
Also two other Fillies scored in double double digit points for Panola College. Kia Fisker scored 14 points with 9 rebounds and Amanda Cruz had 11 points. Other Fillies who chipped in were Teanna Frances Henderson and Raemeisha Claxton (6 points apiece) ,R'Trevia Randolph (5 points), J'Lene Martinez (3 points) and Laura Chavez (2 points).
The Fillies look to play again Saturday, January 9 at 2:00 pm against Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, TX.
January 7, 2015 - Carthage, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated Jacksonville College, 85-72 here Wednesday night. With the win the Ponies improve their record to 13-4 and 4-2 in Region XIV play. “Our guys have been anxious to get back on the court ever since Saturday nights ball game.” Head Coach Grant McMillan said. “We took tremendous pride in guarding in the half court tonight. I challenged them all week to pay attention to the small details within our defense and they responded.” He added.
After being down 11 points early in the ball game, the Ponies steadily clawed their way back into the game taking a 40-36 halftime lead. In the second half, Panola gradually extended their lead to 19 points with just under 5:00 minutes remaining in the game before claiming the 13 points victory.
Panola was led by five separate double-digit scorers. Charles Tucker (Lansing, Michigan) recorded a team high 18 points. T’yonte Robertson (Cincinnati, Ohio) tallied 16 points and Devyn Wilson (Brooklyn, New York) netted three 3 point shots for a total of 14 points. Both Jonathan Wiley (Houston, Texas) and Chan Williams-Bey (Hartford, Connecticut) scored 10 points in the win. James Suber (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) had his best rebounding game of the year chasing down 14. As a team, Panola made 29 free throws and shot 51 percent from the field.
Panola will next be in action this upcoming Saturday, January 10th when they hit the road to take on Lee College. Tip-off is set for 6:00 PM on the campus of Lee College in Houston, Texas.
January 4, 2015 Pasadena, TX – The Panola College men’s basketball team lost to San Jac in Pasadena, Texas Monday evening, 86-71. With the loss, Panola drops their record to 12-4 overall and 3-2 in Region XIV play. “We looked like a team that hadn’t played a game in 20 days.” Said Head Coach Grant McMillan. “The effort was there, we played hard. We just didn’t pay enough attention to some small details throughout the game.” He added.
The Ponies fell behind as much as 17 points in the first half before cutting San Jac’s lead to 12 before halftime, 44-32. Panola cut the 12 point deficit to single digits multiple times in the second half but could never scratch any closer than seven points.
Leading Panola was Jonathan Wiley (Houston) who recorded a double-double in the loss. Wiley netted 16 points and chased down 10 rebounds. Others in double figures were Charles Tucker (Lansing, Michigan) with 13 and both Chan Williams-Bey (Hartford, Connecticut) and Terry Holt (Nashville, Tennessee) adding 11. Panola shot a season low 16 percent from the three point line in the loss and only made 23 field goals for the game.
Panola will continue Region XIV play this upcoming Wednesday January 6th when the host Jacksonville College. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM following the women’s game.
December 11, 2015 - On Thursday, December 10th, Panola College conducted its 76th commencement at the Carthage Civic Center. Panola College had 251 degree and certificate candidates and 116 of those students participated in the commencement ceremony.
Dr. Joe Shannon, Vice President of Instruction, presented the graduating class of fall 2015 as Dr. Gregory Powell, President of Panola College led the processional of board members, faculty, staff and students in to be seated while “Pomp and Circumstance” was played in the background.
Following the alma mater, sang by Panola College Chorale and directed by Mrs. Sandra Bauer, Dr. Powell welcomed the assembled and gave opening remarks. Following opening remarks, Dr. Powell recognized this year’s outstanding alumnus, Dr. Danny Paul Windham. Dr. Windham is a 1974 graduate of Panola College and has practiced Dentistry in Center, Texas for the last thirty-five years.
Before the awards ceremony, Dr. Shannon certified to Dr. Powell and members of the Panola College Board of Trustees that the 116 graduating students had completed all work necessary to graduate from Panola College.
Following certification of the graduates, Dr. Kathy Watlington, Professor of Foreign Languages began the reading of graduates and Dr. Powell awarded diplomas to the students.
Mr. Freddy Mason, Dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences, gave the benediction to end the ceremony. Dr. Shannon then led the recessional to the closing instrumentals.
Panola College is proud to announce the following Fall 2015 Honor Graduates:
Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 – 4.00
Hannah Mykale Anders, Yesemia Avila, Ryan Bradley Dickinson, Amy Abigail Garcia, Cayman Lea Hawk, Matthew Edward LeTourneau, Kelcie Lauren Oney, Mallory Ann Rawson, Ashley Nicole Sells
Magna Cum Laude, 3.75 – 3.89
Loralee Alsobrook, Christy Eddins Bogs, Cindy Lee Dunnigan, Laura Anne Fryman, Meagan Garrison, Tammy Brownlow Lee, Derek J. Mong, Alejandra Reyes-Farias, Shelbie Brook Townsend, Kyle Dean Walker, Leiyona Young
Cum Laude, 3.50 – 3.74
Jesika LeAnne Anthony, Makenzie Buckner, Mary Fallin Chance, Kelsea Chapman, Angel Ebey, Michael Pate Elliott, Emily Vance Gomez, Angela Christine Gribble, Christopher Keith Henslee, Jason Kyle Henslee, Hernan Hernandez, Sherri Ann Kilpatrick, Taylor Lindsay, Justine Luis, Samantha Ann Marling, Corey Oliver, Julie Michelle Riggs, Carrie A. Veitch
December 11, 2015 - On December 10, 2015, Sue Haynes, Customer Service Representative for AEP SWEPCO, presented Panola College President, Dr. Greg Powell, and Alan Moon, Director of Facilities, with an initial $6,480.50 incentive check for participation in AEP SWEPCO’s SCORE program. SWEPCO SCORE is a no-cost program that supports participating schools reduce peak electricity consumption and corresponding costs.
December 10, 2015 - Carthage, Texas – The Panola men’s basketball team defeated the 25th ranked Blinn College, 91-78. The victory raises their record to 12-3 and 3-1 in Region XIV play. “Our players came out and played an unbelievable second half. They made some great adjustments and were completely locked in after halftime.” Head Coach Grant McMillan stated. “It was another team win. With a 17 day break between practices our guys ended the semester the right way.” He added.
Both teams battled throughout the first half which eventually saw Blinn take a 43-38 halftime lead. Panola started the second half with a 7-0 run to take a 45-43 lead. Using salty defense and steady offense, the Ponies gradually pulled away to take a 13 points lead with just under 4:00 minutes remaining in the ball game. Panola only gave up 35 second half points.
Offensively, Panola was led by five separate players who scored in double figures. Tope Arikawe (Nigeria) led the way with 17 points. Tyonte Robertson (Cincinnati, Ohio) and Jonathan Wiley (Houston) both tallied 16 points. Devyn Wilson (Brooklyn, New York) and Terry Holt (Nashville, Tennessee) scored 12 and 10 points, respectively. Charles Tucker (Lansing, Michigan) dished out 13 assists in the victory. As a team, Panola went 8 for 16 from the three point line and shot 51 percent from the field for the game.
Panola well next be in action on January 2nd when they hit the road to take on San Jacinto College. Tip-off is set for 4:00 PM on the campus of San Jacinto College in Houston, Texas.
December 7, 2015 Lufkin, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated Angelina College here Saturday night by a score of 83-66. With the victory, Panola raises their record to 11-3 overall and 2-1 in Region XIV play. “This was an outstanding team win. Our guys battled and competed for the whole 40 minute ball game.” Explained Head Coach Grant McMillan. “It was an unbelievable group effort.” He added.
After a seesaw first half, Panola took a 34-32 halftime lead. Once again, both teams battled back and forth for the first 10 minutes of the second half. Trailing by 2 points with just under 9:00 minutes remaining, Charles Tucker (Lansing, Michigan) took a charge which led to a 33-16 run to finish the game.
Tucker recorded a double-double in the victory netting 19 points and dishing out 10 assists. Jonathan Wiley (Houston, Texas) also recorded a double-double with 10 points and chasing down 18 rebounds. Devyn Wilson (Brooklyn, New York) drilled four, three pointers in the second half in route to 15 points. Terry Holt (Nashville, Tennessee) and Tope Arikawe (Nigeria) both recorded 11 points. Arikawe swatted a team high 10 blocks. As a team, Panola nailed 10 three pointers and chased down 46 total rebounds.
Panola will next be in action this upcoming Wednesday, December 9th when the take on Blinn College. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM at the Arthur Johnson Gymnasium on the campus of Panola College.
December 4, 2015 - The Panola College Workforce and Continuing Education division is offering a Paraprofessional Online class beginning on Monday, January 11, 2016 – February 5, 2016. The cost of the class is $250.00 and preregistration is required. For more information, contact the Continuing Education office at 903-693-2067 or email ce@panola.edu
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