Shelby County Today

April 19, 2016 - Juan Garcia of Center took first place in the 2016 Panola College 5K Run on Saturday, April 16. Second place went to Edgar Pineda, followed by Osiel Garcia in third. The first female runner to cross the finish line was Regina Massingill. Coming in seventh of all the runners was 13-year-old Ethan Wolfe, running as part of the Carthage Fire Department team.
 
Naples said the SGA volunteers worked tirelessly to conduct the event. Almost 200 people signed up to run or walk in this year’s 5K event, which benefits Panola College students, faculty, staff, and projects through the Panola College Foundation.
 
The Student Government Association, sponsored by Brian Naples, government professor, organizes the annual event in conjunction with the Foundation. The officially timed event draws runners from across Texas and Louisiana. Official timed results are still being tallied and will be sent to Panola College.
 
This year, the fourth annual Panola College chili cook-off was held as part of the activity. Student judges tasted six different chili concoctions, and determined that the recipe entered by Tim Fotinos was the first place finisher, followed closely by the entry prepared by Panola College President, Dr. Greg Powell.
 
“The SGA has done an excellent job organizing the Panola College 5K fundraiser over the last six years. The Panola College Foundation appreciates the students’ hard work and leadership that is reflected in the funds they raise for the Foundation every year,” said Jessica Pace, Director of Institutional Advancement. “It is one of several events that help support the efforts of the Panola College Foundation.”