June 1, 2015 - On Friday, May 15th, Panola College conducted its 75th commencement at the Carthage Civic Center. Panola College had 279 degree and certificate candidates and 161 of those students participated in the commencement ceremony.
Dr. Joe Shannon, Vice President of Instruction, presented the graduating class of spring 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.
Before the awards ceremony, Dr. Shannon certified to Dr. Powell and members of the Panola College Board of Trustees that the 161 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. Powell then led the recessional to the closing instrumentals.
Panola College is proud to announce the following spring 2015
Honor Graduates:
Summa Cum Laude (3.90 - 4.00)
NganLuu - Timpson, Haley Shofner - Center, Lindsay McDonald Snell - Center
Magna Cum Laude (3.75 - 3.89)
Hailey Baldwin - Center, Brandon Joe Holt - Center, Melissa Jeane - Joaquin, Aaron Scott Liker - Center
Cum Laude (3.50 - 3.74)
James Porter Hagler - Center, Hunter Hendricks - Shelbyville, Christin Kate Lindgren - Timpson, Christina Powell - Center
