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March 12, 2020 - Panola College will host a College and Career Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, in the Charles C. Matthews Foundation Student Center.
Faculty members will be on hand to answer questions about Panola College’s career and technical programs including Associate Degree Nursing, Vocational Nursing, Medical Assisting, Health Information Technology, Medical Laboratory Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Occupational Therapy Assisting, the School of Energy, Business, Cosmetology, and Computer Information Technology.
“We will have brochures with program and course information available, along with displays including simulation manikins for health sciences and cosmetology,” said Reanna Hart, Panola College Recruitment and Completion Coordinator. “We will also have microscopes, a virtual welder, programmable logic trainer, therapy and rehabilitation tools and other instructional items.”
Business and industries participating include Eastman Chemical, J-W Power Company, Allegiance Mobile Health, CHRISTUS EMS, Nacogdoches Medical Center, Rusk State Hospital, Archrock, and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport. “These are the companies who have committed so far, and we expect that additional participants will sign up before April 8,” Hart said.
Students planning to transfer from Panola College to a university will be able to meet with representatives from Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing, East Texas Baptist University, Stephen F. Austin State University, and Texas A&M Commerce. Hart said she expects more universities to sign up before the event.
Current students, prospective students, and community members are invited to come to the College and Career Fair to learn more about Panola College programs and how they can lead to immediate employment opportunities or transfer to universities.
March 12, 2020 - A unique collection of Asian Art will be on display in the Fay Allison Gallery of the M.P. Baker Library beginning on Monday, March 23, 2020. The collected items are derived from several Asian countries including Korea, Japan, and China. These items have been generously donated to Panola College by Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln King. Featured items include a Korean Celadon dish from the Koryo Dynasty (918-1392) with a floral interior, a Korean pale Celadon dish from the Yi Dynasty (1392-1597), Japanese woodblock print of “Early Autumn at Itako” (Itako no Hatsuaki) by Kawase Hasui, a picture of a Japanese woodblock print scroll of five war scenes by Migita Toshihide, as well as a variety of other paintings, scrolls, and artifacts.
Mr. King taught history at Gary for 30 years. While serving there he initiated the Loblolly magazine, a local oral history project inspired by the “Foxfire Book”. It was first published in 1973 and ran until fall of 2003. After rearing the couple’s three sons, Mrs. King returned to college and completed her Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degrees. She then taught English for Panola College until her retirement in 2002. Lincoln and Mary Nell were well traveled and able to acquire many interesting collections. The Asian Art Collection on exhibit was collected by Mr. King while serving with the United States Army and stationed in Korea.
An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the Library. Friends and family of Mr. King are cordially invited to celebrate the exhibit with him and hear the stories associated with the collection. The exhibit is free and open to the public during the Library’s operating hours Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 9:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am – 12:30 pm and Sunday 4-9pm. For additional information please call 903-693-2052 or email library@panola.edu.
Jasmine Getz is one of the Ballet Austin II dancers. (Photo credit: Anne Marie Bloodgood)
March 6, 2020 - Ballet Austin II will perform at Panola College at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 6, in the Q.M. Martin Auditorium. Supported by a grant from the B.F. and Mary Payne Fund for the Preservation of Texas Culture, the event is free and open to the public.
Ballet Austin II was established in 1999 as a second company and apprentice program for Ballet Austin and is endowed by Sarah and Ernest Butler through the Ballet Austin Foundation. Dancers are selected through a nationwide audition process. They perform with Ballet Austin, and also perform in Austin and around the State as a second company.
Since its inception, 109 graduates of Ballet Austin II and the Butler Fellowship Program have secured contracts with more than 42 companies across the nation. Dancers range in age from 18 to 23 and are employed for a 32-week season, based in Austin. Apprentices are contracted for up to two years, receiving artistic guidance, career management counseling, and job placement assistance. Through a partnership with St. Edward’s University, Ballet Austin II members are eligible to receive 24 college credit hours for their second company experience. Auditions for the summer intensive are held in winter and spring. For more information, email Eugene Alvarez or call 512-476-9151.
Ballet Austin has a rich history spanning six decades. From its home at the Butler Dance Education Center in downtown Austin, the company engages the community, dancers, and audiences alike with vibrant and ambitious performances. Visit balletaustin.org for more information.
“We are excited to bring Ballet Austin to Panola College,” said Daron McDaniel, committee chair and professor of speech at Panola College. “The event wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Foster Murphy, who established the B.F. and Mary Payne Fund for the Preservation of Texas Culture.”
March 4, 2020 - Panola College theatre students brought home 29 awards from the Texas Community College Speech and Theatre Association 2020 Playfest. Lone Star College in Kingwood hosted this year’s event. Panola College’s entry was “Dark of the Moon,” a drama set in the Appalachian Mountains in the 1930s.
Panola College students who won awards include: Dramaturgy - Caitlyn Jackson, High Island; Assistant Directing - Hannah Williams, Gary; Sound Design - Peyton Proffitt, Center; Hair Design - Bethany Crowe and Angel Kammer, Kennard; Costume Design – Fantasy - Sarah Owens, Mt. Enterprise; PR Design - Chailey Norton, Mt. Enterprise; Props - Catalina Zoyoquila, Mt. Enterprise; Costume Design - Laura Eddings, Broaddus and Abigail Parrish, Chireno; Lighting Design - Peyton Proffitt, Center and Zachery Zea, Rusk; Make-Up Design - Bethany Crowe and Angel Kammer, Kennard; Scenic Design - Peyton Proffitt, Center, Logan Vickers, Hemphill and Ashton Powell, Decatur; Lobby Display Pre-Show - Johnathan Hicks, Waskom, Christian Kotara, Spurger and Bethany Crowe, Kennard; Assistant Stage Management - Hannah Williams, Gary; and Superior in Stage Management - Maria Mejia, Mt. Enterprise.
Panola College students earning acting awards include: Keath Kibbey, Huntington - Audience Choice and Professor Choice; Ashton Powell, Decatur, Nicolas McCalister, Rusk, Hayes Green, Martinsville and Justin Gonzales, Emory - Respondents Award.
Eight community colleges participated in the Festival: Wharton, Lee, Blinn, Lone Star College -Kingwood, Houston Community College, Eastfield, Howard, and Panola.
March 3, 2020 - The Christus Good Shepherd Mobile Breast Center mammography van will be at Panola College from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. To schedule an appointment, call 903-315-2130. Appointments are limited to ensure adequate time for each exam, so anyone interested is encouraged to call soon.
Christus Good Shepherd will accept and file insurance at the normal rate for a mammogram and radiologist reading, or women may pay $99 for a discounted cash rate.
The Mobile Breast Center is equipped with advanced digital technology. Screenings are performed by all-female, advanced level certified mammography staff members. Digital mammography provides early diagnosis, saving thousands of women’s lives each year.
Women who are 40 and older should have a mammogram annually. Women are not eligible for the Mobile Breast Center mammogram if they have been diagnosed with breast cancer; are currently being treated for breast cancer; have a problem such as a lump, skin changes or discharge; are currently breast feeding or have breast fed within the past nine months.
“We are proud to offer this much-needed diagnostic tool at Panola College,” said Jessica Pace, Director of Institutional Advancement. “Early detection of breast cancer saves lives. We encourage women to call and make their appointments early. The last appointment for the day will be scheduled at 2:45 p.m.”
Cook takes Home the Gold!
February 28, 2020 - Logan Cook, of Alto, TX, won the Tie Down Roping, Saddlebronc, and Men’s All-Around this past weekend at the Texas A&M-Commerce Rodeo to lead the Panola Rodeo Team to a third place finish overall.
Teammates Daylon Swearingen, Blake Griffin, Grayson Royer, Michael Womack, and Macon Murphy added points to the team’s success. Swearingen, the reigning National Champion Bull Rider, scored big in the long go by winning the bull riding and tied for third in the bareback. Blake Griffin, a sophomore from Center, Tx, along with his partner took third overall in the team roping. Grayson Royer, a freshman from Tyler, scored points by placing 2nd in the long go in bareback. Michael Womack, a sophomore from Bastrop, LA, added points to the team totals with a 5th place finish in the saddle bronc. Macon Murphy, of Keatchie, LA, wound up the points for the team as he placed 6th in the long go in the tie down roping.
McKynzie Bush, of Center, TX, finished second in the barrel racing to lead the Women’s Team this weekend.
As the race for the College National Finals comes down to the final three rodeos, the Panola team is currently sitting 4th in the Southern Region, and only the top two teams qualify for Nationals. In each event the top three qualify for the National Finals. The Panola Team has several pushing for those top spots. Team Roper Healer Clayton Lowery and his partner are ranked #1; Logan Cook, who has qualified for the CNFR 4 straight years is currently sitting 2nd in saddle bronc; Freshman, Chase Runfola is 4th in the bullriding; Blake Griffin and his partner are ranked 7th in the team roping; McKenzie Bush has moved to 6th in the barrel racing as the only member of the women’s team ranked in the Southern Region.
The Panola Ponies are getting in the practice over the next few weeks before they head to the Texas A&M Rodeo March 14th and 15th.
February 27, 2020 - On Thursday, February 20 the Panola College School of Energy hosted its annual high school welding competition on the Carthage campus. Approximately 59 students from Texas and Louisiana high schools competed.
“We put on an annual welding competition in order for area high school students to become better involved in welding technology,” said Clint Cassell, Instructor of Welding Technology at Panola College. “It’s a great opportunity for students to compete against others their age and to better the skills they will need in the welding field down the road.”
Kaden Arvello, Timpson High School, earns First Place at Panola College' School of Energy annual Welding Competition
Finishing first was Kaden Arvello, Timpson High School; second: Shelton Eaves, Many High School; third: John Meshell, Ebarb High School; fourth: John Glynn, Many High School; and fifth: K.J. Carter, Many High School.
The first-place prize included a handmade trophy buckle, cutting torch set, and a $1,000 scholarship to Panola College. “I’m very happy,” said first place winner, Kaden Arvello. “All those welding rods paid off.”
February 27, 2020 - Are you interested in becoming part of the Panola Ponies Men’s Basketball team? Panola College will be hosting an open tryout on Sunday, April 5 at 3pm in the Arthur Johnson Gymnasium.
To register, visit https://form.jotform.com/PanolaMain/opentryouts and fill out the online form. A registration fee of $45 is required and must be paid online. The tryout will be limited to 40 participants.
February 20, 2020 - Panola College Workforce and Continuing Education is offering a Crochet Class by Diana Stanford of Crocheted Creatures at Shelby Regional Training Center (SRTC). The classes are March 2 - March 25, 2020, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:00pm. The cost is $50.
If you have any questions, please contact us at (936) 591-9075. Register today to come make COZY things with us!
SRTC is located at 678 Roughrider Drive, Center, Texas 75935.
Panola College students in 1981
February 25, 2020 - As Panola College plans for its 75th anniversary, the Alumni Association asks former students, employees and their families to share photos to be used in the celebration.
“We’re asking for photographs taken from 1947 to 2000,” said Jessica Pace, Director of Institutional Advancement. “We have access to old yearbooks, but we’d love to see personal photographs taken by our students and employees back then.”
The alumni photo submission form may be found at www.panola.edu/alumni. Digital images can also be sent via email to alumni@panola.edu. Please indicate that you are giving Panola College permission to use the photos as well as providing information about the photo.
Copies of photographic prints may be mailed to Panola College Alumni Association, 1109 W. Panola, Carthage, TX 75633, delivered to the Institutional Advancement Office inside the Martha Miller Administration Building or to the main desk at the M.P. Baker Library. Prints cannot be returned, so please make copies of your originals before submitting. Panola College can also scan prints into digital photos of those brought to campus.
“The photo submission form has space for contributors to provide identification for the people in the photographs and tell us what year the photos were taken. We would love to hear your stories about the photos and your time at Panola, so please fill out the form with your experiences,” Pace said.
“In its almost 75 years in existence, Panola College has come a long way. As we look to the future with new programs to serve our students and community, we also want to take time to celebrate our past,” said Greg Powell, Panola College President. “I hope to see many photos and hear many stories from our alumni and their families.”
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