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September 18, 2018 - Panola College is the host of the first Southern Region Rodeo of the year on September 28 - 29 at Bar None Cowboy Church Arena in Tatum, TX. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and the slack will begin Friday and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Tickets are $5 at the gate and all kids under 12 years old get in free.
Over 400 cowboys and cowgirls will be competing in saddlebronc, bareback riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, team roping, bull riding, goat tying, barrels, and breakaway calf roping. The Southern Region consist of the following schools listed in order they finished last year: Hill College, McNeese State University, Panola College, Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University, Northeast Texas C. C., Wharton County Jr. College, Texas A &M University-Commerce, Trinity Valley C. C., Southwest Texas Jr. College, Louisiana State University-Alexandria, and Stephen F. Austin State University.
Don't miss the action and opportunity to see some of the top rodeo hands in the world compete!
September 17, 2018 - Looking for a good play to watch? Love Alfred Hitchcock movies? Panola College’s theatre will present the hilarious stage adaptation of “The 39 Steps” as the dinner theatre performance Friday through Sunday, September 22 to September 24. Doors open for dinner theatre at 5:30 p.m. and the curtain will rise at 7 p.m. The play is produced by special permission from Samuel French, Inc.
Based on Alfred Hitchcock’s first big hit, “The 39 Steps,” the play is a Hitchcock masterpiece with a dash of Monty Python, to create a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. Richard Hanney, the disillusioned hero finds himself framed for murder and the target of a nationwide manhunt. In an effort to clear his name, and save the country, his journey takes him on a mad dash through Scotland and England as he tangles with police, killers, spies, chases, and, of course, beautiful women.
Starring in Panola College’s production as Richard Hannye: Shelby Watson, Leon; Pamela: Jasmine Ryan, Martinsville; Annabella Schmidt: Sarah Owens, Mt. Enterprise; Mr. Memory/Crofter/Mr. McGarrigle: Justin Gonzales, Rains; Compere: Christian Kotara, Spurger; Heavy 1/Salesman 1/Policeman 1: Keath Kibbey, Huntington; Heavy 2/Salesman 2/Policeman 2: Peyton Proffet, Center; Milkman/Porter/Train Police/Paperboy/Radio Announcer: Yancy Flores, Shelbyville; Mrs. Higgins: Angel Kammer, Kennard; Mrs. Dunwoody: Bethany Grove, Kennard; Professor Jordan: Tailer Chong, Rains; Margaret: Hannah Williams, Gary; Mrs. Jordan/Mrs. McGarrigle: Abigail Parish, Chireno; Pilot 1/Sherriff/McQuarrie: Dustin Bennett, Tenaha; Pilot 2/Chief Inspector Albright: Cody Osburn, Center; The Scottish Band/Old Man: Freeman Thomas, Carthage.
Heading up the crew is Assistant Director: Kyree Williams, Hillsboro; Stage Manager: Maelbi Caledron, Seagoville and Nathaniel Endsley, Huntington; Production Manager; Lighting Design: Kassandra Escobar, Centerville; Lighting Technician: Brenton Humphries, Gary; Costume Design: Laci Sepulvado, Mt. Enterprise; Assistant Costumers, Properties: Emily Robinson, Martinsville; Assistant Stage Manager: Maria Majai, Mt. Enterprise; Running Crew: Chailey Norton, Mt. Enterprise; Kassidy Weatherford, Gary; Catalin K, Mt.Enterprise.
The dinner theatre production is the annual fundraiser for the Panola College Theatre Department. This year’s menu includes Italian lasagna, sautéed green beans, salad, bread, chocolate mousse, coffee, tea, and water. Ticket prices are $40 for adults, $35 for Panola College students, $25 for senior citizens, and $20 for children under 12.
Tickets for Sunday dessert matinee are $20 for adults, $15 for Panola College students, $12 for senior citizens, and $10 for children under 12.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call Karen King, 903-693-2064. Or, go to the Panola College website (www.panola.edu/) and click on the link for “Online Ticket Sales.”
The play is adapted by Patrick Barlow, from an original concept by Simon Corble & Nobby Dimon. The story is from the novel by John Buchan. The film was produced by Alfred Hitchcock.
September 17, 2018 - Panola College traveled to Cedar Valley this weekend for a tri-match where they finished with a sweep of host Cedar Valley and a tough 5-set loss to Hill College.
In their first match of the day, Panola defeated Cedar Valley (25-23, 25-17, 25-20). Offensively, the Fillies were led by Alyssa Lozoya with 11 kills and Sabrina de Lima with 10. Lozoya also assisted on 5 blocks and de Lima picked up 7 digs. Bri McGown and Molly Harris dished out 20 and 18 assists, respectively, and tallied 6 digs apiece. At the net, Thaynara Godoi led with 3 solo blocks and 6 assists, with Daphinie Correa adding 6 assists of her own. Hannah Ramirez led the floor defense with 20 digs.
In their final match of the day, Region 5 powerhouse Hill College outlasted PC in a 5-set battle (25-20, 24-26, 25-23, 19-25, 12-15). Rebecca Rabius led the offense with 16 kills, followed by Daphinie Correa with 7. Bri McGown dished out 23 of the Fillies 33 assists. Thaynara Godoi assisted on 7 blocks and three Fillies registered double-digit digs. Ramirez led with 18, McKenzie Dimery picked up 11, and de Lima chipped in 10.
Panola will resume conference play Wednesday when they travel to Navarro to take on the Lady Bulldogs at 7pm.
Alyssa Lozoya and Daphinie Correa block a TJC attacker. (Photo Credit: Kraig Cain)
Fillies celebrate a point Wednesday night. (Photo Credit: Kraig Cain)
September 14, 2018 - In front of a packed home crowd, the #14 Panola College Fillies upset #5 Tyler Junior College in a 5 game thriller: 25-15, 25-23, 17-25, 20-25, 15-8.
Hitting their highest team efficiency of the season, Panola was led by a pair of sophomores in Daphinie Correa and Rebecca Rabius. Correa racked up 14 kills with only 1 error, and Rabius added 12 hitting .526. Sabrina de Lima and Carol Santana contributed 8 kills each with de Lima adding 9 digs. Molly Harris and Bri McGown dished out 40 of the team’s 45 assists with 21 and 19, respectively. At the net, Thaynara Godoi led with 4 block assists while Alyssa Lozoya and Correa notched 3 each. Hannah Ramirez anchored the floor picking up 18 digs, with several rally saving plays on defense.
Panola will return to action this weekend at Cedar Valley College for a tri-match with the host and Region V powerhouse Hill College at 12 and 4pm.
KIPP Collegiate High School students toured Panola College on September 8.
September 14, 2018 - On Saturday, September 8, Panola College hosted 40 students and three directors from the band program at KIPP Generations Collegiate High School in Houston.
Dwaine Hubbard, director of bands at Panola, talked to the students about the opportunities available through the band and choir programs. Reanna Hart, Panola College Student Success recruiter, explained the application process and guided the students on a tour of the campus.
“The students were very impressed by the beauty and quality of the facilities here at Panola,” Hubbard said. “Many of the students are planning to major in health sciences and petroleum technology so those buildings were of special interest.”
Panola College students assisting with the tour and visit included Dakota Brown, Marshall sophomore; Andres Leon, Center sophomore; Jose Torres, Center freshman; and Eder Nunez, Center freshman.
Hubbard and KIPP band director Eric Sanford met at the Texas Music Educators Association convention in February and made preliminary plans for the visit.
“I want to send a big ‘thank you’ to Eric. He is a former student of mine from Hallsville. We hope to see these students next year on the campus at Panola College,” Hubbard said.
KIPP Generations Collegiate High School, founded in 2011, serves almost 600 college-bound Houston-area high school students. The student body is 92 percent Hispanic and 8 percent African-American. The school’s rigorous college-preparatory curriculum emphasizes reading, writing, and critical thinking. The school requires students to complete at least 400 hours of service learning activities as part of its focus on citizenship.
September 10, 2018 - With two tough losses to ranked opponents, the Panola College Fillies move to 11-2 on the season.
The 6thranked Fillies opened up Region XIV North play with a loss to #9 Trinity Valley (25-22, 25-18, 25-22). Offensively, Daphinie Correa led with 7 kills while Thaynara Godoi and Sabrina de Lima added 6 apiece. Molly Harris and Bri McGown combined for 28 assists (15) and (13) respectively. De Lima led the team in digs with 10 and Hannah Ramirez added 10.
Panola opened play Saturday only of the Lee College Invitational taking on Florida powerhouse Polk State and fell in 4 sets (25-17, 25-13, 31-29, 25-20). The Fillies were led by freshman Mikayla Ware with 13 kills and 16 digs. Sabrina de Lima and Alyssa Lozoya added 8 kills each and Lozoya also added 4 block assists. Molly Harris led with 19 assists and 8 digs while Bri McGown added 16 assists with 12 digs. At the net, Daphinie Correa was a dominate force racking up 6 block assists and 2 solos, with Riley Seegers adding 4 assists of her own. Hannah Floyd anchored the floor picking up a season-high 32 digs in her debut at libero, a performance that helped solidify her spot on the All-Tournament team.
In their final match of the week, PC swept Region XIV south opponent Coastal Bend, 25-18, 25-14, 25-12. Alyssa Lozoya led the Fillies with 9 kills on 13 swings, Daphinie Correa added 8, and Sabrina de Lima picked up 6. Molly Harris dished out 17 assists and Hannah Floyd notched 13 digs in the win.
Panola College will return to action Wednesday as they take on #3 Tyler Junior College in Arthur Johnson Gym at 7pm.
September 3, 2018 - The Panola College Fillies picked up four more wins at the Kruse Kickoff Klassic hosted by Blinn College over the weekend, improving the team’s overall record to 10-0. The Fillies opened the tournament overcoming a slow start to defeat Brookhaven College (25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 28-26) before sweeping Illinois Central (25-12, 25-20, 25-17), Victoria College (25-17, 25-9, 25-10), and Temple College (25-12, 25-18, 25-10).
Fillies Celebrate a Point. Photo Credit: Teresa Beasley
Three Fillies registered double-digit kills against Brookhaven, including both Daphinie Correa and Sabrina de Lima leading with 12 followed by Mikayla Ware with 10. Molly Harris dished out 24 assists and Bri McGown recorded 21, while Harris also contributed 2 aces and 9 digs and McGown added 6 digs of her own. Defensively, Hannah Ramirez notched a season-high 20 digs and de Lima added 13.
In their second match of the day against Illinois Central, Panola was led by Alyssa Lozoya with 10 kills on a blistering .648 hitting percentage, Rebecca Rabius followed with 8 kills, and Mikayla Ware added 6 kills with 2 aces. Harris and McGown combined for 40 assists, Ramirez picked up 7 digs along with 3 aces, and McKenzie Dimery added 6 digs to close out the leaders for the match.
In the victory against Victoria College, Correa and Ware lead the offense with 6 kills apiece, Lozoya added 5, and Rabius chipped in 4 of her own. Harris notched her second double-double of the year with 20 assists, 14 digs and 3 aces, while Chelsea Chadwick added 10 digs. Correa dominated the net with 3 solo blocks and 2 assists, Thaynara Godoi and McKenzie Dimery added 3 block assists each, and Riley Seegers and Lozoya picked up 2 assists apiece.
The Fillies completed their weekend with a sweep of Temple College that featured Rabius leading with 10 kills, while Correa and de Lima added 8 apiece. De Lima also served up 4 aces, and Bri McGown dished out 20 assists in the win. Ramirez anchored the floor with 10 digs and Ware added 8. At the net, Godoi and Rabius each picked up 2 block assists.
Panola returns to action Wednesday, September 5th when they open Region XIV-North conference play against Trinity Valley at 7 pm in Arthur Johnson Gym.
August 23, 2018 - Panola College is pleased to announce the addition of Kindermusik playdates through their Workforce and Continuing Education department. These first two Kindermusik classes will be loaded with old farm favorites, circle dances, and lots of learning. Plus, your little one will leave with a mini-kit including a 10-song download card and an instrument.
Established in 1978, Kindermusik is the leading provider of music-based education for children from birth to age 5. In every Kindermusik class, your child is welcomed into a playful and nurturing environment where they will sing, move, play instruments, and hear stories—all while developing social skills, problem-solving skills, pre-math skills, and a foundation for reading. Our research-based curriculum focuses on whole-child development and helps you understand how your child is developing musically, cognitively, and socially. Learn more about Kindermusik at www.kindermusik.com.
The classes will be offered on Thursday, September 6 from 6:00-6:45 p.m. and Saturday, September 8 from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Call 903-693-2067 or register online at
https://form.jotform.com/PanolaMain/KindermusikRegistration.
August 20, 2018 - Panola College at our Shelby College location in Center, is offering Certified Nurse Aide Courses beginning August 22-December 5, 2018. We have two options for prospective students. On Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
For more information and to register, contact the Shelby College Center at 936-598-9543 or email: tmccann@panola.edu.
Photo Attached (From left, Back row): Panola College Foundation Board Members - Vicky Hudson, Ginger Borders, Brenda Giles (PC Foundation Chair), Patricia Smith, and Dr. John Ray. Recipients: Grant McMillan, Eddie Kite, Roberta Collinsworth, Jacky Andreatta, Sherri Baker, Jody Harris, Cheri Lambert, Cristie Ferguson, Betty Gruber, Michael Pace, Dwaine Hubbard, and Ginger Cook. (From left, Front row): Emily Zabcik, Amanda Clements, Teresa Beasley, and Shay Joines.
August 17, 2018 - On Wednesday, August 15 Panola College faculty returned to campus excited by a new year. The Panola County Chamber of Commerce welcomed faculty and staff with donuts, coffee and their own enthusiasm for the new semester.
After a brief welcome back by Dr. Billy Adams, Mrs. Brenda Giles, 2017-2018 Chair of the Panola College Foundation, was welcomed to the podium to announce the 2018 faculty and staff grant recipients.
Giles expressed the Panola College Foundation’s gratitude to all those who showed their support to Panola College over the years and then called the grant recipients forward to accept their award.
This year’s grant recipients include:
- Cristie Ferguson & Jody Harris from Library and Student Services, receiving a $1,000 grant for Kanopy, a new video streaming service for students and instruction.
- Emily Zabcik was awarded a field trip to Six Flags over Math for a total of $2,750.
- Jacky Andreatta received $2,473 to purchase aMarcPro and Evac-U Splint system for kinesiology and athletic training.
- Roberta Collinsworth was granted $500 to purchase math-based children literature for “Math for Teacher” courses.
- Eddie Kite and Grant McMillan received a joint grant of $5,000 for a shoot away gun for both women’s and men’s basketball.
- Amanda Clements will be purchasing $4,599 worth of art equipment to update the art labs.
- Dwaine Hubbard received 3 new amps for the band for a total of $1,000.
- Ginger Cook was awarded $6,200 to purchase 8 Yamaha P115-B pianos for the instrumental and vocal music department.
- Shay Joines received $700 to purchase a Canon Digital camera to record and archive events on campus.
- Sherri Baker was granted $2,000 to bring the Jacob A. Riis: How the Other Half Lives Exhibit to the Allison Art Gallery.
- Teresa Beasley and the humanities department received $1,500 to take students on a museum field trip this fall and spring.
- Betty Gruber received $2,782 to purchase new beds for the C.N.A. testing center in Marshall.
- Cheri Lambert and the OTA department were awarded $6,088 to take her students to attend the national OTA conference.
- Michael Pace with the School of Energy received a grant for $1,900 to provide fire extinguisher safety training to the energy program.
Information about how to make a gift to Panola College is available online at www.panola.edu/panola-foundation, or by calling 903-693-2029.
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