Panola College
April 12, 2018 - Panola College faculty honored outstanding students in various disciplines with 2018 Academic Excellence Awards in a ceremony at 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, in the Q.M. Martin Auditorium.
Don Cocklin, chair of the Academic Excellence Committee, introduced speaker, Dr. Billy “Bubba” Adams, Vice President of Instruction, who discussed the character traits needed to achieve excellence in life.
Honorees in academic departments include Peyton Barrett, Ranch and Land Management, presented by Jody Harris; Dena Bradley, History, presented by Bill Offer; Shelby Brown, Music, presented by Sandra Bauer; Melissa Burt, MLT, presented by Jo Ellen Russell; Vanessa Cox, OTA, presented by Cheri Lambert; Ryan Florence, Chemistry, presented by Amy Calhoun; Sarah Funderburk, Drama, presented by Karen King; Deborah Greathouse, ADN, presented by Annissa Jackson; Josh Havins, Accounting, presented by Jennifer Coon, and Julie Hernandez, Criminal Justice, presented by Don Cocklin on behalf of Mark Dickerson.
Others include Melanie Juays, General Business, presented by Jennifer Coon on behalf of Dwayne Ferguson; Courtney Pipkin, Medical Assistant, presented by Lynn Davis; Lucretia Royal, MLT, presented by Jo Ellen Russell; Tina Sandidge, Office Professional, presented by Jennifer Coon on behalf of Dwayne Ferguson; Shana Smith, Petroleum, nominated by Daniel Hall; Nancy Vang, Government, presented by Brian Naples; Krissi Williams, Medical Assistant, presented by Lynn Davis; Israel O Keshinro, Psychology, presented by Don Cocklin, and Evan Young, Agriculture, presented by Jody Harris.
The program included invocation by Bill Offer, welcome by Jennifer Coon, a performance by the Panola Chamber Singers under the direction of Sandra Bauer, and a closing prayer by Brian Naples.
April 12, 2018 - The Panola College Choral Department performed in a spring concert to a packed house at the Q.M. Martin Auditorium on Tuesday, April 10. Under the direction of Sandra Bauer, the singers performed a variety of works from classical to rock and roll.
The program included “Music’s Echo,” with percussion accompaniment by Whitney Thomas, Nicklaus Powell, Maggie Sims and Carrie Hudman. The Brahms piece, “O wusst’ ich doch den Weg zuruck” was performed in its original German language, followed by “O Lux Beatissima,” sung in Latin.
The Panola Chamber Singers performed “Tango To Evora” with soloist Nichole Painter; “Amazing Grace” with soloist Jame’Cia Taylor, and “Bumble Bee.”
The Panola Pipers sang popular tunes including “Love Will Keep Us Together,” “Mack the Knife,” “Seven Bridges Road,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody,” featuring soloists Nichole Painter and Hunter Moon.
Concluding the program were “I Dream a World,” a song that was written after the September 11, 2001, tragedy, followed by “Benediction,” with soloist “Jame’Cia Taylor.
Ginger Cook, pianist, accompanied the singers in the concert, and Dwaine Hubbard, Panola College Band Director, sang with the chorale. Student singers include Oluwaseyi Adedayo, Susan Adewale, Ronke Ajoniloju, Aderonke Akinyemi, Funminiyi Alabi, Lily Allphin, Emily Averitt, Michael Awotula, Toluwani Ayodele, Dakota Brown, Meosha Brown, Shelby Brown, Destiny Buffin, Ahmadreion Casel, Loren Caserta, Victor Chinaka, Zakayla Cooper, Kaitlyn Cox, Kassidee Cox, Afrikina Dotson, Lucy Eke, Charles Felix, Brittany Fendall, Christopher Fischer, Latiffannie Gardner, Jamya Gossett, Emma Harden, Lauren Harris, Carrie Hudman, Shannon James, Kacia Johnson, Awele Kachikwu, Whiteny Kenani, Valarie Kirkwood, Hunter Moon, Bamise Oderinde, Osamudiamen Oriakhi, Walker Pahlman, Pamela Nichole Painter, Autumn Romine, Ademola Sanni, Mia Sartor, Maggie Sims, Ahna Stacy, Christion Taylor, Jame’Cia Taylor, Sydnee Taylor and Whitney Thomas.
Upcoming events scheduled by the Panola College music department includes a voice recital at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 in the Murphy Payne Community Room; Jazz on the Quad at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 (bring a blanket or chair); the band concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 22 in the Q.M. Martin Auditorium; and an instrumental recital at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 26 in the Murphy Payne Room.
April 5, 2018 - The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy notified Panola College that the pass rate for the 2017 graduating class of Occupational Therapy Assistant students was 97 percent.
“This is a fantastic pass rate,” said Kelly Reed-Hirsch, Dean of Health Sciences. “Our faculty and staff are second to none for this exceptional program.”
The OTA program comprises five academic semesters involving classroom and laboratory work, and two eight-week fieldwork experiences in clinical settings where students learn how to analyze the client, environment, occupations, wellness and everyday functioning.
“We use a team-based learning approach that fosters critical thinking through the simulation of real life experiences,” said Cheri Lambert, OTA Director. “During the clinical phase of the program, our students work in therapy clinics throughout our region to gain the confidence and experience needed once they graduate.”
The certification exam is administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Successful completion of the exam qualifies the graduates to be Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA).
April 4, 2018 - Panola College professors Bill Offer and Brian Naples are collaborating on a May term adventure that will allow students to earn three hours of credit in either Texas government (GOVT 2306) or Texas history (HIST 2301). The coursework will culminate in a week-long field trip to prominent Texas museums and places of interest.
Offer and Naples will host an informational meeting about the courses with field trip at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10 in Classroom 1110 in the Miller Administration Building.
Class dates are scheduled for May 14 through June 1, with the field trip scheduled for May 21 through May 26. In addition to tuition and fees, cost per student will be $400 for the transportation and hotel rooms. Students will be responsible for their own meals and snacks on the trip. For the $400 rate, students will be booked three or four to a room. Naples said people who would like to reserve single or double rooms will be accommodated for additional fees and upon availability at the hotels.
“We will book hotels that include a free breakfast, and will visit budget friendly eateries,” said Naples. “We recommend students budget $10 to $15 per meal, and students are welcome to bring sack lunches to save on expenses.”
The itinerary will include stops at the Texas State Prison Museum, the George H.W. Bush Library, the Bob Bullock Museum, Texas State Capitol, National Museum of the Pacific War, Pioneer Museum, Dr. Pepper Museum, Texas Rangers Museum, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and the George W. Bush Library.
Days one and two include travel to Austin and visits to Austin museums. On day three, the group will travel to Fredericksburg, returning that night to the Austin hotel. Day four will involve travel to Arlington with stops in Waco. On day five, after touring the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the participants will have a free afternoon and evening.
“We are planning to stay at a hotel next to Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor, and the Texas Rangers Ballpark,” Naples said.
On Saturday, the group will visit the George W. Bush Museum before returning to Carthage.
The coursework will be online via Canvas Learning Management System. Both courses are full-credit that fulfill the core requirements for history and government. These are independent courses that will combine during the week of travel. Students may register for only one course. Enrollment is limited to 20 students per course. Students must be at least 18 years old to participate unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. A few spots have been reserved for people who wish to register and pay the trip fee through continuing education without signing up for the academic courses.
For more information, contact Naples at 903-693-2043, bnaples@panola.edu, or Bill Offer at 903-693-2047, boffer@panola.edu
April 2, 2018 - Panola College/Shelby College Center is offering Beginning Yoga classes April 9th – May 16th. The class will meet Monday and Wednesday from 5:05 pm – 6:05 pm. The cost of the class is $45.00 and pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Shelby College Center at 936-598-9543 or email tmccann@panola.edu
Panola College is an Equal Opportunity Institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.
March 29, 2108 - Panola College/Shelby College Center is offering Zumba® Gold. This class takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the older participant.
The class will meet Monday and Wednesday: April 9th – May 16th, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm, at the Shelby College Center. The cost of the class is $45, and pre-registration is required.
For more information and to register, contact Shelby College Center at 936-598-9543 or email: tmccann@panola.edu.
March 27, 2018 - The Pi Beta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society inducted new members on March 8 in a ceremony at Panola College. Amy Calhoun, professor of chemistry and a Pi Beta alumna, served as guest speaker.
New members include Nicholas Barnes, Katy; Arturo Benitez, Marshall; Kylie Brixey, Center; Martha Brown, Pineland; Michelle Cherry, DeBerry; Mattison Clay, San Augustine; Caden Clinton, Carthage; Raymond Cowart, Carthage; Wilma Davis, Long Branch; Lacey Dean, Beckville; Annalyn Dechamplain, Carthage; Shayla Eugene, Fort Worth; Kallie Forman, Buna; Kelan Foster, Carthage; Mitchell Fountain, Center; Maricruz Gonzalez, Center; Jayden Grant, Avinger; Brewster Griffith, Carthage; Tana Hairgrove, Center; Stephanie Harbison, Center, and Molly Harris, Whitehouse.
Other inductees include Alex Holcombe, Missouri City; Brock Hughes, Joaquin; Whiteny Kenani, Pittsburg; Michael Lawson, Spring; Kenzy Latham, Beckville; Kristen Leblanc, Marshall; Haley McClung, Longview; Brandon Medrano, Carthage; Lacy Miles, Marshall; Edward Morrison, Beckville; Railey Oates, Lufkin; Kinley Pepper, Tatum; Matthew Silvey, Joaquin; Emily Smith, Jasper; Madison Smith, Carthage; Eniola Sogbesan, Carthage; Anna Sorich, Kilgore; Waldina Soto, Lufkin; Rialie Taylor, Garrison, Kylee Thompkins, Carthage; Kyree Williams, Hillsboro; Joshua Wood, Marshall; Crystal Zapata, Longview.
PTK was established in 1918 to recognize and encourage academic achievement at two-year colleges. Membership in PTK offers students opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership, and service. PTK is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than two million members, and 1,200 chapters in 50 states, U.S. territories, Canada and Germany.
For more information, contact faculty sponsors Emily Zabcik at ezabcik@panola.edu, Roberta Collinsworth at rcollinsworth@panola.edu, or Tonya Fotinos at tfotinos@panola.edu.
March 27, 2018 - The M.P. Baker Library of Panola College will host Texas State Historian and author, Mr. Bill O’Neal, as he launches his two newest books, John Chisum-Frontier Cattle King and Frontier Forts of Texas. The book talk and signing will be held Monday, April 9th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm in the Murphy-Payne Community Room of the Library.
Mr. O’Neal is past president and Fellow of the East Texas Historical Association as well as recipient of the Association’s Ralph W. Steen and the Best of East Texas awards. He is also a member of the Western Writers of America organization. Mr. O’Neal taught history for more than thirty years at Panola College and received a Piper Professorship teaching award in 2000.
Mr. O’Neal is a frequent public speaker and has appeared on television documentaries on The History Channel, The Discovery Channel, TBS, The A & E Channel and TNN.
The program is free and open to the community. However, books will be available for purchase and signing at the conclusion of the program. For additional information please call 903-693-2052 or email cferguson@panola.edu.
March 21, 2018 - The Panola Jazz Band and Pipers will perform on Tuesday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Frances B. Ross Ballroom of the Charles C. Matthews Foundation Student Center at Panola College. Audience members will be treated to pop, jazz, and rock-n-roll music as well as delicious ice cream sundaes. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets will be sold at the door. Ticket prices are $10 for general admission and $5 for Panola faculty, students, and children under 10 years old.
March 21, 2018 - The Fillies stepped on the National playing field representing Panola College in a positive way.
Tuesday morning the Fillies would match up against Northwest Florida. Early execution by the Raiders would give Panola a 5-0 deficit. The score wouldn’t last as Maryia Adashchyk would knock down a three from deep followed by a lay up by Daria Eremeeva.
The Fillies would get back to back stops in the second quarter, but couldn’t seem to click offensively. A poor shooting period led Panola onto break down 25-33.
By the fourth quarter the Fillies would see the lead balloon to as many as 11. Panola wouldn’t give up though. A three pointer by Adashchyk and a coupe of steals got the Fillies back working 6. That would be as close as the Fillies got for the remaining of the period!
Adashchyk led the Fillies with 16 point. Patience Okpe also scored in double digits with 10.
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