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From left: Dr. Billy Adams, Jeremy Haken, Greg Powell, Kim Smith, Natalie Oswalt, and Daniel Hall
September 21, 2018 - On September 18, 2018, Jeremy Haken, Chevron PGPA Advisor, and Kim Smith, Operations Assistant, presented Dr. Greg Powell, President of Panola College, and Mrs. Natalie Oswalt, Dean of Arts, Sciences, and Technology, with a $20,000 donation for Panola College’s School of Energy.
“Chevron continues to be a wonderful supporter of our energy program at Panola College. This is a program we believe has greatly benefited from our mutual partnership, and we hope to continue to work together for the benefit of our students,” said Mrs. Oswalt.
September 20, 2018 - On Wednesday, September 19th, the 2018-2019 Panola College Foundation Board gathered in the Frances B. Ross Ballroom to conduct a quarterly business meeting.
The Board welcomed four new members this year, Tracy and Robbie Shoults from Harrison County and Sandra Payne and Steve Williams from Panola County. Afterwards, the Board discussed their fall fundraiser, Designer Purse Bingo. This will be the Foundation’s 5th Designer Purse Bingo, and the October 20 event is already sold out. The funds raised from this event every year support student scholarships and program grants at Panola College.
The Panola College Foundation was formed to support and promote the mission and vision of Panola College, to seek and obtain gifts for the advancement of Panola College, and to assist the students of Panola College by providing fellowships and scholarships. In addition, the Foundation also seeks to increase community awareness of the programs and accomplishments of the College and to promote excellence in education.
This year’s Board members are (L to R) Troy Caserta, Sharon Ivey, Tracy Shoults, Kathleen Kruebbe, Robbie Shoults, Sonya Brasher, Pat Browning, Carolyn Murphy, Sandra Payne, Ray Schieffer, John Ray - Chair, Steve Williams, Bobby Phillips, Greg Powell, Vicky Hudson, Patricia Smith – Secretary, and Ginger Borders. (Not shown: Will Lucas, Jonathan Perlman, Robert Sherman – Vice Chair, and Jessica Pace)
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.
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