Panola College
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.
August 10, 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.
August 2, 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.
July 20, 2018 - On Wednesday, July 18, a representative of the Gas Compressor Association, Mr. Gary Farr, from Cummins, presented Dr. Gregory Powell, President of Panola College, with a check for $14,000. This generous donation will be used to help enrich and grow Panola College’s School of Energy. The GCA has a long relationship with Panola College, wherein the Association supports the effort of the College to produce potential employees that want to make a career in Gas Compression.
From left: Daniel Hall, Billy Adams, Natalie Oswalt, Gary Farr, Greg Powell, and Paige Bussey
July 18, 2018 - Today, The Chronicle of Higher Education named Panola College as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” and presented the institution the Honor Roll designation for the seventh consecutive year.
One of the largest and most respected workplace-recognition programs in the country, “Great Colleges to Work For” identifies colleges and universities that work to provide an exemplary work environment for faculty and staff. The results, released today in The Chronicle’s eleventh annual report on The Academic Workplace, are based on survey responses from more than 53,000 people at 253 colleges and universities. The primary factor in deciding whether an institution received recognition was the employee feedback.
“The unity of purpose among faculty, staff, students, the community, and our Board of Trustees is what makes Panola College a great place to work. The word "family" is frequently used to describe Panola College,” said Dr. Greg Powell, President of Panola College. “I am proud of our caring culture and our strong commitment to help students succeed.”
Panola College is listed as one of only 84 institutions that achieved the “Great College to Work For” recognition and one of only 12 two-year institutions to make the Honor Roll, which recognizes distinguished institutions for creating exceptional work environments.
Panola College was also placed on the Honor Roll as a stand out college in its size category for winning honors in 11 categories this year. These categories included:
Collaborative Governance: Faculty members are involved appropriately in decisions related to academic programs.
Compensation and Benefits: Pay is fair, and benefits meet the needs of employees.
Confidence in Senior Leadership: Leaders have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience for institutional success.
Facilities, Workspaces and Security: Facilities adequately meet needs, the appearance of the campus is pleasing, and the institution takes steps to provide a secure environment.
Job Satisfaction: Provides insight into the satisfaction with job fit, autonomy and resources.
Professional/Career Development Programs: Employees are given the opportunity to develop skills and understand requirements to advance in their careers.
Respect and Appreciation: Employees are regularly recognized for their contributions.
Supervisor/Department-Chair Relationship: Supervisors make expectations clear and solicit ideas.
Teaching Environment (Faculty only): Faculty members say the institution recognizes innovative and high-quality teaching.
Work/Life Balance: Policies give employees the flexibility to manage their personal lives.
“Great Colleges to Work For® looks at employee perceptions of the quality of their work environment. It examines aspects of the worker experience in a quantifiable and measurable way. This allows you to act on your faculty’s and staff’s feelings about job satisfaction, interdepartmental collaboration, pride in work and other important areas,” states Liz McMillen, editor of The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Great Colleges to Work For is one of the largest and most comprehensive workplace study in higher education. To administer the survey and analyze the results, The Chronicle worked with ModernThink LLC, a strategic human capital consulting firm that has conducted numerous “Best Places to Work” programs, surveying hundreds of thousands of employees nationwide.
July 12, 2018 Colorado Springs, CO – The NJCAA National Baseball team has announced its 25-man roster for the 84th annual National Baseball Congress, NBC) World Series. Guided by Tyler, TX head coach Doug Wren, the team will make the trek to Wichita, KS August 1-11.
Michael Lawson of Panola, TX
A roster of 13 pitchers, two catchers, five infielders, four outfielders, and one utility player will take on top talent from around the world. 20 different NJCAA schools are represented from 10 different states and all three divisions.
Members of this year's roster include the 2018 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA DII Baseball Player of the Year Brandon Parker of Mississippi Gulf Coast, 2018 Spalding® NJCAA DI Baseball Defensive Player of the Year Michael Lawson of Panola, TX, and 2017 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA DIII Player of the Year Taylor Broadway of Tyler. 14 players on the roster have committed to four-year programs that inclue the likes of Florida, LSU, Ole Miss, and Tennessee. 11 players on this year's team recently concluded their freshman season at their NJCAA program.
Jarret Whorf of Panola, TX
Panola led the way with three selections: Lawson of Conroe, TX; Jarret Whorf of Winnsboro, TX; and Kade Clemens of Gilmer, TX; while Howard, TX; Santa Fe, FL; and Tyler will each send two representatives.
Wren takes over the program after serving as an assistant in 2016. The four-time NJCAA World Series champion will be assisted by Ryan Cougill of Yavapai, AZ and Sam Temple of Hinds, MS. Joe Bauth, the NJCAA Baseball Coaches Association president will serve as the general manager while Tyler Eddy McGuire has been tapped as the team's athletic trainer.
Kade Clemens of Panola, TX
The NBC World Series will be held at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium which has hosted the event since 1935. The NJCAA team finished fourth in 2016 with a 3-1 record and was named the Most Outstanding Offensive Team.
2018 NJCAA NATIONAL TEAM ROSTER
Pitchers - Taylor Broadway (Tyler, TX), Juan Cabrera (Cochise, AZ), Indigo Diaz (Iowa Western), Antonio Frias (Monroe, NY), Devin Hemenway (Santa Fe, FL), Irving Martin (Arizona Western), Giovanni Nieves (Wabash Valley, IL), Shemar Page (Pearl River, MS), Jared Shemper (Wallace Dothan, AL), Michael Spinozzi (Tyler, TX), Tyler Spring (Jones County, MS), Brooks Warren (East Central, MS), Jarret Whorff (Panola, TX)
Catchers - Michael Hoehner (Cisco, TX) and Colton Onstott (Dodge City, KS)
Infielders - Josh Bristyan (Paradise Valley, AZ), Saul Garza (Howard, TX), Michael Lawson (Panola, TX), Tommy Sacco (Yavapai, AZ), Bryan Sturges (Howard, TX)
Outfielders - Brant Blaylock (Northwest Mississippi), Brock Edge (Santa Fe, FL), Brandon Parker (Mississippi Gulf Coast), and Alex Whipple (Erie, NY)
Utility Player - Kade Clemens (Panola, TX)
2018 NJCAA NATIONAL TEAM COACHES
Head Coach - Doug Wren (Tyler, TX)
Assistant Coaches - Ryan Cougill (Yavapai, AZ) and Sam Temple (Hinds, MS)
General Manager - Joe Bauth (Erie, NY)
Athletic Trainer - Eddy McGuire (Tyler, TX)
Submitted by Don Clinton
July 10, 2018 - Panola College and Timpson ISD are graduating high school students with their Associate’s Degree, core complete, and with technical certifications. President Dr. Powell, Dean Oswalt, Vice President Don Clinton and Dr. Mid Johnson Superintendent of Timpson ISD were on campus to congratulate the Seniors of Timpson High School. The success students at Timpson are incurring would not be possible without the partnership we have with Panola College.
Timpson ISD (TISD), through its Collegiate Center offers to pay tuition, books, and fees for students to earn an Associate’s Degree or gain college credit for courses that will earn students a certificate or license in the vocational and technical fields. The number of students taking dual credit college classes through Timpson ISD has more than tripled in the past 2 years.
In many cases, taking dual credit classes is the only way many students will be able to afford college. In addition to having the cost of tuition, fees, and books paid for by the school district, students can also save on cost because they are living at home and do not pay fuel cost or dormitory housing expenses.
Many of our Timpson ISD students did not think they had the ability to pass a college class, but after being successful in their first college class, they are inspired to continue towards their goal of earning their Associate’s Degree and eventually their Bachelor’s Degree. Helping our students to complete a college degree or earn a vocational technical certification will not only benefit our students and their future families, but will also benefit the community by enabling them to be tax payers and contributing members of society.
Timpson ISD currently has over half of its high school student body taking dual credit college classes that lead toward an Associate’s Degree or certification/licensing program.
After graduation, students will have the opportunity to continue taking classes at the Timpson Collegiate Center. Although the district will not pay tuition, books, and fees after students graduate, the district will provide a place in town for former students to take college classes that work into a Bachelor’s Degree. This will allow former students to save on fuel and housing cost and continue their educational goals.
Timpson ISD had a passing rate of 92% of students who took college classes during the Fall 2018 semester. This high 92% passing rate of students was possible because a monitor is assigned to each room where students take classes. The monitors ensure that students are focused and are on task. Monitors also teach students study skills, test taking skills, and arrange for them to get tutoring from fellow high school teachers, if needed. Mrs. Tina Samford and Mr. Vernett Richardson have years of experience here at Timpson ISD working with dual credit students.
The staff members at Timpson ISD are committed to ensuring that every student who graduates from Timpson High School can exit THS High School doors with something more than a high school diploma. The Timpson community passed a $9,000,000 million dollar bond to build the Timpson Collegiate Center and we are currently on track for move into the new facility in August/September of 2018.
The Collegiate Center excitement and ongoing program success is reaching out into the surrounding communities. Timpson has also had an increase in districts’ enrollment, adding students who have transferred into Timpson ISD to further their education, students who truly care about getting an education. Research shows that if a student takes at least one dual credit class while in high school it doubles their chances for successfully graduating.
Timpson ISD is striving to also implement another exciting program: “Grow Your Own Teachers.” The Grow Your Own program main focus is to recruit teachers. The Grow Your Own Teachers program will allow staff members and student to gain either a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree and become the next generation of educators.
The parents of the Timpson ISD community have continued to support, guide, and stand side by side the students to keep them encouraged throughout this amazing transition period. The Timpson ISD teachers and staff are committed to making a difference in lives of our students.
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