Panola College
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.
March 12, 2018 - Panola College Rodeo team regained its lead in the Southern Region standings February 23-24 in Robstown, TX. The Texas A&M - Kingsville hosted rodeo proved to be very important for a lot of individuals fighting for their shot at qualifying for the CNFR. The following individuals helped their team to regain its lead:
Logan Cook started things off right in the Calf Roping with a 8.8 seconds, topping the rest of the field by three tenths of a second. Coach Collins said “That was an amazing run and he made it look so effortless, just awesome to see him do that”. The win helped Cook to move to 2nd place in the standings and help insure himself a qualification to the CNFR. Logan didn’t stop there; he also placed in the Team Roping along with his partner Colton Johnson. The pair teamed up and completed their run in 7.5 seconds, well enough time for a 6th place finish. The most important part of that run was it moves both Logan and Colton in the top ten in the region, and with three rodeo’s left to go leaves plenty of time to qualify for their first CNFR in the Team Roping.
Travis Chapman won 2nd place in the Bareback Riding. Travis drew a horse he knew really well and was able to make an excellent spur ride and score 76 points. He is the number 2 man in the region and well within striking distance of being the number one man. Coach Collins says” Travis is very talented young man with a lot of grit and try. He will be a huge hitter for us at the CNFR. I do expect Travis to win the region and be a contender for the National Championship in Casper.”
Two Bull Riders came out with valuable points at Robstown. Koby Radley and Ross Freeman, both freshman, did an amazing job of just riding there bulls. Ross scored a 78 point ride for a 3rd place finish while Koby scored 73 for a 6th place finish. The two are both seated in the top ten, Koby is in 2nd place and Ross at 7th. Koby has been in the lead a good part of the season and is right on the heels of the number one man, Ross just cracked into the top ten and with a strong finish, both will be expecting their first CNFR qualification. Collins said “Ross and Koby are not only great college rodeo athletes, but compete and win on the pro rodeo circuit as well. These two young men are very mentally mature athletes with huge goals and expectations of themselves. They are a great asset to this team and I expect them to achieve all they are set out to do. Watch for these young men, you will be hearing a lot about them.”
Logan Cook also competes in the Saddle Bronco Riding, although this was an off weekend and he did not receive points in that event, he remains way out in front of the men’s All-Around race. In rodeo an All-Around hand is a cowboy that competes in two or more events, Logan does three. Logan is number 2 in Calf Roping, number 2 in Saddle Bronco, and number 7 in the Team Roping, and number one in the All-Around. Coach says” I believe Logan has the talent and drive to win National Titles in more than one event, he has really matured mentally in the last year. His work ethic and discipline has caught another gear. That’s exciting to watch an athlete compete in that manner. I think it’s going to be a great CNFR for him and us as well.”
The Rodeo Team will travel to Bryan for the 8th rodeo of the 10 in the Southern Region on March 16-17.
From left, Kyree Williams, Jessica Bailey, Tyler Chong, Kat Smith, Jasmine Ryan, Yance Flores, Dustin Bennett, Quay Rice and Nathaniel Endsley. (Photo by Katy Chance)
March 9, 2018 - Panola College theatre students took their show on the road to Texas A&M University Commerce on February 28 through March 3 to participate in the Texas Community College Speech & Theatre Association competition. The cast and crew of “Vinegar Tom” brought home awards for acting and technical theatre.
The Professors Excellence Awards went to Jesse Waters, sound; Kassandra Escobar, lighting design; Kacie Sepulvado, scenic design, Cody Osburn, tree design; Zach Holmes, tour management; Zach Holmes, construction lead.
Maelbi Calderon won a Respondents Excellence Award for stage management. Kacie Sepulvado won a Respondents Superior Tech Award for property design.
Ten Panola College students won Professors Superior Awards, including Nikki Lawhorn, dramaturgy; Maelbi Calderon, stage management; Nikki Lawhorn, transition coordinator; Taylor Foster, lobby display; Taylor Foster, program design; Lacie Sepulvado, costume design; Emmalee Tomaszweski, choreography; Maelbi Calderon, assistant dramaturgy; Jasmine Ryan, make-up and hair design; and Kacie Sepulvado, property design.
Tying for the Professors Acting Award were Emmalee Tomaszweski and Katyln Smith.
“Vinegar Tom,” by Caryl Churchill, examines the role of women in society during the seventeenth century witch hunt era in England.
“I am pleased with the abundance of individual awards our students brought home from TCCSTA,” said Karen King, drama professor. “The adult subject matter of this play made it especially challenging and our students rose to the task in grand fashion.”
Submitted by Donna Yates
March 9, 2018 Jacksonville - The Panola College men’s basketball team fell to San Jacinto College here Thursday night in overtime, 90-82. The loss finishes Panola’s season with an overall record of 20-12. “We gave plenty of effort tonight. But we didn’t execute in vital times during the second half.” Head Coach Grant McMillan stated.
In the first half of play, both teams went back and fourth the entire frame. Neither team had a lead bigger than six points in the half and found themselves tied at 38 heading into the locker room. Both teams battled in the second half before San Jac took a 74-66 lead with just under 6:00 minutes remaining. Panola closed the second half on a 14-6 run to tie the ball game. The Ponies had a chance to win the game but didn’t get a shot off.
In overtime, Panola struggled offensively only scoring two points in the extra frame.
Shandon Goldman led the way in scoring with 20 points. Marlon Taylor recorded a double-double in the loss netting 19 points and chasing down 11 rebounds.
Panola finishes the season 20-12. They finished fourth in Region 14 regular season standing.
March 7, 2018 - The Panola Fillies upend Bossier Paris CC 66-59 in the first round of the Region 14 Conference Tournament.
The Fillies of Panola got off to a slow start as they played the first game of the tournament in Jacksonville. Miscues, empty possessions, & turnovers were an Achilles heel for the Fillies most all of the first half. Despite the slow start, the Fillies went to the break up 1.
The Fillies would get it together and jump out to a 9 point lead. However the ladies of BPCC, would not give up. The lead would be cut to 3. This would be the closest BPCC would come. End of game free throws helped Panola secure the victory
The Fillies return to action in Region 14 play Friday at 1pm against San Jac.
March 7, 2018 Jacksonville, TX - The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated Coastal Bend College here Tuesday night, 95-83. The victory improves Panola’s overall record to 20-11 and puts them in the quarterfinals in the Region 14 conference tournament. The 20th win marks the third straight season with 20 or more wins in each of Head Coach Grant McMillan’s tenure, first time in school history. “We handle their punches and got in a good flow. It took us a while to close the game but we took care of business.” McMillan stated.
Both teams came out on fire scoring a combined 48 points in the first 9:00 minutes of the game. In that stretch, there were eight lead changes and three ties. Panola began to pull away taking a 50-40 halftime lead. The ponies never kept their foot off the glass as they extended their lead to 72-47 midway through the second half. Coastal Bend made a run but never got any closer that nine points. Panola won 95-83.
Four players scored in double figures and were led by Marlon Taylor’s 32 points. Jeremy Roscoe recorded a double-double netting 11 points and dishing out 12 assists. Juwan Williams scored 14 while Alex Holcombe added 10. As a team, the Ponies shot 58 percent from the field.
Panola advances to the quarterfinals of the regional tournament. They take on San Jacinto at 8:00 PM on Thursday. The game will be played at Jacksonville, Texas ISD gymnasium.
Submitted by Adam Blaylock
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