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August 9, 2024 - Raptor Production Services of Carthage, owned by Chris Smith and Dustin Ruso, graciously donated an oil field Christmas tree to the Panola College School of Energy on August 1. Smith, also the Company’s president, was on site to represent Raptor and tour the new Matthews Foundation Energy Building.
The School of Energy is expanding and will offer two new courses in measurement and SCADA technology beginning this fall. The Christmas tree will be utilized to simulate gas flow from an actual wellhead to a meter run, giving energy students the opportunity to see how the equipment operates in an oil and gas field site.
“We are incredibly grateful to our industry partners for their generous donations and the invaluable time they’ve dedicated to supporting our program,” said Daniel Hall, Chair of the School of Energy. “Because of support from companies like Raptor Production Services, our students are better equipped to enter the workforce.”
August 8, 2024 - Triston Batchelor and Kristina Miles, second-year students in the Panola College Occupational Therapy Assistant program, were each awarded a $2,500 National Career & Technical Education Scholarship by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, an honor only 500 students nationwide received.
“We are incredibly proud of Tristan and Kristina for their hard work and believe that they are very deserving of this award,” said Julie Green, Chair of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. “We are grateful for this scholarship opportunity, which helps to make student success possible.”
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is an educational organization that supports students by providing scholarship assistance and support services to those who have demonstrated integrity, determination in overcoming adversity, academic potential, and the personal aspiration to make a unique contribution to society.
“I am so thankful to have been chosen to receive this scholarship,” said Miles. “This scholarship will provide support and stability so that my focus can remain on the program instead of worrying about the financial burdens of going to school.”
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program takes students two years to complete and focuses on preparing skilled practitioners who will help people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses live more independently and enjoy their lives more fully. Batchelor and Miles are both expected to graduate in Spring 2025.
“Receiving this scholarship will greatly support me as I approach the final two semesters of the program,” said Batchelor. “I feel deeply honored to have been chosen and am incredibly appreciative of this recognition.”
July 15, 2024 - The community is invited to join Panola College for a special reception August 15, 2024, 10am to 11:30am at the Frances B. Ross Ballroom in the Charles C. Matthews Foundation Student Center welcoming Dr. Jessica Pace into her new role as the 11th president of Panola College.
This come-and-go event will feature light refreshments and is open to all. We look forward to sharing this memorable event with everyone as we celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in the College's history.
June 25, 2024 - Panola College is thrilled to announce the appointment of Joanna Huckabee as the new Director of Institutional Advancement. Huckabee brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted connection to the community and institution, having started her educational journey at the College as a dual credit student while attending Center High School.
“We are delighted to welcome Joanna Huckabee to Panola College,” said Dr. Jessica Pace, Panola College President. “Her diverse experience, exceptional leadership skills, and unwavering dedication to education make her the perfect fit for this role. I am confident that she will excel and bring innovative ideas to our advancement efforts.”
Huckabee graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television with a concentration in news in 2008 and later earned her Masters of Education in Educational Leadership from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2014.
Huckabee has taught at Carthage I.S.D. and Center I.S.D., where she developed her skills in education and leadership. She spent six years as Director of Media and Broadcast at Carthage where she oversaw the broadcast journalism department at Carthage High School. Following her teaching career, she joined Nevco Sports, where she managed the Northeast Texas territory and was responsible for significant sales and marketing tasks. Her notable achievements at Nevco Sports included exceeding sales quotas each year and being recognized as Newcomer of the Year.
Most recently, Huckabee served as Director of Technology at Tenaha I.S.D. In this role, she wore multiple hats, including Classroom Career and Technology Teacher, Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Social Media, Yearbook Advisor, and Technology Director. Her work in these capacities was marked by her exceptional ability to manage complex projects, create engaging content, and lead diverse teams. Her skills and hard work also earned her the Tenaha I.S.D. Secondary Teacher of the Year award during the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 academic years, as well as the Shelby County Secondary Teacher of the Year award during the 2022-2023 year.
Her extensive list of licenses, certifications, and registrations includes being a Certified Final Cut Pro Video Editor, FAA Part 107 Unmanned Aviation Pilot, Certified Drone Educator and Instructor, and holding several Texas Education Agency certifications.
In addition to her professional achievements, Huckabee is an active member of the community. She has served on various boards and committees, including Miss Rodeo USA Board of Directors, East Texas Poultry Festival Pageant Director and Board Member, and Campus Security and Safety Committee at Tenaha.
Huckabee and her husband reside in Panola County with their two children, Hadlee and Reese. They are members of Still Waters Cowboy Church in Carthage.
Panola College is confident that Huckabee’s dynamic background and passion for education and community involvement will significantly contribute to the College’s mission and continued growth.
“Returning to Panola College in this capacity is both an honor and a homecoming for me,” said Huckabee. “I look forward to working with the talented team here to further the College's mission and support our students, faculty, and the broader community.”
June 10, 2024 - Panola College has announced the summer camps taking place in Shelby County. The camps and dates are listed below. Registration is now open at https://bit.ly/4buewbS. Select, KIDSCAMPC, to Shine Bright at Panola Center Campus at 678 Roughrider Drive. The other option, KIDSCAMP, is for camps offered at the Carthage Campus location.
- Sew Fun Fashion Frenzy (Ages 6-12) June 12 at 12-3pm
- Kids in the Kitchen (Ages 6-9) June 13 at 8-11am
- Kids in the Kitchen (Ages 10-15) June 13 at 12-3pm
- Fishing Friday (Ages 7-15) June 14 at 8-11am
May 23, 2024 - Panola College officially opened its new Matthews Foundation Energy Building on May 22, 2024, with a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony. Beginning this fall, students in the School of Energy will be the first to experience the new state-of-the-art facility and all that it has to offer.
“It is very exciting that the new Matthews Foundation Energy Building is now open, and we would like to express our appreciation to the Board of Trustees for approving this project,” said Dr. Greg Powell, Panola College president. “This will help us provide opportunities for people to acquire skills that will lead to high paying jobs in our area.”
Construction of the facility officially began in January 2023. The Board of Trustees voted the following month to name the building the Matthews Foundation Energy Building in honor of the Charles C. Matthews Foundation’s ongoing support and 1 million-dollar donation toward construction of the building.
Approximately 30,000 square feet with an additional 25,000 square feet of outdoor workspace, the building features six dedicated labs on the north wing and two on the west wing, with a classroom attached to each lab. Additionally, each lab features a garage-style door that leads into a covered concrete working space and large gravel yard.
The Enterprise Products North Wing will feature labs for instrumentation, commercial wiring, electric and motor control, HVAC, hydraulics, and a flexible lab that contains an immersive projection room. The west wing will feature labs for welding and natural gas compression and engine technology.
The facility also features an immersive interactive technology lab. The lab, which is supported by a grant through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, will virtually bring industry sites into the classroom, giving students a more effective and versatile learning experience.
“We would like to thank the Charles C. Matthews Foundation for its generous support, as well as Enterprise Products, Corgan, and Jacobe Brothers Construction,” continued Powell. “We are grateful that so many are here today to celebrate this incredible achievement in the history of Panola College.”
The ribbon was cut by Powell, who was surrounded by the Board of Trustees, the Charles C. Matthews Foundation, representatives from the Panola County Chamber of Commerce, faculty and staff members, and individuals from the community.
May 21, 2024 - Panola College has announced the summer camps taking place in Shelby County. The camps and dates are listed below. Registration is now open at https://bit.ly/4buewbS. Select, KIDSCAMPC, to Shine Bright at Panola Center Campus 2024 Summer. The other option, KIDSCAMP, is for camps offered at the Carthage Campus location.
- Fashion Frenzy (Ages 10-15) June 12 at 10am
- Fashion Frenzy (Ages 6-9) June 12 at 8am
- Fishing Friday (Ages 7-15) June 14 at 8am
- Kids in the Kitchen (Ages 10-15) June 13 at 10am
- Kids in the Kitchen (Ages 6-9) June 13 at 8am
- Sew Fun (Ages 10-15) June 11 at 12 noon
- Sew Fun (Ages 6-9) June 11 at 8am
May 16, 2024 - Panola College is proud to announce the students named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring 2024 semester.
To qualify for the President’s List, students must complete the semester with a GPA between 3.8 and 4.0 with a minimum of 12 semester credit hours. Only courses applying toward an associate degree or certificate are included in the computation.
The Spring 2024 President’s List is as follows:
Alvin - Marielena Rangel-Mandujano
Arlington - Paige Taylor
Austin - Liam Richards
Beckville - Calan Castles, Maggie Davidson, Paola Hernandez, Haley Hester, Dalton Millican, Daniel Moore, Kacy Navarrette
Bedford - Terri Matthews
Bethany, La. - Maelena Reddy
Brenham - Jacob Mabie
Calhoun, Ga. - Mackenzie Henson
Carthage - Collin Billiott, Abigail Cawthon, Shirley Cox, Dillon Davenport, Kendall Fant, Addison Glaze, Mason Harrison, Katelynn Kruebbe, Rachel Monroe, Paulina Ortiz, Megan Parrack, Kylee Ritchie, Gabrielle Sapp, Makenzie Strickland, Kelsey Swift, Kaitlyn Taylor, Jaquelyn Travis, Sixt Von Kapff, Brooke Whitaker, Harrison Whitlock, Tiffanie Wiggins, Ella Wolfe
Center - Estefani Alpuche-Tiquet, Cassie Baylor, Abigail Chavez, Shelby Choate, Taylor Davis, Alondra Dominguez Hernandez, Evea Glasson, David Howard, Macey McSwain, Ler Moo, Mariah Nash, Micah Pickett, Rileigh Powell, Emilie Rojas, Tara Sires, Elizabeth Spruiell, Nicole White
Covington, Ga. - Etaria Gibbons
Cushing - Randi Beasley
DeBerry - Hailey Carr, Taylor Marshall, Brealyn Mosby, Faith Harris
Diana - Kylie Goodson
Douglass - Cheyann Hobson
Edmond, Okla. - Camden Chalfant
Garrison - Allyson Bocanegra
Gary - Cody Baugher, Zane Bush, Izabelle Cadena
Grandview - Elizabeth Webb
Greenwood, La. - Shatoya Jackson
Henderson - Rebecca Del Angel, Emily Scogin, Callie Whalen
Joaquin - Latisha Cummings, Kelley Fountain, Lani Kendrick, Kannon Rogers, Kyrstyn Shires
Karnack - Leanna Garrett, Micheala Latham
Kennard - Kessa Nichols
Keroka - Polycarp Michira
Kilgore - Matthew Huey
Kirkwood, Mo. - Elizabeth Nagudi
Lagos - Timileyin Sofola
Laneville - Jacey Ross
Laurel, Md. - Tamilore Sofola, Tunmise Sofola
Liberty - Katrina Tran
Logansport, La. - Melissa Monroy
Longview - Aidan Almeida, Kynlie Hooper, Chanireya Jones
Magnolia - Nathan Love
Manvel - Samual Simmons
Marshall - Avalynn Angeles, Perla Barrales, Joshua Beasley, Chance Commander, Andres Cornejo, Yanireth Martinez, Eric McCulloh, Ariyana Nightingale, Ryan Robbins, Rebeca Schmidt, Andrew Selph, Rylie Staton, Caitlyn Theron, Joana Vences, Mara Vernon, Larry Watts, Destiny Williams
Milam - Lindsay Gregory
Nacogdoches - Pricsilla Castillo, Ashley Chavez, David Garcia, Lindsay Self, Christopher Wheeler
Plantation, Fla. - Taja Stephens
Port Neches - Thomas Reinholt
Portland - Alexa Vest
San Augustine - Dacey Coleman, William Pay
Sango Ota - Monica Uba
Shelbyville - Amanda Burrows, Clayton Dean, Dakota Jones, Kendall Murry
Shomolu - Daniel Chukwusili
Tatum - Jasmin Gonzalez, Lily Luna
Tenaha - Renee Gomez, Gracie Knight, Arturo Rico
Timpson - Madison Parry, Ashton Raines, Shamaka Whitton
Victoria - Andrew Rivera
Waskom - Felipe Castillo, Ridge Riley
White Oak - Alyssa Brewer
To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must complete the semester with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79 with a minimum of 12 semester credit hours. Only courses applying toward an associate degree or certificate are included in the computation.
The Spring 2024 Dean’s List is as follows:
Alvin - William Boyd
Amsterdam - Luca Pastor
Avinger - Alyssa Hicks
Beckville - Mya Davis, Kaylii Fuller, Heather Hamilton, Savanah Johns, Hector Rivera,
Broaddus - Hollie Davis
Bronson - Cooper Bice, Haley Burr, Varinia Parrish
Brookeland - Sara Mott
Carthage - Eden Andrews, Valerie Bailey, Luis Cadena, Wendy Campos, Jackson Curry, Melissa Garcia, Meilin Guo, Marissa Harrison, Kourtney Lanham, Benicio Leons, Cristian Lopez, Torey Mclemore, Alyssa Parker, Emilee Cherokee Patton, Clayton Peters, Cady Ritter, Raphael Smeenk, Johnathen Staples, Kendal Tinkle, Miquel Willem
Center - Daniela Angel, Jason Arcibar, Kelly Bridges, Dianna Camacho, Kenia Chavez, Lizbeth Chavez, Haven Heiman, Haley Hooks, Jordyn Morris, Alexia Pineda, Samuel Pless, Hector Ramirez, Alfredo Sedano, Alexis Truitt, Victoria Warren, Breanna Windham
Centerville - Jordan Dildine
Colfax, La. - Anna Williams
DeBerry - Amber Byerly, McKinna Chamness, Kennon Pruiett, Bailey Smith, Mercedes Tridle
Donaldsonville, La. - Janae Southall
Douglass - Braylin Tessitore
Garrison - Camden Curbow, Cody Patterson, Susana Tapia
Gary - Danielle Harrison, Macy Oliver, Makayla Woodfin
Gilmer - Easton Ballard, Doria Prum
Hallsville - Dustin Gonzalez
Hanover Park, Ill. - Dejuante Wilson
Harleton - Hannah Adams, Chloe Copeland
Hemphill - Chasidy Ozan
Henderson - Hailey Allison, Miranda Moore
Houston - Lauren Beathley
Ikorodu - Chimeremeze Anumiheoma
Jefferson - Amy Duncan, Kylee McGregor, Asher Phillips
Joaquin - Brandi Arnold, Ryleigh Cheatwood, Brianna Jackson, Lauren Neal, Joyce Permenter
Kilgore - Keasya Polk
Lake Charles, La. - Aidan Welsh
Laurel, Md. - Tofunmi Sofola
Logansport, La. - Shasta Gamble
Lone Star - Kadynce Matthew
Longview - Lachyance Baker, Tori Feuchtenberger, Jaydah Griffin, Evelyn Jackson, Preston Lebrun, Mikeyla McCray, Shandi Mooty, Jakayla Morrow, Brody Slaten, Christi Thompson
Marshall - Alexus Cotton, Charles Davis, Lexie Everett, Savannah Foster, Sophia Gomez, Tanner Harmening, Jakayla Lilly, Kenleigh Lindemann, Anastacia Living, Brendan Loveless, Daisy Luna, Matney May, Eric Montes, Yanet Salazar, Mariah Washington, Baylee Wehmeyer,
Mount Enterprise - Abigail Dennis-Bishop
Nacogdoches - Asher Davis, Claudia Martinez, Taylor Tillis, Na'Kaylyn Wells
Oak Grove, La. - Meadow Raymond
Pineland - Myranda Estes
San Augustine - Jaclyn Long
Shelbyville - Lane Loggins, Madison Taylor
Shreveport, La. - Morganne Stokes
Spring - Dillon Staples
Springhill, La. - Demetria Moning
Surprise, Ariz. - Hannah Young
Tatum - Aidan Anthony, Eric Bondurant, Caitlyn Courtney, Samantha Hall
Tenaha - Jennifer Diaz-Pacheco, Molly Scull
Timpson - Dylan Branton
Waskom - Cameron Fontenot, Riley Otwell, Pepper White
May 14, 2024 - Panola College is proud to offer a variety of exciting summer camps this year for kids ages five and over. From art to sports, these camps are designed to provide kids with an opportunity to learn new skills while having fun.
Summer camps at the Carthage Campus being offered this year include:
- Baseball – June 3 to 5
- Fillies Basketball – June 3 to 5
- Gaming Camp – June 3 to 6
- Volleyball – June 10 to 12 (Register by May 31)
- Crafty Kids – June 17, 18, and 20
- Kids in the Kitchen – June 17, 18, and 20
- Charm Camp – June 18 to 20, July 16 to 18
- Charm Quest – June 21, July 19
- Cotillion – June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21 (Cotillion Ball – July 28)
- Digital Media – June 24 to 26
- Mad Scientists – June 24 to 26
- Ponies Basketball – June 25 to 27
- Camp 911 – July 2
- Art Adventure – July 8 to 10
- Bakeology – July 8 to 10
- Robotics – July 22 to 24
- Glam Camp – July 25
- Theater – July 29 to August 2
- Fit Kid Fridays – Fridays in June and July
Visit panola.edu/community and click on the “Summer Camps for Kids” tab to learn more and register today. Contact the Department of Workforce and Continuing Education with any additional questions by calling 903-693-2067 or emailing ce@panola.edu.
May 13, 2024 - Panola College welding technology hosted a high school welding competition on May 2 at the Shelby Regional Training Center location in Center.
“Our goal is for these high school students to become better involved in welding technology,” said Clint Cassell, instructor of welding technology at Panola College. “This competition is an opportunity for students to compete against other students their age and to improve on skills that are essential in the welding field.”
Juan Valero of Stanley, La. received first place, Stevie Holloway of Logansport, La. received second place, Emmanual Juarez of Carthage received third place, and Landon Carter of Logansport, La. received fourth place.
Valero and Holloway both received scholarships to Panola College for placing first and second in the competition.
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