Panola College
November 6, 2017 - Lewisville, Texas – The Panola College men split this weekend in the Midwest Scouting Service East/West Challenge held at Lewisville High School. In game one, Panola upended Clarendon College 90-79 and lost to seventh ranked Odessa College 70-84 in the second game. Both Clarendon and Odessa compete in Region V.
“It was a great honor to be invited to the East/West Challenge” Head Coach Grant McMillan Stated. “We played two high end opponents this weekend. I was so proud of the way we prepared and came out against a Clarendon team who beat a ranked San Jac team the night before. Against Odessa we just weren’t disciplined enough but it’s why we played these hard games early in the year.” He added.
In the first half against Clarendon, Panola found themselves down by as much as 12 points before evening the score at 40 before intermission. The Ponies took control in the second half by going on a 26-9 run to give them a 17 point lead midway through the half and eventually the 11 point victory.
Four Ponies scored in double figures and were led by Marlon Taylor with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Juwan Williams netted 17, while Jeremy Roscoe and TJ Killings recorded 16 and 14 points, respectively. Shandon Goldman almost recorded a double-double tallying 9 points and chasing down 11 rebounds.
In the second game, Odessa and Panola battled back and forth the entire first half before Odessa took a 10 point lead into the locker room. Panola cut the lead to four, 58-54 with 13:39 remaining in the second half but couldn’t get any closer. Odessa’s lead stayed in the single-digits most of the second half but some untimely turnovers and missed layups prevented any comeback efforts.
Jeremy Roscoe scored a game high 21 points in the loss while Marlon Taylor recorded another double-double.
Panola’s record is 1-1 after the opening weekend challenge. They host LSU-Alexandria JV this upcoming Thursday, November 9th for their home opener. Tip-off is set up for 7:00 PM in AJ Gym on the campus of Panola College.
November 2, 2017 - Registration for the 2017 winter term, and the 2018 spring semester will open at 8am, Wednesday, Nov. 8. Current students may log on to Campus Connect and register. New students should complete the application at Apply Online, and make an appointment with an academic adviser by calling (903) 693-2048.
Winter term at Panola College begins Thursday, Dec. 14 and ends on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. More than 30 courses are offered during the winter term, allowing students to complete three college semester hours in an intensive three-week time frame. All courses except for a hybrid Natural Gas Compression class, are online via the Canvas learning management system.
"Motivated students excel in our winter term," said Dr. Billy Adams, Vice President of Instruction. "We have had excellent response from university students who are on winter break and want to take a course that will transfer back to their universities. Our academic advisers are happy to discuss this money and time-saving option for university students."
Tuition and fees at Panola College are 40 percent less than public universities and 80 percent less than private universities. Public universities must designate as core complete any student transferring from Panola College with an associate degree.
New students should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at https://fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm. Students should type in the Panola College code of 003600 to ensure that their financial aid information is submitted correctly, according to Denise Welch, Financial Aid director. For more information about financial aid, call 903-693-2035.
"I would encourage all students to fill out the FAFSA at least one time. You never know what you might qualify for," Welch said.
Academic advisers are available in Carthage, Marshall, and Center. Students majoring in Career/Technical programs, Education, Criminal Justice, and Development are required to visit with an adviser before registering. All students are encouraged to visit an adviser to establish a degree plan for completion of associate degrees, associate of applied science degrees, or certificates of completion.
Registration for the winter term ends on Wednesday, Dec. 13, while spring registration is open until Monday, Jan. 15.
November 2, 2017 - Panola College rodeo team traveled to Lake Charles, La. on the 27th and the 28th for the McNeese State University rodeo. The rodeo was very exciting to say the least.
The bull riding was taken over by two Panola bull riders, Koby Radley and Boudreaux Campbell, both are freshman at Panola College and both are at the top of the leader board in the Southern Region Standings. Koby started the action off with a 79 point bull ride and a 1st place finish. Boudreaux followed up his team mate with a 74 point ride and a 3rd place finish. The young bull riders move to number 1 and 2 in the standings, with Boudreaux number 1 with 466 points and Koby number 2 with 416 points. The top 3 point leaders in the region will advance on to the CNFR in June; both bull riders will be expected to advance to the college finals.
Bareback rider, Travis Chapman, continued to fight for his spot at the top of the field scoring 76 points for a 2nd place finish. Travis, a sophomore from Woodville, has had a very good season placing in his event at all four Southern Region Rodeos. Travis not only helped his team to the victory but also helped himself to the number 2 spot in the Regional Standings, with a total of 418.50 points. Chapman is expected to be a strong contender for regional and national titles.
Logan Cook was back to his winning ways this weekend in the calf roping. Cook tied down his calf in 9.3 seconds, and secured a 3rd place finish. Logan’s weekend helped push him to the number 1 position in the Southern Region All around Standings. To be qualified as an all-around competitor a cowboy or cowgirl must enter 2 or more events. Logan enters the Calf roping, Saddle Bronco riding, and the Team roping at all the college rodeos. Logan is now setting number 2 in the Saddle Bronco’s, number 3 in the Calf roping, and has no sign of letting up there. “I think Logan has the potential to be a National Champion in all of his events, he is a fierce competitor and one of the best cowboys I have had the pleasure to know, let alone coach. Logan will without any doubt in my mind continue to be a leader for this team and continue to be very successful in the arena.” said Jeffrey Collins, Panola College Rodeo Coach.
Tyler Johnson also continues to impress his peers in the Bareback Riding, Tyler scored a 70 points this weekend and finished 6th. Tyler, a freshman from Athens, is now setting in the number 4 position in the Southern Regional Standings. “Tyler is a very hard working and dedicated young man; he is someone I can count on to do all the little things it takes to win, be in great shape mentally and physically, shows up and gets the job done. It is great to have such a young athlete show such leadership that Tyler is giving us” said Coach Collins.
Panola College Ponies men’s team won 1st place this weekend due to these individuals’ efforts. Panola continues to hold on to the number 1 spot in the Southern Region. The rodeo team has the last rodeo of the fall season scheduled for November 10th and 11th, in Conroe, hosted by SAMSU.
Octrober 31, 2017 - On Thursday, October 19th more than 500 friends of Panola College gathered at the Carthage Civic Center to play bingo for a chance to win designer purses and other prizes. The fundraising event, hosted by the Panola College Foundation, was a complete sellout for the third time. Designer Purse Bingo raised more than $42,000 to support scholarships, faculty grants and other college projects.
Two bonus games were available for guests to purchase. The grand finale bonus game, sponsored by Premium Graphics and Design of Timpson, TX was also available for guests to purchase. The grand prize for the game was a Louis Vuitton Neverfull Tote valued at $1,260. There was also a bonus game played during intermission for a shopping spree worth $1,000, sponsored by Jolee & R.H. Ritter.
Joshua Carter of Carthage kept the crowd laughing and entertained all evening long as emcee for the occasion.
Guests also enjoyed a photo booth which printed souvenir photos from their evening, sponsored by First State Bank & Trust Company of Carthage.
Pippen Motor Company sponsored the Koozies for the evening. Game sponsors included Carthage Furniture, City of Carthage, Children’s Dental Center of Center, TX, Citizens Bank, LimeLight by Alcone with Brandie Best, Worthington Plumbing & A/C, General Shelters, Hayli Cagle with Keller Williams, Kelly’s Collision Center, Sanford & Sons, Inc., Simply Beautiful Salon, and Texas Home Health.
Dazzle sponsors were Ace Hardware, The Balcony, Genpak, Panola National Bank, Rural Water Service, Shelby Savings Bank, and Smith Energy Services.
Bingo game purses included 24 different purses including brands such as Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Frye, Brahmin, and Coach. A ring raffle also garnered prizes that consisted of over $500 worth of gift cards to dine around East Texas, A Vera Bradley purse donated by Chicken Row Market, a decorative sign donated by Dazzle’s Collectibles, a gift basket donated by Dillard’s in Longview, and a gift basket full of beauty products from Rachel Davis at Simply Beautiful Salon.
Panola College Occupational Therapy Assistant students are always instrumental in assisting with the event. Additional support for Designer Purse Bingo came from Brookshire Brothers, Photography by Teresa Cage Beasley, and Whataburger.
“The Designer Purse Bingo is such a fun event and has been a great fundraiser for the Panola College Foundation,” said Jessica Pace, Director of Institutional Advancement at Panola College. “We appreciate the support shown to Panola College from all the counties we service.”
Sponsors are already claiming their spots for the fourth Designer Purse Bingo in Carthage. Pace recommends that bingo players do the same and mark their calendar for Friday, March 23rd and watch for ticket sales to open in January.
October 31, 2017 - On Thursday, Oct. 26, the Panola College Band and Jazz Band performed in concert in the Q.M. Martin Auditorium. Dwaine Hubbard, instrumental music professor, directed the band concert. Students in the Jazz Band are noted with (JB).
Student musicians include on flute: Esmeralda Acosta, Center (JB); Ma’Kayla Campbell, Henderson; Jessica Coats, Henderson; Maricruz Gonzales, Center; Savana Hanaway, Carthage (JB); Julie Hernandez, Center; Alexandria Lavender, Carthage (JB); Mallory Sims, Center; and Madison Youngblood, Carthage.
Playing clarinet are Jazmin Alvarado, Center; Emily Averitt, Hallsville; Chelsea Ener, Hemphill; Taylor Hughes, Carthage (JB); Marissa Jones, West Rusk; Kirsten Mayfield, Garrison, and Perla Perez, Henderson. Playing bass clarinet are Kaci Griffin, Shelbyville, and Samantha Stilley, Hallsville. On contra-alto clarinet is Megan Gilley, Hallsville.
Whitney Thomas, Center (JB), plays bassoon. On saxophone are Elijah Johnson, Shelbyville (JB); James Lilly, Jasper (JB), and Kassi Orbaugh, Carthage (JB).
Playing trumpet are Kaleb Baker, Carthage; Alexis Barlow, Center, (JB); America Cabriales, San Augustine; Scott Rogers, Carthage (JB); Josh Wood, Carthage (JB); Michael Harding, Center; Sheldon Holt, Center; Casey McMullen, Elysian Fields (JB); Vincent Raybon, Joaquin; Scott Rogers, Carthage (JB); Maggie Sims, Center, and Josh Wood, Carthage.
On the French horn are Sarah Allen, Henderson; Tarsheanna Bauer, Center; Tessa Griego, Henderson (JB), and Alexis Salas, Center. Playing the trombones are Jaime Gonzales, Carthage; Matthew Harding, Center; Brandon Harris, Henderson; Carrie Hudman, New Caney (JB); Tressie Key, Henderson; Akesh Patel, Henderson, and Urias Quetzala, Garrison (JB).
Baritone players include Jaqui Alejaldre, Center; Cole Donald, Carthage; Andres Leon, Center; Lirio Rodriguez, New Diana (JB); Vanessa Rodriguez, Henderson (JB); Shantanelle Stephens, Marshall; Colby Taylor, Carthage (JB); Delaina Truitt, Center (JB); and William Yaws, Mabank (JB).
Five musicians play the tuba, including A.J. Bowers, Carthage; Aaron Nolan, Hawkins; TyKerion Osborn, Beckville; Daniel Quetzala, Garrison, and Derrick Wade Weaver, Beckville.
Percussionists include Godwin Adewale, Lagos, Nigeria; Michael Iwalesin, Lagos, Nigeria (JB); Israel Keshinro, Lagos, Nigeria; Valerie Kirkwood, Tenaha; Emmanuel Ogunfuwa, Lagos, Nigeria; Nicklaus Powell, Shelbyville; Tya Roberts, Marshall; Moses Sangbowoye, Lagos, Nigeria; Benjamin Smith, Hemphill, and Hunter Stilley, Hallsville.
Rachel Mukueyi, Mansfield (JB), plays piano, and Branton Reeves, Beckville (JB), and Alexis Barlow, Center (JB) play guitar.
October 31, 2017 - Panola College will host the NJCAA Region 14 Volleyball Tournament on Friday, November 3 through Sunday, November 5 in Carthage at Arthur Johnson Gymnasium.
The top 8 teams from the North Division and South Division of the Region will combine to field one of the top regional tournaments across the nation as 4 of the 8 teams are ranked in the top 20 in the NJCAA. The top two teams from the tournament will advance to the NJCAA Volleyball National Tournament to be held in Hutchinson, KS on November 16-19, 2017.
The tournament consist of: from the North Division - Tyler Jr. College, Panola College, and Navarro College; from the South Division - Blinn College, San Jacinto College, Laredo Community College, Wharton County Jr. College, and Lee College.
Panola College will kickoff the tournament with game #1 at 9 a.m. on Friday against Laredo.
The bracket looks like this:
2017 NJCAA Region XIV Volleyball Championship Tournament
October 26, 2017 - Fourteen Panola College cosmetology students and their instructor used their creative talents in a unique way to help promote breast cancer awareness. They competed against other East Texas teams to decorate a bra for display in the Longview Mall on Friday, Oct. 20, as part of the ‘Fit for the Cure,’ an event sponsored by Dillard’s and Wacoal. The Panola College team came home with first prize: a Michael Kors gift basket.
“Winning the gift basket was icing on the cake,” said Bobbie Smith, Panola College cosmetology instructor, who accompanied the students on the day-long field trip.
Dillard’s department store partnered with Wacoal lingerie manufacturer in a promotion that donated $2 to the Susan G. Komen organization for every complimentary bra fitting that day. Another $2 was donated for each bra sold. Dillard’s set up a competition for teams to decorate bras in creative ways. The store provided competing teams with a size 40-C bra to decorate and display that Friday.
“My students got online to look for ideas, pitched in all kinds of decorations, including a lot of costume jewelry. Ashley Crawford was really the main decorator and Destiney Divine came up with the idea to sew on the hands,” Smith said.
The students worked on the display for several days before the event. “Our inspector came in one day, and I could tell he was wondering about the eyeballs hot-glued onto the bra. I started to explain and he said, ‘oh, no need,’ but I said, ‘oh yes, I do need to explain.’ Once I told him the project was to promote breast cancer awareness and our theme was ‘You Can’t Hide from Breast Cancer’, he was so supportive,” Smith added.
Smith had Panola College “You Are Born to Sparkle” T-shirts created for the students to wear that day, and when they arrived at the mall, they promoted the event by encouraging shoppers to stop by Dillard’s for a free fitting and to help raise funds for breast cancer awareness.
“There were several other entries, but everyone commented on ours. They loved the bling.” Smith said.
Participating in the event meant more than just a chance to win the gift basket for Smith and two of the students.
“I have lost an aunt and a close friend to breast cancer,” Smith said. “Two of my other aunts have had mastectomies. One of my students just lost her grandmother to breast cancer, and another has a family member with breast cancer now. We were grateful to have a chance to promote breast cancer awareness.”
Smith said the Panola College Cosmetology Department plans a November raffle for the gift basket items as a fund raiser for the department to assist students with enrichment opportunities.
October 23, 2017 - The Panola College Rodeo Team traveled to Pittsburg, Texas, on the 19th thru the 21st of October for the 3rd NIRA Southern Region Rodeo, and wow what a rodeo.
The Panola College men’s team had an amazing rodeo and won first for the first time this season. Panola has had a great year and has finished 2nd in the first two rodeos. The win at Pittsburg pushed the men’s team into the number one spot for the Southern Region. Panola College Rodeo Coach, Jeffrey Collins said, “We still have a very long season with a lot of tough programs in it, but we are right where we need to be and quit honestly where we deserve to be. We plan to stay on the same grind we have been on, looking ahead and taking it one rodeo at a time. First we are going to be our best, than we will be first. Sometimes I see programs take their foot of the gas, we will not.”
Sophomore, Logan Cook, lead the men’s team to victory with his 3rd win in a row in the Saddlebronc Riding. Logan scored 71 points for the win, and moved into a commanding lead in the region. Logan finished 7th in the nation last year, and is looking like he is not satisfied with that position. Cook was not done there, he and his partner Colton Johnson, knocked out a very good run in the team roping of 6.2 seconds for a 7th place finish. Logan is a rare multi-event man that works both the timed event end of the arena and the rough stock end; he is still in the top ten in the region in the calf roping as well. Logan is an Alto, TX cowboy who is working on a Ranch and Land Management degree.
Panola bull riders are on fire, Boudreaux Campbell and Koby Radley shook things up in their event. Boudreaux won the bull riding with an 82 point score, making this his second rodeo win in a row, and moving him to the number one position in the Southern Region. Koby scored 81 points for a 2nd place win, and moving him to the number 2 position in the region. Both Campbell and Radley are very talented young men; they both compete professionally, and are expected to be a very big threat for national titles. Boudreaux qualified for the NFR this December and is currently ranked 14th in the world, he will be shooting for his first world title while he is still in college. Check your cable television for NFR air times.
Travis Chapman and Tyler Johnson did their part for the Ponies by scoring 72 points each in the Bareback Riding. The two young men have placed at every rodeo this year and are a big impact on the team’s victory. The 5th place finish for both men moves them into a top spots in the regional standings. Travis moved to 2nd in the standings while Tyler moved to 4th position. The top 3 individuals in the region in each event move on to the College National Finals, both have their goals set of being the number one man in the region and qualifying for the CNFR.
The Ponies and Fillies will be in action again this weekend at Lake Charles, La. for the 4th rodeo.
October 23, 2017 - On Thursday Nov. 9, 2017, Panola College will host the 5th Annual Veterans Day Dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the Frances B. Ross Ballroom at Panola College.
The event is free for any East Texas service member and one guest, and will feature music, a guest speaker, and recognition of the oldest and youngest veterans in attendance.
Coordinating the event are two service organizations at Panola College: the Green Jackets, who serve the College and community as goodwill ambassadors, and the Student Government Association. The Green Jackets and SGA, along with area individuals, organizations and businesses are sponsoring the event.
Individuals who wish to honor a particular veteran may purchase a Flag of Honor for $30. The 3×5-foot flag will be mounted on a 6 ft. pole and placed along Bird Drive from November 3-17. The flags will have signs with the veterans’ names, branch of service, and personal messages from the donors.
The Green Jackets and SGA invite additional sponsors to assist with the event. A Hero Sponsorship is available for $1,000 and a Speaker Sponsorship is available for $500. For $200, donors will be recognized as Red, White and Blue Sponsors. Signs and banners will recognize all sponsors, and their names will be printed in the dinner program.
Veterans and their guests who wish to attend the Veterans Day Dinner must make reservations in advance. Contact Amy Calhoun via email at acalhoun@panola.edu or call 903-693-1165, or Brian Naples, email bnaples@panola.edu or call 903-693-2043.
October 19, 2017 - The Panola College Foundation continues to plant seeds for the future of the College and will recognize those efforts by hosting a reception at 2 p.m., Monday, October 30. The Panola County Chamber of Commerce and other community members will be on hand and light refreshments will be served.
A Panola College Foundation grant funded the Rosemary Labyrinth created in front of the Health and Natural Sciences Building. That project inspired Health and Natural Sciences faculty and students to spearhead the construction of a new outdoor classroom.
“The outdoor classroom was made possible by the generous contributions of Dede Shipman Applegate and the Panola College nursing students in support of the health sciences,” said Jessica Pace, Director of Institutional Advancement.
The Rosemary Labyrinth is a teaching and learning resource developed with health and wellness in mind. It offers students, faculty, staff, and community members a place for quiet reflection and relaxation, which fosters creativity and healing, according to Dr. Barbara Cordell, retired Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences.
“Historically, a labyrinth has been used for healing, meditation, and spiritual connections,” she said. “Today, they are increasingly found for therapeutic use in hospitals, parks, and schools. You are invited to traverse the Labyrinth with mindfulness and attention. There is no right or wrong way to move on the Labyrinth path. You are only asked to be quietly respectful of others, and to supervise children.”
Labyrinths derive from ancient designs found in many cultures throughout history as far back as 5000 years. The Panola College Rosemary Labyrinth is a seven-circuit pattern modeled after a labyrinth built in the early 13th century at the Chartres Cathedral in France. The Panola College Rosemary Labyrinth is 75 feet in diameter with a 12-foot center and 900 linear feet of path, lined with 450 fragrant rosemary plants. Anchoring the center is a large stone, which was donated by Dr. Cordell.
The pavilion-like outdoor classroom, open on all four sides, is outfitted with permanent picnic tables and surrounded by green space for use by the health sciences and other academic departments when an outdoor setting is conducive to learning. Occupational Therapy and other Health Sciences classes are already using the outdoor space.
Pace praised the collaboration between Health Sciences faculty, students and alumni that resulted in the Labyrinth and outdoor classroom.
“It’s so rewarding to realize what can be accomplished when friends of the College work together,” Pace said. “We hope to continue with improvements to the campus green space that will benefit current students, faculty and the community.”
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