Panola College
April 27, 2016 - The #19 ranked Panola College Ponies Swept conference opponent Northeast Texas Community College Eagles last weekend by outscoring NETCC for a combined 40 runs in three games. Panola took game one 9-8, game two 18-0, and game three 13-5. Panola is now 35-13 on the season and 15-9 in conference play. Panola currently sits in 2nd place in Region-14 East Zone Conference play.
Game #1
Pitcher’s had a tough day during the game between Panola and Northeast, as the two teams put up 17 runs combined in a 9-8 Panola College win.
The teams banged out 19 hits hit’s between them, as well as eight for extra bases.
The teams traded runs for most of the contest, leading to four lead changes in the game.
Panola finally managed to grab the lead after a strong fifth inning. Panola scored on an RBI single by Jansen McCurdy (White Oak, TX), bringing home Chad McKinney (Hughes Spring, TX).
Miguel Ausua (Penusals, PR) recorded the win for Panola. He tossed 1 2/3 innings of shutout ball. Ausua struck out three, walked two and gave up no hits.
McKinney, Landon Marshall (Huntington Beach, CA) and Pierce Hollister (Dickinson, TX) helped lead Panola. They combined for five hits and six RBIs.
Panola jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Logan Bailey (Hallsville, TX) started the rally for Panola with a single. Marshall doubled, scoring Austin Sojka (Huntington Beach, CA), Bailey and Hector Morales (Royal Palm Beach, FL). Panola added more runs when Marshall scored on an RBI double by Hollister.
Panola went up for good in the fifth scoring four total runs, which came home on a two-run double by McKinney.
Game #2
An exceptional effort by Chad McKinney (Hughes Springs, TX) carried Panola to an 18-0 win in five innings over Northeast in game two.
McKinney blasted two home runs for Panola. McKinney went 3-4 in the game with five RBIs and three runs scored. McKinney homered in the second and third innings.
The biggest inning for Panola was the second. In the inning Panola scored 11 runs. Panola scored in the second on a two-run home run by Colby Price (Nederland, TX), a bases loaded walk by Hector Morales (Royal Palm Beach, FL), a sacrifice fly by Landon Marshall (Huntington Beach, CA), a two-run single by Pierce Hollister (Dickinson, TX), a three-run home run by McKinney.
Panola hit four home runs in the win. Additional home runs for Panola came when Morales homered in the first inning and McKinney homered in the second and third innings.
Cayne Ueckert (Jasper, TX) recorded the win for Panola. He tossed 3 2/3 innings of shutout ball. Ueckert struck out two, walked three and gave up three hits.
Panola never surrendered the lead after the first inning, scoring four runs on a home run by Morales.
Game #3
Panola beat Northeast on Sunday 13-5 at Mount Pleasant, TX in eight innings.
Panola scored six runs in the fifth on Panola scored in the fifth on an RBI single by Logan Bailey (Hallsville, TX), a two-run error, and a two-run home run by Colby Price (Nederland, TX).
Austin Sojka (Huntington Beach, CA) had two extra-base hits for Panola. He doubled in the first and fifth innings and singled in the third and sixth innings.
Korey Clark recorded the win for Panola. He allowed one run over two innings. Clark struck out two, walked none and gave up two hits.
Price, Chad McKinney (Hughes Springs, TX), Sojka and Bailey helped lead Panola. They combined for 11 hits and six RBIs.
The top of the first saw Panola take an early lead, 3-0. Panola’s offense came out banging as Price singled before Jansen McCurdy (White Oak, TX) doubled, bringing home Price. Panola added more runs when McCurdy scored on an RBI double by Sojka and Sojka scored on a sacrifice fly by Bailey.
It didn't take long for Northeast to respond as it scored three runs of its own in the first. Northeast scored on a three-run home run by Roman.
Panola didn't relinquish the lead after scoring one run in the third inning when it scored on a groundout by Landon Marshall (Huntington Beach, CA).
Panola tallied one run in each of the sixth, seventh and eighth. In the sixth, Panola scored on a sacrifice fly by Marshall, scoring Sojka.
Submitted by Brandon Benton
April 26, 2016 - The ETMC Carthage Auxiliary awarded four $300 scholarships to Panola College nursing students on Tuesday, April 26. Recipients include Lora Gonzalez of Carthage, Meagan Tillman of Beckville, Jacqueline Bridges of Henderson and Holly Royer of Timpson.
The ETMC Carthage Auxiliary coordinates fundraising activities to support nursing scholarships, including two jewelry sales events each year. Auxiliary members volunteer at ETMC Carthage Hospital in a variety of capacities to support staff and patients.
“Many students in the past two decades have benefited from the generosity of the ETMC Auxiliary scholarships,” said Dr. Barbara Cordell, Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences. “We all appreciate the hard work of the ETMC volunteers to provide this support to our students in nursing at Panola College.”
April 26, 2016 - The Panola College Alumni Association is proud to announce the selection of Dr. Berri O’Neal as the 2016 Panola College Alumna of the Year. Dr. O’Neal will be recognized by Dr. Greg Powell, President of Panola College at the spring commencement ceremony scheduled for Friday, May 13, at 7pm in the Carthage Civic Center.
“My memories at Panola College are truly too many to put into words….I’ve often said that my years as a Panola College student were two of the best years of my life. They were filled with some of the best times and best life lessons that have shaped me throughout my life,” states O’Neal.
Dr. Berri O’Neal is the Executive Director of Extended University for Texas A&M University-Commerce. She oversees off-campus locations for the University, in Downtown Dallas, McKinney, Rockwall, Midlothian, Corsicana and Mesquite.
O’Neal graduated from Panola College in 1995, then transferred to Texas A&M University-Commerce, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Radio/Television, a Master’s degree in Theatre/Management and a Doctorate of Education in Secondary and Higher Education with a specialization in Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction. She earned post-doctoral hours in the field of Management.
For two decades, O’Neal has pursued her passion by working in higher education at Texas A&M University-Commerce and the University of North Texas in the areas of Student Services, Enrollment Management, Admissions, Registration and Orientation. She has also taught as an adjunct professor for the College of Business for Texas A&M University-Commerce. Berri served as the Executive Director for the state’s oldest Multi-InstitutionTeaching Center, the Universities Center at Dallas, for 11 years since 2005. O’Neal has been a consultant to numerous businesses in the region and speaks at state and national conferences on the topics of hiring, motivating and empowering effective employees in the workplace. She served as President of the Chi Omega Commerce Alumnae Chapter for five years and received the Chi Omega Distinguished Alumnae Award.
O’Neal is a member of Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, American Association for University Women, the Association for Collaborative Leadership, the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce Education Committee,Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Downtown Dallas Inc., Chi Omega National Fraternity, First Baptist Church – Euless and O.C. Taylor PTA where she serves as a homeroom mom. In 2011-2012, O’Neal enjoyed a highlight of her career, by serving as President of TACRAO.
“Because I work in higher education, I am often able to recount my experiences at Panola, and I explain to students how much the first two years of college can impact their education and their future for the rest of their lives,” says O’Neal. “Community colleges can be such a remarkable place for students to make a successful transition between high school and a university, and I was blessed beyond measure, that mine were two years filled with experiences, too many to count, that shaped my life and helped me to become who I am today.”
O’Neal is married to Drew Gormley, and they live in Colleyville with their three children – Addison, a first grader and twins, Reagan and Nolan, who are in kindergarten.
O’Neal comes from a family of Panola College Alumni. Both her mother and all three of her sisters are Panola College Alumni and her father taught at Panola College for 36 years. Parents are Bill and Karon O’Neal of Carthage and Faye and Pat Frasier of Eureka, Texas. Her sisters are Dr. Shellie O’Neal, Lynn Martinez and Causby Henderson.
April 26, 2016 - Panola College was at the last regular season rodeo in Wharton, TX. April 22-23. Panola had a good finish for a tuff year of 10 battles.
Panola’s bareback riders started the action off with 3 athletes placing in their event, Kole Chandler 5th, Ethan Andrepont 6th, and Bailey Plaisier 7TH. The 151 team points they earned where very valuable. The bareback riding is a very physical event that requires a lot of strength and physical toughness. These three young men will all be back next year and all have a very good chance of going on to the CNFR.
The women’s event of breakaway roping was a real shoot out. Taylor Gooch was right in the midst of the fire, knocking out a time of 2.4 seconds, to win 2nd place. Gooch is a two event cowgirl that competes in the goat tying as well. Taylor will also return next semester and has her sights set on the finals in both events.
The big man’s event of steer wrestling once again was really taken over by the 155 pound, Caleb Cogbill. Caleb is a four event cowboy who has really put the heat on the rest of the steer wrester’s in the region. Caleb has been placing high at the last three college rodeos. Caleb’s time this weekend of 5.6 seconds was fast enough to win the second place position and earn his team 116 points. Caleb will be back next semester and is expected to be a contender for a regional championship and a shot at the CNFR.
The team roping duo of Laramie and Colton Johnson where back in fine form once again placing 7th in their event with a time of 9.4 seconds. The twins have placed well all season and will be a very serious threat to anyone in the region next season.
The women’s event of barrel racing just keeps getting faster and faster. Panola’s Abby Phillips is no stranger to speed and pushes for more every run. Abby, and her horse Fame, stopped the time clock in just 15.27 seconds. The freshman from Marshall has placed at the last 2 college rodeos and show signs of only getting better. Phillip’s is a great asset to the team and the best thing is she will be here for the next three years. Abby’s goal of being a nurse will keep her in school at Panola for a while, and that’s great for her coach and her team.
The bull riding is rough and tough, just like Oklahoma bull rider Fulton Rutland. Fulton finished the year in the 3rd position and qualified for his first college national finals rodeo (CNFR). Fulton is a second year athlete who showed signs of greatness as a freshman. He has worked hard and focused on becoming the best bull rider he can be. Fulton is the kind of guy you can always count on to get the job done, very smart, very dedicate and very determined. Fulton will compete at the CNFR, June 10- 18 in Casper, WY.
The men’s team earned a total of 299.5 points for a fourth place finish, while the women’s team earned a total of 190 points for a fourth place finish as well. The 2016 season will begin here at home September 30th and October 1st, come join us and help cheer our athletes on to a national title
April 25, 2016 - The Panola Pipers will perform at 7 p.m., Friday, April 29, in the Frances B. Ross Ballroom of the Charles C. Matthews Foundation Student Center.
"Come out and enjoy chart-topping hits performed in a cappella and coffee house styles," said Sandra Bauer, vocal music professor. "Selections will include hits from Adele, Cyndi Lauper, Annie Lennox, Katy Perry, and many more."
The performance is free and open to the public.
The Panola Pipers, led by Sandra Bauer, choir director, entertained the audience with two selections. Amy Denton Calhoun, chemistry professor and a Pi Beta Alumna, was the guest speaker.
Students who qualified for PTK in Fall 2015 include Kaycie Chapman Gros, Carthage; James Davis, Carthage; Janice Fincher, Gary; Rogelio Gonzalez, Henderson; Coby Hammons, Carthage; Stephen Heath, Marshall; Chakera Holcomb, DeBerry; Jessica Horton, Sulphur Springs; David Johnson, Carthage; Matthew LeTourneau, Beckville; Elena Olvera, Longview; Melanie Pinkston, Longview; Kyle Walker, Gary; Amber Weatherford, Carthage; Tyra Williams, Henderson, and Chantel Woodard, Cibolo.
Students who qualified for PTK in Spring 2016 are Shelby Allen, Carthage; Jarid Barton, Timpson; Thomas Bierman, Center; Jonathan Kyle Bryan, DeBerry; Reiley Cohorst, Beckville; Jayme Cole, Marshall; Lewis Dales, Shelbyville; Leticia De La Torre, Garrison; Nancy Dominguez-Aldaba, Carthage; Shelby Dorchester, Marshall; Joshua Edge, Garrison; Cassie Elizondo, Beckville; Miguel Garcia, Center; Osiel Garcia, Center; Kastley Greer, Longview; Oscar Guerrero-Rodriguez, Carthage; Morgan Hamilton, Beckville; Pierce Hollister, Texas City; Chelsea Johnson, Marshall; Vivian Lugo, Marshall; J'Lene Martinez, Virgin Islands; Morgan Matthews, Joaquin; Monica Montoya, Timpson, and Martha Moreno, Marshall.
Others qualifying in the spring semester include Desiree Nitzschke, Carthage; Jennifer Olvera, Marshall; Joel Pallares, Center; Tyler Powell, Silsbee; Daniel Quetzala, Garrison; Christopher Ramirez, Beckville; Joel Rathbun, Carthage; Vanessa Renteria, Center; Dalton Ridgeway, Henderson; Nancy Robbins, Bivins; Keandra Roquemore, Henderson; Holly Royer, Timpson; Sharnice Rusk, Marshall; McCartney Satterwhite, Jacksonville; Sara Sellers, Marshall; Tonya Smith, Waskom; Jessica Thompson, San Augustine, and Elida Villarreal, Carthage.
Pi Beta Chapter sponsors are Tonya Fotinos and Emily Zabcik. Fotinos is Department Chair of Mathematics and Science, and a biology professor at Panola College. Zabcik is a mathematics professor at Panola College.
April 19, 2016 - Panola College will be partnering with Work Force Solutions on April 22nd to host the Career and Job Fair at the John D. Windham Civic Center. The event will showcase the opportunities for individuals in Shelby County. The event is free to the public and will be held from 1pm to 3pm. Panola College will have all of their technical programs on hand to visit with you. Come out and see what career opportunities are available for you!
April 19, 2016 - The Panola College Workforce and Continuing Education division is offering Mother’s Day Glam Session on Saturday, May 7, 2016. There will be two sessions this date from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The cost of each session is $30.00. Each attendant will receive a manicure and a hair wash and style. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact the Continuing Education office at 903-693-2067 or email: ce@panola.edu.
April 19, 2016 - Juan Garcia of Center took first place in the 2016 Panola College 5K Run on Saturday, April 16. Second place went to Edgar Pineda, followed by Osiel Garcia in third. The first female runner to cross the finish line was Regina Massingill. Coming in seventh of all the runners was 13-year-old Ethan Wolfe, running as part of the Carthage Fire Department team.
Naples said the SGA volunteers worked tirelessly to conduct the event. Almost 200 people signed up to run or walk in this year’s 5K event, which benefits Panola College students, faculty, staff, and projects through the Panola College Foundation.
The Student Government Association, sponsored by Brian Naples, government professor, organizes the annual event in conjunction with the Foundation. The officially timed event draws runners from across Texas and Louisiana. Official timed results are still being tallied and will be sent to Panola College.
This year, the fourth annual Panola College chili cook-off was held as part of the activity. Student judges tasted six different chili concoctions, and determined that the recipe entered by Tim Fotinos was the first place finisher, followed closely by the entry prepared by Panola College President, Dr. Greg Powell.
“The SGA has done an excellent job organizing the Panola College 5K fundraiser over the last six years. The Panola College Foundation appreciates the students’ hard work and leadership that is reflected in the funds they raise for the Foundation every year,” said Jessica Pace, Director of Institutional Advancement. “It is one of several events that help support the efforts of the Panola College Foundation.”
April 18, 2016 - Panola College squared off with Angelina College this past weekend for a three game series. Angelina won game one in Lufkin 7-3. Panola responded by winning game two 9-8, and game three 9-6 at home in Carthage. With the wins Panola now extends there regular season record to 32-12 on the season and 12-9 in Region-14 East zone conference play.
Game #1
Colby Price (Nederland, TX) did all he could to give Panola a boost, but it wasn't enough to get past Angelina, as Panola lost 7-3 on in Lufkin Texas on Thursday.
Price had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He homered in the first inning and doubled in the fifth inning.
Angelina's lineup had no answer for Christian Cuevas (Bayamon, PR). Cuevas held Angelina hit-less over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out two.
Angelina was sparked by Henshaw and McPherson, who teamed up for four hits and four RBIs.
Cayne Ueckert (Jasper, TX) was charged with the loss. He lasted just two innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed three runs.
The bottom of the first saw Angelina take an early lead, 1-1. Linqua singled to ignite Angelina's offense. A single by Estrada then moved Linqua from first to second. Henshaw singled, plating Linqua.
Panola pushed across one run in both the third inning and the fifth. In the third, Panola scored on a solo home run by Jansen McCurdy (White Oak, TX).
The lead stayed with Angelina after the third, when it scored two runs on a two-run single by McPherson.
Panola scored one run in the top of the fifth to cut its deficit to one. An RBI single by Austin Sojka (Huntington Beach, CA) gave life. The Panola threat came to an end when Holatier finally got Chad McKinney (Hughes Springs, TX) to fly out.
Angelina survived Panola's surge and put up three runs of its own in the fifth. Angelina scored on a solo home run by Henshaw, a solo home run by Andrews, and a sacrifice fly by Miranda.
Game #2
With the score tied at eight, Hector Morales (Royal Palm Beach, FL) came to the plate and singled, scoring Logan Bailey (Hallsville, TX) to win the game for Panola in the bottom of the seventh.
Morales racked up two RBIs on two hits for Panola.
Each team blasted the other's pitching, and there were 17 total runs and 19 hits during the game.
Miguel Ausua (Penueals, PR) got the win for Panola. He allowed two runs over one inning. Ausua struck out two, walked one and gave up one hit.
Panola was sparked by Morales and Bailey, who teamed up for four hits and three RBIs.
The top of the first saw Angelina take an early lead, 3-0. Angelina's offense woke up as Estrada singled before Adams singled, bringing home Estrada and Henshaw. More runs came home for Angelina when McPherson scored on an RBI single by West.
After posting two runs in the third, Angelina again scored two in the seventh. In the third, Angelina scored on a solo home run by Henshaw.
Panola didn't give up the lead after the seventh inning. Additional runs came from an RBI double by Bailey and an RBI single by Morales.
Game #3
Panola and Angelina volleyed the lead five times in the game three rubber game on Saturday, but when the dust settled Panola would finish on top 9-6 to take the series two games to one.
Panola finally managed to grab the lead after a strong sixth inning. Panola went up for good on an RBI single by Logan Bailey (Hallsville, TX), bringing home Colby Price (Nederland, TX).
It was a good day at the plate for Panola's Price. Price went 4-5, drove in one and scored one run. He doubled in the fourth inning and singled in the second, sixth, and seventh innings.
Christian Cuevas (Bayamon, PR) got the win in relief for Panola. Cuevas pitched 3 2/3 innings and allowed no runs.
Angelina jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the top of the first. The Angelina attack began with a single from Bellamy. A single by West then moved Bellamy from first to second. Angelina pushed more runs across when Estrada scored on a sacrifice fly by McPherson.
Panola scored three runs of its own in the first. Panola scored on an RBI double by Austin Sojka (Huntington Beach, CA), an error, and an RBI single by Landon Marshall (Huntington Beach, CA).
Panola built upon its lead with two runs in the seventh. A pinch hit single by Chad McKinney (Hughes Springs, TX) ignited the offense, plating Marshall. That was followed up by Price's single, bringing home Andrew Pace (Beaumont, TX).
"Powered by Narrative Science and GameChanger Media. Copyright 2016. All rights reserved."
Submitted by Brandon Benton
Pages
