CHIPOLA CENTER FOR THE ARTS RIBBON-CUTTING IS
JULY 17
MARIANNA—Chipola College officials will mark the opening on the new
Chipola Center for the Arts with a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 17, at
4 p.m.
Members of the Chipola District Board of Trustees will cut the ribbon
outside promptly at 4 p.m. Guests will move inside for a brief program,
refreshments and tours of the new $16 million facility.
The Center for the Arts is located on the north end of campus on Prough
Drive just off of River Forest Road. The 56,000 square foot building features a
main theater with a balcony and seating for 655 patrons. The most intriguing
feature of the new complex is the black box, experimental theater designed for
audiences of 100. The center also includes an art gallery, dance studio,
reception area, professional dressing rooms, scene and costume shops. The main
theater is equipped with state-of-the-art systems for sound, rigging and
lighting to handle professional shows of all types.
Chipola president Dr. Gene Prough, said, “The new Center for the Arts is
the largest building project in the history of the college. This will be a
showplace for the performing arts for our students and the community.”
The new Center for the Arts will replace the current 350-seat theater
which was built in 1958. The old theater was short on space and even shorter on
restroom facilities.
The Chipola Fine and Performing Arts Department provides programming for
an estimated 10,000 visitors per year. In addition to three annual college
theater productions, the college also is home to four annual artist series
events and special performances for thousands of area school children.
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WANDA
HENDERSON SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO CHIPOLA STUDENT
MARIANNA—Chipola College student Rebecca Hart has been named the first
recipient of the Wanda B. Henderson Memorial Education Scholarship. Hart is a
senior in Chipola’s Elementary Education program.
The family of the late Wanda Henderson established the scholarship in her
memory after her passing in 2011. Henderson was employed for a number of
years with the Jackson County School Board and retired as the Graceville High
School Guidance Counselor. Her fellow counselors from across Jackson County made
significant contributions to the scholarship fund.
Henderson was the wife of the Rev. Riley J. Henderson, pastor of the
Saint Luke Baptist Church in Marianna. The Hendersons had four children:
Leticia, Francesca, Fodina and Julius; a granddaughter, Xaviera Henderson and a
grandson, RyJuan Awak.
The Henderson Scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior education
major at Chipola in the Fall of each year. Applicants must be residents of
Jackson County and maintain a 2.5 GPA each semester.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Wanda Henderson may send a
check to the Chipola College Foundation, 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, FL 32446.
For information, phone 850-718-2478.
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HART AWARDED HENDERSON
SCHOLARSHIP—Chipola College student
Rebecca Hart has been named the first recipient of the Wanda B. Henderson
Memorial Education Scholarship. Hart is a senior in Chipola’s Elementary
Education program. Pictured from left, are: Shirl Williams, Jackson County
School Board Director of Student Services; Rev. Riley Henderson, Wanda’s
husband; scholarship recipient Rebecca Hart; and Wanda’s daughters Leticia
Henderson Baker and Francesca Henderson.
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CHIPOLA OFFERS
HELP FOR UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED
MARIANNA - The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded a $3.9 million
grant to Chipola College and the University of West Florida to provide
education, training and job placement assistance to meet the demand for
high-skill workers in Northwest Florida.
The project, Florida Hire Ed, allows Chipola College to enhance
or increase the employment prospects for low-income or under-employed
individuals in Holmes, Washington, Jackson, Liberty and Calhoun counties.
Funds will not pay for tuition; however, funds will support additional services
for participants, such as textbooks, online course access and industry exams.
Chipola College and UWF will enhance or add training in the fields of
information technology and healthcare. Participants will earn industry
certificates that represent portable skills recognized by employers nation-wide.
Programs at Chipola College and Washington-Holmes Technical Center
included in this project will prepare information technology students to take
industry certification exams in CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security +, Windows 7 (level
1), Server 2008, CompTIA Network +, and Ethical Hacking (level 2). Health
sciences programs included in the project are Certified Nurse Assistant,
Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, and Bridge-to-ADN students.
Chipola president Dr. Gene Prough, said, “This project comes at the
perfect time for the college and the local economy. This grant will allow us to
provide the necessary training that will enable our citizens to fill these
positions. We look forward to working with UWF, the Washington-Holmes Technical
Center and the Chipola Regional Workforce Board as partners in training more
students for high-skill, high-wage jobs in technology and health care.”
As further specifics of the proposal are finalized, more details will be
made available about the new training and certification that will be offered at
both Chipola and UWF. As a first step, prospective students may visit the
website
http://uwf.edu/floridahireed/
and complete the “participant application form” to determine their eligibility
for assistance.
For information on this and other programs served by the One Stop Center
systems, call 850-718-0326 or 850-638-6089.
The contact person at Chipola College is Vicki Mathis at 850-718-2289.
The Washington-Holmes contact is Stephanie Halley at 850-638-1190.
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CHIPOLA OFFERS HELP FOR UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED—Chipola
College student Hannah Parrish works on a computer in the Student Center. The
U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded a $3.9 million grant to Chipola and
the University of West Florida to meet the demand for high-skill workers in the
fields of information technology and healthcare. Project Florida
Hire Ed is designed to enhance employment prospects for low-income or
under-employed individuals. The contact person at Chipola is Vicki Mathis at
850-718-2289. The Washington-Holmes contact is Stephanie Halley at 850-638-1190.
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CHIPOLA
CENTER FOR THE ARTS RIBBON-CUTTING IS JULY 17
MARIANNA—Chipola College officials will mark the opening on the new
Chipola Center for the Arts with a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 17, at
4 p.m.
Members of the Chipola District Board of Trustees will cut the ribbon
outside promptly at 4 p.m. Guests will move inside for a brief program,
refreshments and tours of the new $16 million facility.
The Center for the Arts is located on the north end of campus on Prough
Drive just off of River Forest Road. The 56,000 square foot building features a
main theater with a balcony and seating for 655 patrons. The most intriguing
feature of the new complex is the black box, experimental theater designed for
audiences of 100. The center also includes an art gallery, dance studio,
reception area, professional dressing rooms, scene and costume shops. The main
theater is equipped with state-of-the-art systems for sound, rigging and
lighting to handle professional shows of all types.
Chipola president Dr. Gene Prough, said, “The new Center for the Arts is
the largest building project in the history of the college. This will be a
showplace for the performing arts for our students and the community.”
The new Center for the Arts will replace the current 350-seat theater
which was built in 1958. The old theater was short on space and even shorter on
restroom facilities.
The Chipola Fine and Performing Arts Department provides programming for
an estimated 10,000 visitors per year. In addition to three annual college
theater productions, the college also is home to four annual artist series
events and special performances for thousands of area school children.
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CHIPOLA TO
HOLD PITCHING AND HITTING CAMPS FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS
MARIANNA—Chipola Baseball coach Jeff Johnson will hold two camps for High
School players beginning July 30. All players entering grades 9 through 12 are
invited to participate.
A Hitting Camp is set for Monday and Tuesday, July 30-31, from 9 a.m. to
noon. A Pitching Camp is set for Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 1-2, from 9
a.m. to noon. Cost of each camp is $100.
For information, contact assistant coach Chris Hutcheson at 850-718-2332
or head coach Jeff Johnson at 850-718-2237, or visit
www.chipola.edu
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CHIPOLA
CENTER FOR THE ARTS OPENING TO FEATURE TONY YAZBECK
MARIANNA—The Chipola College Center for the Arts will open Sept. 20 with
A Grand Night featuring Broadway star Tony Yazbeck and two-time Emmy-winning
actress Sally Struthers.
Chipola theater director Charles Sirmon, says, “Don’t miss this historic
event which also includes an after party with live music and heavy hors
d'oeuvres.” Dress is semi-formal.
General admission tickets—$50—are available at the Chipola Center for the
Arts, The Marianna Fitness Center and the Gazebo Café. Call 850-718-2220 for
credit card orders, or contact
sirmonc@chipola.edu
Tony Yazbeck has played the role of Billy Flynn in the Broadway
production of “Chicago.” Other Broadway credits include: “White Christmas” (Phil
Davis), “Gypsy” (Tulsa), “A Chorus Line” (Al), “Never Gonna Dance,” “Oklahoma”
and “Gypsy” with Tyne Daly.
Tony has performed at Carnegie Hall
and many of the fine nightclub and concert venues in New York City. On
Television, Tony has been featured on “As
The World Turns,” “All My
Children,” and in the first season of the new NBC hit series
“Smash” about the creation of a
Broadway musical. His Film and TV credits include “Every Little Step” (feature
documentary) and “All My Children” and “As the World Turns.”
Born in Riverside, California, as a boy he was captivated by the golden
age of movie musicals, especially the films of
Fred Astaire and
Gene Kelly. At age 4, inspired
by these masters, young Tony was convinced that he could emulate his idols and
he started dancing. This training continued, and after relocating with his
family to Pennsylvania, Tony auditioned for the
Tyne Daly revival of “Gypsy”
and was cast on the spot as a Newsboy and debuted on Broadway at the age of 11.
Tony spent two years with “Gypsy”, first at the St. James Theatre and
then the Marquis Theatre. Tony learned from the best, soaked up the feeling of
the Broadway community and cemented his love for performing. After “Gypsy,” Tony
expanded his studies to encompass a broad spectrum of performing disciplines,
attending performing arts high school and later, studying at
Point Park University and
Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
(CCM).
Tony moved to New York City in 2000, and was cast in the national Tour of
“Annie Get Your Gun”starring
Marilu Henner.
Beginning in 2001 when he settled back in NYC Tony began to amass an impressive
list of credits on Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours and regional theatres.
Tony’s Broadway and tour credits in this new chapter of his career include the
Trevor Nunn/Susan Stroman revival of
“Oklahoma,” “Never Gonna Dance” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie.”
After laying this groundwork, Tony made the decision to focus on
principal and leading roles and before long was rewarded by landing the role of
Al in the original
revival cast of “A Chorus Line.” As a result of his involvement with “A Chorus
Line,” Tony is featured in the documentary film “Every Little Step” which
recounts the story of this landmark musical interwoven with the casting of the
revival company. Next, Tony played
Tulsa in the critically lauded production of “Gypsy” starring
Patti LuPone. Tony’s
performance of Tulsa generated many accolades and garnered him an Outer
Critics Circle award nomination. Moving forward, Tony has maintained a presence
as a leading man in New York with starring roles on Broadway in Irving Berlin’s
“White Christmas” (Phil
Davis) and “Chicago”
(Billy Flynn)
along with rave reviews for his portrayal of
Gabey in “On the Town.”
Call 850-718-2220 for credit card orders, or contact
sirmonc@chipola.edu
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CHIPOLA
CENTER FOR THE ARTS RIBBON-CUTTING IS JULY 17
MARIANNA—Chipola College
officials will mark the opening on the new Chipola Center for the Arts with a
Ribbon-Cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 17, at 4 p.m.
Members of the Chipola
District Board of Trustees will cut the ribbon outside promptly at 4 p.m. Guests
will move inside for a brief program, refreshments and tours of the new $16
million facility.
The Center for the Arts is
located on the north end of campus on Prough Drive just off of River Forest
Road. The 56,000 square foot building features a main theater with a balcony and
seating for 655 patrons. The most intriguing feature of the new complex is the
black box, experimental theater designed for audiences of 100. The center also
includes an art gallery, dance studio, reception area, professional dressing
rooms, scene and costume shops. The main theater is equipped with
state-of-the-art systems for sound, rigging and lighting to handle professional
shows of all types.
Chipola president Dr. Gene
Prough, said, “The new Center for the Arts is the largest building project in
the history of the college. This will be a showplace for the performing arts for
our students and the community.”
The new Center for the Arts
will replace the current 350-seat theater which was built in 1958. The old
theater was short on space and even shorter on restroom facilities.
The Chipola Fine and
Performing Arts Department provides programming for an estimated 10,000 visitors
per year. In addition to three annual college theater productions, the college
also is home to four annual artist series events and special performances for
thousands of area school children.
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July 17, 2012
CHIPOLA
OPENS NEW CENTER FOR THE ARTS
MARIANNA—More than 300 people celebrated the opening of the new Chipola
College Center for the Arts with a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 17.
Members of the Chipola District Board of Trustees cut the ribbon followed
by a brief program and tours of the new $16 million facility.
The Center for the Arts is located on the north end of campus on Prough
Drive off of River Forest Road. The 56,000 square foot Center features a
main theater with a balcony and seating for 655 patrons. The most intriguing
feature of the new complex is the black box, experimental theater designed for
audiences of 100. The center also includes an art gallery, dance studio,
reception area, dressing rooms, teaching spaces, a scene shop and costume shop.
The main theater is equipped with state-of-the-art systems for rigging, sound,
lighting and set construction to handle professional shows of all types.
Chipola president Dr. Gene Prough, said, “The new Center for the Arts is
the largest building project in the history of the college. This will be a
showplace for the performing arts for our students and the community.” Dr.
Prough announced that a section in the theater will be named the David Coley Box
in memory of the State Representative who first secured funding for the project.
A plaque was presented to David’s wife, Rep. Marti Coley.
College board of trustees chair Jan Page also announced that a section in
the theater will be designated as the President’s Box in honor of college
president Dr. Gene Prough’s efforts to see the project through to fruition.
A Grand Opening Gala featuring Sally Struthers and Broadway star Tony
Yazbeck is set for Sept. 20 in the new center. The semi-formal event includes an
after party with live music and heavy hors d'oeuvres.” Tickets—$50—are available
at the Center for the Arts, the Fitness Center and the Gazebo Café. Call
850-718-2220 for credit card orders, or contact
sirmonc@chipola.edu
The 2012-13 Chipola Artist Series opens Sept. 27 in the Center with
nationally-recognized male a cappella group, Street Corner Symphony, a finalist
in NBC's The Sing Off.
Local arts fans are invited to support the new Center through the
Applause! fundraising campaign. Funds will support programming and educational
opportunities for Chipola students and K-12 schoolchildren, as well as facility
enhancements. The campaign features the
“Be Seated” program for naming seats in the theater. The
“Be a Star” program offers Gold, Silver and Bronze Stars in the lobby.
The “Legacy” initiative offers opportunities for individuals or
organizations to have part of the Center named for a person or group.
The new Center for the Arts will replace the current 350-seat theater
which was built in 1958. The old theater was short on space and even shorter on
restroom facilities. Set construction was performed outside weather-permitting.
Insufficient dressing room space and the absence of a costume shop were just
some of the challenges faced in the old theater.
The Chipola Fine and Performing Arts Department provides programming for
an estimated 10,000 visitors per year. In addition to three annual college
theater productions, the college also is home to four annual artist series
events and other performances for thousands of area school children.
The construction firm of Allstate/Southland Contracting of Tallahassee
was the Design/Build Team for the Center for the Arts. Other professional firms
contracted for the Center include: Architect: DAG Architects Inc.; Theatrical
Consultant: Robert Lorelli Associates, Inc.; Acoustical Consultant: Siebein
Associates, Inc.; Electrical Engineer: Humber Garick Consulting Engineers;
Mechanical Plumbing & Fire Protection: H2 Engineering, Inc.; Civil
Engineer/Landscaping: David H. Melvin, Inc.; and Structural Engineer: Greenhorne
& O'Mara.
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COLEY AND PRESIDENT’S BOXES NAMED—
More than 300 people celebrated the opening of the new Chipola Center for the
Arts with a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony on July 17. Pictured from left, are: Rep.
Marti Coley, Chipola president Dr. Gene Prough and Chipola board chair Jan Page.
A section in the theater will be named the David Coley Box in memory of the late
State Representative who first secured funding for the project. Another section
will be designated the President’s Box in honor of college president Dr. Gene
Prough’s efforts to see the project through to fruition.
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CHIPOLA
ARTIST SERIES SEASON LINEUP ANNOUNCED
Marianna—“With the opening of the new Chipola Center for the Arts, this
year’s Artist Series is going to knock your socks off,” says Dr. Daniel Powell,
Associate Dean of Fine and Performing Arts at the college.
This year's season opens Sept. 27 with nationally-recognized male a
cappella group, Street Corner Symphony. The group was a finalist in NBC's “The
Sing Off.”
Illusionist Sammy Cortino will present a Las Vegas style magic show Jan.
17, 2013. The Davis and Dow jazz quartet featuring a vocalist and requests from
the audience is Feb. 7, 2013. The popular bluegrass/country group, Three on a
String featuring Bobby Horton is April 11, 2013.
Season tickets for all four events are $48. Season ticket holders get a
VIP pass to Meet the Artist receptions and early renewal privileges for the
following season to get the best seat in the house.
Individual event tickets are $14 for adults, $10 for 18 and under, and $5
for Chipola students/faculty/and staff. The deeply-discounted $5 tickets
are only available at the box office 30 minutes before the show starts with a
valid photo ID and pending availability. The college is using a new
professional ticketing system for online ticket purchasing. Tickets will also be
available in the Center for the Arts Box Office with hours established closer to
the performance.
Season tickets go on sale to the general public Aug. 27. The
college is offering two sneak peak ticket events on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m.
and Friday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. At these events, patrons will
have the opportunity to see the inside of the new Center for the Arts and
purchase season tickets.
Those wishing to take the tour may RSVP to Anita Price at (850)718-2277
or e-mail pricea@chipola.edu.
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CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD GETS GOLD STAR—The
Calhoun County School Board recently donated $2,500 to purchase a Gold Star in
the Chipola College Center for the Arts Applause! campaign. Pictured from left,
are: Tim Smith, Calhoun County Board Chair; Danny Ryals, Calhoun County School
Board member; Julie Fuqua, Chipola Foundation Director and
Wilson T. McClellan, Calhoun County
Superintendent.
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CHIPOLA COLLEGE
FALL APPLICATION DEADLINES
MARIANNA—Students planning to enroll in Chipola College during the Fall
semester are encouraged to make application by the Fall application deadline of
Aug. 2.
Students planning to use financial aid to pay tuition for Fall 2012, must
have financial aid files complete by Aug. 1. Registration for returning students
is Aug. 15. New and returning student registration is Aug. 16 and 17. Classes
begin Aug. 20.
Federal and local financial aid is available. Students should apply for
federal financial aid on-line at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Call 850-718-2293 for assistance. Students also are
encouraged to apply for scholarships through the Chipola Foundation. Call
850-718-2445 for assistance and deadline information.
There are several steps to completing the application process: (1)
complete the college Admission Application; call 718-2311 for assistance; (2)
request your high school to send a final transcript to the Chipola Admission and
Records Office; and (3) take the College Placement Test; call 718-2284 for
assistance.
New students who have completed testing, submitted all required documents
and been cleared for admission, will be mailed a postcard of acceptance to the
college. New students also will receive a letter with an advising appointment
date and time. Students should report to Room 156 in the Student Services
Building and sign in to see an academic advisor. The schedule of classes is
available online at www.chipola.edu
Chipola offers the Bachelor of Science Degree, the Associate in Arts
Degree, the Associate in Science Degree and Workforce Development programs.
Bachelor’s Degrees in Education include majors in Middle and High School Math or
Science, English Education, Exceptional Student Education and Elementary
Education. A Business Administration degree is available with concentrations in
Management or Accounting. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree also is
offered. Additionally, the college offers the Educator Preparation
Institute, a Teacher Certification program for those with a B.S. in a
non-teaching field.
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for students who plan to
complete their first two years of college work and then transfer to a four-year
program at Chipola or another college or university. Credits earned are
transferable and are applicable toward a bachelor’s degree. Academic
advising guides
that outline requirements for specific majors are available from
Student Affairs and are located
on the college website at
www.chipola.edu.
Several Associate in Science (AS) and Workforce programs are offered
which provide training for high wage jobs. Workforce programs include:
Automotive Service Technology, Cross-Over Law Enforcement to Corrections,
Firefighter II, Law Enforcement Officer, Correctional Officer, Cosmetology,
Cross-Over Corrections to Law Enforcement and Patient Care Assistant.
Associate in Science (AS) programs include: Business Administration,
Early Childhood Education, Computer Information Technology, Fire Science
Technology, Criminal Justice Technology (Crime Scene Track), Networking Services
Technology, Culinary Management, Nursing (RN and LPN) and Recreation Technology.
College Credit Certificate programs include: Child Care Center
Management, Information Technology Management, Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT) and Paramedic.
For information, call 718-2211 or visit
www.chipola.edu.
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CHIPOLA COLLEGE FALL
APPLICATION DEADLINES— Here, Chipola
students study in the ACE lab. Students planning to enroll in Chipola College
during the Fall semester are encouraged to make application by the Fall
application deadline of Aug. 2. Financial Aid application deadline is Aug.
1. Registration for returning students is Aug. 15. New and returning student
registration is Aug. 16 and 17. Classes begin Aug. 20.
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ALTRUSA
DONATES $2,500 TO CHIPOLA CENTER FOR THE ARTS
MARIANNA—Altrusa International of Marianna recently donated $2,500 to the
Chipola Center for the Arts Applause! campaign.
A gold star designating the gift will be displayed on the wall of stars
in the main lobby of the new Center for the Arts.
Altrusa also sponsors Chipola scholarships for female students from the
Jackson County area. In addition to the support for Chipola, Altrusa
sponsors community projects that include providing school supplies for
elementary students, Coats for Kids during the winter, and helping with the
annual Christmas fund.
The Club’s most recent project was the purchase of the Splash Pad at the
Madison Street Park. Funds for Altrusa’s community projects are raised
through the Club’s annual yard sales and golf tournament.
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ALTRUSA DONATES $2,500 TO
CHIPOLA CENTER FOR THE ARTS—Altrusa
International of Marianna recently donated $2,500 to the Chipola Center for the
Arts Applause! campaign. Pictured from left, are: Carolyn Glass, Altrusa
president 2012-13; Gina Stuart, Altrusa past president and Chipola board member;
Dr. Daniel Powell, Associate Dean of Fine and Performing Arts at Chipola; and
Powell’s wife Christine Yoshikawa-Powell.
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CHIPOLA NURSING GRADUATES—Twenty-nine
students recently completed the Associate Degree Nursing program at Chipola
College. Graduates are now qualified to take the state certification examination
to become Registered Nurses. Pictured from left, are: (seated) Carla Foster,
Kathryn Boyce, Ashley Barrentine, Whitney Wilson, Taylor Shelton, Jenna Hatcher,
Jerri Lynn Stone, Emily Cain, Victoria Levine, Whitney Ellenburg, (standing)
Jerry Nelson, Katherine Cunningham, Ashley Kennett, Tiffany Thompson, Shelita
Grant, Wendy Motley, Hannah Turner, Tina Belser, Meagan Kornegay, Catherine
Moses, Kimberly Huett, Brandy Scott, Judith Monpas, Michael Roberts, Dennis
Foster, Justin Kulkusky, Logan Bradley, Corey Bailes and Whitney Halley.
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BRADLEY IS
TOP EMPLOYEE—Karen
Bradley is Chipola College’s Career Employee for June. Bradley serves as a
Testing Assistant in Student Affairs in the Testing Office and
has worked at the college since 2010.
Here, Bradley is congratulated by Chipola president
Dr. Gene Prough.
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