CHIPOLA
SPRING REGISTRATION BEGINS WEDNESDAY
MARIANNA—Chipola College will hold registration for returning students
Wednesday, Jan. 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. New and returning student registration
is Thursday, Jan 5, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Classes begin Jan. 6. Applications for
Admission are available in the Admissions Office located in the Student Services
Building or on-line at www.chipola.edu
Chipola offers 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,
Computer Systems Technology I, Firefighter II, Computer Systems Technology 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 850-718-2211 or visit
www.chipola.edu
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Chipola Photo
CHIPOLA SPRING
REGISTRATION BEGINS WEDNESDAY—Chipola College students Jaren Bannerman (left) and Stevie
Blanchette study in the college ACE lab. Chipola College will hold registration
for returning students Wednesday, Jan. 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. New and
returning student registration is Thursday, Jan 5, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Classes
begin Jan. 6. Applications for Admission are available in the Admissions Office
located in the Student Services Building or on-line at
www.chipola.edu
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CHIPOLA’S FALL DEAN’S LIST ANNOUNCED
MARIANNA—Dr.
Sarah Clemmons, vice president of Instructional and Student Services at Chipola
College, commends the 311 students who made the Dean’s List for academic
achievement during the Fall Semester 2011.
To be
placed on the Dean’s List, a student must take 12 or more semester hours of
courses and make an average of 3.25 (B+) to 4.0 (A) in all courses.
Students who made perfect averages of 4.0—straight A’s—and their
hometowns are:
Alford—Dylan
Paramore, Julie Tindall.
Altha—Britney Collings, Brett Floyd, Jessica Godwin, Kristen
Peacock, Stephanie Shelton, Elizabeth Uhrick.
Blountstown—Junicia Baker, Robert Deason, David Leonard, Travis
Pittman.
Bonifay—Donna
Acosta, Katelyn Bush, Jade Cunningham, Joshua Norman, Nina Patel, Ryan Pickwick,
Marli Sullivan, Caleb Whitaker.
Bristol—Kelsey McDaniel.
Caryville—Lindsey Sutherland.
Chipley—Jennifer Adkison, Autumn Basinger, Mariah Carter, Michelle
Daniels, Tanner Gilbert, Adriane Guettler, Lisa Jenkins, Brenda Killings,
Marshal Malloy, Alyssa Munns, Colton Pate, Meghan Pettis, Erin Solger, Meghan
Wilder, Haley Worley, Crystal Zuraff.
Clarksville—Monica Jones.
Cottondale—Kaitlyn Baxley,
Anthony Kadenzy, Tracy Scott.
Graceville—Jared Byrd, Annemarie Nichols, Jessica O'Keefe, Cody
Sikora, Nicole Willis.
Grand Ridge—Zachary
Folks, Emily Gilley, Chad Meyers, Caroline Peacock, Rachel Pelt, Ryan Pilcher,
Ariel White, Jessica Harrell.
Greenwood—Benjamin Griffin.
Kinard—Amy McLeod.
Marianna—Mary Adams, Carlos Alegria, Jaren Bannerman, Daunta Bell,
Alexander Bigale, Travis Bontrager, Brian Chalker, Kimberly Csizmadia, Meghan
Delang, Katelyn Derosier, Stuart Gamble, Zoeanna Gause, Zachary Gilmore, Gavin
Hall, Heather Hall, Rebecca Hambly, Courtney Hodges, Michael Lingerfelt, James
McGrath, Kristina Snelgrove, Joseph Whitfield, II, John Whittington.
Sneads—Cassandra Coley, Jordan Coley.
Westville—Austin Garrett, Samuel Griffin, Carrie Hayford, Hunter
Somerset, Ethan Thomas.
Out of District— Elise Kirk of Sunny Hills, Angela Smith of
Tallahassee, Sarah Moore and Sunny Neve of Dothan, AL., and Amy
Cannon of Jakin, GA.
Students who earned grade point averages ranging from 3.25(B+) to 3.99
(A) and their hometowns are:
Alford—Kaylee
Toole.
Altha—Taylor Brantley-Curl,
Emily Brooks, Tory Lipford, Kathryn Nichols, Justin Terry, Aleena Tew, Maria
Trejo Gonzalez, Rebekah Wiltse.
Bascom—Karlee Floyd.
Blountstown—Virginia Baker,
Megan Brown, Wayne Faircloth, Jahnice Jones, William Leonard, Shannie Lockhart,
Cameron Smith, Karis Smith, Jeffrey Stewart, Trevor Williams.
Bonifay—Jessica Bean, John
Bradshaw, Jonathan Carrell, Ryan Corne, Elijah Dixon, Jeffrey Dockery, Chelsea
Godwin, Kacy Huddleston, Misty Kirkland, Hanzhang Liu, Macy Miles, Mindy Myers,
Mary Parish, Kaitlyn Pope, Brittany Riley, Kayla Sherrouse, Victoria Ward, Laura
Wells, Gregory Whitaker, Cassie White.
Bristol—Hali
Barfield, Christy Brock, Karey Gautier, Cade Guthrie, Sharee Hudson, Jacqueline
Jackson, Daniel Kern.
Campbellton— Va Quita Clark, Melanie Faircloth, Kayla Farris,
Candis Williams.
Chipley—Blake Anderson, John
Brolund, Brandi Brubaker, Michaela Bruner, Lance Bush, Jesse Carter, Stacy
Collins, Cierra Corbin, Sayoka Daley, Chelsea Dalton, Katie Davis, Allyson
Gainer, Angela Gluck, Carly Hartzog, Colby Hartzog, Holley Hinson, Cecil Mathis,
Anne Mary Nichols, Colby Obert, Casey Parker, Jeffery Pitts, Tasha
Richter, Deyanira Rodriguez, Kevin Russell, Lyndsi Salter, Meghan Salter,
Hillary Saunders, Jared Sloan, Taylor Sloan, Ryan Smith, Emily Stewart.
Clarksville—Morgan
Davis, Stewart Herndon, Jason Holland, Patrick Jones, John Tharpe, Cole
Thompson.
Cottondale—Dennis Allen,
Teresa Crosby, Brittney Dilmore, Joshua Gainer, Sakima Godwin, Jessica Haid,
Hannah Lamb, Tabatha Melzer.
Cypress—Alayna
Tharp.
Graceville—Christina
Cartwright, Tiffany Flournoy, Kayla Horton, Jordan Lane, Nancy Messer, Kacy
Miles, David Miller, Carly Wilson.
Grand Ridge—Michelle Blackburn, Katherine Campbell, Katherine
Ferrell, Christopher Holloway, Jolie Johnson, Hope Mooneyham, Justin Parrish,
Sara Riley, Erin Williams.
Greenwood—Alicia Gambill, Kimberly Huett, Andrew Sherman.
Malone—Brandon Jackson,
Shandrell Mount, Edwin Mozley III, Marina Speros.
Marianna—Melissa Anthony,
Cherie Baggett, Kimberly Baggett, Kristie Bard, Jacob Beasley, Patricia Bellamy,
Dwayne Bentley, Rachel Berbert, Jamie Bodie, Jessie Bodie, Toni Burns, Casie
Carroll, Casey Caynor, Stephen Clark, Jerhron Clemmons, Troy Clemmons, Kayla
Collins, Stephanie Darby, Brandy Davis, Cessna Folsom, Melanie Foster, Joseph
Gibson, Christopher Gilmore, Cayce Griffin, Danny Hamilton, Stephanie Hamm,
Rebecca Herb, Brett Holloway, Stefani Jackson, Stephanie Lawson, Erica Manning,
Brandon Massengill, Virginia McDaniel, Eron Milton, Holly Myers, Jerry Nelson,
Cameron Oliver, Jay Phelps, Cynthia Phillips, Ashley Raines, Richard Register,
Jesse Roberts, Gabriel Sanchez, Caitlin Shouse, Sandy Sims, Rebekah Smith,
William Smith, II, Autumn Speigner, Ashleigh Stowe, Devin Thomas, Luther Thomas,
Elynn Wallace, Lindsay West, Mary Whitfield, Christin Wiggins, Alyssa Williams,
Ashton Williams.
Sneads—Brittany
Arnold, Ian Griffin, Brandon Hightower, Gretchen Kinsinger, Joel McKeown, Travis
Moore, Ashley Pavuk, Tyler Pickens, Kayla Sheffield, Melinda Smith, Nathan
Walden, Daniel Williams.
Vernon—Jeremy Kirkland, Eric
Lee.
Out of District— Joshua Blount
and Adrian Carr of Chattahoochee, Rebecca Stewart of Crawfordville,
Anthony McDow of Leesburg, John Shepherd of Melbourne, Sonya
Collins, Jennifer Shurrum and Lea Todd of Panama City, Melissa Crews,
Stevey Pope, Jr., Anthony Zahradnick of Tallahassee, Jade Givens of
Wesley Chapel, Brett Moore of Ashford, AL, April Baker of
Cottonwood, AL, Shyann Jackson and Jermelle Rogers of Dothan, AL,
Timothy Davis of Gordon, AL, Jordan Poole of Calhoun, GA, Terel
Hall of Dawson, GA, Christopher Triplett of Fayetteville, GA,
Trantell Knight of Rentz, GA, Stephanie Hester and Hayley Parker,
Nettleton, MS, Stephanie Garrels of Magnolia, TX, Ayanna
Colvin of Columbus, OH, Denaya Brazzle of Portland OR,
Joseph Uchebo of Nigeria, and Eva Voortman of The Netherlands.
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LATE
REGISTRATION CONTINUES AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola
College Spring classes began Jan. 6; however, late registration will continue
through noon on Jan. 12. The college offers three terms during the Spring
semester. Term A runs Jan. 6 through May 1. Term B is Jan. 6 through Feb. 29.
Term C classes are March 1 through April 30.
Applications for Admission are available in the Admissions Office located
in the Student Services Building or on-line at
www.chipola.edu
Chipola offers 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,
Computer Systems Technology I, Firefighter II, Computer Systems Technology 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 850-718-2211 or visit
www.chipola.edu
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LATE REGISTRATION
CONTINUES AT CHIPOLA—Chipola
College Spring classes began Jan. 6; however, late registration will continue
through noon on Jan. 12. The college offers three terms during the Spring
semester. Term A runs Jan. 6 through May 1. Term B is Jan. 6 through Feb. 29.
Term C classes are March 1 through April 30. Here, a Chipola student studies in
the Library. Applications for Admission are available in the Admissions
Office located in the Student Services Building or on-line at
www.chipola.edu. For information, call
850-718-2211.
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‘GODSPELL’ AUDITIONS JAN. 9-10 AT
CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College Theatre director Charles Sirmon will hold
auditions for “Godspell” Jan. 9 and 10 at 6 p.m.
Actors should come prepared to sing, act and dance. Audition packets are
available in the lobby of the Fine Arts building.
Chipola will present the musical Feb. 29, Mar.
1-4, 2012. “Godspell,” is the beloved classic
from Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer of
Wicked and Pippin. Audiences will enjoy all the good gifts from one
of the most enduring shows of all time as it comes to Chipola in a brand new,
intimately staged, one-of-a-kind production. The Tony-nominated score is filled
with popular hits “Day By Day,” “Learn Your Lessons Well” and “Turn Back, O
Man.”
This timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love has touched the hearts
of countless theatergoers all over the world with the greatest story ever told.
Audition packets are available in the lobby of
the Fine Arts building. For more information contact Charles Sirmon,
Director of Theatre at sirmonc@chipola.edu
or 850-718-2227.
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SMALL
BUSINESS SEMINARS SET AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College will offer several small business seminars this
year. The first five students to sign up for any seminar will receive free
admission. Students should contact Elissa Severson at 718-2441 or sign up
in person in Building M, Office 208A.
On Friday, Jan. 13, a
seminar entitled, “What You Should Know
About Franchising” will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Participants will learn about franchising, buying a business versus starting a
franchise, franchise myths, financing, risks, rewards, business selection
criteria and strategies. Cost is $30.
On Jan. 27, a seminar
entitled, “Credit Basics & Improving
your Credit Score” will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost is free but, registration
is required.
Additional seminars scheduled, include: Feb. 10, “Marketing Series,
Part1: Introduction to 21st Century Marketing”; Feb. 24, “Marketing
Series, Part 2: Marketing on the Internet and Using Social Media”; March 9,
“International Import/Export Trade Basics”; April 6, “Steps to Starting a Small
Business”; April 13, “Ultimate Business Plan”.
Valerie Simmons, Certified Business Analyst, with the Small Business
Development Council, leads the seminars at Chipola.
The workshops will meet in Room M-108 of the Chipola Business and
Technology building.
Register at
http://clients.floridasbdc.org/center.aspx?center=41230&subloc=4
For information, contact Elissa Severson at 718-2441, email
seversone@chipola.edu or visit
Building M, Office 208A.
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CHIPOLA
FUTURE EDUCATORS TEACHER WORKSHOP IS JAN. 21
MARIANNA—The Chipola College Future Educators Club will host the fifth
annual Teacher Workshop, Jan. 21, 2012. Current teachers and students interested
in a career in education are invited to attend.
Future educators currently enrolled at Chipola, with the assistance of
the Department of Education faculty and staff, will present hands-on activities
along with samples for teachers and education majors to use in their own
classrooms.
The sessions will include presentations and strategies in Math, Science,
Reading, English, ESOL and ESE. Various sessions will be held for
elementary, middle, and high school teachers.
Some 21 sessions are already scheduled. A few of the topics being
presented are: Using Foldables and Manipulatives, Student Engagement with Social
Studies, Cooking Through the Content Areas, Teaching Reading Components Using
Picture Books, Using Holidays With the ESOL Student in Mind, Integrating Reading
and Math, Technology in the Classroom, Discovering Pi, Classroom Management,
Incorporating Drama into the Classroom, How to Build a Classroom Community,
Accommodating All Students in the Mainstream Classroom, Science Activities for
elementary, middle school, and high school and a General Session with Center
Ideas and an on-site Usborne Book Representative.
In addition to the student-led sessions, a representative from Big Ideas
Learning will conduct a session for middle school math teachers. A
representative from Teacher Effectiveness also will conduct a session on
Classroom Management for teachers in grades 3–6.
Registration opens at 8 a.m. in Building D on the Chipola College campus.
Sessions begin at 8:15 a.m. and run through 12:30 p.m.
To ensure that sufficient materials are available, those planning to
attend are asked to RSVP.
For information or to reserve a spot, contact Casey Bush at
bushc@chipola.edu or 850-526-2761, Ext.
2449.
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JEWELRY
ARTIST TO PRESENT CRAA PROGRAM
MARIANNA— Designer jewelry artist
Kristin Anderson will present the program at the Chipola Regional Arts
Association (CRAA) meeting Tuesday, January 17, at Jim’s Buffet in Marianna.
The public is invited to attend the Dutch-treat buffet luncheon which
begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program at noon.
Kristin Anderson who is
skilled in working with precious metals, says, “My works express the awareness
that has come to me through study and practice. Every piece that I make is
an ambassador for my belief in quality of materials, design and craftsmanship.”
For more about Anderson’s work, visit
www.longdreamgallery.com
For information on the CRAA meeting, contact Daniel Powell at
powelld@chipola.edu or (850) 718-2257.
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CHIPOLA
BASEBALL ALUMNI WEEKEND SET FOR FEB. 10-11
MARIANNA—Dozens of former Chipola College baseball players—including
Major League Homerun leader Jose Bautista—are expected to return to their alma
mater Feb. 10-11 for the fifth annual Chipola Baseball Alumni event.
The weekend begins Friday, Feb. 10, with a game between Chipola and
Walters State at 11 a.m. Chipola plays San Jacinto at 2 p.m. A Golf Outing for
Chipola Baseball Alumni and friends tees off at 2 p.m. at Indian Springs Golf
Course. An Alumni Social will be held at Beef O’Brady’s from 6:30 p.m. to
midnight.
Saturday, Feb. 11, events begin at 11 a.m. with Chipola vs. Walter’s State. An
Alumni Home Run Derby begins at 1 p.m.
A $100 a plate Pro Baseball Dinner and Auction is set for 6 p.m. at the Trammell
Camp in Blountstown.
The following Chipola alumni have confirmed their attendance: Jose
Bautista—Toronto Blue Jays, Tyler Flowers— Chicago White Sox, Adam Loewen—New
York Mets, Mat Gamel—Milwaukee Brewers and honorary Chipola alumnus Jeff
Mathis—Toronto Blue Jays. Several other former players are expected to attend.
For information, contact assistant coach Mike Bradford at 850-718-2243 or
email bradfordm@chipola.edu
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CHIPOLA OPENS HOME CONFERENCE SEASON TUESDAY, JAN. 10
MARIANNA— Chipola hosts Northwest Florida, Tuesday, Jan. 10, in the Milton H. Johnson Health Center. The women’s game tips off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m. Chipola opens league play at Tallahassee on Saturday, Jan. 7.
Chipola’s men (15-1) are ranked second in the FCSAA poll. The Lady Indians
(12-4) are ranked fourth. Both Northwest teams are undefeated and ranked first
in the men’s and women’s polls.
The Indians improved to16-1 with a 77-65 win over USC-Salkehatchie at the Gulf
Coast Classic in Panama City in the final pre-conference game of the season.
Aishon White led the Indians with 18 points on five 3-pointers. Joseph Uchebo
added 15 points, with Kruize Pinkins scoring 13, and Jerel Scott 12. The Indians
led 35-28 at the half, but pushed the lead out to 21 in the final period.
Indians coach Jake Headrick said, “Any coach in the country would take a 16-1
record. I told the guys that they’ve done a great job through the first 17 games
of playing together, being unselfish, and playing as a team. But come conference
time it will be about playing to win every possession. We have to understand how
hard it’s going to be to get in that top two (in the conference standings) to go
to the state tournament.”
The fourth-ranked Lady Indians finished the pre-conference schedule with a 70-54
win over Daytona State on Jan. 2 to improve to 14-4 on the season. Chipola
jumped out to a 16-2 lead, but Daytona fought back to take a 30-29 halftime
lead. Daytona maintained a 45-40 edge midway through the second half, but
Chipola responded with an 8-2 spurt to go up by one and then stretched the lead
out from there.
Lady Indians coach David Lane said, “It was a good win to get going in the right
direction. We played really well for the first 10 minutes, and then we were just
horrible for the next 20 minutes. We started playing better with about 10
minutes left in the second half. We played much better defense.”
Sara Djassi had 15 points to lead Chipola. Jelleah Sidney also added 13 points
for Chipola, and Jeniece Johnson had eight.
The coach said the turnover problem is one his team will need to solve quickly
if it’s going to compete for a conference title. “I think the physical and
mental mistakes that we’re making are correctable. You just hope that the light
clicks with some of these bad passes we’re making. If we can limit our
turnovers, we’ll be really tough to play because we’re guarding well and we’re
getting good looks offensively and we’ve got some kids who can score.”
For the latest scores visit www.chipola.edu
or by call 718-2CJC.
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WORLD
CLASS SOFTBALL CAMP SET AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Area softball players will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to work
with world-class softball players Charlotte Morgan and Kelsi Dunne at the
Chipola College Softball field January 20-22, 2012.
Chipola head coach Belinda Hendrix says, “This is a great opportunity for local
players to learn from two of the best softball players in America.”
Camp participants have several opportunities to choose from during the weekend
of Jan. 20-22. Players who are interested in improving their hitting can choose
to attend the Jan. 21 Hitting session only for $100. Pitchers may choose the
Jan. 22 Pitching session only for $100. A homerun derby on Jan. 21 is $20 per
person. A Jan. 21 Banquet with the players is $30 per person.
An all-inclusive three day camp with hitting and pitching sessions, additional
instruction, Banquet, Home Run Derby, lodging and food is $350.
Charlotte Morgan is a professional softball player with the
USSSA Pride based out of Kissimmee
which is part of the
National Pro Fastpitch League (NPF).
She is an alumnus of the University of Alabama and was the first pick in the
2010 National Pro Fastpitch Senior Draft. The California native was one of the
most highly decorated players in Crimson Tide softball history. In 2009 and
2010, Morgan was named the (SEC) Player of the Year. She was a USA Softball
Player of the Year Top 10 finalist and ESPN Magazine's Academic third-team
All-American. She ended the 2010 season with a 7–2 pitching record, a .350
batting average and led the team with 16 home runs. She was the first player in
Crimson Tide history with three 50-plus RBI seasons. She led Alabama in all
three major hitting categories in her final season with a .406 batting average,
11 home runs and 59 RBI.
Kelsi Dunne is a senior at the University of Alabama where she was a teammate of
Charlotte Morgan. Dunne is the second pitcher in Alabama history to be
named SEC Pitcher of the Year. She was the SEC tournament MVP and was named to
the all-tournament team was on the ASA/USA Player of the Year Watch List.
She led the SEC during league play in wins (13), strikeouts (144) and opponent
batting average (.174). She struck out at least 10 batters in seven conference
games last season. She entered NCAA 2011 postseason winning her last 16
consecutive starts. She threw a career-high 17 strikeouts and notched the second
most K’s in a game in Alabama history by fanning 17 in a complete game at UAB
(Feb. 23). She became the first pitcher in Alabama history to start all
three games at the SEC tournament and earn all three wins.
For additional information, visit
www.chipolaathletics.com or contact Coach Belinda Hendrix at 718-2358 or
Coach Kelly Brookins at 718-2468.
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CHIPOLA
TEACHER WORKSHOP IS JAN. 21
MARIANNA—The Chipola College Future Educators Club will host their fifth
annual Teacher Workshop, Jan. 21. Current teachers and students interested in a
career in education are invited to attend.
Future educators currently enrolled at Chipola, with the assistance of
the Department of Education faculty and staff, will present hands-on activities
along with samples for teachers and education majors to use in their own
classrooms.
The sessions will include presentations and strategies in Math, Science,
Reading, English, ESOL and ESE. Various sessions will be held for
elementary, middle, and high school teachers.
Some 21 sessions are already scheduled. A few of the topics being
presented are: Using Foldables and Manipulatives, Student Engagement with Social
Studies, Cooking Through the Content Areas, Teaching Reading Components Using
Picture Books, Using Holidays With the ESOL Student in Mind, Integrating Reading
and Math, Technology in the Classroom, Discovering Pi, Incorporating Drama into
the Classroom, How to Build a Classroom Community, Accommodating All Students in
the Mainstream Classroom, Science Activities for elementary, middle school, and
high school and a General Session with Center Ideas and an on-site Usborne Book
Representative.
In addition to the student-led sessions, a representative from Big Ideas
Learning will conduct a session for middle school math teachers. A
representative from Teacher Effectiveness also will conduct a session on
Classroom Management for teachers in grades 3–6.
Registration opens at 8 a.m. in Building D on the Chipola College campus.
Sessions begin at 8:15 a.m. and run through 12:30 p.m.
To ensure that sufficient materials are available, those planning to
attend are asked to RSVP.
For information or to reserve a spot, contact Casey Bush at
bushc@chipola.edu or 850-526-2761, Ext.
2449.
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CHIPOLA TEACHER WORKSHOP
IS JAN. 21—The Chipola College Future
Educators Club will host the fifth annual Teacher Workshop, Jan. 21. Current
teachers and students interested in a career in education are invited to attend.
Here, Chipola education majors look over materials for the workshop. Pictured
from left, are: (front) Jennifer Adkinson of Chipley, Sarah Moore of Dothan,
Angela Gluck of Chipley, Heather Hall of Marianna, (back) Kayla Horton of
Graceville, Britney Collings of Altha, Kacy Miles of Graceville and Monica Jones
of Clarksville.
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MARIANNA—The next event in the Chipola Artist Series “Songs and Stories
of the Civil War” is set for Monday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. in the Chipola College
Theater.
Professional musician Bobby Horton will transport the audience back in
time to the most turbulent era in our nation’s history. Dressed as a 19th
century performer, using period musical instruments, Horton explores the stories
of both the North and South through the music they loved with each song placed
in historical context. Each song is placed in historical context and portrays
the struggles, hopes, and fears of Americans during this long and bloody
conflict.
These song and stories tell of sweethearts and families left behind,
fallen comrades, the hope of going home, and the pride, bravery, and patriotism
of the volunteers who answered their country’s call. Audiences will enjoy
an evening of great music, inspired storytelling, and unforgettable
entertainment.
Horton has produced and performed musical scores for eight Ken Burns PBS
films, including “The Civil War’ and “Baseball.”
Tickets—$12 for adults, $8 for ages 18 and under and $4 for Chipola
students—go on sale Jan. 17 in the college Business Office.
Two more events are scheduled in the series. “Fused Tutu” a mixed dance
repertoire presented by Dance Alive, the National Ballet Company is March 18.
“The Whiffenpoofs,” the oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella all-male
singing group, will perform April 26.
The Chipola Artist Series is funded through Chipola's Performing Arts
Fund, with grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Southern Arts
Federation, the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, the Chipola Regional Arts
Association and corporate donors.
For ticket information, call 850-718-2220.
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MARIANNA— Chipola College Theater director Charles Sirmon recently cast
local actors in the college production of "Godspell," which opens Feb. 29.
The “Godspell” cast includes: Trey McKay as Jesus, Dylan Bass as John the
Baptist (Judas), Ryan Pilcher as Jeffery, Jae House as Lamar, Dante Brown as
Herb, Kylee Shores as Robin, Kayla Todd as JoAnne, Sierra Hill as Peggy, Leah
Page as Sonia and Ashleigh Stowe as Gilmer.
The ensemble includes: Atrayu Adkins, Darren Blake Collins, Brett Floyd,
Cade Guthrie, Jamal Engram, Griffin Smith, Taylor Bowers, Christin Wiggins,
Amanda Locke, Alexus Perry, Gracie Wallace and Alex Parrish
“Godspell,” is the beloved classic from Stephen
Schwartz, the Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer of Wicked and
Pippin. Audiences will enjoy all the good gifts from one of the most
enduring shows of all time as it comes to Chipola in a brand new, intimately
staged, one-of-a-kind production. The Tony-nominated score is filled with
popular hits “Day By Day,” “Learn Your Lessons Well” and “Turn Back, O Man.”
This timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love has touched the hearts of
countless theatergoers all over the world with the greatest story ever told.
Theatre fans are invited to join The Applauding Chipola Theatre (ACT) VIP
fund, which guarantees the best seats for all shows. The ACT Fund offers five
levels of membership including Sponsor, Patron, Benefactor, Angel and Corporate
Angel with VIP seating available at all levels. A portion of ACT memberships are
tax-deductible.
For information, contact Charles Sirmon at 850-718-2227 or email:
sirmonc@chipola.edu.
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CREDIT
SCORE SEMINAR SET AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College will offer a free seminar, “Credit Basics and
Improving your Credit Score,” on Friday, Jan. 27.
The major determining factor on receiving any type of loan is a personal
credit score and credit history. The class will cover credit basics, what makes
up a credit score and how to improve the overall score. Anyone interested in
opening a business can benefit from the information offered.
Johnny D. Branch, a Certified Business Analyst CPA MBA, will lead the
seminar. Branch has been a restaurant owner for over 30 years.
The seminar will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Room M-108 of the
Chipola Business and Technology building.
Students should contact Elissa Severson at 718-2441 to register, or sign
up in person in Building M, Office 208A.
Additional seminars scheduled, include: Feb. 10, “Marketing Series,
Part1: Introduction to 21st Century Marketing”; Feb. 24, “Marketing
Series, Part 2: Marketing on the Internet and Using Social Media”; March 9,
“International Import/Export Trade Basics”; April 6, “Steps to Starting a Small
Business”; and April 13, “Ultimate Business Plan”.
Register at
http://clients.floridasbdc.org/center.aspx?center=41230&subloc=4
or contact Elissa Severson
at 718-2441 or email
seversone@chipola.edu.
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CHIPOLA
HOSTS GULF COAST IN CONFERENCE BATTLE
MARIANNA—
Chipola hosts Gulf Coast in a pair of games Saturday, Jan. 21, in the Milton H.
Johnson Health Center. The women’s game tips off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the
men’s game at 7:30 p.m.
The Indians fell to 1-1 in conference play with a 69-58 loss to
top-ranked Northwest Florida on Jan. 10.
Despite a
standout performance from Chipola freshman Kruize Pinkins with 29 points and
nine rebounds, the Raiders (2-0) proved too much for the Indians. Jerel
Scott also scored 11 points for Chipola. The
Indians were without the services of leading scorer Joseph Uchebo who was an
honorable mention pick for FCSA player of the week. Chipola trailed 32-23 at the
half.
The Indians defeated sixth-ranked Tallahassee 53-50 in the conference
opener. During the first half, Chipola’s Jason Carter was injured during a loose
ball battle for a rebound and did not return to the game. Chipola led
27-23 at the half. Uchebo finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
In the Jan. 10 poll, Chipola’s men (17-2, 1-1) were ranked second in the
FCSAA poll. The Lady Indians (13-4, 1-0) were ranked fourth.
The Lady Indians lost a close fight with top-ranked
Northwest
46-44 on Jan. 10. Sara Djassi led the
Chipola with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Jelleah Sidney
scored 11 points with 10 rebounds. Chipola overcame a
29-17 halftime deficit to eventually pull to within two points in the final
seconds of the game.
The
Lady Indians edged the Lady Eagles, 52-49, in the league opener on Jan.
7. Chipola lead 30-25 at the half. Djassi came off the bench to score 18 points
and grab 12 rebounds to lead Chipola.
The Lady Indians finished the
pre-conference schedule with a 70-54 win over Daytona State on Jan. 2.
Chipola plays at Pensacola on Jan. 18 before returning home to host Gulf
Coast on Saturday, Jan. 21.
For the latest scores visit
www.chipola.edu or by call 718-2CJC.
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CHIPOLA
BASEBALL ALUMNI WEEKEND SET FOR FEB. 10-11
MARIANNA—Major League Homerun leader Jose Bautista will return to Chipola
College on Feb. 10-11 for the fifth annual Chipola Baseball Alumni event.
Chipola coach Jeff Johnson says, “It’s special to have these guys come
back for this event. A lot of them have gone on to be successful in baseball and
in other careers. They all have a lot of pride in Chipola and it means a
lot for them to come in here and help us raise a little money for our program.”
The weekend begins Friday, Feb. 10, with a game between Chipola and
Walters State at 11 a.m. Chipola plays San Jacinto at 2 p.m. A Golf Outing for
Chipola Baseball Alumni and friends tees off at 2 p.m. at Indian Springs Golf
Course. An Alumni Social will be held at Beef O’Brady’s from 6:30 p.m. to
midnight.
Saturday, Feb. 11, events begin at 11 a.m. with Chipola vs. Walter’s
State. An Alumni Home Run Derby begins at 1 p.m. Fans will have a chance to meet
the players and get an autograph. A $100 a plate Pro Baseball Dinner and Auction
is set for 6 p.m. at the Trammell Camp in Blountstown.
The following Chipola alumni have confirmed their attendance: Jose
Bautista—Toronto Blue Jays, Tyler Flowers— Chicago White Sox, Adam Loewen—New
York Mets, Mat Gamel—Milwaukee Brewers and honorary Chipola alumnus Jeff
Mathis—Toronto Blue Jays. Several other former players are expected to attend.
For information, contact assistant coach Mike Bradford at 850-718-2243 or
email bradfordm@chipola.edu
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CHIPOLA
AUTO TECH STUDENTS PASS ASE EXAMS
MARIANNA—Eleven students in Chipola College’s Automotive Service
Technology Program recently passed examinations from the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
The students are: Jody Vowell of Blountstown, Terell Loper of Marianna,
Dan Shivers of Altha, Dillon Chambliss of Basom, Brandon Johnson of Marianna,
Wayne Sawyer of Marianna, Josh Weakland of Marianna, Clinton Seymour of
Marianna, Marc Haviland of Donalsonville, D.J. Johns of Marianna and Sam Robison
of Malone.
Chipola automotive professor John Gardner, says, “I am proud of our
students who worked hard to pass the ASE exam. This is an important step in
reaching their career goals.”
ASE offers forty-plus certification tests for repair professionals and
parts specialists. ASE was established in 1972 to help improve the quality of
automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of
automotive technicians and parts specialists. More than 350,000 ASE-certified
professionals work in dealerships, independent shops, collision repair shops,
auto parts stores, fleets, schools and colleges throughout the country.
Chipola’s Automotive Service Technology Program also is certified by the
National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) program.
The job outlook for the automotive technology field is above average and
is expected to grow 12 to 15 percent over the next decade, according to the
Florida Department of Labor Handbook. The outlook for long-term job
security is also positive and should be able to survive any economic downturn,
as the automotive industry has been historically unaffected by general economic
trends. Entry level automotive technician pay can range from $21,000 to $32,000.
Mid-range technicians can earn up to $55,000 with experienced technicians
earning up to $72,000. Master technician salaries can range from $58,000
to 108,000.
For information about Chipola’s automotive program, visit
www.chipola.edu or call 850-718-2306.
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CHIPOLA AUTO TECH
STUDENTS PASS ASE EXAMS—Eleven
students in Chipola College’s Automotive Service Technology Program recently
passed examinations from the National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE). Pictured from left, are: (front) Jody Vowell of
Blountstown, Terell Loper of Marianna, Dan Shivers of Altha, Dillon Chambliss of
Basom; (back) Brandon Johnson of Marianna, Wayne Sawyer of Marianna, Josh
Weakland of Marianna, Clinton Seymour of Marianna, Marc Haviland of
Donaldsonville, D.J. Johns of Marianna and Sam Robison of Malone. For
information about Chipola’s automotive program, visit
www.chipola.edu or call 850-718-2306.
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Chipola College Hosts
STEM Forum for Talented Students
MARIANNA—A three-year project to raise the level of STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math) education in Florida’s rural high schools got
underway Jan. 13 at Chipola College.
Students from Holmes, Washington, Jackson, Calhoun, and Liberty Counties
participated in a day-long forum to create innovative projects and hear from
noted speakers Dr. James Brooks, Director of Florida State University’s National
High Magnetic Field Laboratory and Chipola alumnus Brian Toole, a mechanical
engineer working with Navy SEALS at the Naval Surface Warfare Center at the
Naval Coastal Systems Laboratory in Panama City.
The event was organized by the FloridaLearns STEM Scholars Project, a
collaborative effort of the Panhandle Area Educational Consortium (PAEC)
targeting gifted and talented students in grades 9-12. The initiative is
part of a $4.5 million dollar grant awarded to the consortia for the development
of an enriched and rigorous STEM education campaign to reach students attending
Florida’s rural schools.
During the day’s events, students worked in teams to develop a rolling
vehicle powered only by a mouse trap. Such projects are designed to allow
students to use their imaginations, grow leadership skills, work
collaboratively, and gain a deeper understanding of the science and engineering
skills associated with the project.
According to Brenda Crouch, FloridaLearns STEM Scholars Project Manager,
“These events offer the students a chance to meet other gifted and talented
students in the region but more importantly, they help build excitement and
optimism that a STEM-related education and career are both achievable and
attainable.”
Chipola College has embraced the STEM project and committed personnel,
space, and is assisting with planning future events. College president Dr.
Gene Prough, says, “Chipola is proud to be a part of this program to encourage
students to continue their education in the areas of science, engineering,
technology and mathematics.”
Patrick M. McDaniel, the Executive Director of PAEC, says, “The
FloridaLearns STEM Scholars joint initiative addresses the need for some of the
state’s most under- served students to have increased access to STEM-related
courses and rigorous and challenging learning experiences. Our goal is to
motivate these students to select STEM-related careers and help prepare them to
be successful in Florida’s innovation economy.”
For additional information go to
www.stemscholars.org
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CHIPOLA HOSTS STEM MEETING—A
three-year project to raise the level of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Math) education in Florida’s rural high schools got underway Jan. 13 at
Chipola College. Here, Marianna High School sophomores examine deep water
dive equipment with Chipola alumnus Brian Toole, a mechanical engineer at the
Naval Coastal Systems Laboratory. Pictured from left, are: Caroline Rogers,
engineer Brian Toole, Maddie Craven and Trenton Nobles.
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FORMER DOT SECRETARY TO DISCUSS LINCOLN
AT CHIPOLA MEETING
MARIANNA—Ben Watts, former Secretary of the Florida Department of
Transportation, will deliver a presentation on Abraham Lincoln, at Chipola
College on Thursday, Jan. 26.
The public is invited to attend the event which is scheduled from 11:00
to 11:50 a.m., in Jackson Hall of the college Literature/Language building.
Watts’ visit was arranged by Chipola Social Science professor Melissa
Cauley for students in her American Federal Government class. She decided to
open the meeting to other students and to the public due to the great interest
in President Lincoln.
Watts is an engineer who graduated from Chipley High School in 1965 and
from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He joined the Florida DOT
in 1974 and served in various leadership roles including Secretary before
leaving in 1997. He joined Carter & Burgess, Inc., a national
architectural and engineering firm headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1997.
He was named President and CEO of Carter & Burgess in 2003. He retired in 2008
and lives in DeFuniak Springs, with wife Gardis, the sister of Gail Hartzog,
Chipola’s Dean of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness. Watts is an avid
golfer and student of Abraham Lincoln.
For information about the presentation, contact Melissa Cauley at
850-526-2761, Ext. 3224.
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CHIPOLA
COLLEGE OFFERS FREE TAX PREPARATION
MARIANNA—In order to help
more local citizens get the most refund due them, Chipola College business
instructor Lee Shook and his student volunteers are providing free tax
preparation and free electronic filing.
The free service—for individual tax returns only—is available from 9 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m., on Wednesdays beginning Jan. 25 in room M-201. Reservations
or appointment times are requested. Those who drop in may have a longer wait.
Preparation time is usually around 30 minutes.
Professor Shook says, “If it is a very complicated return, we ask that
you continue to use your paid professional, but if it is a fairly simple return
we can help. We will do Schedule A, itemized deductions.”
For faster refunds, taxpayers are asked to bring a personal check which
has routing information needed for electronic refunds.
To make an appointment for free tax assistance, call Lee Shook at (850)
718-2368.
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CHIPOLA
BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM SET FOR FEB. 24
MARIANNA—The Chipola College Black Student Union and the Association of
United Professionals will host a Black History Month Program, Friday, Feb. 24,
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the Chipola Arts Center. Dinner will be served.
Dr. Rufus Wood of Panama City is the guest
speaker. A prominent local civil rights leader and pastor Wood was honored in
2010 by the Glenwood Community Center for his 25 years of dedication in bringing
social justice to the community. Wood has served as pastor of the Love Center
Missionary Baptist Church, Moderator of the Progressive Missionary Baptist
District Association of West Florida, and President of the Bay County branch of
the NAACP.
The public is invited to enjoy the free festivities and dinner, while
learning more about Black History.
For information about the event, contact Dr. Willie Spires at 718-2232.
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CREDIT
SCORE SEMINAR SET AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College will offer a free seminar, “Credit Basics and
Improving your Credit Score,” on Friday, Jan. 27.
The major determining factor on receiving any type of loan is a personal
credit score and credit history. The class will cover credit basics, what makes
up a credit score and how to improve the overall score. Anyone interested in
opening a business can benefit from the information offered.
Johnny D. Branch, a Certified Business Analyst CPA MBA, will lead the
seminar. Branch has been a restaurant owner for over 30 years.
The seminar will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Room M-108 of the
Chipola Business and Technology building.
Students should contact Elissa Severson at 718-2441 to register, or sign
up in person in Building M, Office 208A.
Additional seminars scheduled, include: Feb. 10, “Marketing Series,
Part1: Introduction to 21st Century Marketing”; Feb. 24, “Marketing
Series, Part 2: Marketing on the Internet and Using Social Media”; March 9,
“International Import/Export Trade Basics”; April 6, “Steps to Starting a Small
Business”; and April 13, “Ultimate Business Plan”.
Register at
http://clients.floridasbdc.org/center.aspx?center=41230&subloc=4
or contact Elissa Severson
at 718-2441 or email
seversone@chipola.edu.
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CHIPOLA’S ‘OUR TOWN’
HONORED BY FCSAA—The Florida College
Student Activities Association (FCSAA) recently honored performers and
technicians in Chipola College’s Fall production of “Our Town.” Pictured from
left, are: John David Brown, Haylie McLane, Leah Page and Chipola Theater
director Charles Sirmon. Brown and Page were named outstanding performers.
McLane was named an outstanding technician.
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CHIPOLA
HOSTS GULF COAST AND TALLAHASSEE THIS WEEK
MARIANNA— Chipola hosts Gulf Coast in a pair of games Saturday, Jan. 21,
in the Milton H. Johnson Health Center. The women’s game tips off at 5:30 p.m.,
followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m. Chipola hosts Tallahassee, Tuesday, Jan.
24.
The Indians fell to 1-2 in conference play and 17-3 overall with a 45-42
loss to Pensacola on Jan. 18.
Northwest (3-1) leads the Panhandle Conference race. Gulf Coast (2-1) is
in second. Pensacola (2-1) is third. Chipola (1-2) is fourth, followed by
Tallahassee (0-3). In the Jan. 17 FCSAA poll, Chipola’s men were ranked second
behind Northwest.
The Indians fell to top-ranked Northwest on Jan. 10.
Despite a
standout performance from Chipola freshman Kruize Pinkins with 29 points and
nine rebounds, the Raiders picked up the 69-58 win.
The Indians were without the services of their leading scorer and Joseph Uchebo,
who was recent honorable mention pick for FCSAA player of the week.
Chipola opened league play with a pair of wins in Tallahassee.
The Indians defeated sixth-ranked
Tallahassee 53-50. During the first half, Chipola’s Jason Carter was injured
during a loose ball battle for a rebound and did not return to the game.
The Indians finished with 28 points in the paint and 19 points off the bench.
The Lady Indians slipped 1-2 in league play and 13-6 overall with an
85-82 loss to Pensacola on Jan. 18. Denaya Brazzle scored 24 points for Chipola.
Jelleah Sidney scored 21.
Northwest (3-1) leads the women’s Panhandle Conference race. Gulf Coast
(2-1) is second. Pensacola (2-1) is third. Chipola (1-2) is fourth. Tallahassee
is 0-3.
The Lady Indians lost another close game to
Northwest
Florida 46-44 on Jan. 10. Djassi led Chipola
12 points and 10 rebounds.
Sidney
scored 11 points and pulled down 10 rebounds.
The fourth-ranked
Lady Indians edged
the Lady Eagles, 52-49, in the conference opener. Djassi came off the bench to
score 18 points and grab 12 rebounds to lead Chipola.
For the latest scores visit
www.chipola.edu or by call 718-2CJC.
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Chipola Center for the
Arts Launches Applause! Campaign
MARIANNA— The Chipola College Center for the Arts, one of Florida's
finest new performing and visual arts center, has launched a major fundraising
campaign, Applause! It will support programming, educational opportunities
for Chipola students and K-12 schoolchildren, and facility enhancements.
The campaign is being chaired by Harold Donaldson, a Chipola alumnus and
retired banker and Joan Stadsklev, retired Associate Dean of the Chipola Fine
and Performing Arts Department.
Applause! Committee representatives from across the Chipola district have
been selected to lead the campaign. They are: Tonya Pippin of Chipley, Jim
Ackerman of Chipley, Gloria Keenan of Bristol, Judy Brooten of Bascom, Kenneth
Yates of Bonifay, Nick Williams of Graceville, Danny Ryals of Blounstown, Ruth
Kinsolving of Marianna, Lee Shook of Marianna, Bonita Deck of Bristol, Glenda
Swearingen of Marianna, Dr. Jerry Kandzer of Marianna and Amy Saunders of
Marianna.
"The Chipola Center for the Arts will be a dynamic new addition to
Chipola College and the entire region when it opens this September," said Dr.
Gene Prough, president of Chipola College. "This state-of-the-art facility will
offer something for everyone of all ages, in addition to it being a fine
training ground for Chipola students interested in the performing and visual
arts."
The Applause! Campaign features four components: Legacy Initiatives,
major naming opportunities for specific spaces such as the Main Theater, the
Experimental Theater and Art Gallery; Be Seated, underwriting a name plaque on
one of the seats in the Main Theater; Be A Star, underwriting a star on the
donor wall in the Center's main lobby; and a general support fund.
Information about each is available at
www.chipola.edu. Printed brochures are available in the Chipola Fine
and Performing Arts Office or by calling 850-718-2277.
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Chipola Launches Applause! Campaign—The
Chipola College Center for the Arts has launched a major fundraising campaign,
Applause! Committee representatives from across the district have been
selected to lead the campaign. Pictured from left, are: Nick Williams of
Graceville, Gloria Keenan of Bristol, Tonya Pippin of Chipley, Amy Saunders of
Marianna, Bonita Deck of Bristol, (back) Danny Ryals of Blounstown, Jim Ackerman
of Chipley, Glenda Swearingen of Marianna, Judy Brooten of Bascom, Dr. Jerry
Kandzer of Marianna, Chipola president Dr. Gene Prough and co-chair Harold
Donaldson of Marianna. Not pictured are: co-chair Joan Stadsklev of Marianna,
Ruth Kinsolving of Marianna, Lee Shook of Marianna and Kenneth Yates of Bonifay.
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CHIPOLA
BRAIN BOWL TEAM WINS FLORIDA SECTIONAL
MARIANNA—The Chipola College Brain Bowl A team defeated Valencia A
365-265 to claim the NAQT Florida Sectional Championship. Paul Kelson played
solo as Chipola A and finished the tournament undefeated, with a 12-0 record.
Chipola B defeated Valencia B 320-190 to claim third place. Chipola B,
consisting of Annemarie Nichols and Travis Bontrager, finished the tournament
10-2, losing only to Chipola A and Valencia A.
Chipola players Paul Kelson and Annemarie Nichols finished first and
third respectively in individual scoring while Travis Bontrager finished ninth.
Tournament stats are available at:
http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/845/stats/combined/standings/
Chipola will now advance to the Community College National Championship,
where they will try to defend their 2011 National title. The tournament will be
held at Gulf Coast on Feb. 25-26. Chipola also is the four-time defending FCSAA
state champion.
Chipola won the Delta Burke Tournament for the fourth year in a row in
November. Chipola A and B teams finished first and third at the Florida Gateway
Invitational in October. Chipola finished second, behind the University of
Florida, at the MAGNI Mirror tournament on Oct. 15.
Chipola Brain Bowl players are: Paul Kelson, Annemarie Nichols, Travis
Bontrager, Caroline Peacock, Adrian Carr, Nick Ratzlaff, Katelyn Miller and
William Singleton. Chipola Brain Bowl coaches are math professor Stan Young and
volunteer coach Dr. Robert Dunkle.
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CHIPOLA BRAIN BOWL TEAM
WINS FLORIDA SECTIONAL--The Chipola
College Brain Bowl A team defeated Valencia A 365-265 to claim the NAQT Florida
Sectional Championship. Brain Bowl team members are, from left: Paul Kelson,
volunteer coach Dr. Robert Dunkle, Annemarie Nichols, Caroline Peacock, Travis
Bontrager, coach Stan Young, Nick Ratzlaff, Katelyn Miller and Adrian Carr. Not
pictured is William Singleton.
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CHIPOLA
STUDENTS WIN AT PHI BETA LAMBDA BUSINESS COMPETITION
MARIANNA—The Chipola College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda recently hosted
the 2012 PBL District I Conference.
PBL members from Chipola and Florida State University competed in 22
performance events and objective exams testing their business knowledge and
skills.
Chipola winners included: Stefani Jackson– first place Business Law,
first place Parliamentary Procedure; Adrian Carr– first place Contemporary
Sports Issues; Jasmin Reed– first place Cyber Security; Devon Beachum - first
place Financial Concepts, first place Management Concepts; James Lewis– first
place International Business, first place Sports Management; and Katrina Messer
– first place Project Management
Three former Chipola students now attending FSU won the following awards:
Zach Gilmore – first place Computer Applications, first place Computer Concepts;
Chirag Shah – first place Hospitality Management; and Cody Hughes – first place
Marketing Concepts.
FBLA-PBL is the premier student business association. Its mission is to
bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through
innovative leadership and career development programs.
For information, contact Chipola PBL adviser, Vikki Milton at
miltonv@chipola.edu.
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CHIPOLA STUDENTS WIN AT
PHI BETA LAMBDA--The Chipola College
chapter of Phi Beta Lambda recently hosted the 2012 PBL District I Conference.
Chipola students are, from left: (front) Katrina Messer, Jasmin Reed, Stefani
Jackson, James Lewis, (back) Devon Beachum and Adrian Carr.
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FSU STUDENTS WIN AT PHI
BETA LAMBDA-- The Chipola College
chapter of Phi Beta Lambda recently hosted the 2012 PBL District I Conference.
FSU students are, from left: (front) Chirag Shah (Chipola alumnus), Mikayla
Blue, Yessenia Hernandez, Toby Doebrich, Zach Gilmore (Chipola alumnus), (back)
John Agens, Collin Kenline, Zach Lore, and Cody Hughes (Chipola alumnus).
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CRAA
DONATES $6,500 TO CHIPOLA COLLEGE
MARIANNA—The Chipola Regional Arts Association (CRAA) recently donated
$6,500 to Chipola College for the Chipola Artist Series and for Children’s
Programming in the public schools.
Since its inception, the CRAA has donated over $120,000 to support the
Chipola Artist Series. Continuing this tradition, the CRAA contributed $4,500 to
support programming that features professional touring groups. Dr. Daniel
Powell, Director of Fine and Performing Arts, says, “Without their support, this
popular series would not exist.”
The CRAA also has sponsored children’s programming since the late 80’s
that has allowed more than 20,000 children to experience special performances.
Powell said, “For most of these children, this is their first exposure to such
art programming.” This year, the CRAA has contributed $2,000 toward such
initiatives. Flutist and performer
Donna Wissinger has been contracted to give touring productions throughout
the Chipola District.
To continue these programs, CRAA relies on donors in the community to
participate in the ‘Partner in the Arts’ fundraising campaign.
All of those wishing to donate to any of these initiatives are invited to
contact Dr. Powell, Executive Director of CRAA, at
powelld@chipola.edu or (850) 718-2257.
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CRAA DONATES TO CHIPOLA
COLLEGE—The Chipola Regional Arts
Association (CRAA) recently donated $6,500 to Chipola College for the Chipola
Artist Series and for Children’s Programming in the public schools.
Pictured from left, are: Dr. Daniel Powell, CRAA Executive Director; Dr. Sarah
Clemmons, Senior Vice President at Chipola College; and Dr. Jerry Kandzer, CRAA
President.
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CIVIL WAR MINSTREL TO PERFORM AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—The next event in the Chipola Artist Series “Songs and Stories
of the Civil War” is set for Monday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. in the Chipola College
Theater.
Authentically dressed reenactors from Marianna Day’s Battle of Marianna
will greet patrons as they enter the theater.
Professional musician Bobby Horton will transport the audience back in
time to the most turbulent era in our nation’s history. Dressed as a 19th
century performer, using period musical instruments, Horton explores the stories
of both the North and South through the music they loved with each song placed
in historical context. Each song is placed in historical context and portrays
the struggles, hopes, and fears of Americans during this long and bloody
conflict.
These song and stories tell of sweethearts and families left behind,
fallen comrades, the hope of going home, and the pride, bravery, and patriotism
of the volunteers who answered their country’s call. Audiences will enjoy
an evening of great music, inspired storytelling, and unforgettable
entertainment.
Horton has produced and performed musical scores for eight Ken Burns PBS
films, including “The Civil War’ and “Baseball.”
Tickets—$12 for adults, $8 for ages 18 and under and $4 for Chipola
students—go on sale Jan. 17 in the college Business Office.
Two more events are scheduled
in the series. “Fused Tutu” a mixed dance repertoire presented by Dance Alive,
the National Ballet Company is March 18. “The Whiffenpoofs,” the oldest and
best-known collegiate a cappella all-male singing group, will perform April 26.
The Chipola Artist Series is funded through Chipola's Performing Arts
Fund, with grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Southern Arts
Federation, the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, the Chipola Regional Arts
Association and corporate donors.
For ticket information, call 850-718-2220.
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CHIPOLA TEACHER WORKSHOP
IS SUCCESS—The Chipola College Future
Educators Club recently hosted the fifth annual Teacher Workshop. More than 100
current teachers and students interested in educational careers attended the
workshop. Here, Chipola education major Sarah Moore of Dothan, reads a
children’s story during one of the sessions.
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FIREARMS COURSE
SET AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College will hold an 8-hour Firearms (Semi-Automatic)
Familiarization course, Saturday, Feb. 25, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Reddoch
Firing Range on the Blue Springs Highway.
The course will involve classroom time, coupled with extensive gun
handling and live fire shooting. Successful completion of
the course may be used in applying for a Concealed Weapons Permit.
Application packets for the permit will be furnished upon request.
Registration and payment of the $100 fee must be completed in advance. A
24-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. Class size is limited.
Students must be at least 18 years of age. Use of a weapon and ammunition are
included in the cost of the course. No vending machines are available at the
range so participants are asked to bring lunch.
For information, call Doris Williams at (850) 718-2394 or e-mail
williamsd@chipola.edu.
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MARKETING
SEMINAR SET AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College will offer a seminar entitled, “Marketing
Series, Part 1: Introduction to 21st Century Marketing,” Friday, Feb.
10.
Participants will learn to choose the best methods for marketing a
business, target a market audience, create a free web site quickly and easily,
discover which social media avenues are the best, and learn to optimize internet
presence.
The seminar will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Room M-108 of the
Chipola Business and Technology building.
Pre-registration is required. Cost is $30. Students should contact Elissa
Severson at 718-2441 to register, or sign up in person in Building M, Office
208A.
“Marketing Series Part 2: Marketing on the Internet and Using Social
Media” is Feb. 24. Participants will discover the power of having a social media
strategy and learn to implement new marketing techniques, unlock the secrets of
the top social media sites and establish online presence.
Additional seminars scheduled, include: March 9, “International
Import/Export Trade Basics”; April 6, “Steps to Starting a Small Business”; and
April 13, “Ultimate Business Plan.”
Register at
http://clients.floridasbdc.org/center.aspx?center=41230&subloc=4
or email
seversone@chipola.edu.
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CHIPOLA
HOSTS PENSACOLA SATURDAY, FEB. 4
MARIANNA— Chipola hosts Pensacola in a pair of games Saturday, Feb. 4, in
the Milton H. Johnson Health Center. The women’s game tips off at 5:30 p.m.,
followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m. Chipola plays at Northwest on
Saturday, Jan. 28.
The Indians improved to 2-3 in conference play and 18-4 overall with a
58-43 win over Tallahassee on Jan. 24.
Tevin
Baskin led Chipola with 12 points. Earl Watson was five of five from the floor
with 10 points. MoHammad Lee
pulled down 10 rebounds.
The Indians led by only two at the half, but came out strong with an 18-7
run to take a 40-27 lead late in the second period.
Head coach Jake Headrick, says, “I’m so proud of our guys. It was a good
win. It’s been rough playing without our two leading scorers. (Joseph
Uchebo and Jason Carter were injured
early in conference play and are out indefinitely.)
But now we’ve got to find a way to make it to
the state tournament. If we can go 3-1 or 4-0 over our next four games we could
be in good shape.”
Chipola suffered a close 63-60 loss to Gulf Coast on Jan. 21. Baskin led
Chipola with 18 points. Watson had 12 points and 8 rebounds. Down by one
with 19 seconds remaining, the Indians set up a play to give Trantell Knight a
chance at the winning shot, but it rimmed out.
The Indians are still in contention for a state tournament berth with
nearly two full rounds left in league play.
As of Jan. 25, three teams are tied for first in the Panhandle Conference
men’s race: Northwest (3-1), Gulf Coast (3-1) and Pensacola (3-1). Chipola is
2-3, followed by Tallahassee (0-5).
In the Jan. 24 FCSAA poll, Chipola’s men are ranked sixth.
Northwest is first with Pensacola in second. Gulf Coast is seventh.
The Lady Indians improved to 2-3 in league play and 14-7 overall with a
56-50 win over Tallahassee on Jan. 24. Jelleah Sidney led Chipola with 11. Oneal
Session scored 10. Jenice Johnson had 10 rebounds. Chipola led 29-23 at half.
Chipola head coach David Lane says, “It was an ugly game, but a win is
better than a loss.”
Chipola suffered a 72-63 loss to Gulf Coast on Jan. 21. Johnson led
Chipola with 17 points and seven rebounds. Sara Djassi had 15 points.
Three teams are tied for first in the women’s conference race: Northwest
(3-1), Gulf Coast (3-1), and Pensacola (3-1). Chipola is 2-3. Tallahassee is
0-5. In the Jan. 24 FCSAA women’s
poll, Pensacola is first. Gulf Coast is second. Northwest is third. Chipola is
fifth and Tallahassee is ninth.
For the latest scores visit
www.chipola.edu or by call 718-2CJC.
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CHIPOLA
BASEBALL ALUMNI WEEKEND SET FOR FEB. 10-11
MARIANNA—Baseball fans will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet
Major League Baseball’s back-to-back Homerun leader Jose Bautista at Chipola
College’s Baseball Alumni event, Feb. 11 at the Chipola baseball complex.
Chipola coach Jeff Johnson says, “It’s great to have Jose and so many
other great players to come back for this event. A lot of them have gone on to
be successful in baseball and in other careers. They all have a lot of
pride in Chipola and it means a lot for them to come in here and help us raise a
little money for our program.”
The Alumni Baseball weekend events begin Friday, Feb. 10, with a game
between Chipola and Walters State at 11 a.m. Chipola plays San Jacinto at 2 p.m.
A Golf Outing for Chipola Baseball Alumni and friends tees off at 2 p.m. at
Indian Springs Golf Course. An Alumni Social will be held at Beef
O’Brady’s from 6:30 p.m. to midnight.
Saturday, Feb. 11, events begin at 11 a.m. with Chipola vs. Walters
State. An Alumni Home Run Derby begins at 1 p.m.
Fans will have a chance to meet the players and get autographs. A $100 a plate
Pro Baseball Dinner and Auction is set for 6:30 p.m. at the Trammell Camp in
Blountstown.
The following Chipola alumni have confirmed their attendance: Jose
Bautista—Toronto Blue Jays, Tyler Flowers— Chicago White Sox, Adam Loewen—New
York Mets, Mat Gamel—Milwaukee Brewers and honorary Chipola alumnus Jeff
Mathis—Toronto Blue Jays. Several other former players are expected to attend.
For information, contact assistant coach Mike Bradford at 850-718-2243 or
email bradfordm@chipola.edu
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