ENROLLMENT UP AT CHIPOLA THIS FALL
MARIANNA—Chipola College is enjoying two percent enrollment increase this Fall.
A total of 2,060 students were enrolled through the final day of registration
compared to 2,000 students at the same time last year.
In addition to the headcount increase, students also are taking more classes.
Full Time Equivalency (FTE)—an average calculation of the number of hours that
students take—is also up half of one percent, just slightly over last Fall.
College president Dr. Gene Prough said, “We are glad that so many students are
taking advantage of the opportunities to improve their lives through higher
education. Our goal is to provide access to all the citizens of our district.”
Enrollment in the college’s four-year degree programs is a big part of the
college’s increase. With 187 juniors and seniors, enrollment in bachelor’s
programs account for nearly ten percent of the college’s total enrollment.
Chipola offers ten bachelor’s degree programs including math or science
education for middle and high school, English education, elementary education,
exceptional student education, nursing and business administration (with
concentrations in management or accounting).
Dr. Jayne Roberts, Vice President of Student Affairs, says, “Engaging outreach
programs such as the Educational Talent Search Program and College Reach Out
Program with area high schools have had a tremendous effect.” Roberts also
reported that the college is offering more classes on-line which has made
college more accessible for more students. ”
Most Chipola students are enrolled in the Associate in Arts (AA) program, a
two-year degree that guarantees acceptance to Florida’s 11 public universities.
Chipola also offers Associate in Science degrees and certificates in Workforce
Development programs that provide training for various career fields. Two of the
college’s Workforce Development programs—Cosmetology and Automotive
Technology—have maximum enrollment with students on waiting lists.
Students who missed the regular registration have another opportunity to attend
college this Fall during Term ‘C.’ Classes begin Oct.14. Registration for the
six-week term is Oct. 13.
Applications for Admission are available in the
Admissions Office located in the Student Services Building or on-line at
www.chipola.edu.
For admission information, call 850-718-2211, or visit
www.chipola.edu
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ENROLLMENT UP AT CHIPOLA—A group
of Chipola College students enjoy a booth in the Student Center. Chipola is
enjoying two percent enrollment increase this Fall. Students who missed regular
registration have another opportunity to attend college this Fall during Term
‘C’ which begins Oct. 14. For admission information, call 850-718-2211, or visit
www.chipola.edu
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CHIPOLA Automotive
Program Receives National Accreditation
MARIANNA—The automotive training program at
Chipola College has received accreditation by NATEF and The National Institute
for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Chipola’s automotive program has Master NATEF
Certification in all eight areas of certification: Electrical, Engine
Performance, Brakes, Steering and Suspension, Air Conditioning and Heating,
Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission and Transaxles and Manual Drive Trains.
To achieve this coveted recognition, the school’s
automotive training program underwent rigorous evaluation by the National
Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Nationally accepted
standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities, and equipment
were used in the evaluation.
Upon completion of the evaluation, NATEF
recommended that Chipola be accredited by The National Institute for Automotive
Service Excellence (ASE). ASE is a national non-profit organization which tests
and certifies repair technicians, in addition to accrediting automotive training
programs.
The 1,800 hour automotive program features a
state-of-the art training facility with the latest software, simulators, and
diagnostic equipment. The program is competency-based and self-paced with
open-entry. The TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) is required for entry.
There is no charge for the test.
Automotive instructor John Gardner says,
“Technology in the automotive industry is moving at lightning speed and there is
a shortage of trained technicians.”
According to the Florida Department of Labor Handbook, the job outlook for
automotive technicians is expected to grow 12 to 15 percent over the next
decade. The outlook for long-term job security also is positive, as the
automotive repair industry has historically unaffected by general economic
trends and should thus be able to survive any economic downturns.
Entry level pay ranges from $21,000 to $32,000 with mid-range technicians
earning up to $55,000 and experienced technicians earning up to $72,000. Master
mechanics can expect salaries in the $58,000 to $108,000 range.
In 2009, the Chipola Automotive Technology
program was named one of the Top 20 Schools in the country by Tomorrow’s
Technician and Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company.
Chipola’s Automotive program is part of the
college’s Workforce Development Division. Other Workforce programs include:
Cosmetology, Networking Services, Computer Systems Technology I and II,
Information Technology Management, Corrections, Law Enforcement, Fire-fighting
and Culinary Management.
For more information, call 850-718-2306.
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CHIPOLA Automotive
Program Receives National Accreditation--The
automotive training program at Chipola College has received accreditation by
NATEF and The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Pictured from left, are student Michael Reed; Automotive instructor John Gardner
and student Jordan Shores. For more information, call 850-718-2306.
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CHIPOLA ARTIST SERIES OPENS SEPT. 11 WITH
FACULTY SHOW
MARIANNA—The Chipola College Artist Series opens Sunday, Sept. 11, with
“Artistic Reflections” presented by the Chipola College Music and Theatre
Faculty.
The 2 p.m. matinee performance will honor Joan Stadsklev, the retiring Associate
Dean of Fine and Performing Arts and will include reflections on the 10
year anniversary of 9-11. The show is billed as a “hail and farewell” as
the college welcomes Dr. Daniel Powell, interim dean of Fine and Performing Arts
and says goodbye to Stadsklev.
The Chipola faculty will delight with their talent, skill and showmanship as
they present a memorable afternoon of music ranging from classical to modern.
Performers will include pianists Dr. Christine Yoshikawa and Dr. Josh Martin;
Dr. Daniel Powell, saxophone; Adam Larison, guitar; Angie White, vocalist;
Charles Sirmon, Theatre; and others.
The Chipola Regional Arts Association (CRAA) will host a reception open to all
audience members in honor of Stadsklev’s 25 years of service at Chipola and 22
years as the executive director of CRAA.
A limited number of individual event tickets—$12 for adults and $8 for ages 18
and under—“Artistic Reflections” are on sale in the college Business Office.
Season tickets for the entire four-event Artist Series are still available.
The Artist Series includes three more outstanding performances, including “Songs
and Stories of the Civil War” presented by Bobby Horton, Jan. 30, 2012. “Fused
Tutu,” a mixed dance repertoire program presented by Dance Alive, the National
Ballet Company, set for March 18, 2012. “The Whiffenpoofs,” the oldest and
best-known collegiate a cappella all-male singing group, will perform April 26,
2012.
The 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 tickets, contact the college Business Office at 718-2220.
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CHIPOLA ARTIST SERIES OPENS WITH FACULTY SHOW—The
Chipola College Artist Series opens Sunday, Sept. 11, with “Artistic
Reflections” presented by the Music and Theatre Faculty. The 2 p.m. performance
will honor Joan Stadsklev, retiring Associate Dean of Fine and Performing Arts.
The show is billed as a “hail and farewell” as the college welcomes Dr. Daniel
Powell, interim dean of Fine and Performing Arts and says goodbye to Stadsklev.
For tickets, call 718-2220.
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‘OUR
TOWN’ AUDITIONS SEPT. 6-7 AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College Theatre director Charles
Sirmon will hold Auditions for “Our Town” Sept. 6 and
7 at 6 p.m.
The 2011-12 theater season opens with the
Thornton Wilder favorite, Nov. 3-6. Our Town explores
the lives of people living in a small, quintessentially American town. It was
first produced in 1938 and received the Pulitzer Prize for Literature.
The play is divided into three aspects of the human
experience: Daily Life, Love and Marriage, and Death making it one of the most
deeply human scripts in all of American theatre.
Chipola will present the hit musical, “Godspell,”
Feb. 29, Mar. 1-4, 2012. Auditions are Jan. 9
and 10.
The children’s show, “Finale” is set for May 10, 2012.
Created by Chipola’s long-time guest choreographer Chris Manasco, this will be
the last show in the old theatre. Auditions are March 12 at 5 p.m.
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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OUR TOWN
AUDITIONS—Chipola College Theatre director Charles Sirmon will hold
Auditions for “Our Town” Sept. 6 and 7 at 6 p.m.
For information, contact Charles Sirmon at 850-718-2227 or email:
sirmonc@chipola.edu
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SMALL BUSINESS SEMINARS SET AT
CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College will offer a series of small business seminars in the
coming months.
“Steps to Starting a Business” is Friday, Sept.
16, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will learn about
organizational requirements and licensing for a small business in Florida,
personal financial assessments, credit checks, defining customers, location
considerations, and employee requirements.
On Oct. 7, a seminar entitled, “How to write a
Business Plan,” will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will
learn to create an impressive, professional business plan to get it right the
first time. Participants also will review a software program and walk
through the business plan process.
“Starting Your Own Restaurant Business” is set
for Oct. 21. Marketing Series, Part 1: Introduction to 21st Century
Marketing is Nov. 4 and Marketing Part 2 Marketing on the Internet and
Using Social Media is Dec. 2.
The workshops will meet in Room M-108 of the
Chipola Business and Technology building. Cost of each seminar is $30.
Register at
http://clients.floridasbdc.org/center.aspx?center=41230&subloc=4
For more information call (850) 718-2441 or
e-mail seversone@chipola.edu.
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THE CHIPOLA BASEBALL ‘FACTORY’
This season, for example, no less than seven former Chipola players have
represented the school in major league baseball -- including Baltimore Orioles
manager Buck Showalter and all-star players Jose’ Bautista (Toronto Blue Jays
outfielder) and Russell Martin (New York Yankees catcher). Other big
leaguers this year include Tyler Flowers (Chicago White Sox catcher), Rene
Tosoni (Minnesota Twins outfielder), Mat Gamel (Milwaukee Brewers third baseman)
and Darren Ford (San Francisco Giants outfielder).
Last season the hard-hitting Bautista led the major leagues with 54 home runs, a
Blue Jays’ franchise record. He was voted to the American League all-star
team and was honored with the league’s Hank Aaron Award. This year he
received more all-star votes than any player in major league history.
Martin is a three-time all-star – twice for the Los Angeles Dodgers (2007 and
2008) and this year for the Yankees. As a Dodger, he led all-star voting
in 2007 – when he also received the National League’s Gold Glove and Silver
Slugger awards.
Within the past two years, 14 former Chipola players have appeared on
professional rosters at the double-A level or higher. In addition, others
were playing in Class A or the rookie leagues. Three years ago, the Chipola
baseball “factory” absolutely dominated the minor league ranks when six of its
alums won either league MVP honors or batting championships.
Chipola Coach Jeff Johnson, who has compiled a 531-272-2 record and won a
national championship (2007) as the Indians’ skipper for the past 15 years,
presently has 26 former players in professional baseball. He is outspoken
about their accomplishments, pointing out that San Jacincto Junior College (in
Texas) is the only other two-year school in the nation with comparable success
in sending players to the pros. “We’ve probably sent more guys to the pros
than most Division I schools – and we’re very proud of that. We’ve been
fortunate to have many dedicated, hardworking young men with tremendous ability
in our program. They’ve done Chipola proud.”
Buck Showalter played at Chipola in 1976, before Johnson’s arrival.
Showalter went on to Mississippi State, where he was an All-American.
After playing seven seasons in the Yankees minor league organization, the Yanks
selected him to manage their big league club in 1992. He later managed the
Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers before taking the reins at Baltimore.
Other former Chipola players poised to make the leap to the major leagues
include outfielder Adam Loewen (Toronto’s Las Vegas AAA farm team), catcher Cole
Armstrong (Los Angeles Angels’ AAA Salt Lake City team), pitcher Jaye Chapman
(Atlanta’s AAA Gwinett team), outfielder Ricardo Nanita (Toronto’s AAA Las Vegas
team), pitcher Pat Corbin (Arizona’s AA Mobile team) and Steve Clevenger
(Chicago Cubs’ AA Tennessee team).
Although Chipola dropped “Junior” from its name in 2003, it still functions as a
junior college for most of its 2,300 students. While the school now awards
baccalaureate degrees in several areas, it competes in interscholastic sports at
the junior college level. Established in 1947 to serve rural northwest
Florida, the school has a rich tradition of excellence in both academics and
athletics.
Nowhere is that excellence more evident than in the ranks of professional
baseball.
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CHIPOLA
BASEBALL SUCCESS—Chipola College has
launched more baseball players into the professional ranks than perhaps any
school of its size in the country.This season no less than seven former Chipola
players have represented the school in major league baseball -- including
Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter and all-star players Jose’ Bautista
(Toronto Blue Jays outfielder) and Russell Martin (New York Yankees catcher).
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CHIPOLA BASEBALL FALL SCHEDULE
MARIANNA—The reigning state champion Chipola
College baseball team will play a pre-conference Fall schedule beginning with
four home games, Sept. 15-16.
On Thursday, Sept. 15, the Indians will host
Wallace-Dothan, at 10 a.m. and Darton College at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 16,
Chipola will host Pensacola at 10 a.m. and Gulf Coast at 5:30 p.m.
The Indians will host the Next Level Baseball
squad, Sunday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m.
Chipola will play at Gulf Coast, Sept. 21; in
Lakeland, Sept. 24; at the University of West Florida, Sept. 30; at Gulf Coast,
Oct. 7; in Montgomery, Oct. 8 and in Tallahassee, Oct. 28.
For the latest scores, visit
www.chipola.edu or call 718-2CJC.
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CHIPOLA SOFTBALL FALL SCHEDULE
MARIANNA—The Chipola College softball team will
play a pre-conference Fall schedule beginning with a Tournament for 18 and Under
players on Sept. 17.
The Lady Indians will travel to Troy University,
Sept. 30; to Auburn University, Oct. 7; at LSU, Oct. 15-16; at University of
Southern Mississippi, Oct. 17 and at the University of Florida, Nov. 6.
For the latest scores, visit
www.chipola.edu or call 718-2CJC.
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MARIANNA— Chipola College Theatre director Charles Sirmon recently cast local
actors in the college production of "Our Town," which opens Nov. 3.
The “Our Town” cast includes: Joe Gibson as Dr. Gibbs, Leah Page as Mrs. Gibbs,
Trey McKay as George Gibbs, Jamal Engram as Howie Newsom, Ashleigh Stowe as Mrs.
Webb, Chris Holloway as Mr. Webb, Joni Barfield as Emily Webb, Jae House
as Professor Willard, Sierra Hill as Lady in Box, Dante Brown as Simon Stimson,
Christin Wiggins as Mrs. Soames, Josh Tetlow as Constable Warren, Matthew Van
Buren and Alex Anderson as Baseball Players, Laura Sweat as Sam Craig, Matthew
Van Buren as Joe Stoddard, Alexus Perry and Sharraneka Jackson as Townspeople
and John David Brown as Stage Manager.
“Our Town” explores the lives of people living in a small, quintessentially
American town. It was first produced in 1938 and received the Pulitzer Prize for
Literature. The play is divided into three aspects of the human experience:
Daily Life, Love and Marriage, and Death making it one of the most deeply human
scripts in all of American theatre.
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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NEW
DIRECTOR TO SPEAK AT MONTHLY CRAA MEETING
MARIANNA—The public is invited to attend the Chipola Regional Arts Association
(CRAA) meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Jim’s Buffet in Marianna.
A Dutch-treat luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. with the program beginning at noon.
The program for this first meeting of the season will feature Dr. Daniel Powell,
the newly- appointed Associate Dean of the Fine and Performing Arts department
at Chipola. Dr. Powell will assume leadership over the Chipola Regional
Arts Association as their executive director, and will speak about the future of
the arts in the Chipola district.
Dr. Powell will discuss exciting opportunities in the area and share ways to
strengthen the community through the arts. “I want to start a conversation
with the community,” Powell says, “to find what people want to improve and ways
to implement this. I am not only an approachable guy, I am eager to meet
people and involve everyone in the community with what we are doing. All of
those wishing to make a difference in the community are invited to attend all or
part of this event.”
For information, contact Daniel Powell at
powelld@chipola.edu or (850) 718-2257.
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‘STARTING A BUSINESS’ SEMINAR IS FRIDAY
AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College will offer the first in a series of small business
seminars on Friday, Sept. 16.
“Steps to Starting a Business” will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Participants will learn about organizational requirements and licensing for a
small business in Florida, personal financial assessments, credit checks,
defining customers, location considerations, and employee requirements. Cost of
the seminar is $30.
On Oct. 7, a seminar entitled, “How to write a Business Plan,” will be offered
from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will learn to create an impressive,
professional business plan to get it right the first time. Participants
also will review a software program and walk through the business plan process.
“Starting Your Own Restaurant Business” is set for Oct. 21. Marketing Series,
Part 1: Introduction to 21st Century Marketing is Nov. 4 and Marketing
Part 2: Marketing on the Internet and Using Social Media is Dec. 2.
The workshops will meet in Room M-108 of the Chipola Business and Technology
building. Cost of each seminar is $30.
Register at
http://clients.floridasbdc.org/center.aspx?center=41230&subloc=4
For more information call
(850) 718-2441 or e-mail
seversone@chipola.edu.
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CHIPOLA THEATRE STUDENTS ATTEND FSU MEETING—Chipola
Theatre majors, under the direction of Charles Sirmon, were special guests at a
recent meeting of the Panhandle Seminole Club. The students attended the meeting
to hear Cameron Jackson, Executive Director of Theatre and Producing Artistic
Director of the School of Theatre at Florida State University. Chipola
theatre students also had a chance to meet FSU students studying in the area of
theatre production. Pictured from left, are: (front) Jamal Engram, Laura
Sweat, Haylie McLane, (back) Dante Brown, Alex Anderson, Leah Page,
Christin Wiggins, Ashleigh Stowe, Matthew Van Buren, Trey McKay, Chris Holloway,
Jay House, Joni Barfield, Pete Smith. For more information about Chipola
Theatre, contact Charles Sirmon at
sirmonc@chipola.edu
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SPIKES IS EMPLOYEE OF THE
MONTH—Tracy Spikes (right) accepts the
September Chipola College Career Employee of the Month award from Chipola
president, Dr. Gene Prough. Spikes serves as a maintenance repairman in the
college Physical Plant where he has worked since 2004.
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CHIPOLA
BASEBALL AT HOME SEPT. 15-16
MARIANNA—The reigning state champion Chipola College baseball team will play a
pre-conference Fall schedule beginning with four home games, Sept. 15-16.
On Thursday, Sept. 15, the Indians will host Wallace-Dothan, at 10 a.m. and
Darton College at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 16, Chipola will host Pensacola at
10 a.m. and Gulf Coast at 5:30 p.m.
The Indians will host the Next Level Baseball squad, Sunday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m.
Chipola will play at Gulf Coast, Sept. 21; in Lakeland, Sept. 24; at the
University of West Florida, Sept. 30; at Gulf Coast, Oct. 7; in Montgomery, Oct.
8 and in Tallahassee, Oct. 28.
For the latest scores, visit www.chipola.edu
or call 718-2CJC.
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MARIANNA—Joan Stadsklev, the retiring Associate Dean of Chipola College’s
Fine and Performing Arts Department, was given a grand sendoff with an
Artist Series Faculty tribute and a reception sponsored by the Chipola Regional
Arts Association (CRAA) on Sept. 11.
Stadsklev has served for 25 years as the Director (Associate Dean) of the Fine
and Performing Arts department at Chipola and has lead CRAA for the past 22
years as the executive director.
The elegant reception was made possible by the
efforts of CRAA and the contributions of arts supporters that wished to give
Joan a well-deserved farewell. Stadsklev said, “I extend my deepest thanks to
the members and contributors to the Chipola Regional Arts Association and to my
faculty and staff. The
reception and concert given in my honor were truly exquisite. It has been an
honor to work with so many wonderfully talented people in the arts always
striving together to give our students and our district the very best we could
offer in the arts.”
Dr. Daniel Powell, the newly-appointed Associate
Dean of the Fine and Performing Arts, said, “I am pleased to continue the fine
tradition established by Joan Stadsklev. The standing ovation of the packed
house was a testament to the high caliber faculty that teaches in the arts at
Chipola. Many audience members attended the reception and were dazzled by the
music of Anita Pizza while they floated through the warm friendly crowd.”
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Concert/Reception Sendoff a hit—Joan
Stadsklev, the retiring Associate Dean of Chipola College’s
Fine and Performing Arts Department, was given a grand sendoff with an
Artist Series Faculty tribute and a reception sponsored by the Chipola Regional
Arts Association (CRAA) on Sept. 11.
Here, Stadsklev is congratulated by Dr. Jerry Kandzer, CRAA President.
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MARIANNA—Dr. Sarah Clemmons, senior vice president
of Instruction at Chipola College, commends the 208 students who made the Dean’s
List for academic achievement during the Summer I and II Terms 2011.
To be placed on the Dean’s List, a student must take
6 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—Julie
Tindall.
Altha—Tory
Lipford, Kathryn Nichols, Aaron Redmond.
Blountstown—Valerie
States, Ashley Adams, Megan Shoemake.
Bonifay—Nina
Adams, Regina Boyce, Jonathan Carrell, Jeffrey Dockery, Misty Kirkland, Seanna
Mattox, Benjamin McWaters, Mika Moore, Mindy Myers, Kayla Reddick, Kayla
Sherrouse.
Bristol—Hali
Barfield, Karey Gautier.
Campbellton—Yorlanda
Clark.
Chipley—Blake
Anderson, Brandi Brubaker, Karen Gamboa, Tanner Gilbert, Loisha Myers, Anne
Mary Nichols, Gina Page, Taylor Parker, Jeffery Pitts, Crystal Zuraff.
Clarksville—Patrick
Jones, Chase McClellan, Cole Thompson.
Cottondale—Dustin
Baxley, Taylor Cintron, Sakima Godwin, Anthony Kadenzy.
Graceville—Rebekah
Carnley, Cody Sikora, Kristine Woolcottfravez.
Grand Ridge—Scarlett
Cowherd, Rebecca Hart, Beverly O'Pry, Ryan Pilcher.
Greenwood—Alicia
Gambill, Denise Nix.
Marianna—Julie
Arroyo, Kendall Burns, Ronyon Campbell, Jr., Caleb Corbin, Shawn Fanchette,
Kristin Fenton, Kristi Folds, Cessna Folsom, Shondel Frear, Harrison Fuqua,
Megan Gardner, Tracy Goodwin, Brett Holloway, Sherry O'Connor, Jay Phelps, Kassi
Roberts, Sandra Salvaty, Sandy Sims, Kristina Snelgrove, Steven Stewart,II,
Alton Stone, Sara Wade, Adam Weiland, Joseph Whitfield, II, Marie Wieda, Crystal
Williams.
Sneads—Haley
Bennett, Gretchen Kinsinger, Erin McKeown, Ashley Pavuk, Krystal Tyus, Nathan
Walden.
Vernon—Angelia
Bland, Tosha Potter.
Wausau—Cierra
Gregerson.
Westville—Austin
Garrett, Audrey Kandzer.
Out of
District—Tracy
Perry of Atlantic Beach,
Ranada Doyle of Dothan, Ala., Michelle Calano of
Gordon, Ala., Katie Boyd of
Madison, Lynnetta Boring and Lea Todd of
Panama City,
William Lyons, Jr. and
Christy Martin of Panama City Beach, Amanda Hines of
Quincy, William Brock of
Southport, Jennifer Dariotis and Hazel Paule of
Tallahassee.
Students who earned grade point averages ranging from
3.25(B+) to 3.99 (A) and their hometowns are:
Alford—Angela
Bowers, Sarah Phipps.
Altha—Janice
Roberts, Stephanie Shelton, Justin Terry, Hannah Waldorff, Ellen Williams.
Blountstown—Tasheana
Brown, Brittany Griffin, Clay Riddle, Mark Shuler, Warren Tanner.
Bonifay—John
Bradshaw, Jameson Cullifer, Mika Moore, Karly Slade.
Bristol—Christy
Brock, Carmen Foran, Karey Gautier.
Campbellton—Frederick
Beachum, Mykel Dates, Heather McCoy, Candis Williams.
Caryville—Alexander Anderson.
Chipley—Blake
Anderson, Candice Baxley, Lance Bush, Chelsea Dalton, Michelle Daniels, Lisa
Jenkins, Ashley Jones, Alisha Killings, Marshal Malloy, Ragen McDaniel, Anne
Mary Nichols.
Cottondale—Dennis Allen, Kristen Davis, Ashley McLean, Tracy
Scott.
Graceville—Tyler Crutchfield, Lindsey Engstrom, Kenya Merritt,
Keith Watford, Brianna Webb, Kimberly Williams.
Grand Ridge—Ashley
Craven, Anita Halling, Ryan Pilcher.
Greenwood—Derrell
Cockerham, Brent Hoelzer.
Kinard—Nancy Miles.
Malone—Shandrell Mount.
Marianna—Kimberly Baggett,
Jacquelyn Bard, Jacqueline Bennett, Megan Blount, Jessie Bodie, Darren
Collins, Rixena Dailey, Kami Fannin, Cessna Folsom, Jolene Gayhart, Kimberly
Grant, Jamie McCoy, Sherry O'Connor, Emily Odom, Latoya Pollocks, Richard
Register, MaryLu Sanchez, Tracy Speights, Dan Suggs, Joseph Taylor, III, Luther
Thomas, Elynn Wallace, Khrystal Whitfield, Mary Whitfield, Alyssa Williams,
Ashton Williams.
Sneads—Austin Beauchamp, Kelly
Lanier, Ryan McWorter, Nathan Walden.
Vernon—Marian Cooper.
Westville—Samuel
Griffin.
Out of District—
Sara Djassi,of Amadora, Portugal, Adrian Carr and
Bridgette King of Chattahoochee,
Ayanna Colvin, Columbus, OH, Rebecca
Stewart of Crawfordville, Amanda
Trawick of Iron City, Ga., Anthony
McDow of Leesburg, James Hartzog of
Lynn Haven, Leah Spears of
Marietta, Ga., Sonya Collins and
Lauren St Amant of Panama City,
Rachel Lyons of Panama City Beach,
Brittany Reeder of Slocomb, Ala.,
Jennie Crews, Melissa Crews, Adam Murrell and Stevey Pope, Jr. of
Tallahassee, Chelsey Steedley of
Zolfo Springs.
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NEW DIRECTOR TO SPEAK AT MONTHLY CRAA MEETING
MARIANNA—The public is invited to attend the Chipola Regional Arts Association
(CRAA) meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Jim’s Buffet in Marianna.
A Dutch-treat luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. with the program beginning at noon.
The program for this first meeting of the season will feature Dr. Daniel Powell,
the newly- appointed Associate Dean of the Fine and Performing Arts department
at Chipola. Dr. Powell will assume
leadership over the Chipola Regional Arts Association as their executive
director and will speak about the future of the arts in the Chipola district.
Dr. Powell will discuss exciting opportunities in the area and share ways to
strengthen the community through the arts.
“I want to start a conversation with the community,” Powell says, “to
find what people want to improve and ways to implement this.
I am not only an approachable guy, I am eager to meet people and involve
everyone in the community with what we are doing. All of those wishing to make a
difference in the community are invited to attend all or part of this event.”
For information, contact Daniel Powell at
powelld@chipola.edu or (850) 718-2257.
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MERCER ADDRESSES
CHIPOLA HONORS GROUP—Attorney Wade Mercer of
the Dellwood/Cypress area recently addressed the Chipola College Honors group.
Pictured from left, are Caroline Peacock, Emily Stewart, Mercer and Travis
Bontrager. Mercer discussed his time as a student at Chipola, as well as FSU
where he earned a degree in Mathematics Education. He went on to earn a law
degree from Mercer University. Mercer encouraged the students to find their
passion and to focus on things that matter most in life.
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FORMER CHIPOLA PLAYER ADAM LOEWEN JOINS BAUTISTA IN TORONTO
TORONTO – Former Chipola College player Adam Loewen has joined the Toronto Blue
Jays as a teammate of Chipola alumnus Jose Bautista.
Loewen hit his first major league homerun on Sept. 11 to help the Jays to a 6-5
win against the Orioles, who are managed by another former Chipola player Buck
Showalter.
Loewen was called up to the big leagues in September after spending most of the
year in Triple A Las Vegas where he played first base and outfield and hit .306
with 17 homers and 85 RBIs.
A former pitcher, Loewen was the highest round draft pick ever from Canada, when
he was drafted fourth overall in the first round by Baltimore in 2002.
An odd rule and a few friends helped lure the big Canadian to Chipola. He signed
with Arizona State out of high school, but by playing at Chipola, was able to
continue negotiations with Baltimore for the 2003 draft.
The 6-6, 220 pound, lefthander, whose fastball was clocked at 95 miles
per hour, signed a contract worth an estimated $3.8 million in 2003.
The day he enrolled at Chipola
in 2002, Loewen said, “It was everything I expected. It’s a great program for a
junior college. You can compare it to D-1 facilities. It’s just a great place to
be,” said Loewen. Several successful Canadian players started their college
careers at Chipola, including catcher Cole Armstrong, Loewen’s good friend, as
well as Yankee All-Star catcher Russell Martin, Ivan Nacarratta and Eric
Bernier. Most were Loewen’s teammates on Canadian National Teams.
Loewen pitched in only 35 big league games for Baltimore from 2006 to 2008 as
the big lefty was plagued by injuries. He made the move from pitcher to
outfielder after fracturing his elbow in 2008. Facing surgery and a long
rehabilitation, Loewen decided to try to restart his career as an outfielder.
He signed with the Blue Jays in 2008 and worked three years to get back to the
majors. Moving from pitcher to position player is
rare in the big leagues, but Loewen was much more than a pitcher during his high
school and college years. He worked as a first baseman and outfielder and hit
.770 for Team Canada in the Junior World Games in 2001.
In the past three years Loewen has done time at Class A Dunedin, Double-A New
Hampshire, the Arizona Fall League, Dominican Winter League and with the
Canadian national team.
Eight years after leaving Chipola, at age 27, Loewen is finally living his dream
of playing major league baseball in his home country of Canada.
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APPLY NOW FOR TERM ‘C’ CLASSES AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College will offer a variety of courses during Term C which begins Oct. 14. Registration is Thursday, Oct. 13, from 8 .m. to 6 p.m. Term C courses are offered in a condensed format of approximately seven weeks compared to the traditional 15-week semester. Late registration is Friday, October 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Term C is open to new students who have
never enrolled at Chipola. Current students also are welcome to add Term C
courses to their existing schedules.
Dr. Sarah Clemmons, senior vice president of instruction, says, “Term C is also
a great time for sophomores to request a graduation check. This will help
students make sure they are taking the courses required to transfer into an
upper level program at Chipola or at another college. Those who need an extra
course may find it among the Term C offerings.”
Term C courses include: (AMH 2010) American History to 1865 (online); (BSC 1005)
Introduction to Biological Sciences, 5:30-8:30, WR; (CLP 2140) Abnormal
Psychology (online); (DEP 2004) Human Growth and Development (online); (ENC
1102) Communication Skills II (online); (GEA 2001) World Geography I (online);
(HIS 1930) Current Affairs (online); (HIS 2932) Current Affairs (online); (HUM
2216) Humanities w/Writing, 5:30-9:30, TR; (MAC 1105) College Algebra,
5:30-8:30, MW; (MAT 1033) Intermediate Algebra, 5:30-8:30, MW; (NUR 2960)
Nursing Review I (online); (PET 1000) Introduction to Physical Education,
1:00-2:50, MTR; (PSY 2012) General Psychology (online); (REA 1205) Advanced
Reading, 1:00-5:00, F; (SLS 1101) Orientation (online); (SPC 2608) Effective
Public Speaking, 2:00-4:00, MWR; and (SPN 1120) Elementary Spanish I, 2:00-4:00,
MTWR.
Chipola's open-door policy guarantees acceptance to any student with a standard
high school diploma or its equivalent. Prospective students should
complete a college application, available in the Office of Admissions, or online
at
www.chipola.edu. Students must provide an official high school or college
transcript. Students should visit an academic advisor in the Student Services
building to register.
Chipola has expanded its offerings to include more than 40 individual programs.
Chipola offers the Associate in Arts (AA) Degree 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. Academic plans for specific majors are
available on the college website at
www.chipola.edu.
The college offers 10 Bachelor of Science (BS) degree programs, including:
Business Administration with Concentrations in Accounting and Management,
English Education, Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education,
Mathematics Education (5-9 or 6-12), Science Education (5-9 or 6-12), and an RN
to BSN in Nursing. The Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) offers Teacher
Certification for those with a bachelor’s degree in a non-teaching field.
Other college programs include: Nursing RN and LPN, Emergency Medical
Technician, Paramedic, Nursing Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Child Care
Center Management, CISCO Certified Network Associate, Business Administration,
Networking Services Technology, Information Technology Management, Computer
Information Technology, Computer Systems Technology I and II, Cosmetology,
Culinary Management, Automotive Service Technology, Recreation Technology,
Correctional Officer, Law Enforcement Officer, Corrections and Law Enforcement
Crossover courses, Criminal Justice Technology, Fire Science Technology and Fire
Fighter II.
For information about enrolling at Chipola, call the Admissions Office at
850-718-2311, or visit www.chipola.edu
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CHIPOLA
COLLEGE TERM C—Chipola ACE tutor
Jantzen Whitehead of Cottondale works with student Virginia Baker of Blountstown
in the college ACE Lab. Registration for Fall Term ‘C’ classes is Oct. 13, from
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Term C classes meet Oct. 14 through Dec. 14. For information,
call 850-718-2311, or visit www.chipola.edu
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Chipola
student Wins Sunday Arts Poster Contest
MARIANNA— Campbellton artist and Chipola College student Jamey S. Williams
submitted the winning design for the 7th Annual Sunday Afternoon with
the Arts poster contest.
Her design features an eye-catching sunflower that warmly welcomes visitors to the Exhibit Reception on Nov. 6.
Williams, a native of Birmingham, studied art history and art
education at the University of Alabama and is currently pursuing courses at
Chipola to complete her degree. Williams plans to be on hand at the annual
event to meet visitors and artists alike.
William’s winning poster fetched a prize of $100 and will be on display to help
promote the event. A limited number of posters will be printed by The UPS
Store™, a contributing business partner for the fall event.
Six entries were submitted by artists from Jackson and surrounding counties. All
entries will be on display at the Exhibit Reception at the Chipola Arts Center
on Nov. 6 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Altha artist Jamie Godwin’s intriguing pen, ink and pencil drawing entitled,
“Circled” was one of the entries. Julia Hodges of Marianna chose pen,
pencil and markers to illustrate her almost mystical creation of a woman with
long strands of hair drawing the viewer into the image.
Carol Yoder of Grand Ridge deviated from her traditional painting style to
create vibrant, sweeping colors in acrylic paint on a black background.
Marianna artist Suzanne Payne submitted a crisp, colorful computer graphic
designed poster. Tina Van Fleet, Marianna, was the first artist to enter. Her
“supernatural” image called artists to “get the ball rolling” for the contest.
The 2011 Sunday Afternoon with the Arts Poster Contest sponsored by The Artists
Guild of Northwest Florida, Inc., private donations and The UPS Store™ marks the
beginning of what organizers hope will be a new tradition for the annual event.
Information about the Sunday Afternoon with the Arts can be found on the Fine
Arts Department page at
www.chipola.edu
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BUSINESS PLAN SEMINAR IS OCT. 7 AT
CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College will offer a small business seminar entitled, “How to
Write a Business Plan,” Friday, Oct. 7.
Participants will learn to create an impressive,
professional business plan, review a business software program and walk through
the business plan process. The seminar will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Three more seminars are upcoming: “Starting Your Own Restaurant Business” is
Oct. 21; Marketing Series, Part 1: Introduction to 21st Century Marketing
is Nov. 4 and Marketing Part 2: Marketing on the Internet and Using Social Media
is Dec. 2.
The workshops will meet in Room M-108 of the Chipola Business and Technology
building. Cost of each seminar is $30.
Register at
http://clients.floridasbdc.org/center.aspx?center=41230&subloc=4
For more information call (850) 718-2441 or
e-mail seversone@chipola.edu.
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LOCAL PLAYERS JOIN CHIPOLA SOFTBALL SQUAD
MARIANNA—The Chipola College Lady Indian softball team features five local players who are expected to make a big impact this season.
Kristen Allen is a freshman outfielder from Monroe High School in Chattahoochee.
According to Chipola coach Belinda Hendrix, the 5’5” Allen fits the mold of a
typical Chipola outfielder. “She is a speedy slapper who covers a lot of ground.
She shows a lot of potential and will be a nice addition to our team,” Hendrix
says.
Freshman Eron Milton is a big 5’10” pitcher from Marianna High School.
Hendrix says, “Eron is a power pitcher coming off an injury that kept her on the
sidelines her senior year but will be expected to make an immediate impact when
she is 100 percent healthy.”
Freshman Cayce Griffin is another Marianna High product. According to Hendrix,
the 5’7” Griffin is a “Strong defensive catcher who is projected to be in the
starting lineup.”
Karissa Childs is a right-handed hurler from Sneads High. Hendrix says, she
“Considers Childs a spinner with a lot of movement. She has exceptional
composure on the mound and immense control of her pitches. She will generate a
lot of ground balls and with the right defensive support, she will be very
successful here.”
Erin Solger is a right-handed infielder from Chipley High. Coach Hendrix says,
“Erin has a great work ethic on and off the field. She will compete for a spot
on the left side of the infield, either 3rd base or short stop.”
In addition to the five locals, six more players hail from Florida, including
Chandler Seay of Tallahassee, Lindsey Hamlin of Mayo, Brittany Bruns of St.
Cloud, Mya Anderson of Tampa, Hawley Ill of Longwood and Chelsey Steedley of
Zolfo Springs.
Three Texans—Ebony Wright, Stephanie Garrels and Jasmine Tanksley—also have
joined the Lady Indians this season. Two players—Hayley Parker and
Michelle Hester—both come from Nettleton, Mississippi. Brittany Sinkfield
is the lone player from the state of Georgia. Two international players round
out the roster: Eva Voortman of the Netherlands and Sayumi Akamine from Brazil.
Last year’s Chipola team finished as co-champion of the Panhandle Conference and
earned a berth in the FSCAA State Tournament.
The Lady Indians host the Halloween Bash, Oct. 21-22 at the Chipola field.
Chipola will play at several Division 1 universities this Fall, including games
at Auburn, UF, FSU, LSU, Troy and Southern Mississippi.
For the latest scores, visit www.chipola.edu
or call 718-2CJC.
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LOCALS JOIN CHIPOLA SOFTBALL SQUAD—The
Chipola College Lady Indian softball team features five local players who are
expected to make a big impact this season. Pictured from left, are: Karissa
Childs, a right-handed hurler from Sneads High; Eron Milton, a big 5’10” pitcher
from Marianna High; catcher Cayce Griffin from Marianna High; Erin Solger, a
right-handed infielder from Chipley High; and Kristen Allen, an outfielder
from Monroe High in Chattahoochee. The Lady Indians host the Halloween Bash Oct.
21-22 at the Chipola field. Chipola will play at several Division 1 universities
this Fall including games at Auburn, UF, FSU, LSU, Troy and Southern
Mississippi. For the latest scores, visit
www.chipola.edu or call 718-2CJC.
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CHIPOLA ATHLETES START NEW YEAR WITH SPECIAL
ORIENTATION
MARIANNA—The Chipola College Athletic Department recently hosted the first-ever
Chipola Experience, an orientation for student-athletes designed to acquaint
them with the college environment and to help them make a positive start.
Chipola athletic director Dr. Dale O’Daniel welcomed the group and introduced
the guest speakers. Assistant athletic director Joc Calloway presented sessions
entitled, “Focus on Academics” and “Transition from Academics to Integrity.”
Chipola science professor Dr. David Hilton gave a “Starting Off Right” talk to
the group. Bonnie Smith, director of the Academic Center of Excellence
(ACE), explained the tutoring and academic support services available in the
college ACE lab.
Breakout Sessions included: Dr. David Hilton with “What Class is This?” and
English professor Rachel West on “Teacher Interaction.”
A general assembly meeting covered the rules and responsibilities of dormitory
life. Speakers included assistant baseball coach Chris Hutcheson, residence hall
manager Dianne Green and the college security officer Sgt. Sammy Efurd.
Vice president of Student Affairs Dr. Jayne Roberts discussed “Graduation
Preparation” with the sophomores. Baseball Coach Jeff Johnson talked on
“Sophomore Leadership” among student-athletes.
Network Coordinator Matt White and Technical Support Associate Glenda Bethel
offered a Computer Orientation for freshmen. The Chipola Experience concluded
with a reception and social in the college cafeteria.
Dr. O’Daniel said, “The Chipola Athletic Department is deeply appreciative of
the efforts of the people who put this experience together. Special thanks to
assistant athletic director Joc Calloway and coach Dr. David Hilton for their
leadership in developing this program.”
We feel the experience is something that our student-athletes will utilize to
understand the history and traditions of Chipola athletics and also the academic
requirements of Chipola College.”
Some 100 student-athletes represent Chipola in five sports: men’s and women’s
basketball, men’s baseball, women’s softball and women’s cross country. The
college also has an award-winning cheerleader program.
The majority of the college’s student-athletes live in the college residence
hall and many are away from home for the first time.
Chipola College is part of the Florida College System (FCS) formerly known as
the Community College System. Many of the 28 colleges in the FCS including
Chipola now offer bachelor’s degrees and are designated as state colleges.
For the purpose of athletics, Chipola is still classified as a two-year
community college as student athletes are allowed only two years of eligibility
in any sport.
For information about Chipola athletics, visit
www.chipola.edu
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CHIPOLA ATHLETES START NEW YEAR WITH SPECIAL ORIENTATION—The
Chipola College Athletic Department recently hosted the first-ever Chipola
Experience, an orientation for student-athletes designed to acquaint them with
the college environment and to help them make a positive start. Here,
Chipola baseball players Zach Stinson (left) of Wakulla and Mikel Belcher
(right) of Ft. Walton Beach study with Chipola ACE Lab tutor Charity Newsom
(center) of Chipley. For information about Chipola athletics, visit
www.chipola.edu
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CHIPOLA
BRAIN BOWL TEAM FINISHES SECOND AT UF TOURNAMENT
The tournament was Chipola’s first of the year. Chipola A finished as the
runner-up team, losing to Auburn University in the final 300-160. It was the
only loss for Chipola A in the tournament. Chipola A team members for the
tournament were: Annemarie Nichols and Travis Bontrager. Chipola’s leading
scorer Paul Kelson was not eligible to participate as the tournament was
restricted to novice players who had not scored more than 30 points per game in
previous events.
Chipola B also had a strong showing in their first tournament ever. Team B
finished 5-2 in the preliminaries and played Chipola A in the semifinal game,
losing 235-215. Chipola B teams members are: Caroline Peacock, Adrian Carr, Nick
Ratzlaff and William Singleton.
Two Chipola players were among the top 10 in individual scoring. Annemarie
Nichols finished third overall and Travis Bontrager finished ninth. UF
tournament statistics are available at
http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/49/stats/all_games.
Chipola’s next tournament is Oct. 15 in the MAGNI Mirror in Orlando.
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CHIPOLA BRAIN BOWL SECOND AT UF TOURNEY—Both
Chipola College Brain Bowl teams finished in the top four at the University of
Florida Collegiate College Mirror Sept. 23-24. Chipola A finished as the
runner-up team. Two Chipola players were among the top 10 in individual scoring.
Annemarie Nichols (left) finished third overall and Travis Bontrager finished
ninth.
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CHIPOLA
ART INSTRUCTORS’ Project Art-Reach Mends Broken Spirits
MARIANNA—Chipola College art instructors Kelly Boehmer and Chuck Carbia have a
lot to be proud of lately. Not only do they have meaningful artwork
displayed at several venues throughout the state, but they are also making a
difference in the lives of thousands of neglected and abused teens.
"Someplace Else" at Capital City Youth Services (CCYS) in Tallahassee is a
shelter that services thousands of kids between the ages of 10 and 17. Foster
youth, runaways, and kids having problems at home all find their way to CCYS for
a safe place to sleep and someone to talk to about their life circumstances.
Boehmer and Carbia were the co-creators and directors of Project Art-Reach. They
curated and collaborated with an all-star list of local artists who worked to
transform these often clinical environments into unique places of color,
imagination and warmth. Artists in the project sought to inspire and
support the kids and staff in the shelter with original fine art.
Among the eight bedrooms and classrooms that were redesigned, one room is
re-imagined as a tree house sanctuary, another depicts scenes of a balmy New
Orleans, promising a life beyond this temporary stop. The Wakulla River,
resplendent in sunset golds and pinks, flows from the wall of another. Each room
is as distinct and unique as the youth who will find refuge within these walls.
The artists’ work was recognized by an 'Outstanding Volunteer Award' by Florida
Network of Youth and Family Services. The project also is credited with
decreasing incidents of violence within the shelter.
For more information, about the Chipola Fine and Performing Arts programs,
contact Daniel Powell at
powelld@chipola.edu or (850) 718-2257.
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CHIPOLA ART INSTRUCTORS
PROJECT ART-REACH—Chipola College art
instructors Kelly Boehmer (left) and Chuck Carbia were the co-creators of
Project Art-Reach. The project used fine art to inspire the kids and staff in
the "Someplace Else" shelter in Tallahassee which serves thousands of kids
between the ages of 10 and 17. The project was recognized by an
'Outstanding Volunteer Award' by Florida Network of Youth and Family Services.
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BRONZE
STATUE TO HONOR MEMORY OF LEGENDARY CHIPOLA
COACH
MARIANNA – The people who knew him best are taking the lead in creating a life-size statue of legendary Chipola College basketball coach Milton H. Johnson. Friends and former players are raising the funds for the bronze likeness of Coach Johnson that will be erected at the entrance to the gymnasium that bears his name on the Chipola campus.
During four decades of coaching basketball
at Chipola and Campbellton High School, Johnson’s teams won over 800 games.
Between 1955 and 1961, his Campbellton teams won three state championships and
recorded an incredible 55-game winning streak. His Chipola teams won 628
games from 1961 to 1993 and played in seven national tournaments. He was
named Division Coach of the Year nine times, Region VIII Coach of the Year six
times and Florida community college Coach of the Year four times.
Following Johnson’s death in 2009, many of his former players and friends
expressed interest in finding an appropriate way to preserve his legacy.
Former player Robert Trammell is coordinating the project for the Chipola
Appreciation Club. “The statue of Coach Johnson is being funded entirely
by private donations,” Trammell said. “The donors want to recognize Coach
Johnson for the contributions he made to their lives by establishing a lasting
memorial to this great man.”
The bronze statue of Johnson is being created by sculptor Bradley Cooley, of
Lamont., Florida, who also has molded images of coach Bobby Bowden, entertainers
Ray Charles and Otis Redding, and golfer Bobby Jones.
The Johnson statue will be unveiled in a special ceremony at Chipola’s
Homecoming basketball game on February 25, 2012.
“We’re off to a great start rasing funds for the statue,” Trammell said, “but we
still need additional support to complete the project. We are grateful for
all contributions, large or small.”
Tax-deductible contributions should be mailed to the Chipola Foundation, 3094
Indian Circle, Marianna, FL 32446. For information, contact Julie Fuqua in
the Foundation office at 850-718-2478.
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APPLY NOW
FOR TERM ‘C’ CLASSES AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College will offer a variety of courses during Term C which
begins Oct. 14. Registration is Thursday, Oct. 13, from 8 .m. to 6 p.m.
Term C courses are offered in a condensed format of approximately seven weeks
compared to the traditional 15-week semester. Late registration is Friday,
October 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Term C is open to new students who have never enrolled at Chipola. Current
students also are welcome to add Term C courses to their existing schedules.
Term C courses include: (AMH 2010) American History to 1865 (online); (BSC 1005)
Introduction to Biological Sciences, 5:30-8:30, WR; (CLP 2140) Abnormal
Psychology (online); (DEP 2004) Human Growth and Development (online); (ENC
1102) Communication Skills II (online); (GEA 2001) World Geography I (online);
(HIS 1930) Current Affairs (online); (HIS 2932) Current Affairs (online); (HUM
2216) Humanities w/Writing, 5:30-9:30, TR; (MAC 1105) College Algebra,
5:30-8:30, MW; (MAT 1033) Intermediate Algebra, 5:30-8:30, MW; (NUR 2960)
Nursing Review I (online); (PET 1000) Introduction to Physical Education,
1:00-2:50, MTR; (PSY 2012) General Psychology (online); (REA 1205) Advanced
Reading, 1:00-5:00, F; (SLS 1101) Orientation (online); (SPC 2608) Effective
Public Speaking, 2:00-4:00, MWR; and (SPN 1120) Elementary Spanish I, 2:00-4:00,
MTWR.
Chipola's open-door policy guarantees acceptance
to any student with a standard high school diploma or its equivalent.
Prospective students should complete a college application, available in the
Office of Admissions, or online at
www.chipola.edu. Students must provide an official high school or college
transcript. Students should visit an academic advisor in the Student Services
building to register.
For information about enrolling at Chipola, call the Admissions Office at
850-718-2311, or visit www.chipola.edu
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CHIPOLA COLLEGE TERM C—Chipola
College students Sam Griffin of Ponce De Leon and Katrina Messer of Altha study
in the college ACE lab. Registration for Fall Term ‘C’ classes is Oct. 13, from
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Term C classes meet Oct. 14 through Dec. 14. For information,
call 850-718-2311, or visit www.chipola.edu
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CHIPOLA AFC SCHOLARS—The
Chipola College Chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) recently
awarded seven scholarships to members, children and grandchildren of college
employees. Scholarship recipients are seated with their sponsors standing, from
left: Ryan Smith and mother Bonnie Smith; Alicia Gambill and mother Sarah
Gambill; Linsey West and stepmother Rachel West; John Whittington and
grandfather Gene Prough. Not pictured are: Darby Ebel and father Mark Ebel; J.D.
Tyler and mother Angie Tyler and college employee Kelly Lanier. Since 1993, AFC
has awarded over $106,000 to more than 100 students through Chipola’s AFC
Scholarship Endowment. AFC members raise funds through concession sales at
college sports events and with an annual silent auction.
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CHIPOLA FALL FESTIVAL—
Students enjoyed a few hours off from their studies during Chipola College’s
annual Fall Festival on Sept. 28. Here, Mary Sue Adams (left) and Monica
Jones from the Future Educators Club work together in the three-legged race.
Students participated in crazy relay races and enjoyed a cookout lunch.
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BUSINESS
SEMINAR FOR VETERANS IS OCT. 7 AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College will offer two small business seminars Friday, Oct. 7.
The morning seminar, “How to Write a Business Plan,” will meet from 9:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. Participants will learn to create an impressive, professional
business plan, review a business software program and walk through the business
plan process.
The afternoon seminar, “Benefits of Starting your own Business for Veterans,”
will meet from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The seminar is free to all veterans. Len
Eichler of the Small Business Development /Veterans Business Outreach Center
will lead the seminar. He says, “As a veteran you have a number of options
including starting your own business. Business owners have the ability to set
their own hours and there is no limit to the upside potential of the business.
Veterans who want to learn about small business ownership are encouraged to
attend this seminar.” The seminar will cover the Patriot Express loan program
available only to veterans. Topics will also include government
contracting and the bid process for disabled veterans, women-owned businesses
and HubZones.
Three more seminars are upcoming at Chipola: “Starting Your Own Restaurant
Business” is Oct. 21; Marketing Series, Part 1: Introduction to 21st
Century Marketing is Nov. 4 and Marketing Part 2: Marketing on the Internet and
Using Social Media is Dec. 2.
The workshops will meet in Room M-108 of the Chipola Business and Technology
building. Cost of each seminar is $30.
Register at
http://clients.floridasbdc.org/center.aspx?center=41230&subloc=4
For more information call (850) 718-2441 or e-mail
seversone@chipola.edu.
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Chipola to Offer
Intensive Spanish Course and study abroad trip
MARIANNA—Chipola College will offer an accelerated, eight-week Spanish course
during Fall Term C which meets Oct. 14 to Dec. 14. The course will meet
from 2 to 3:50 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Class time will be divided between developing speaking and listening skills and
laboratory activities. Students will purchase access to an innovative
language software program called Tell Me More. Using a headset with
microphone, students can obtain immediate feedback in the form of a graph
measuring their speaking skills against a given standard.
Registration for the accelerated course is October 13 from 8-6 pm; late
registration for Term C is October 14 from 8-3 pm. Fall Term C classes
begin on Friday, October 14.
Dr. Mark Ebel is the professor. He earned a Ph.D. in Spanish from the Florida State University and has traveled extensively in Latin America and Spain. He has been a Visiting Professor at the FSU campus in the Republic of Panama and at the University of Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico.
Dr. Ebel is organizing a Spanish intensive language and cultural program for students to travel with him to Antigua, Guatemala over Spring Break, March 25-April 1, 2012. Each student is provided a private native-speaking tutor and engaged in six hours of daily lessons. Students reside with local families and travel on excursions, which provide a rich cultural experience. Students must register for three hours of academic credit in Latin American Travel Study during Spring Term 2012. Early Registration for Spring Term is from Nov. 4-14. The cost of the Antigua trip is $2,160 and covers transportation, meals, lodging and excursions. The travel component of this program is open for registration now with $195 deposit.
For more information about these learning
and travel opportunities, contact Dr. Ebel at 850-718-2282 or by email at
ebelm@chipola.edu.
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