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Welcome to Kilgore College!
2012 Year in Review See PAGE 6
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Monday, January 14, 2013 Vol. 76 No. 11 Serving Kilgore College since 1936
473 make grade for President’s, Dean’s lists
ENROLLMENT
ASHTON JOHNSON Co-Executive Editor KC has named the students who achieved academic excellence for Fall 2012. Students named to the President’s list have earned a 4.0 GPA and Dean’s list honorees have earned at least a 3.5 GPA. Students on both lists must be enrolled in 12 credit hours, excluding developmental classes. Students making the honors lists are as follows:
President’s List (3.5 - 3.9 GPA) AUSTIN Stephanie Arino BIG SANDY Payton Hahn, Justin Smith and Bradley Van Wert BRASHEAR Armando Tovar COLLEGE STATION Jenna Helduser DALLAS Carly Marston FORT WORTH Whitney Costello GILMER Jordan Conley, Luann Duncan, Barbie Garner, Jonatan Gaspar, Christy Haldren and Adam Marion GLADEWATER Scott Campbell, Conner Chambliss, Lea Childress, Tammy Craig, Shelbi Crews, Kelly Gillit, Jenifer Goude, Austin Medina, Lisa Monteagudo, David Newman, Lillie Pepper, Rachel Rodgers, Jeremy Teague and Marci Wells HALLSVILLE Granger Abbott, Ashley Callaway-Rocha, Karley Glezen, Aimee Hanson, Tanton Johnson and Shelbie Spencer HENDERSON Ramiro Aguilar, Cotina Dotrey, Diana Fitzgerald, Alexandra Hernandez, Jacklyn Hillin, Cynthia Owens, Kelsi Reynolds and Leigh Smith HOUSTON Norman Darden HUNTINGTON Dezirae Burnett KILGORE James Banga, Paige Bishop, Angelia Crews, Brenda Dietz, Kristopher Dobbins, Thomas Fierros, Aston Ford, Kristi Hendrick, Wesley Howard, Wiley Howard, Valentin Huerta, Yeimi Huerta, Jared Jackson, Jessica Kabala, Pirriane Mevo, April Moore, Mark Nelson, Rachel Null, Alissa Seilhan Romelia, Kevin Short, Jessica Sinte, Kelsey Stanley, Brittany Suarez, Hannah Trimble and Sally Turner KILLEEN Phillip Bannister LONGBRANCH Joseph Innerarity LONGVIEW Anthony Arrington, Daniel Beard, Destiny Bellamy, Rebekah Bobo, Noah Bowers, Kristin Boyd, Michael Bryan, Monica Cole, David Colteaux, Lauren Davis, Dee
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5,782 as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9.
as students schedule classes during late registration on Jan. 9. KC’s enrollment is
Enrollment dips 5.4% Adds, drops possible through Jan. 15 in Counseling Center BRITTANI PFAU Co-Executive Editor
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s of 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, KC’s enrollment was 5,782, which is a 5.4 percent decrease from the 6,114 enrolled at the same time last year. Enrollment figures will fluctuate. Students are expected to continue to enroll Friday through Tuesday.. Figures will not be permanent until after the 12th class day, Jan. 30. Students can make changes to their schedules from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 14-15, by visiting the Counseling Center on the second floor of the Devall Student Center. Students do not need to make an appointment. Those students who are registering for the first time or
changing an entire schedule will be charged a $20 late fee. Starting Tuesday, Jan. 22, the late fee will be raised to $50. Students who have been dropped for nonpayment will be charged a $25 reinstatement fee plus the $20 late fee. QUEST classes are offered at KC-Longview and students can enroll through a counselor. QUEST courses give students an opportunity to earn 12 hours of college credit in 16 weeks. Most are hybrid courses with half of the curriculum online and the other half in a classroom-lecture format. A QUEST schedule and overview are available at www. kilgore.edu/quest.asp. For more information, contact Frank Mosley, director of special populations at 903-236-2030 or fmosley@kilgore.edu.
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Rangerettes to perform at inaugural ball ’Rettes’ fourth appearance BRITTANI PFAU Co-Executive Editor The Rangerettes will perform at The Black Tie & Boots Presidential Inaugural Ball presented quadrennially by the Texas State Society. The event will take place Jan. 19 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, D.C. “We will be performing a Texas show that we have put together. It consists of three songs right after one another,” said Stephanie Aumiller, Beaumont sophomore and Rangerette captain. The performance songs are “Country Girl,” “That’s Right (You’re Not from Texas)” and “Deep in the Heart of Texas.” “The whole team will be going and See BALL on Page 3
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MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2013
FACE IN THE CROWD
Ross Costanzo
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NOTEBOOK Jan. 14 – Feb. 13 MONDAY, Jan. 14 First Class Day Drops/adds 8 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. 70 percent refund for dropped courses or withdrawal from school TUESDAY, Jan. 15 Drops/adds 8 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16 Lady Rangers @ TVCC 5:30 p.m. Athens Rangers @ TVCC 7:30 p.m. Athens FRIDAY, Jan. 18 Campus Closes 2:45 p.m.
Assistant Director of Residential Life Where are you from? ... Jamestown, New York What do you enjoy most about your job? ...The bond I gain with the students. What does your job entail? ... To provide a safe and fun atmosphere for all the students. What was your favorite college course?... Sports psychology. What was your major and why did you choose it? ... Sports management and I chose it because I have a passion for sports and wanted to be involved in that field any way possible. How did you end up in Kilgore? ... The summer before last I earned an internship with the East Texas Pump Jacks.
They are a Texas collegiate league baseball team and their home field is Driller Park. What is one thing most people don’t know about you? ... I have my own business and I’m about to change the lives of many people with it. What are some of your hobbies? ... I play basketball, baseball, golf and weight lift. What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given? ... “The goal in life is to be unconsciously competent at something that is worth getting good at.” What is your favorite thing about KC? ... All of the great people that I have met here, such a friendly environment to be around.
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May graduation deadline March 1 ASHTON JOHNSON Co-Executive Editor March 1 is the deadline to apply for May graduation. Students must submit a graduation application through Campus Connect by the specified deadline to receive a degree or certificate. Those completing graduation requirements in Summer I will participate in the August ceremony.
Applications may only be completed online. To complete an application, log on to Campus Connect by using your school I.D. number and four digit pin. Then go to “student information” drop down menu and click on “graduation application.” Students who graduate do not have to participate in the graduation ceremony. All graduates who have indicated a desire to participate in the ceremony
on their graduation applications will receive instructions by student email approximately one month prior to the graduation ceremony. There is no graduation fee; however, students participating in the ceremony must purchase a cap and gown. Caps and gowns can be purchased through the bookstore beginning about two weeks before the ceremony until 3 p.m. on graduation day.
SATURDAY, Jan. 19 Rangers vs. Panola
University transfer deadlines approaching
6 p.m. Masters Gym
MONDAY, Jan. 21 MLK Holiday Campus Closed WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22 $50 late fee begins Lady Rangers @ Paris Junior College 5:30 p.m. Paris Men’s BB @ Paris Junior College 7:30 p.m. Paris
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SATURDAY, Jan. 26 Rangers vs. Bossier Parish 4 p.m. Masters Gym WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30 12th class dayWomen’s intramural volleyball 6-7 p.m. Carpet Gym Rangers @ Navarro College 7 p.m. Corsicana
THURSDAY, Jan. 31 Kilgore Community Concert 7 - 9 p.m. Dodson Auditorium
This pen and ink drawing by Jeremy Haynes, Henderson sophomore, is being used to promote the Secondary Art Symposium. from $800 to $2,000. There are six types of awards that can be won.
FRIDAY, Feb. 1 High School Art Symposium noon- 3:30 p.m. DSC Ballroom/ Dodson Auditorium NEXT ISSUE OF THE FLARE
Art Symposium Feb. 1
SATURDAY, Feb. 2 Twirler Clinic 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Masters Gym
he KC Visual Arts Program will host its annual Secondary Art Symposium for secondary school art teachers and students 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Feb. 1 in Dodson Auditorium and the Devall Student Center. The purpose of the symposium is to allow professionals the opportunity to provide insight and renew their enthusiasm for teaching art. The Symposium also allows teachers and students to see a cross-section of work from schools participating in the High School Portfolio Competition. The portfolio competition is sponsored by the KC Art Department and will be displayed in the Devall Student Center Ballroom.
TUESDAY, Feb. 5 25 percent refund for dropped courses or withdrawal from school WEDNESDAY, Feb. 6 Lady Rangers vs. TVCC 5:30 p.m. Masters Gym Rangers vs. TVCC 7:30 p.m. Masters Gym SATURDAY, Feb. 9 Lady Rangers vs. Panola College 4 p.m. Carthage Rangers vs. Panola College 6 p.m. Carthage MONDAY, Feb. 11 20th class day- last day for any refund WEDNESDAY, Feb. 13 Lady Rangers vs. TVCC 5:30 p.m., Masters Gym Rangers vs. TVCC 7:30 p.m., Masters Gym
Diplomas are not awarded at the graduation ceremony, but will be mailed when the Registrar’s Office certifies that all graduation requirements have been met. The Spring 2013 commencement ceremony is set for Friday, May 10, in Dodson Auditorium with two ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Summer graduation is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in Dodson Auditorium.
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Ten scholarships ranging from $800- $2,000, presentation portfolios, certificates and medallions will be awarded to the top entries in the competition. All high school seniors in the region are eligible to participate in the Symposium and must attend in order to be eligible for the portfolio competition. Peter Andrew, professor of art at Stephen F. Austin State University, and Runcie Tatnall, assistant professor of art at SFA, will serve as jurors of the competition. An entry fee of $8 must accompany each portfolio entered in the competition. Portfolios must be delivered between 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, to the Devall Student Center. For more information, contact Carolyn Fox-Hearne at 903983-8128 or email cfoxhearne@kilgore.edu.
16 new employees added to KC ranks KC has welcomed the following 16 new employees this semester: Tony Addie, Watson Library support specialist Richard Augustine, East Texas Police Academy instructor David Barbieri, diesel technology instructor Colton Belcher, maintenance technician Ruthie Benson, Workforce
Development professional support assistant Joshua Bernethy, welding instructor Monica Brock, EMT clinical coordinator psychology instructor director of student enrollment Falecia Halton, Registrar’s Michael Harrod, KC Police
Trudie Jackson, Workforce Development professional support assistant Blayne Montalbano, maintenance technician Kasey Nisbett, Student Success learning specialist Diane Perkins, KC-Longview professional support assistant Catherine Vega, Associate Degree Nursing support specialist
Student Services plans activities for spring BRITTANI PFAU Co-Executive Editor Student Services has planned several activities for students this spring. Women’s intramural volleyball (five per team) will start Jan. 30 and will be held from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays in the carpet gym. Students can sign up
in the Devall Student Center Game Room. Granulated candle art will be available for students to make candles from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 14. Students living on campus will not be able to participate since candles are not allowed in residence halls but they can make paper weights at a location
to be determined. Totally Tattoos will offer airbrush and temporary tattoos from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on March 5 in the Devall Student Center Game Room. For more information, contact Ross Costanzo, assistant director of residential life, at rcostanzo@kilgore. edu or 903-988-7504.
Deadlines are fast approaching for university transfers. Many universities such as University of Texas, Texas A&M University and the University of North Texas have a March 15 admissions deadline for transfers. Students interested in transferring need to research the school they wish to attend. Most universities have websites and admissions or transfer counselors ready to help prospective students. Almost all require an online application through applytexas. org, an official college and/ or a high school transcript, an application fee and proof of a bacterial meningitis vaccination. Students can request a copy of their transcript be sent to a university by going to the Registrar’s Office on the second floor in the Devall Student Center or by going to Campus Connect under the tab student information and clicking on “Transcript Request.”
CAMPUS HOURS Extended hours Jan. 14/15 7:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Regular hours Monday-Thursday- 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday- 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Extended hours Jan. 14/15 7:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday- 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday- 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday- 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Regular hours Monday- Thursday- 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday- 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Extended hours Jan. 14-17 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Regular hours Monday- Thursday- 7:30 a.m.5 p.m. Friday- 7:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Monday- Thursday- 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday- 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Sunday- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday- Thursday- 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday- 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday- 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday- Friday Breakfast- 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Lunch- 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dinner- 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Brunch- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner- 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Honors: 3.5 GPA, higher FROM PAGE 1 Brittany Flemister, Betsy Foreman, Raquel Gonzales, Don Gregory, Chere Hall, Demetria Hamilton, Jason Harris, Willie Hawkins, Cara Herbert, Sara Holmes, Brittany Hutchings, David Jester, Kayla Jordan, Danelle Kenney, Laura Knapps, Brittany Knowles, Kenneth Knowles, Siripat Kumlangngam, Christopher Lauber, Searrow Lewis, Dana Lynch, William Massey, Ashlyn Mayhall, Grant McNamara, Megan Medrano, Jonica Miller, Carmen Mondragon, Cindy Ovalle, Tina Pardo, Sandra Pittman, Ashley Ray, Scarlett Reeves, Cassandra Reynaga, Robyn Rice, Carlos Rodriguez, Alexa Seidel, Neha Singh, John Smelley, Amanda Thomas, Courtney Tisdale, Austin Turner, Deisy Vicente, Florence West, Heather Williams, James Wright and Allison Yancey LUFKIN Morgan Berger and Callyeon Bristow
DIANA Cody Belt, Lane Duncan, David Mccurry, Heather Mutina and Monique Phillips FLINT Karina Figueroa FLOWER MOUND Shelby Holly and Alexandria Romano GARLAND Madison Hancock GILMER Dennis Amon, Heather Crawford, Timothy Cunningham, Jordan McCraven, Benjamin Moses, Monica Munden, Jessi Perot, Christopher Ramey, Linda Robinson, Shannon Steelman GLADEWATER Debra Cazares, Cameron Cockerell, Brittney Dougan, Jessie Evans, Angel Fields, Ryan Sherry Pate, Kalan Petty, Austin Singer, Justin Stephens, Kylie Watkins and Alec Wilson
Amanda Lefever, Michael Lewis, Amy Lindsay, Amanda Maddox, Birchard Matthews, Brandon Mcfarland, Lindsey Mcguire, Timothy McNamara, Bryan Meredith, Cherrie Miller, Annette Olvera, Tessa Ondrick, Earnest Pace, Krystle Paris, James Perkins, Sandra Perryman, Stacey Pittman, Heather Prince, Rukayat Quadree, Storm Rackley, Sara Rash, Marcos Raxtun, Lisa Renner, Manuel Ruiz, William Runnels, Traci Sharp, Kevin Shaw, Kasey Sides, Jaycob Simmons, Adam Smith, Juan Sosa, James Stone, Samantha Strickland, Ross Stroud, Shelby Sturrock, Angela Thomas, Lauren Thompson, Katherine Tisdale, Cody Tucker, Jared Tucker, Eva Urbizo Ortiz, Hailey Watson, Lucenda Webb, Ashley West, Starla Williams, Kerry Wilson, Kelvin Woolridge and Candice Wright LUFKIN Jessica Stovall MARSHALL Alexis Digilormo
MARSHALL Morgan Dison, Caitlyn Glorioso and Kelsey West
GREENVILLE Michael Sundeen
MINEOLA Catherine Collett
MAUD Kara Sutton
GUN BARREL CITY Angell Morley
MOUNT ENTERPRISE Chloe Brady
MINEOLA Kimberly Utley
HALLSVILLE Sandie Anderson, Megan Charles, Jace Connelly,
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Christopher Gracela
MONTGOMERY Christine Kleinecke OVERTON Jessica Espinosa
Justin Merrill, Desiree Rhodes, Alexandria Samples and Georjana Trekell
NAPLES Jena Ragland NEDERLAND Mackenzie Jardell
PASADENA Bethany Phelps
HARLETON Michael Beattie and Aisha Johnson
PORT NECHES Marli Kimball
HAWKINS Louie Snider
ORANGE Jordyn Ewing
RICHARDSON Sarah Doman
HENDERSON Victoria Blake, Landon Clayton, Hannah Craig, Linda Deckard, David Dotson, Tabitha Griego, Aaron Hyde, Patricia McDonald, Karen Parker, Lee Payne, Shane Perrault and Jackson Threadgill
OVERTON Heather Cardwell, Natasha Frankln, Dulce Jimenez, Julijoy Malone, Logan Parker and Rebecca Waller
ROUND ROCK Stacy Sauceda TATUM Sydni Centers, Justin Craig, Erin Gray and Christian Montgomery TROUP Nikki Fulps TYLER Clinton, Patti Gray and Stephanie Scudder WAXAHACHIE Elizabeth Power WHITE OAK Rachel Boudreaux, Matthew Hetrick, Jacquelyn Kureska and Courtney Rice
DEAN’S LIST (3.5 - 3.9 GPA) ALVIN John Miller ARLINGTON Audrey Otondi ATHENS Nathan Anderson AUSTIN Ashlee Cloud, Lauren Gier, Kelsey Johnson, Sheridan Mcdowell and Sarah Treptow AZLE Jennifer Easter
HOUSTON Faith Agugua and Simon Stephens JEFFERSON Macy Clark and Warren Robert KELLER Whitney Early KILGORE Monaliza Abdela, Julia Allen, Harrison Bara, Blair Baxter, Patricia Bell, Noor Bilal, Dixie Burns, Patrick Carroll, Amanda Fitch, Eduardo Galvan, Austin Gray, Katelyn Greene, Farrah Hale, Angela Higgins, Shikisha Hundley, Kaitlin Hunt, Chelsea Kim, Abake Koukpoliyi, Lauren Laboyteaux, Lavenchia Lane, Heidi Leveritt, Christian Libebele, Marina Linkinhoker, Joshua Lusk, James Maxwell, Morgan Montgomery, Brou N’goran, Kimberlie Nadolski, Mason Nestleroad, Kalala Ngari, Winnie Odundo, Jennifer Oxsheer, Ricardo Perez, Jeremy Riddles, Barbara Roberts, Paloma Rubio, John Santillano, Kimberley Serrano, Du Sung, Jessica Tolle, Libia Turner, Kayla Wade, Samuel Weaver, Cori Weir, John Wells, Delicia Werner, Joseph Willoughby and Joshua Yeager KINGWOOD Shannon Bebel LAIRD HILL Cinda Lindeman and Heather Thomas LAKE CHARLES, LA. Hayden Bennett
BATON ROUGE Arthur Smith
LEWISVILLE
BEAUMONT Rebecca Fertitta and Bethaney Metreyeon
LOGANSPORT, LA. Miranda Wiggins
BIG SANDY Ronnie Autrey CARTHAGE CHRISTINA WEAVER CENTER Briley Boren CHANDLER Tiasha Mcdaniel CHARLOTTE Josue Jaime CLARKSVILLE Nathan Moore CYPRESS Austin Clayton DALLAS Kaitlyn Hunter and Synthia Wilson DENISON Nelson Adams and Roy Patti
LONGVIEW Whitney Adams, Melisa Aguilar, Latoya Allen, Nicole Baker, Trenton Bennett, Yesenia Beraza, Jennifer Bolton, Zachary Bright, Sara Bryan, Chelcy Bryant, James Burns, Giselle Cardenas, Milisa Carter, Allyson Castillo, Daniel Castillo, Christopher Castro, Marili Cerna, Kaytlin Clark, Jessica Clayton, Charisa Clemons, Jessica Comfort, Thomas Cook, Leeann Coons, Sara Coots, Jennifer Cowen, Jennifer Crane, Oscar Cruz, Donna Davis, Kayla Davis, Keant’e Davis, Kimberly Davis, Justin Dirla, Kaylee Draper, Shondra Eppinger, Pablo Fajardo, Jacob Fopay, Aaron Freeman, William French, Sam Funderburk, Daniel Gallegos, Sabrina Giles, Stephanie Hannan, Brittany Harris, Brianna Hines, Jazzlyn Howard, Christany Hubbard, Merriah Jackson, Dana Johnson, Frances Kelly, Dustin Kincaide, Kevin Knapps, George Kotchev, David Larsen, Christopher Lee, Kellie Lee,
NEW LONDON Simone Searcy
PALESTINE Courtney Johnson and Joshua Turner
PEARLAND Julia Harkness QUITMAN Allison Cole RICHARDSON Taylor Mackintosh ROUND ROCK Heather Manskey SAN ANTONIO Charles Jones Carrie Matus SHALLOWATER Victoria Leake SHREVEPORT, LA. Mighty-Warrior Buckles, Richard Davis and Tami Robertson SPRING Briana McLaughlin TATUM Sonia Garza, Katie Kuykendall and Autumn Moore THE COLONY Alisha Hall TROUP Anthony Burns TYLER Brian Brown, Arlin Busano, Alex Dunagin, Hannah Gilbert, Marina Gonzalez, Robert Marsh, Kaytlynn Stalcup and Michael Tidwell VAN Caleb Kuntzman WAXAHACHIE Caroline Roberts WHITE OAK Ruth Alexander, Micheal Bailey, Justin Bechard, Joshua Bernethy, Logan Frazier, Marena Hussein, Lisa Joyner, Juli Kirby, Malyssa Morgan, Lexy Mullikin, Kourtney Nolan, Brittani Pfau, Jose Salazar and Tina Stephens WHITEHOUSE Andrea Claytor WINNSBORO Cort Clements and June Stevens
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ETYC auditions end late February FROM STAFF REPORTS The East Texas Youth Chorus is seeking singers for Spring 2013. The chorus is open to all home-schooled youth ages 13 and older. Singers must demonstrate their abilities in a brief audition. Cost to join the choir is $50. Juniors and seniors also can enroll for dual credit for an additional fee. The chorus will rehearse 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. each Wednesday in the Turk Fine Arts Center beginning Jan. 16. Singers may join through the end of February. Section leaders from the KC Chorale will assist the
chorus, helping to learn the music, providing vocal support and serving as role models for the students. The ETYC will present a concert 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Longview. The concert will feature musical styles ranging from classical to popular, giving the students’ experience in a broad range of music that will prepare them for singing on the college level. The ETYC is part of KC’s Continuing Education Department. For more information, contact Dr. Jim Taylor, choir director, at 903-983-8122 or email jtaylor@kilgore.edu.
Ball: Six days in D.C. includes tour FROM PAGE 1
everyone will be performing. We have been working on the show since November,” Aumiller said. “We worked on a small part of it in December while we were still together and then some more at the Cotton Bowl in early January.” This will be the Rangerettes’ fourth
performance at the ball. “The ball is only one evening but we will be in Washington for six days touring the capitol building and sightseeing on our own time,” Aumiller said. “The president can go to any ball he chooses but he didn’t come to the ball last time. We’re hoping he will make an appearance this year.”
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SPORTS
Three Rangers named All-Americans ASHLEY MORALES Page Editor
Most Valuable Player awards. Woods also ranked in the top five nationally in total tackles. Cornerback James Jones, Houston sophomore, is listed as an HonorableMention. Wide Receiver Ed’Marques Batties, Missouri City sophomore, was chosen as a Second-Team Offense member. Twelve athletes were chosen for the categories First-Team Defense, SecondTeam Defense and Honorable-Mention Defense; 13 athletes were chosen for First-Team Offense, Second-Team Offense and Honorable-Mention Offense.
Three Ranger football players have been named National Junior College Athletic Association Football All-Americans. They were chosen among thousands. The 75 student-athletes awarded were first nominated by their respective conference, then selected by the NJCAA football committee. Linebacker Charles Woods, Humble sophomore, was named First-Team Defense selection. Woods was one of four in his category who also garnered
Ed’Marques Batties
James Jones
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Softball Hoops teams pick up swings wins during holidays into spring ASHLEY MORALES Page Editor
ASHLEY MORALES Page Editor After an inaugural season consisting of 28 games in two months, Ranger Softball will open its spring season against Grayson County College 1 and 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Stream-Flo Field. The spring season will determine playoff and NJCAA standings. Next the team will attend the Galveston College Tournament Feb. 1 - 2. Between tournaments the Rangers will take on North Central and Temple. The Rangers will host the KC Tournament Saturday, Feb. 11, at Lear Park in Longview.
WATCH, LISTEN
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The Lady Ranger Basketball team will have played five games before returning to class. The team hosted the Ozarka Lady Ranger Classic Jan. 1 and 2. They suffered a 45-38 loss to Arkansas Baptist, then had a 81-50 win against Southwestern Christian. The team traveled to Houston Jan. 5 to play against San Jacinto College and lost, 59-55. The Lady Rangers outlasted Panola College in a 52-45 home win Wednesday. The team will face Trinity Valley Community College 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, in Athens. The next game will be at home at 4 p.m. Jan. 23 in Masters Gym.
MEN’S BASKETBALL The Rangers started the break with two wins, one against Houston Southwest Community College, 9352, and the other against San Jacinto College, 75-65. The San Jacinto win knocked San Jac out of a tie for first place in the South Zone and kept KC in second place in the North Zone. Quinton Upshur’s 22 points led all Ranger scorers to a 77-66 road victory over Lamar Port Arthur Jan. 9. Lonnie McClanahan scored 14 and Chin Amajoyi achieved a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. The team will play Trinity Valley Community College 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 in Athens before hosting Panola 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in Masters Gym. Admission is free with a KC I.D.
2013 KC Basketball Lady Rangers (6-4, 1-1)
Rangers (14-2, 4-2)
Jan. 19
vs. San Jacinto College 4 p.m.
Jan. 16
@ Trinity Valley CC
Jan. 23
@ Paris Jr. College
5:30 p.m.
Jan. 19
vs. Panola
Jan. 26
@ Angelina
4 p.m.
Jan. 23
@ Paris Jr. College
Feb. 2
vs. Blinn
4 p.m.
Jan. 26
vs. Bossier Parish CC
Feb. 6
vs. TJC
5:30 p.m.
Jan. 30
@ Navarro
7:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. TBA 7 p.m.
Feb. 9
@ Panola
4 p.m.
Feb. 2
Bye
Feb. 13
vs. Trinity Valley CC
5:30 p.m.
Feb. 6
vs. TJC
Feb. 16
vs. Paris Jr. College
4 p.m.
Feb. 9
@ Panola
6 p.m.
Feb. 20
@ Blinn
5:30 p.m.
Feb. 13 vs. Trinity Valley CC
7:30 p.m.
Feb. 23
@ Jacksonville College 4 p.m.
Feb. 16 vs. Paris Jr. College
7:30 p.m.
Feb. 27
@ TJC
Feb. 20 @ Bossier Parish CC
7 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
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Victoria Billingsley shoots a layup
JOB FAIRS Health Occupations Tuesday, March 5, 2013 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Devall Ballroom
Spring Job Fair Tuesday, March 26, 2013 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Devall Ballroom Candace Heezen Email: cheezen@kilgore.edu Phone: 903-983-8678 Patty Bell Email: pbell@kilgore.edu Phone: 903-983-3713
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oldness has genius, power and magic in it. (Goethe)
1. Attitude is important 2. Don’t take yourself too seriously 3. This can be the best year of your life to date 4. Some things are better done in person 5. Pursue excellence 6. Whatever you think you can do or dream you can do, begin it.
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lan your semester. Take all your syllabi and make a January/ February/March/ April/May calendar for all your tests, quizzes, homework and projects. This will help you see all that you have to accomplish during the semester and allow you to better prepare for when you have multiple things due on the same day.
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Become familiar with the 1. spring semester registration guide on the KC website. It contains
the semester calendar, final exam schedule, and lots of other good information that students will need throughout the semester. 2. Don’t wait until the last minute to take care of things such as making payment, applying for graduation, or dropping classes. If you run into unexpected problems, you may not have time to get them resolved before deadlines. 3. Check your KC email account regularly so that you don’t miss out on important reminders from the college.
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our past does not define you! Learn from your mistakes, try your best not to repeat them and move forward.
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new year is a time to open your options and to do what really makes you happy. At this point in your life you’ll be faced with some major decisions, ones that aren’t always easy to make. Pray for the Lord’s guidance above all else. Talk it over with others. Consult your elders. They’ve probably been in your situation before. Seek advice but most importantly, listen. Organize yourself, take initiative and be assertive. Take each day as a new opportunity to keep moving toward what you want. You know yourself the best. Have confidence in that. The rest is in God’s hands.
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2011 First Place, Texas Associated Press Managing Editors – Non-Daily College-University Division
CO-EXECUTIVE EDITORS Ashton Johnson
PAGE EDITOR Ashley Morales
WEB EDITOR Jonathen Ruesch
PHOTOGRAPHER Kris Dobbins
ADVERTISING MANAGER Jonathen Ruesch
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SPOTLIGHT
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with labeled benches cigarette receptacles.
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2012 Year in Review O Rufus Lovett / SPECIAL TO THE FLARE
Softball Debut KC introduced fast-pitch softball with Leslie Messina as the Texarkana College’s place in the Region XIV East Conference. 1 against the DFW Firecrackers. Kris Dobbins / THE FLARE
19th Bowl Game
National news OLYMPICS ELECTION than 100 electoral votes.
instructor dies
HURRICANE SANDY
Anne Dean Turk, 88, died excellence
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one of Turk’s students.
Culinary Arts
SHOOTINGS
KC Bach Festival as well
injuring 58 others.
The Anne Dean Turk Fine her honor in 1989, seven hotels, catering or large institutional food service.