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Thursday, March 5, 2015 Vol. 78 No. 16 Serving Kilgore College since 1936
Student dies in fatal accident
MEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS
Tatum freshman was percussionist in Ranger Band LEAH BRYCE Features Editor
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to KC’s 52-58 season-ending loss against Coastal Bend College in Jacksonville.
RICHARD NGUYEN Assistant Sports Editor
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ACKSONVILLE – Costal Bend College upset KC in heartbreaking fashion Tuesday night at JISD Gymnasium. In a game that had 10 lead changes and nine ties, the Cougars hit a number of big free-throws down the stretch to secure their 58-52 victory over the Rangers. KC finishes their season with a 20-10 (12-
7) record. The Rangers’s night started when sophomore forward Shaq Keith cam into the game with 16 points and two blocks. Despite struggling to shoot in the first half, KC was able to go into the first half tied with the CBC 23-23. Although KC didn’t commit any shooting fouls in the first half, the Cougars went 14-17 in the second half, including 7-7 in the final three minutes.
The big day for the Cougars came from guards Tramonte Stewart, 19 points and seven assists, and Taylor Johnston, 13 points. Stewart and Johnston both hit huge three pointers midway through the second half to give life to the Cougars. It was an off night for the KC guards: Jonathan “Milli” Milligan played all 40 minutes for See RANGERS on Page 6
KILGORE – Services were held for Scott Andrew Evans, 18, of Tatum, Feb 25 at the Tatum High S c h o o l Coliseum with the Rev. Randy Whitley officiating. M r . Evans died S a t u r d a y, Feb 21, in a SCOTT EVANS tragic car accident while on his way to a jazz concert for prospective students at KC’s Preview Day. A recent high school graduate, Mr. Evans was Prom King, Band Beau, Mr. Tatum High School and involved in many high school activities. He was an active member of the Church at Lake Cherokee and was involved with First Baptist Church Tatum. After, high school he attended KC, where he was involved in marching band as a percussionist. Survivors include his parents, Andy and Tammy Evans, younger brother, Jaxon Evans and his grandparents, Joe and Mary Ann Evans of Tatum; Lynn and Brenda Chauvin of Goldthwaite. He is also survived by his birth mother Linnie Lowe and sister Lauren Gould of Livingston. Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his half-brother Brandon Keaton.
Children celebrate Dr. Seuss with snacks and books ECC takes part in ‘Read Across America Day’ VICTORIA WHITWELL Managing Editor
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he KC Early Childhood Center joined 45 million other participants across the nation to celebrate the 16th annual National Education Association’s “Read Across America Day” on Monday, March 2. “The National Education Association is the nation’s largest professional employee organization, representing 3.2 million elementary and secondary teachers, college faculty, school administrators, education support professionals, retired educators, and students preparing to become teachers,” read the NEA’s press release. The NEA’s “Read Across America Day” celebrated both Dr. Seuss’s 111th birthday and the joys of
reading. Some “Cat in the Hat” activities such as reading, making green eggs and ham, and eating colored goldfish took place. The children were read Dr. Suess books by Debbie Muklewicz, early childhood instructor. “Our goal is to show America’s children the joy of reading and build a nation of readers,” said Janet Baxter, support specialist. The preschool class was read “Green Eggs and Ham.” After the reading, preschoolers had the opportunity to crack their own eggs and make green eggs and ham to eat. The toddler class was read “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.” After being read to, the toddlers did a fish counting activity with goldfish and were able to eat them afterward. See SEUSS on Page 3
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Chloe Courtney, Avery Jimersom, Lainey Thurston prepare to eat Green Eggs and Ham in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Monday, March 2. The two-year-olds joined other students at the KC Early Childhood Center in recognition of Read Across America Day.
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