KC’s Strategies 1. Add Grammar Boot Camp as part of English 1301-Composition I. 2. Establish Writing Studios in Kilgore and Longview that will be staffed by professional tutors. Online writing support will be provided through tutor.com.
3. Provide professional development and support to core curriculum faculty to help them improve student performance on writing assignments.
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Avery Akbar, West sophomore, talks with Ronda Lee, KC learning specialist, while enjoying free cookies. The Write Your Future campaign is part of the Quality Enhancement Plan, intended to help improve student success.
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eing healthy goes beyond sticking to a workout or a diet plan. Individuals often find themselves struggling with the concept of mental health, as well. According to the American Psychiatric Association, sleep, appetite and mood changes, lack of energy, concentration issues, increased sensitivity, a disconnected feeling and general nervousness are often indicators of mental disorders. Due to the alarming growth in number of cases of mental illness, organizations such as “To Write Love On Her Arms” have been on the rise. “It is normal to go through phases where one is noticeably affected by something and anxiety is manifested,” said Maria Fernanda Lobato, former counselor of INVEDIN (Venezuelan Institute for the Integral Development of Children and Teenagers). However, when one starts behaving in a drastically different way from what is usual, when one notices changes both physically and mentally-such as sudden weigh loss or gain, the desire to stay in bed for the whole day and become a sedentary person, then it is imperative to immediately search for help. Time plays an important factor when it comes to this; if sadness lasts longer than three to six months, then psychological help becomes a necessity, not an option,” Lobato said. Lauren White, a White Oak sophomore majoring in biology/ pre-med, has dedicated her life to raising awareness of the dangers of mental disorders after hitting and surviving the lowest point of her life. “TWLOHA is a non-profit organization which serves to advocate and educate society on mental health (targeted towards depression, anxiety and addiction,) self-harm and suicide,” White said. “For the last few years, I have been a volunteer for TWLOHA, using my voice and sharing my story online through social media and then have been an influencer/educator both online and in the community in September of each year for Suicide Prevention Month,” White said.
Lauren White shows love to Miller, her trusted companion.
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 44,965 Americans commit suicide every year. Here, White sat down to share her own story. “At the age of 11, my family went through a traumatic experience. Even in trying to heal from it, things continued to spiral out of control between us and then started affecting our lives and routines,” White said. “Regardless of the ‘picture perfect’ family people saw externally, internally there was so much dysfunction. It tore us apart, especially me, as I received a lot of the burdens for what had happened and continued to happen.” The stress followed her throughout her pre-teen years. “I felt as if my childhood had been stripped from me. I did not have many people that I could trust,” she said. “There were certain things I simply could not, or was told not to, share. This led to me bottling up my emotions and dealing with them on my own. At such a young age, I had to deal with dysfunction, guilt, blame and environmentally toxic, manipulative, abusive situations,” she added. See more on Page 3
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Emotional support staff available on KC campus MARY WILLIAMS-SMITH Staff Writer KC has a variety of mental health counseling services available. These are free, for they are included in tuition and fees. At KC on the Kilgore campus, Jennifer Quine and Pam Gatton are licensed professional counselors. At the Longview campus Melissa Dobbs offers assistance as a licensed psychology associate. Their purpose is to help students, providing strategies to deal with stress, anxiety, death, depression, homesickness and other struggles that might be present. “The East Texas Council of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ETCADA) holds group meetings on campus on Thursday’s at 11:30 a.m. in the Student Support building. This is a support group as well as an educational group to help you learn about and deal
with substance uses or abuse issues. Group membership is confidential, completely voluntary and open to anyone,” said counselor Quine. The Office of Instructional Student Support on the Longview campus presents 15-minute Power Sessions to help students improve their study skills, test-taking strategies, test anxiety as well as others designed to help students to succeed. The 15-minute power sessions meet every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:10 .m., 10:10 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 5:10 p.m. at Longview North 101-C. For more information, call at 903-236-2030. The Christian Ministries on campus is a place to feel welcomed, Jayme Blankenship at the BSM, Britt Davis at the Tri-C and at The Wesley. KC also offers a nurse located in the Parks Fitness Center, health services are available free to students. The campus
nurse can be reached during the hours of 9 a.m. to noon and can be reached at 903-983-8632. For those not able to visit the nurse’s office and for afterhours assistance, a nurse can be reached through Trinity Mother Frances’ Tele CARE system by calling 903-606-DOCS or 844-606-DOCS to address medical and mental health issues. For situations in danger, call the crises line at 1-800-8321009 or 911. “The main thing to remember is that you are not alone. There are people all over campus who are willing and able to help you; or they can at least get you to the people who can help,” Quine said. “You have to make the first move. You have to speak up, ask for help, let someone know what is going on with you. No one can help with what they don’t know…and we want to help. We are here for you.”
Have your talent showcased at KC Game Club’s upcoming tournament SHELBY SELLARS Staff Writer A tournament is set for Saturday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Devall Ballroom at KC, featuring both competitive games and non-competitive games for local high school and college students. Admission is free. Featured competitive games at the tournament will include Super Smash Brothers Melee, Mario Kart Double Dash and Halo 3. Non-competitive games will also be played including Yu-Gi-Oh; Magic: The
Gathering; Munchkin; and any other games participants want to bring to play. First, second and third place winners in each competitive game will receive prizes. Refreshments and door prizes will also be provided, and many campus organizations are lending their support. Heather Fitch (English instructor) and Mark Stephens (CIT instructor) are cosponsors the Game Club at KC. The KC Game Club is a place for fun, fellowship, and a little friendly competition. Heather Fitch, KC English instructor and club sponsor, said the motivation behind founding this group was to create
a community in which students can enjoy themselves, communicate, help each other, and grow together. She also added that the club is always open to new members. The club meets at 4 p.m. every Wednesday in the TV room in the Devall Student Center. Members are encouraged to bring games or join in on ongoing ones. Fitch also said that meetings may also consist of officer elections, volunteer opportunities and discussions about team events and fundraising ideas. A goal for the club is to host a game tournament at least once every year. “We want the club to last for years, because
we see the benefit in having a club like this on campus and in using it to promote student success,” Fitch said. “My favorite part of Game Club is the community we build and how much it helps the students, often in unexpected ways. “Our group is incredibly diverse and we try to make sure that each person is made to feel welcome and included. Games are for everyone, so everyone is welcome, and I think that’s a beautiful thing”. Those interested in the KC Game Club can email kcgameclub@kilgore.edu, or attend the weekly meeting. There are no membership fees or requirements.
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Hometown: Mount Enterprise Year: Freshman Major: Athletic Training Why did you choose this major? What do you intend on accomplishing with it? “Because I participated in many sports and know what it’s like to be limited when an injury occurs. In some ways, I want to give back by helping athletes stay healthy and get them back on their feet when an injury knocks them down.” What is something you are grateful for? “Life. Many people take their lives for granted when it can so
easily be taken away. We never know when our time is up. I am grateful for the time I have and all those opportunities God has given me.” What are your hobbies? “My main one is art. I love to create things with my own two hands. “ What was it that got you interested in art? “Seeing how much art can mean to people. I’ve always been the type to try to do something to make
someone smile and art seems to have that effect. What are your plans after graduating from KC? “To further my education at a university for a bachelor degree and hopefully graduate from there. Who is your favorite artist? Favorite painting? “Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. I have always been fascinated by lights and that painting makes me think of the beauty of the stars in the night.”
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Find your place at KC Campus organizations welcome student involvement The Wesley Foundation, is working to have many activities available for students. New hours have been set from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The Wesley is located at 1009 Broadway at the corner of Nolan opposite of the KCPD. Some of the weekly activities include: Monday Night Football at 7 p.m. with Bible Study and finger foods; Wednesdays lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursdays’ worship and snacks at 7 p.m. Other activities planned throughout the semester for students to get involved. On Sunday, Oct. 7 “A Night Of Worship” with native Texas worship band Shane & Shane at First Baptist Church, 501 E North St., Kilgore. Tickets are $10 and doors open at 6:15 p.m. A bus will be available at 5:30 p.m. at The Wesley. Call 903-984-6922 to reserve a seat. If you want a place to hang out, The Wesley offers many amenities including a study room with computers, a printer and copier, a pool table and ping pong table, a TV room with Netflix, Wii games and board games. A chapel is also available for meditation and prayer. Interns can help with homework or spiritual guidance. -by Carrie Harris KC offers many clubs for students looking to meet up with like-minds, engage in new activities and discover new scholarship opportunities. Clubs such as Sigma Kappa Delta (English Honor Society) and Phi Theta Kappa provide communities for the academically inclined, whereas the Gaming Club and Comic Book Club deliver social networking opportunities for those with related interests. For example, students who intend on building policy relationships with
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Longview freshmen Leslie Luttman, Wendy Mendez and Sofia Cilk, visit the various campus tables during the Student Organizations’ Meet and Greet activity hosted at the beginning of the semester.
the administration at KC may join the Student Government Association. “KCSGA provides structured, student-led activities on campus as well as practical learning and serving experiences, giving our students real world skills that can help them succeed at the next level,” said Ashley Mason, SGA adviser and coordinator of residential life. The SGA club meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Devall Student Center Game Room. All KC students are
welcome. “One of the best parts of being at Kilgore College is being able to inspire and encourage young adults,” Mason said. “Being the sponsor of KCSGA allows me that opportunity.” To top off her club work, Mason is helping to coordinate an interclub meeting for every KC club from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 28, in the DSC Game Room. Mason said this is a first step toward uniting all of the student clubs and organizations on campus.
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She requests that the advisers and at least one student representative from each club attend the meeting. Mason will speak about homecoming for the first part of the event, and then initiate an open forum for questions or comments from the various club members in attendance. Stephanie Laszik, the sponsor of SKD, said her inspiration for becoming active in her club stems from her experiences with Sigma Tau Delta, SKD’s sister organization, while she was
The Christian Campus Center and Baptist Student Ministry offer KC students the opportunity to connect with God and others. The Christian Campus Center offers free food and activities such as cooking clubs at 2 p.m, on Mondays. They also offer free homemade cookies at 9 a.m, on the same day. At 5 p.m. on Wednesdays there is free dinner followed by a Bible study. “This semester we will talk about prayer; how to pray and how it works,” said Britt Davis, director and campus minister. At 11 a.m. on Thursdays, free lunch will be offered. “Every week we offer different food,” he said. Additionally, Christian Campus Center will offer free retreats in November, February and April. The BSM hosted a back-to-school International Students Retreat. The purpose of the retreat was for students to have an opportunity to visit with former students and prepare for a new semester, according to Jaymi Blankenship, director of Baptist Student Ministry. On Tuesdays, they serve free lunches in the carpeted gym of Parks Fitness Center. “We will have a Fall retreat Oct. 19 - 20 at Lake Tawakoni,” Blankenship said. “We look forward to having new students join us.” - by Maria Bilogo
a student at UT Tyler. “During that time, I learned the importance of the organization to students and the possibilities available to members to win writing awards, serve in leadership positions and find a community to belong to,” Laszik said. “I knew when I came to Kilgore College to teach English that being a part of this organization was where I belonged.” KC’s chapter of SKD gathers at noon on the last Friday of every month in the DSC TV Room. The club is
currently assembling works from students to publish in an arts journal. “We love to come together, usually over coffee, and discuss opportunities,” Lazsik said. SKD welcomes students from all majors. However, to join, students must possess a B or higher in one college-level English class, a minimum of 12 credit hours and a cumulative GPA of 3.0. -by Timothy Sirus
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KC Theatre student starts major program with 27 hours under belt
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This is part of an on-going series about dual credit students enrolled in classes through KC.
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Dumas receives scholarship after Dual Credit involvement
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Georgianna Dumas, of Turnertown, explores the technical aspects of theatre. She started her first year of KC with 27 hours of credit due to attending dual credit courses as a high schooler.
“Enrolling in DC classes helped me succeed at KC by allowing me to get used to college classes gradually rather than just jumping into the 15 hours I’m taking now. It was also nice because I didn’t have to take high school U.S. History (for example) and then take it again in college. It saved a lot of time during homeschool and now in college as well. My parents also like that the Dual Credit classes are less expensive per credit hour so I tried to get as many Dual Credit classes as possible to get my basics out of the way. Now I can focus mainly on Theatre.” - Georgianna Dumas
As a 12-year-old, Georgianna Dumas took some time away from her home-school education to participate in community theatre, not knowing that the experience would shape the next six years of her life. Turnertown couldn’t be smaller; but once in dual credit courses at KC, she would acclimate herself to a broader path and a bigger community, which she thinks may one day even transplant her into an acting role. Dumas is now a fulltime student at KC, and affectionately known as “Georgi” to her classmates. She chose to participate in the dual credit program as a means to obtain college credits as fast as possible, with a master’s degree being her ultimate educational goal. While she is currently spending much of her time learning the aspects of technical theatre, she still keeps an open mind toward performance art and teaching, effectively viewing her studies as a potential segue into different, but related, specialties. Dumas also had help on her journey to full-time status after receiving a theater scholarship. “You have to audition,” she said. “But I was part of the production Good Kids last semester, and Micah Goodding used that as my
scholarship interview, so I didn’t have to submit an audition video.” Dumas said once a student passes this preliminary audition, and fills out a subsequent application, he or she is then chosen by a scholarship committee. “Practicum is the main thing you have to do to keep the scholarship,” Dumas said. “It’s like lab hours for theatre.” According to Dumas, acting was her original focus; but the longer she stays in the program, the more she considers other options such as stage management. “Of course, Broadway is the end goal for every theatre major,” she said. Insightful and articulate, Dumas manages to remain practical while leaving herself open to the fulfillment of big dreams. She approaches KC’s theatre program as a vehicle for reaching one of life’s most crucial destinations: selfactualization, rather than as a pit stop on her road to higher places. However, she does not let her practicality stifle her sense of independence, as evidenced in her choice to avoid becoming a science major, which is what her family wanted. Instead, she evolves, shifting her focus in light of the new information she gleans about herself and her optimal place within the diverse world of theatre performances and productions.
New faces, changes in Community Pharmacy institutional development Tech program to open in continuing ed program NADIA HILL Staff Writer
CARRIE J HARRIS Staff Writer Do you like to wear scrubs? Do you like working with the public? Do you have a strong background in math? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, check out the newest Continuing Education Program coming soon. On Monday, Oct 15, enrollment begins for the Community Pharmacy Technician (CPT) Program. The first step of the process to enter the CPT Program is to take the Workkeys Assessment Test. You must score a four or higher to be considered. Next, an invitation will be extended to 40 students to return for an interview. Only 24 of them will be accepted into the program. There is a waiting list for the registration and the test. The 15 weeks will be a hybrid course. This means time is split: part online and part face-to-face in classroom/clinical settings according to Frank Mosley, Workforce Development Specialist. The online portion will consist of
From White on Page 1 “I reached my final breaking point when I was 14,” White recalled. “I let what I had kept bottled up for the last few years consume me. I had spiraled into an intense bout of depression, anxiety and self-harm in the months before with no relief. I felt that I would never find the help I was looking for. I was exhausted and spent. I was afraid. I was lost and without hope. I took all of those thoughts and convinced myself that I had nothing left for me; so I began planning for my death by suicide.” June 5, 2012 would be the day. White attempted to overdose. However, while she was waiting for the drugs to kick in, the reality
different interactive aspects. The clinical part will take place in the stateof-the-art lab and in more than 20 actual community pharmacies such as CVS, Brookshires, Walmart, Target and Walgreens. Once a CPT completes the program, they will be fully trained to work in almost any pharmacy. “They will not be equipped to work in a hospital,” Mosley said. Pharmacy Techs who are trained to work in hospitals enter a different program and work more directly with doctors and nurses. Both Techs will have the same credentials. The program will begin Spring 2019 and tuition is set at $1,495. Financial aid is not available for Continuing Education courses but Mosley is working with outside Workforce Partners to assist in covering the cost. Payment plans will be available and more information will be available closer to registration. The CPT program has been in the works for about eight months. Mosley shared how excited he is to see this come to life. He has been with
KC for almost twelve years. This is the first time he’s been able to see a brand new program go from a mere idea to completion. “We are in building mode... it’s time for growth. It’s time for change,” Mosley said. He has been working with National and State Boards, community partners and KC administration to ensure every detail is covered to keep in line with the credentialing process. The KC administration has given complete support and backing for the CPT program. “They have paved the way. They have provided the resources to get this done,” Mosley said. “They check in every week to see what’s being done. They are very excited.” To learn more about this program, visit the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board of Texas website at www.ptcb. org. Call Frank Mosley, Workforce Development Specialist, at 903-983-8645 for information on enrolling in the CPT Program and leave a message, if necessary.
of what she had done dawned on her. ‘I felt a wave take over me that this was not how I was supposed to go,” she said. “I realized what I had done, and that even while feeling so powerless, I had a whole lot more fight in me than I thought. “I realized that it was not my place to play God, and that He was not done with me. So I forced myself to throw up,” she added. According to Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) about a quarter million people in the U.S. become suicide survivors on a yearly basis. After trying to end her life, White found the strength to start over again. “I forced myself to fight, to seek help anywhere I could find it and to not fear the consequences or backlash
from family or friends,” she said. “There was no shame in struggling, nor in seeking help. I told myself that from rock bottom, the only way to go was up. I realized that the journey would never be easy, but that it would be worth it. Progress and healing would not be linear, but on a steady incline as long as I did not give up.” White believes she is here today because of the purpose she found in her near-death experience. “I found myself reaching out to, and leaning on (TWLOHA), for help and hope when I felt I could not find it elsewhere,” she said. “Their message and movement deeply resonated with me and has since inspired me to seek help for not only myself, but for others worldwide.”
KC’s Institutional Advancement Office welcomes Michael Hageloh as the new Chief Development Officer, Amber Kinsey as the Scholarships and Alumni Relations Specialist, and Merlyn Holmes as Director of Foundation and Community Relations. “I have spent much of my career ensuring students in higher learning institutions have the tools they need to succeed,” said Hageloh. Hageloh has a background in higher education channels while working for Apple for 22 years and also working for Adobe. He also has been instrumental in supporting
development efforts of the University of South Florida and the State University System of Florida. Hageloh leads fundraising and a strategic partnership group to make sure that KC has resources for students, faculty and staff, to have everything they need to be successful with the funds the state provides. He mentioned that a subscribable calendar is in the works and will be available for Alumni and students who want to stay engaged with KC. “I saw Dr. Kays’ vision for KC and I was part of changing the world once and I can do it again”, said Hageloh. “This is a new challenge for me because I have never done education,” said Kinsey who previously
worked alongside Holmes. Her background also includes work in the medical field in contrast to higher education. “I enjoy the people,” said Kinsey who is looking forward to learning her new position at KC. Multiple events are planned for this school year to involve alumni and students. The first event on the calendar is The Homecoming Tailgating Party for Alumni Members before the homecoming game. A scholarship luncheon and a MLK Jr. dual credit breakfast are to follow later in the year. The Institutional Advancement Office looks to plan other events to bring all people together as the school year progresses.
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Rangers upset No. 4 NE Oklahoma 31-24 Tuggle, Michaels lead KC to victory over nationally ranked Norsemen JACOB LUCAS Staff Writer
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De’Montre Tuggle, Channelview sophomore, looks for room to run as he follows a lead blocker through a hole before being brought down by an NEO defender. The Rangers will play Texas A&T this weekend.
Coming into the game against the No. 4 ranked Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Norsemen on Saturday, the KC Rangers were in desperate need of a win. On a wet and rainy Saturday night, the Rangers walked out of R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium with a little more breathing room than what they walked in with, winning the Southwest Junior College Football Conference game 31-24. De’Montre Tuggle assisted the Rangers victory by racking up 150 rushing yards and also 98 receiving yards on only two receptions and scored two touchdowns. After the big win, KC sits with a 3-2 overall record and 2-2 in SWJCFC standings. NEO diminishes their perfect record and falls to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in conference play. Going into halftime, the Rangers built a 24-10 lead. The Rangers had no problem on the offensive side of the ball, but quarterback Dakota Michaels aided the passing offense tremendously. Michaels finished 8-of17 for 173 yards and three touchdowns. Roger McCuller finished with a 100 percent completion rating, completing one pass on one attempt for 36 yards and a touchdown. On the ground, Tuggle carried the rock 25 times for 150 yards with his longest being 22 yards. Michaels also had seven carries for 55
yards. Carlos Frank had 28 yards on six rushes. Tuggle not only led the rushing component of the offense, but also the receiving. He tallied up two receptions for 98 yards and hauled in two touchdown catches. Rod Ford also reeled in four catches for 55 yards and two touchdowns. Kevin Jones caught one pass for 30 yards. On the flip side of the ball, the Rangers defense put on a show for all in attendance. Elery Alexander had 17 tackles and a pass breakup. Kaleb Ford-Dement had an interception and two pass breakups. Linebacker Brian Holloway put up three tackles, all for a loss of yardage. With three conference games left, Blinn and Tyler each have a 2-1 conference record. Cisco and NEO are each 1-1. KC, Navarro, and Trinity Valley are all tied at 2-2. New Mexico Military is 0-2, at the bottom of the standings. After an out-of-conference road game at Texas A&T this Saturday, KC hosts Trinity Valley the following weekend for the Hall of Fame Game on Oct. 6. The Rangers have an open date Oct. 13, visit Blinn Oct. 20, and close out the regular season on Homecoming against Tyler Junior College on Oct. 27. Playoffs will begin the following week. Follow us on twitter: theflareonline.com for more sports coverage.
Top: Team photo of the 1954 Ranger football team. Middle row: Team photo of the 1980 Ranger football team; Terry George, contributor, Spirit of Excellence Award; George Roderick, basketball player; Frank O’Brien, basketball player. Bottom row: Dana Ransom, contributor; Kenny Mobbs, contributor; Beth LaGrone Fulton, tennis player; Richard Fothergill, tennis coach; Thomas Herrion, football player; Bob Bustin, football player. All photos provided by KCPR
Hall of Fame members to be inducted October 6 during halftime against TVCC The newest inductees for the Hall of Fame for the 2018 season are: Football Teams: 1954 Football Team: Coached by coaches Jasper Flanakin, Solon Holt and Joe Turner, this team was 9-1 and won the Longhorn Conference Championship. 1980 Football Team: Coached by head coach Jim Miller and assistant coaches Marion Turner and Jim Prewit, this team was 10-1 and won the Texas Junior College Football Conference (TJCFC) Championship. Basketball Players: Frank O’Brien: O’Brien was a standout basketball player at KC from
1963-65 under head coach Joe Turner. KC only lost seven games in these two seasons (57-7) and were conference champions in the Texas Eastern Conference both seasons. George Roderick: Roderick was also a standout basketball player at KC from 1963-65. He later coached basketball at the University of Alaska Fairbanks as an assistant coach from 1977-85 and as head coach from 1985-96. Football Players: Bob Bustin: Bustin was a key member of the 1954 Ranger football team that won a conference championship. He was an
All-Conference player and transferred after KC to play at Baylor University. He is a retired successful businessman in Kilgore. Thomas Herrion: Herrion played on the 200001 championship football team at KC and was an AllAmerican. After KC he played at the University of Utah and then played for the San Francisco 49ers in 2005. He also played one season in the NFL Europe league. He died suddenly in August of 2005 from heart disease at the age of 23. That same year, the 49ers established the Thomas Herrion Memorial Award, which is “given to the player each year who
best exemplifies the spirit of Thomas Herrion.” Tennis Coach: Richard Fothergill: Fothergill coached tennis and taught physical education at KC from 1976-1998 where he had great success in NJCAA competition despite not having full-scholarship student-athletes. Tennis Player: Beth LaGrone Fulton: She played tennis at KC from 2000-01 under head coach Chris Blair and won the NJCAA national singles title in 2001 in the Junior College Nationals and was a Rotary Scholar Athlete. She is currently the
director of marketing and analytics for a large workers compensation insurance company in Austin. Contributors: Kenny Mobbs: Mobbs is president of K-K Mobbs Construction, Inc. and is an avid supporter and donor to KC Athletics. Dana Ransom: Ransom worked 51 years in the educational field, 34 of which were in higher education. He worked at KC for 12 years (1986-1998) in the roles of director of counseling, school relations and placement and testing. He is an avid supporter of KC Athletics.
Spirit of Excellence Award*: Terry George: George was a student athlete at KC from 1964-66 and coached the Ranger basketball team from 197579. He is now a managing partner at Geonix Oilfield Products in Kilgore and is an avid supporter and donor to KC Athletics. * The Spirit of Excellence Award is for former KC athletes or coaches who have carried on the Ranger tradition of excellence to achieve an impressive level of distinction in his or her career field. -KCPR
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Travel back in time with a new look for Halloween! Rent authentic scary and period costumes, handmade by Costume Designer Ann Gerrity (MA Theatre). Costumes from Victorian, Edwardian and Shakespearian periods. Unique costumes made of good quality material.
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20th Film Festival hits 4-Star this fall
From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom), “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” takes an intimate look at America’s favorite neighbor: Mister Fred Rogers. A portrait of a man whom we all think we know, this emotional and moving film takes us beyond the zip-up cardigans and the land of makebelieve, and into the heart of a creative genius who inspired generations of children with compassion and limitless imagination. Runtime: 94 minutes Showing on Thursday, Sept. 27 to Saturday Sept. 29.
Widower and aging Brooklyn hipster Frank (Nick Offerman) starts a band with his teenage daughter, Sam, just before she leaves home to attend college in California. When a song of theirs finds success online, it complicates Frank’s attempts to let go of his dreams of stardom and allow his daughter to find her own path in life. A Sundance Film. Runtime: 97 minutes Showing Sunday Sept. 29 to Tuesday, Oct. 2.
20 years of Kilgore’s local film festival brings timeless films to town. The Kilgore Film Festival kicked off its 20th year last week bringing six unique films to offer. The Film Festival first began as a partnership between KC and Kilgore’s public radio station KTPB. The radio station manager was a film buff who wanted to give East Texans the chance to experience foreign language and indie films that were played more frequently in areas such as Dallas. In 1988, KTPB and 4 Star Cinema
launched the KTPB Film Festival as a joint venture to bring a wider variety of films to East Texas. The concept caught on and has become an anticipated semi-annual event in the Spring & Fall, that has withstood the closing of the radio station and continues into the present day. The festival runs through Oct 11 and is held in 4 Star Cinema’s luxury recliner screening room, prices are $10 general admission, $8 for seniors, students, and matinee showings.
The true story of three identical strangers reunited by astonishing coincidence after being born identical triplets, separated at birth, and adopted by three different families. Their jaw-dropping, feel-good story instantly becomes a global sensation complete with fame and celebrity, however, the fairy-tale reunion sets in motion a series of events that unearth an unimaginable secret -- a secret with radical repercussions for us all.
Annie (Rose Byrne) is stuck in a longterm relationship with Duncan (Chris O’Dowd) - an obsessive fan of obscure rocker Tucker Crowe (Ethan Hawke). When the acoustic demo of Tucker’s hit record from 25 years ago surfaces, its release leads to a life-changing encounter with the elusive rocker himself. Based on the novel by Nick Hornby, JULIET, NAKED is a comic account of life’s second chances.
Runtime: 96 minutes Showing Wednesday, Oct. 3 to Saturday, Oct. 4.
Runtime: 98 minutes Showing Sunday, Oct. 5 to Thursday, Oct. 11.
Won’t You See ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ Documentary on Fred Rogers introduces a new audience to the educational neighborhood TRAVIS NORIEGA Staff Writer “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” is a documentary about the life of Fred Rogers, host and creator of the children’s television show, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” it aired on public television from 1962 to 2001 and is one of the longest running children’s televisions shows. The documentary is brought to us by Academy Award Winning director Morgan Neville, who shows remarkable restraint with this look at one of the most benevolent entertainers in recent memory. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” examines the work and impact of the man Fred Rogers, as opposed to taking a specifically biographical look at the man behind the work. There is of course nothing wrong with that, and this film itself does make mentions of several
moments in Mister Rogers life that would have a significant impact on his work, such as childhood struggles with illness and bullying or conversely showing how his work then influenced him, revealing how even later in life Fred Rogers was an insecure artist who questioned the worth of the things he made. Neville also doesn’t worry himself with addressing the various rumors circulated about Rogers, giving them only the briefest of mentions and putting them to bed with the simplistic authority they warrant. The film shows how Mister Rogers understood and foresaw the relationship between the burgeoning medium of television and the minds of the young children in American households; and how he sought to use this relationship for good. As Rogers himself states in the film: Life
REVIEW is a series of modulations. Some are easy and some are hard, and children need someone to help them understand and handle those modulations. The most eye-opening aspect of the film was how Roger’s communicated rather serious reallife concepts to children, making it palatable for them but still treating them as the intelligent emotional people they are. Roger’s tackled broad topics such as death and divorce to more societal topics relating to the then current national events such as political violence and racial discrimination. The latter topic Roger’s addresses to great effect with nothing more than a children’s wading pool. What I have to praise the most about this film is the pacing. It is described by Rotten Tomatoes as “fittingly patient.” But I think the
movie said it best, while describing the pacing of Mister Roger’s own show, “unhurried, but deliberate and determined.” The runtime for “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” is 94 minutes, but not one second of it feels wasted or rushed. While I was watching, the critic and artist in me was at first crying out for more when it came to the actual production and presentation of the film; but upon retrospection I realized how keeping those aspects relatively simple, yet still varied, benefits the film greatly. Look at “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” itself-its sets were simple and its production cost low, made with nothing more than a few puppets, props and the passion of several people. So it’s fitting that the documentary examining the success and impact of such a program conveys this information with a simple score,
a few animations and footage of several of those same passionate people- and not much else. Above all “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” reminds its audience of the good in the world. In 2018 when so much of the mass and social media that permeates our lives is depressing or even highly vitriolic, this film shows us that a genuinely good man once existed in this world and the ideas and values he tried to instill are just as, if not more, important today and should never be forgotten. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” is a simple, patient and ultimately inspiring look at the impact of a man and the work he produced it is perfect for people already familiar with Rogers and his neighborhood to people who may have never heard of him before and it gets a definite recommendation from me.
Lord of the Flies opens Oct. 18
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Benjamin Huegel, (Ralph) works on the set of Lord of the Flies.
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Lane Sullivan, (Perceval), hangs scenery for the upcoming play.
Kilgore College Theatre will present “Lord of the Flies” beginning Oct. 18 in Van Cliburn Auditorium on the Kilgore campus. The play is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 18-20, with a matinee performance 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. It was adapted by Nigel Williams from the 1954 novel by Nobel Prize-winning English author William Golding. Two special morning performances are also scheduled for area schools and community organizations set for 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18 and 19, which will feature an educational presentation and discussion with the play’s cast and crew after the show. General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and $5 for KC students with a student ID. Discounted ticket-pricing is available for groups of 10 or more. This tale follows the breakdown of civilized behavior among young children in a setting of isolation and fear that highlights the contrast between cooperation and competition. The play is appropriate for all ages but children under the age of seven will not be admitted. Late arrivals will also not be admitted. The box office will open one hour prior to each performance. Purchase tickets online at www.kilgore.edu/ drama or by phone at 903-983-8126. For more information, e-mail the KC Theatre Box Office at boxoffice@kilgore.edu. The play is produced by special arrangement with Faber and Faber, Inc.
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In what ways do you show kindness to others?
Executive Editor Adriana Cisneros Emerson Sports Editor Alec Reyes Page Editors Cassidy Daniel Nelda Milligan-Turner Jamie Hwang Catie Denfeld “I always smile, listen and make sure I am positive.”
Ad Manager Destiny Baldwin Staff Writers Maria Ango Bilogo Carrie Harris Nadia Hill Davonn Mitchell Shelby Sellars Mary Williams-Smith Jacob Lucas Destiny Baldwin Timothy Sirus Travis Noriega Nash Hankins
Rachael Lindsey, Kilgore sophomore
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“Through my humor towards others.” Braylan Morrow, Longview freshman
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“By making small gestures to help make people’s day.” Haley Doss, Gladewater sophomore
“By helping others out and giving them advice.”
Keandrea Strans, Longview freshman
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As seasons change, individuals can become S.A.D
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very year, we lose more college students to suicide than almost any other cause of death. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), it is the second leading cause of death in ages 10 to 34, the fourth in ages 35 to 54, the eighth in ages 55 to 64, and the tenth leading cause in America overall. More than 44,000 people in America alone lose the battle with mental illness, and the worst part is that all those deaths were preventable. It seems some of these people weren’t just fighting their demons; they were also fighting the weather and its effects on their minds. A 2013 study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that Google searches pertaining to mental illnesses and managing said illnesses in America were 37 percent higher in winter than in summer. Researchers link the lower levels of sunlight, changes in physical activity and diminished levels of Vitamin D as contributors to the “winter blues.” This is a well-documented pattern of seasonal behavior, but is not a mental illness itself. The more serious counterpart of the “winter blues” is known, according to the NIMH, as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It is not just depression that becomes more difficult to manage as the days get shorter and the weather gets colder. In a 2014 study conducted by the National Alliance of Mental Illness, 64 percent of people with a diagnosed mental illness said that their symptoms were tougher to manage during the winter months. The “winter blues” affect people already living with a mental illness, making their struggle harder.
Despite how it may seem, winter is not the only risky season. Some of the largest spikes in suicide seasonally occur in the spring. However, the risk is always there and should always be at the back of our minds when discussing seasonal difficulties of living with mental illness. It is still up for debate what triggers this spring time spike of suicide. The NIMH is unsure of whether it is the intensity of the sunlight, the rising temperatures, or the hope that sunnier days and warmer weather will bring comfort. However the stress and depression of winter proves to be persistent. There’s no way to gauge how many lives are lost because of the seasonal dip in mental health, but we do know that there are future lives that can be saved with our help. Mental illness is a daily struggle, and suicide is a year round threat. We as a community must help one another, especially as we enter into fall with winter just around the corner. Strategies for helping someone who may be battling with suicidal thoughts are to ask open ended questions and listen carefully to their tone and how much they are willing to share. Encourage them to take care of themselves, share similar experiences and to monitor their social media for any warning signs. Numbers to contact for help with suicidal thoughts personally or on behalf of a loved one are the 24/7 Crisis Hotline of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network at 1-800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741-741 for the 24/7 Crisis Text Line. So in these coming months, be kind, but most importantly, be observant; it could save a life.
‘I’ believe in ‘me’ more than ‘you’ KENDALL HURTT Staff Writer
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alcolm James McCormick was a music mogul. Known to his world as Mac Miller, struggles with sobriety were foreshadowed to those that knew him best. “Easy Mac with the cheesy raps” loved to have fun at all cost; even his health. Yet, Mac understood his love for peace, unity, and a good time could be devastating to those around him. In his “GO:OD AM” album he states “to everyone who sell me drugs; don’t mix it with
that [NSFW]. I’m hoping not to join the 27 Club.” His hopes failed him, and on Sept. 7, an apparent overdose ended his life. He tried his best to hide his emotional state from the world by diverting questions of worry after a two-year relationship with a young lady abruptly came to an end. Mac believed human relationships were important and helping the chronically depressed who believed they had no impact on the world through music became his major demographic. It wasn’t until he tried to extend into uncharted territory with songs such as “Dang” and “My favorite part” contradicted what isolated Mac Miller from rappers who tell stories of others lives; not their own. Trying to make something new consistently takes a lot of discipline, for new emotions are difficult to
control. Without understandable knowledge, depression will creep in to see if you are prepared. Getting inside of people’s head has been frowned upon throughout history. Religious leaders instill “an idle mind is the Devil’s playground”; as if listening to someone say something is wrong with us due to our thought process isn’t offensive enough. I say the true activity the devil engages in is love and lust; thinking of love instead of having love for yourself will drive you crazy. Human relationships deteriorate our way of thinking simply for social acceptance. Letting others control your thoughts will be the death of you. “Me” has to come first before anything overall, and loving nothing more than “Me” is the mind state that will keep you alive. Life is manifested when you and
myself are one; you will begin to believe in yourself. Those who really love you will not only tell you, but they’ll show you by letting you know what you feel is temporary; not “you will get over it.” It is time to start getting away from noxious people. Putting yourself first is not selfish; selfish is feeling obligated to adjust who you are for a person or group of individuals who don’t have the same intentions for your life on a consistent basis. You are not a burden, but a laissez-faire attitude about your own life is. What “I” believe mentally will be your perception. You see with your “I”; you look through your eyes, and what you are around can influence your belief in yourself. Everyone has to hit a low point emotionally, and in unfortunate circumstances, physically. Change is a personal decision a
wandering soul has to make in order to become successful. If everyone alive could be honest, they don’t want to be alive. Most like being alive if things are going according to happiness. But if their happiness is taken away, an eternal life that possesses happiness is thought of a lot more. Those who have gotten through their depressed state keep this discipline and overcome obstacles they’ve never believed possible. Keeping myself alive, so that you and I can live peacefully will supply me all the love and success any individual could ever look for. Kendall Hurtt is a freshman journalism major from Longview. He loves to encourage others. You can email him at hurtkend2020@ go.kilgore.edu
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The KC Chorale performs for local high schoolers at the end of the day’s Choir Clinic.
LEFT: A Sabine high school participant prepares for UIL competition with the assistance of KC’s staff and choir students. CENTER: Dr. Mary Heiden, department chair, instructs at the choir clinic. RIGHT: High school students sing at the Choir Clinic. BELOW: High school students getting directions by KC instructor, Melanie Sullivan. Sara Harris / THE FLARE
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Local high school students enrich their voices at KC NADIA HILL Staff Writer
KC Chorale opened up their choir stands to almost 200 high school students for a UIL All- State Choir Day Workshop on Thursday, Sept. 20. Drs. Zachary Marshall and Mary Heiden ran the clinic. Faculty members Melanie Sullivan, Jeanne Johnson, and Jonathan Kaan along with David Barry Hill, KC alumni and current choir director at First Baptist Church in Kilgore, also assisted. The clinic, organized in order to help the high schoolers prepare for All-Region and All- State auditions,set to take place in October. The choir day was free and included lunch in the Devall Student Center Ballroom and a T-shirt. The students were split into two groups directed by Marshall and Heiden with rehearsals taking place throughout the day. “It should be our role to give back to the community and help the students prepare for auditions,” said Marshall, chorale director. “Choir days and camps similar to this are done at other schools and that inspired me to bring this event to KC in order to bolster and cultivate music and assist in music education,” he added.
“Being accessible is the key,” Marshall said. KC choir students were excused in order to be available to sing with the high school students. “It was important for high schoolers to relate to the KC students, especially those who attended the same high schools,” he said. A concert was held later that day at 4:30 p.m. to showcase all students and what they had learned at the clinic. “I want them all to grow musically,” Marshall said. He hopes the event brings attention to the KC choir program so future students see KC as a viable option to further their education. “If I had gone to something like this in high school, it definitely would have helped me understand music better,” said Malayna Stewart, KC chorale member and White Oak freshman. “Choir day helped me feel involved in the KC choir. I felt like I was actually helping, and I got closer to my fellow chorale members,” Stewart said. “It’s a challenge at a two-year school with new students coming in and others leaving, but you get to embrace it, reshape and bring voices together for a beautiful sound,” Marshall said.
“It should be our role to give back to the community and help the students prepare for auditions,” - Dr. Zachary Marshall, Chorale director
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High school students receive directions from a visiting instructor.
n The KC Chorale and KC Connection will be in the show “I Sing Because,” at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at First Baptist Church in Kilgore. n Other performances scheduled for the year include a Veterans Day performance by the KC Chorale at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11 at First United Methodist Church in Longview. n Future events can be found on the calendar through the KC website.