The Flare Summer Edition 6_21_19

Vol. 82, No. 17 Serving Kilgore College since 1936

June 21, 2019 www.theflareonline.com

KC’s bridge is coming down Rachel McGhee/ THE FLARE

Authorities install crossing light following bridge mishap

Chloe Clark / THE FLARE

Electricians prepare a crossing light for pedestrians to safely get to each side of the campus along U.S. Hwy. 259. The walk-over bridge previously used was deemed dangerous after it was struck by an oversized truck on April 27. Due to the destruction of some of the supporting cables, it was demolished on May 5. A striped road crosswalk is currently being used.

News What life was like

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Stay Active in the Arts

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Rangerette Showcase and Museum • Located in the PE Complex at Broadway and Ross on Kilgore College campus, one block west of Highway 259.

• Open 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Wednesday Friday (Extended hours during special events) • Call (903) 983-8265 or e-mail: showcase@kilgore. edu

Kilgore Public Library

• 301 N. Henderson Blvd., Kilgore • Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Monday through Friday • Visit: www.kilgorelibrary. org for a list of upcoming events or call 903-984-1529

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Texas Shakespeare Festival

• Performances in the Van Cliburn Auditorium in the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Center (unless otherwise noted), Kilgore College campus • Visit www. t e x a s s h a k e s p e a re . c o m for ticket prices, schedule and more info (including Children’s play and special events) or call: 903-9838601.

• This season’s plays include: “As You Like It,” “Born Yesterday,” “Othello,” “Into the Woods” and “The Girl Who Cried Throgmonster.”

Longview World of Wonders Hands-On Discovery Museum

• 112 E. Tyler St., Longview • Open 2-6 p.m. Thursday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Friday and Saturday • Call 903-212-4969 or visit www.longviewwow.org • Cost: General: $8; Sr. (65+): $7; Military: $7; EBT/ Lonestar Card: $3; Children under 2 and Members: Free

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Visitors move forward to remember the past at East Texas Oil Museum on Kilgore campus

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The popular Kilgore College attraction, the East Texas Oil Museum, has undergone some winter renovations since most of the local students have last been by for a field trip. For example, the picture to the right is the “Elevator Ride beneath the Surface” with new characters playing Prof. Rockbottom and Buddy. The pole electrician who welcomes visitors to the Oil Boom town, as well as the donkeys in the street have also gotten upgrades. The staff is working to get a more hands-on experience for children to make their experience even more enjoyable. To see more pictures from Chloe Clark’s visit to the ETOM, visit https://bit.ly/2XcW8kW

East Texas Oil Museum

1301 S. Henderson Blvd., On the Kilgore campus Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

Cost: Adults-$8; Children 3-11 and KC Students/ Employees-$5; Children 2 and younger- free Info: Call 903-983-8295 or visit www.easttexasoilmuseum.com

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Are you prepared?

Fire

l Activate the nearest fire alarm if possible

Plan for the worst case scenario

Microwave mishap muddles the air; causes safety reminders

l Notify emergency services of the fire l Do not re-enter the affected area

Tornado l Stay away from windows and doors. l Find shelter in a basement or storm cellar if possible. l Find shelter in a small, interior room if going underground is not an option. l Use your arms to protect your head and neck from any potential debris.

Active Shooter l Run. If you are capable of safely exiting the building, do so. Upon exiting the building, call emergency services and distance yourself from the building if possible. l Hide. Find the best hiding place you can and remain quiet. Close blinds, lock doors and block them with furniture, whatever it takes to stay hidden. l Fight. If all else fails, you must fight for your life. Do not be afraid to use anything and everything as a weapon to eliminate the threat.

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KATHERINE BASSETT Staff Writer

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tudents and visitors were working busily around 11 a.m. on Monday, June 10, in the CommunicationsAutomotive Building, when the fire alarm sounded. After some confusion, students in the four summer classes meeting in the building, as well as visitors to the police academy training and the Flare Summer Workshop were evacuated.

“At first, I thought one of our speakers was taking our photo. All I saw was a flashing light,” said Ashley Wilkinson, Henderson High School senior.

“The only way we knew something was actually going on was when Mrs. Stallard went out in the hall and heard the emergency system telling us to leave the building. We all thought it was a drill.”

Other students were confused as well and said they were not sure what to do. Since there are visitors in the summer coming on campus for camps and other events, it might not always be clear what to do in an emergency situation, whether it be a fire, tornado, or an active shooter situation.

To ease this confusion, Chief Heath Cariker of the KCPD proposed instructors

educate students on matters of emergency situations early in the sessions.

“I would prefer that at the beginning, as just the normal first day of each class, that a safety briefing be done when they tell the students where the exits are, tell the students what to do if there was a tornado, and then they watch the threeminute active shooter video,” Cariker said.

In this instance, it was not a real fire, but a fire alarm triggered by overcooked popcorn in a microwave.

KCPD Captain Sammy Wagner came into the building, and extinguished the problem.

Don’t let life zoom past you.

Join The Flare staff today!

Be published in an award-winning newspaper/website. Learn about journalism and its effect on society. Work toward an associate’s degree or take some electives to see if this field is a good fit for you.

For more info, call Rachel Stallard at 903-983-8193 (e-mail rstallard@kilgore.edu) or visit Career Pathways at kilgore.edu to explore this versatile career choice.

Students and visitors alike can do their part to promote safety while on campus by erring on the side of caution, being alert and staying informed.

For more on what to do in active shooter situations, go to https:// www.kilgore.edu/about/policedepartment-kcpd. It is necessary for students—whether on campus or not—to know what to do in an emergency situation.

By being prepared for potential riskful situations and staying alert in casual circumstances, lives can be saved.

In the words of Stephen King, “There’s no harm in hoping for the best as long as you’re prepared for the worst.”

COMM COURSES:

Fall 1: - COMM 1307 0H01 Intro to Mass Comm (a core curriculum class) T/TR 10-11:20 a.m.

16-Week Courses -COMM 2311 0001 Media Writing (Pre-Req for writing on The Flare) M/W 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

-COMM 2305 0001 Editing & Layout M/W 1-2:30 p.m.

-COMM 2327 0001 Intro to Advertising T/TR 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

-COMM 2315 0001 News Reporting T/TR 1-2:20 p.m.

l Always lock your car doors when you enter or exit your car.

-COMM 1316 0001 News Photography T/TR 2:30-3:50 p.m.

l Sign up for RaveAlert to be alerted to on campus emergencies via text message.

-COMM 2389 0001 Academic Co-Op Times To Be Determined

-compiled by Justin Gill

Photo by Jamie Hwang & Catie Denfeld / THE FLARE

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#Summerfun@KC

Children pick up skills under the direction of college instructors and staffs in variety of programs

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Above: Matthew Riley plays quarterback for the Shirts team during the KC Rangers’ Football Skills camp held June 10-14. Head Coach Willie Gooden led the students in passing, running and kicking drills. Below left: Cason Patterson prepares for a pass down field during the camp. Right: KC Ranger center Sidney Walker takes time to discuss fundamentals with a young athlete.

Catch us at www.theflareonline. com to learn more about Sidney Walker, Polar Bears & Stuff we just couldn’t fit in one newspaper Kyle Stallard / THE FLARE

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FEAT

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Theme days help students focus on fun As Middle School Rangerette campers filed into the cafeteria, it became evident that they had planned their attire ahead of time, since many were wearing matching clothes.

The week started with Red, White and Blue day as they copied the famous drill team’s favorite colors.

One of the most popular days was Thursday, or Class Animal Day (or animal prints). This year, the Polar Bear was chosen by the 79th Line. Almost 100 girls from different schools were

sporting shirts featuring this endangered species.

“We went back and forth over a lot of animals, but finally decided on polar bears because they’re cute. And because they’re going extinct,” said Aly Pogorzelski, a Rangerette from Round Rock.

Five girls from Tulsa, Oklahoma, wore gray shirts which read “Dance and Polar Bears.” Because of theme days, the campers better knew how to pack, which took some of the anxiety out of their choices.

“I have been looking forward to this camp since February and I have gotten nervous at times,” said Resse Harris, a student from Tulsa.

From learning high kicks to new routines for the final day’s showcase (when they wore black), these students all shared a passion for their hard work to be shown. With the Rangerettes’ help, each girl learned to push to do her best, while having a little fun along the way.

- by Kylee Lakey

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Upcoming Camps @ KC

Tops in Twirling Camp:

KYLEE LAKEY Special to THE FLARE

June 26-29 (Wed-Sat) Ages: Grades 6-12 Call 903-658-2286 or visit www.kilgore. edu/twirlers

Mini Tops in Twirling:

June 27-29 (Thurs-Sat) Ages: K thru 5th Grade Call 903-658-2286 or visit www.kilgore. edu/twirlers

Brian Hoberecht Boys’ Basketball Camp:

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July 8-11 - (Mon-Thurs) Where: Masters Gymnasium (Kilgore campus) Ages: 5-17 Check-in & Registration: 8:30 a.m. Monday, July 8.

Cost: $100 per student through June 30. $120 per student after June 30.

Visit www.kilgore.edu/basketball-camp

Girls’ Basketball Camp:

Aug. 5-9 (Mon-Fri) Where: Masters Gymnasium (Kilgore campus) Ages: 5-18 Cost: TBA Visit www.kilgore.edu/girls-basketballcamp

Music Machine Sacred Music Camp: Aug. 5-10, (Mon-Sat) A one-week inter-denominational sacred music camp for children Ages: Have completed any grades K thru 6th Where: Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Center (Kilgore campus) Cost: Registration through July 3: $165/ camper. A $10 discount for first additional sibling from the same family and $5 for each additional sibling (i.e. $165 for the first child; $155 for the second child; $150 for the third child, etc.)

Call 903-983-8146

FEATURE Buy a bench, immortalize a loved one

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GRACIE CASEY Staff Writer KC and the KC Foundation are offering 30 custom granite benches and iron benches for purchase to spotlight around the Plaza.

These personalized spots are limited to three lines of 60 characters and there are 20 left to buy. Located in the Mike Miller Plaza, they are made of recycled granite from the Martha Pfaff Ivan Liberal Arts Building

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and represent a permanent way to preserve a special person’s memory or their achievements. Purchasing a bench requires a single or collective donation.

“When they contribute to this, they are also preserving the history of KC,” said Amber Kinsey, Scholarships and Alumni Relations Specialists.

For more information, contact Amber Kinsey at 988-7523 or akinsey@ kilgore.edu.

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Kilgore High School juniors Luis Campos, Grace Vasquez, Juan Vega and Ryan Cartwright sit on a bench while on campus to participate in KC’s Upward Bound program to ready high schoolers for college curriculum.

Items needed: KC Food Pantry Needs Help!

• Eight-pack of Pop Tarts (any flavor) Deliver non-perishable pantry items to • Cereal (regular boxes or mini boxes) • Tuna (canned or packets) Barbara Prater in the Devall Student • Canned chicken Center, Room 165.

• Mac n Cheese cups Call her at 903-983-8189 or email her at • Boxed Macaroni & Cheese bprater@kilgore.edu • Chili (with or without beans) • Canned tomatoes (regular or Rotel) for more information.

• Spaghetti • Spaghetti Sauce (w/or w/o meat) • Pasta sides • Ravioli • Chunky soups • Tomato Soup • Ramen Noodles • Snack items (Rice Krispie Treats, Gummy Fruit Treats, small bags of chips, etc.)

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THE FLARE welcomes any letter to the editor and encourages all readers to use this as a sounding board to express thoughts and opinions on current campusrelated topics. We also welcome news or feature ideas. Due to space limitations, letters should be as concise as possible and may still be edited for space.

Letters must be signed and include an address and telephone number so that we can verify their authenticity. Letters should be delivered to the newsroom in Communications-Automotive Building, Room 125, mailed to The Flare, 1100 Broadway, Kilgore TX 75662 or emailed to: kc_flare@ yahoo.com Copyright 2019, The Flare.

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High School Contributors: Katherine Bassett, Catherine Black, Gracie Casey, Chloe Clark, Justin Gill, Kylee Lakey, Rachel McGhee, Kyle Stallard & Ashley Wilkinson

DISCLAIMER THE SUMMER EDITION OF THE FLARE is the product of our high school workshop, which is hosted

by THE FLARE students and staff each summer. This issue is sponsored by THE KILGORE NEWS HERALD and publishes in one of their weekend editions, as well as is distributed to area high schools and commuity members.

THE FLARE is a member of the Texas Community College Journalism Association, Texas Intercollegiate Press Association, and Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Comments and views expressed in THE FLARE reflect the thoughts of the individual writers, and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or opinions of other students, staff members, faculty members, administrative officers or the Board of Trustees.

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Memory

Lane

Image Courtesty of KC Athletics

Philadelphia Eagles player Lane Johnson donates $500,000 to KC Athletics ASHLEY WILKINSON Staff Reporter

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he Lane Athletic Performance Center will begin construction inside the Parks Fitness Center once at least three bids are made. The center is expected to be completed in the Spring of 2020.

Former KC student athlete and Philadelphia Eagles player Lane Johnson donated $500,000 to fund the project on May 22.

The Lane will provide a place for student athletes to train in a state-of-the-art facility with an NFL- caliber weight room, including power racks, dumbbells and cardiovascular equipment. Also, the community and regular students will no longer have to work around the athletes’ workout schedule.

“Staying fit is very important in avoiding injury,” said athletic director Jimmy Rieves.

To make this possible, KC

coaches flew to Philadelphia over Spring Break to propose the vision of the center to Johnson. The former Ranger, who attributes his success to the lessons he learned at KC, gave the largest one-time donation to the athletic facility.

“I’m finally in a place where I can make these things a reality and inspire the next generation to chase their dreams,” Johnson said. “My whole purpose is to show them that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. I am excited for the future of Kilgore College athletics.”

After graduating from high school in Groveton, (population 1,034), Johnson was a quarterback and tight end in 2008 for the KC Rangers, where he learned “mental toughness, extra effort” or “MTXE.” When he left KC a year later, the University of Oklahoma offered him a full ride, where he played tight end, defensive end, left and

right tackle and offensive tackle.

“Students come here 17 or 18 [years old], and everyone dreams of being NFL, but only one percent makes it,” Rieves said. “I knew Lane was going to be successful because of his athletic ability and work ethic.

MTXE, he lives that daily.”

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Johnson in the 2013 NFL Draft. As an Eagle, he earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors as an offensive tackle in 2017 and helped lead his team to win their first Super Bowl Championship.

Through this project, Johnson said he hopes to inspire future students. He requests that photos and quotes that show a different side of well-known athletes are included within the building.

“The donation is not about me, it’s about these future kids,” Johnson said in an article on the Philadelphia Eagles’ website.

“Change their mind. Once you change your mind, you change your world.”

Image Courtesty of KC Athletics

“The donation is not about me, it’s about these future kids. Change their mind.

Once you change your mind, you change your world.”

- Lane Johnson Image Courtesty of KC Athletics

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To Bee or Not to Bee Save The Bees!

Why Honey bees are going extinct and we need to save them.”Why?” You may ask. For the answer, just look around you. Look at the beautiful flowers outside or think about the delicious honey you eat. All of these fantastic things are only possible because of bees. They help beauty grow by pollinating flowers, thus allowing them to reproduce. They then use the nectar they gathered from the flower to create the honey which people eat. Yes, they do sting people every now and then but this is rare and only when they feel scared or threatened. If we make sure not to aggravate them, all they are doing is good.

They help the environment flourish and provide us with a form of food. This is why we need to protect them at all costs.

How we’re helping

With Honeybees on the brink of extinction, it seems the most important question to ask at the moment is what we are doing to save them. KC has, among many other flowerbeds, the Shakespeare Garden. It is filled with many herbs which attract bees, such as mint, rosemary, and chives, and many flowers which have rich nectar they love to drink from, including Yarrow, coneflowers and daisies. There are also various smaller gardens throughout campus. For these gardens to grow, we need bees just as much as they need the nectar from the flowers that we grow.

How you can help

There are many things people can do to help. First and foremost, we need to stop killing bees. We can do this by avoiding the use of certain pesticides and not hitting them with a fly swatter.

Secondly we can help by providing them with flowers to pollinate and get nectar from. This can be done by simply planting flowers at home.

Bright, colorful flowers can be used to attract them. Flowers like sunflowers or coneflowers provide nectar for them.

People can provide water for the bees by filling barrels, then dropping in bottle caps, allowing them to land and drink.

— Catherine Black, Rachel McGhee and Chloe Clark contributed to this article

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The Shakespeare Garden (pictured) is one of many attractive flowerbed areas located on the Kilgore College campus.

For a complete look at the flowers featured in Shakespeare’s plays, visit the site located on the east side of U.S. Hwy. 259, and north of the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Building.

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