Vol. 81, No. 16 Serving Kilgore College since 1936
March 2, 2018
HOOPS AGAINST CANCER
Richelle Velez holds the commemorative ball, after hitting the game winning 3-pointer against Angelina College
Grant Worley / THE FLARE
“(The night) was simply incredible! This event has brought so many people together to fight for one common goal. Our goal of $2,000 was shattered due to so much generosity. So many people had a hand in helping make this night a success and I think that speaks volumes about our Kilgore College family and our Kilgore community. $10,000 is a number I still cannot wrap my head around. We are KC!” -Lady Ranger Head Coach Anna Nimz
Trio represents KC at All-State Band concert ADRIANA CISNEROS Staff Writer Three KC students are in this year’s Texas Community College All-State Band held February 17 in San Antonio. The concert included 300 students and 20 colleges. Diana Estrella Luna, Henderson sophomore, has been playing trombone for nearly ten years. Her favorite part was, “Getting to play with a well-rounded band, and the fact that everybody there appreciated music just as much as I did and had put as much effort into (it) as I (had).” Sarah Svehla, Nacogdoches sophomore, plays the bass clarinet. While performing in the concert, Svehla noticed Eric Whitacre, a Grammy-winning composer known for his orchestral, choral and wind ensembles. “I always find this kind of experience humbling. The conductors give us a bunch of pieces that we have never seen in our lives,” she said. “It’s amazing just to see a whole bunch of players that are just as willing and caring
as you are, and that they come from all different backgrounds and you get to see just how they perform and how they became the way they did,” Svehla said. Josh Haas, Hallsville sophomore, plays the tuba. “This concert was like the next level up; it was just wonderful,” Haas said. “I was a little bit nervous to meet other college students, but I realized that all of them were kind of the same, and getting to share with them was just awesome.” All three KC students agreed that this experience was one that allowed them to learn from others. Luna, Svehla and Haas sent recordings in during October to audition. “All three of us work full-time jobs, so on top of work and school, we also have this extra-curricular activity,” Luna said. The Texas Community College All-State Band signified not only the reward, but also a great opportunity for the selected students to show their talent and passion for music, each in their own, unique way.
O. Rufus Lovett /SPECIAL TO THE FLARE
From left, KC Ranger Band Members Josh Haas, Diana Luna and Sarah Svehla, enjoyed a week in San Antonio as part of the Texas Community College All-State Band.