Fall enrollment drops 5.1 percent Final numbers due out Oct. 15 ASHLEY MORALES Executive Editor KC’s 12th day enrollment has decreased 5.1 percent from this same time last year. As of the 12th class day, Sept. 11, total enrollment is 5,920, compared to 6,238 Fall 2012.
“We still have to go through the attendance verification process for financial aid,” said Staci Martin, registrar. Adjustments will cause headcount to fluctuate over the next few weeks. Final numbers will be determined by the state Oct. 15.
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Amy Hodge and sons Ian, Charlie and Andrew stop for a photo at the South Kensington Underground station in west London.
Hodge and her husband, Nathan, at Hadrian’s Wall. The wall stretches across the north of England from the west Cumbrian Roman coastal defences at Ravenglass, on to South Shields.
Hodge’s uses her iPhone to access Bible apps. Hodge is the director of the Wesley Foundation on campus.
The Hodge family at Central Methodist Church in York, England. Nathan Hodge preached at this church as part of the exchange.
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Hodge with her sons Ian, Charlie and Andrew location for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy in the Harry Potter series.
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Hodge and her husband, Nathan, stand in front of the prehistoric monument, Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England
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he Rev. Amy Hodge was 19 when she learned about the pastor-exchange program. Her pastor went through the program and brought back photos of his experience. When she looked through them she knew she wanted to go through the program, too. Hodge, director of the Wesley Foundation, and her family experienced a new culture and spiritual perspective when they participated in a pastor-exchange program in England this past summer. The Hodge family had a long wait to engage in the program, because there are more American pastors than British pastors available. Her husband signed up three years ago and was notified of acceptance in 2012. Unfortunately, the family they were paired up with was in the process of moving. The Hodges decided to stay with the same exchange family and wait another year to take the trip. The family would swap places with the Rev. Andy Lindley’s family and stay in their home in York, England while the Lindleys made Hallsville their home for the next four weeks. In planning, the Hodges looked over travel books together and marked places they wanted to visit. They also prepared spiritually by praying for the other pastor and his family and saved their money. The Hodges had to cover travel expenses themselves, so they cut down on luxuries. “We had to cut back on a lot of things such as no soft drinks from Sonic, and we didn’t take any big family trips,” Hodge said. All that saving paid off when they were on the plane and on the way to England. When they arrived at the British pastor’s house, it was smaller than their own. The size of the refrigerator was shocking to
Hodge. “The fridge was what we consider a mini fridge,” Hodge said. “We had to shop every few days to keep it stocked.” Hodge said that the most difficult thing was not being able to use their cellphones, because they had no service. The family had to rely on maps and asking bystanders for directions. After a few days, they were able to get service back by purchasing a SIM card. With the card they were able to use their phones normally and make calls in England for no extra cost. There was more challenges settling in, and driving continued See HODGE on Page 3
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The Lindleys from York, England switched lives with the Hodges for four weeks. They stand at the entrance of their family home where the Hodge family stayed while in England. Andy, Jo, Hannah and Thomas.
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SATURDAY, September 21 RANGER FOOTBALL VS. NAVARRO COLLEGE 7 p.m., Corsicana RANGER SOFTBALL ALLSTAR WEEKEND TBA, Abilene MONDAY, September 23 EXCELLERATE COURSES Sept. 23 - Dec. 13 KILGORE COMMUNITY CONCERT 7 p.m., Dodson Auditorium TUESDAY, September 24 CHEVRON ORIENTATION/PROCESS TECHNOLOGY 9 a.m. - noon, DSC Ballroom WEDNESDAY, September 25 PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Devall Room FRIDAY, September 27 PHI THETA KAPPA INDUCTION 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., DSC Ballroom SATURDAY, September 28 RANGER SOFTBALL VS. LETOURNEAU 11 a.m.-1 p.m.- 3 p.m., Longview RANGER FOOTBALL VS. CISCO 3 p.m., R.E. St. John Stadium
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Simone Weaver When did you move to Germany and why?...My dad was serving in the military. I was born there, and I lived there from birth until the age of 4. My dad was re-stationed to Germany, so I lived there from age 13-17. What are some cool events that took place there?...Traveling to Venice, Italy for a week, visiting a chocolate factory, and attending a lot of fairs and festivals while learning about German culture. Do you remember how to say anything in German?...I remember how to say a few basic phrases like: hello, how are you doing, good morning and good night. When did you move back to America, and why?...I moved back to America when I was 17 years old because my dad decided to retire in Fort Worth. What are some of your interests?...Dancing, traveling, going out to eat and hanging with my family, friends, and boyfriend Derrick Davis. When did you start dancing? How did you get into dance?...I was in a talent show when I was in
second grade where I had to perform a fun dance. My mom saw how happy and energetic I was while I was performing. She always asked me to take a ballet class, but I refused, until I finally gave in. What’s your favorite type of dance and why?...My favorite type of dance is ballet because of the discipline, structure, and poise we have to attain while we are in the class. It also reminds me of my mom because she always wanted me to do ballet. Did you study dance while living in Germany?...Yes, I was in a summer ballet camp. Although my ballet teacher was pregnant at the time, I still had a fun experience with the girls that were in my class. At the end of the summer camp, we had a performance for our friends and family! How did you choose KC, and will you transfer to a university from here? ... I chose Kilgore College because my closest friend told me about the college and how it is a good environment to start off with. I am still deciding if I want to transfer or not.
Age: 19 Sophomore Major: Radiologic Technology Hometown: Kaiserslautern, Germany Sonia Garza / THE FLARE
Oct. 1 deadline for Fall grads ASHLEY MORALES Executive Editor The deadline to apply for the Fall 2013 graduation is Oct. 1. Fall graduates must have completed all required courses, or be enrolled in their remaining classes to be eligible for graduation. Students must submit a graduation application to receive their degree or certificate, even if they are not participating in the ceremony. Applications must be completed online through Campus Connect. Students will receive a confirmation email of their
graduate status through their KC Ranger email once the application and degree audits have been received by advisers. Those students eligible for multiple certificates do not need to complete additional applications. Students who miss the Oct. 1 deadline can apply during the late application period. Any student applying between Oct. 2 - Oct. 31 will be required to pay a $75 application fee, and any student applying between Nov. 1 - Nov. 30 will be required to pay a $150 application fee. No application will be accepted after Nov. 30. Fall graduation is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, in Dodson Auditorium.
Homecoming court vote Sept. 23 KASSIDY TAYLOR Web Editor The votes are in for the Homecoming court nominees. Voting for Homecoming king and queen begins Sept. 23 between 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in front of the Devall Student Center. Students may also vote on Sept. 24 between 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. in front of the Business Administration building. Last year’s king, Morris Williams II, and queen, DeeDee Davis, will crown the new Homecoming king and queen during pre-game on Oct. 5.
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TUESDAY, October 1 FALL GRADUATION APPLICATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, October 4 THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE FLARE SATURDAY, October 5 RANGER FOOTBALL VS. BLINN COLLEGE HOMECOMING 3 p.m., R.E. St. John Stadium RANGER TWIRLERS/ CHEERLEADERS HC SHOWOFFS 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Masters Gym
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SATURDAY, October 12 RANGER FOOTBALL VS. NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA A&M COLLEGE 3 p.m., R.E. St. John Stadium THURSDAY, October 17 LASER TAG 6 p.m. - Midnight., Carpeted Gym FRIDAY, October 18 HALL OF FAME GOLF TOURNAMENT Southern Hills Golf Course, Gladewater
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Grandparents and their grandchildren gather in the shade of a majestic live oak tree near the Early Childhood Center for a picnic last Friday. The event is held annually.
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SATURDAY, October 19 HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., DSC Ballroom RANGER FOOTBALL VS. SE PREP (HALL OF FAME) 3 p.m., R.E. St. John Stadium
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MONDAY, October 21 QUEST II COURSES Oct.21 - Dec.13
THURSDAY, October 31 BLOOD DRIVE 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., DSC Ballroom FRIDAY, November 1 SPRING FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE SATURDAY, November 2 VICKI BOWDEN MOBBS MAJORETTE CLASSIC 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Dodson Auditorium/ Rangerette Gym MONDAY, November 4 SPRING ADVISEMENT/ REGISTRATION FOR CURRENT STUDENTS Nov. 4 - Dec. 4 MONDAY, November 11 SPRING ADVISEMENT/ REGISTRATION FOR ALL STUDENTS VETERANS DAY APPRECIATION CELEBRATION Noon - 4 p.m., DSC Ballroom
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Lainey and her grandfather, Leslie Thurston, playing at the picnic.
Early Childhood Center hosts picnic for grandparents, grandchildren
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Dance follows week after Homecoming game A Homecoming dance, hosted by Student Activities, is scheduled for 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 in the Devall Student Center ballroom. The theme is “Night of the Stars.” The event will feature a live DJ, prize giveaways, and a green screen
photo booth. Snacks and beverages will be available. Attendees are required to wear formal attire. Men should wear dress pants and dress shoes, while women should wear dresses. Student IDs must be worn.
Students are allowed to bring other students who are not enrolled at KC, but they must have a student ID from their respective schools. For more information, contact Ross Costanzo at 903-988-7504. ~ KASSIDY TAYLOR
Sign-ups underway for Powder Puff football match MILES MARABLE III Staff Writer KC intramurals will host a 7 on 7 Powder Puff football game at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium. The last day to sign up is Friday Sept. 27.
Sign-up sheets are located in the game room of the Devall Student Center. Only KC students are eligible and must have a student ID. Each team must have at least seven participants and up to 10 players. Each team will have a name of its choice and attire. Same color shorts and shirts are
preferred. No metal cleats are allowed. “We wanted to give the ladies a chance to show what they can do on the football field and just have fun.” Ross Costanzo, assistant director of residential life, said. For more information contact Costanzo in the game room or call 903-988-7504.
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New KC police chief selected; takes helm Oct. 1 MAEGAN MITCHELL Senior Writer KC has selected a new Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety. Heath Cariker, who comes to KC from Trinity Valley Community College, is scheduled to begin work Tuesday, Oct. 1. Final approval from the board of trustees is still needed and their answer is expected to come during an Oct. 14 meeting. “I am ecstatic to start my career
at Kilgore College. It has a great reputation and an excellent police academy,” Cariker said. “I could not be happier about this. It’s great.” Before starting his professional career, Cariker graduated from the East Texas Police Academy at KC. The new KC Chief received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Stephen F. Austin State University and a master’s degree in public administration from UT-Tyler.
Cariker has served as TVCC police chief for the past year and a half. Cariker has held positions such as police sergeant and emergency manager co-director at UT-Tyler for seven years before serving a short time as assistant chief at San Jacinto College. In selecting Cariker, KC used an extensive process that began with a screening committee from Texas Public Chiefs Association. TPCA reviewed and ranked all applicants. Cariker ended in the final four
candidates for the position. The committee consisted of Committee Chair College Station Chief of Police Jeff Chaps, Kilgore Chief of Police Todd Hunter, Longview Chief of Police Don Dingler and Bryan Chief of Police Eric Buske. A search committee from KC then interviewed all four candidates recommended by TPCA’s screening committee. Both committees chose Cariker as the top-ranked candidate.
PTK releases list of new inductees FROM STAFF REPORTS Phi Theta Kappa has released its 2013 list of inductees. Formal invitations were sent this week, and students should receive them shortly, according to Michele Daniels, PTK co-adviser. Students who do not receive an invitation by next week should contact Daniels for enrollment information at 903983-8621. The induction ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 27. Inductees are: ARP Briton Grove AVINGER Johnny Reece BIG SANDY Ronnie Autrey Jennifer Collins Payton Hahn Amber Tant CARTHAGE April Riley CROCKETT Elizabeth Martinez CYPRESS Daniel Martinez DALLAS Whitney Pesnell DENSION Roy Patti DIANA Landon Belt Jennifer Dyess
Christy Hjorth
Alexis DeGarmo
Brandi Stewart
HENDERSON Carolann Bishop Alana Brown Kale Buckner Deryk Camazine Alaina Christian Ashley Christian Reagan Clayton Conner Dotson Karley Free Nickole Hambright Suzanna Houston Jaci Hurt Caitlin Limp Rheana Maloney Jancy Martinez Logan Morris Collin Neal Lawson Powers Lilian Schultz Taylor Sledge
FLINT Karina Figueroa FORT WORTH Simone Weaver GLADEWATER Thomas Armstrong Debra Cazares Shelbi Crews Marissa Dibella Michaela Ellis Samuel Essary Anna Ferguson Ryan Godlock Emilye Harris Haley Hill Hollie Langford Haley Loven Michaela Martinez Jodi Mitchell Lisa Monteagudo Kimberly Morris David Newman Jessica Pennington Lillie Pepper Cara Rogers Patience Tew Conor Wallace Sally Ware Sidney Wilson GILMER Sheri Burks Kristin Calvert Jordan Conley Kari Frazier Brandy Gage Joshua Hahn Matthew Rice Samantha Strickland Alicia Tadeyeske Robbie Whiting HALLSVILLE Granger Abbott Whitney Green April Hall Aimee Hanson Ellen Henderson Sarah Lewis Glen Meredith HARLETON Christopher Mock HAWKINS
Katheryn Stokes Amy Stuart Boabdil Tec Bonnie Walters
Curt Mathis Miranda McGee Jeannette Meredith Anne Metz Mason Nestleroad Beatrice Noland Hellen Nyambane Simon Osornio Shasha Pennington Ricardo Perez Megan Poe Kelly Owens Leah Reid Robyn Rice Stephanie Rodriguez Kellsie Ruiz Hans Schleimer Oliver Tan Nicoda Taylor Troy Townsend Trevor Travis Trevor Vandoren Steven Watson William Wells Lana Willhoit Joseph Willoughby Phylisha Wood Joshua Yeager
HIGHLAND VILLAGE Lauren Dolva-Gula
LANEVILLE Hannah Hunt
MARSHALL Alexis Digilormo Beverlyn Fields Jake Moyer Kelsey West
HOWE Cody King
LINDALE Garrett Gunter
MELBOURNE Brett Droutman
HUNTINGTON Dezirae Burnett
LONGVIEW Mersadeez Abendroth Robin Acosta Whitney Adams Arturo Aguilar Latoya Allen Hannah Allison Lani Bailey Nicole Baker Diego Baracaldo Rachel Baracaldo Ruangrong Barclay Vanesa Blackshire Callie Blakeley Chasie Blakeley Meagan Blanks Benjamin Boney Jessica Bonney Aaron Borens Kenneth Bradshaw Isaac Burnett Megan Bybee
NAPLES Jena Ragland
Haley Caldwell Maria Campbell Cameron Carlson Joshua Carnes Becky Carter Charisa Clemons Sara Coots Oscar Cruz Chelsie Davis Christian De LaFuente Jazmin Diaz Pablo Fajardo Jacob Felipe Jacey Fleet Candice Ford Giselle Galvan Salud Gonzalez Demetria Hamilton Christian Hampton Shawn Harris Jazzlyn Howard
PITTSBURG Niki Huggins
KILGORE Augustina Amakwe Spencer Barrett Murielle Boum, Ndimal Nathan Brockway Bruce Broyles Raymond Copeland Kristopher Dobbins Sarah Farmer Amanda Fitch Angela Fugler Ian Geiger Amanda Gloor Amanda Gomez Richard Graves Ruth Harding Rachel Herron Angela Higgins Kristopher Homeniuk Wesley Howard Cori Kallenberger Jessica King
Hodge: Families trade places for summer church program FROM PAGE 1 to be a problem. First arriving to England, Hodge had trouble remembering what car door to get in and what side to drive on, since the British drive on the opposite side of the road as in America. Getting back to Texas, she experienced the same trouble. “Even now I have to remind myself,” Hodge said. Hodge noted the difference in age of church members. The majority of churchgoers were Hodge’s parent’s age or older. Seeing this made her sad, but she wasn’t entirely disheartened. The people who attended were full of hope. They were determined to bring in young people and be involved in the community. “They might have not been young, but they were very spirited.” Hodge said. The biggest things she wanted to see were the important places to John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist church. The family saw the house the Rev. Wesley grew up in and even visited the church that belonged to his father. “It was amazing to stand where he once stood.” Hodge
said, “It made me teary-eyed when my husband stood behind the altar he would have preached at.” They visited many religious sites, including St. Paul Cathedral, Tower of London, and York Minster Cathedral. “In the cathedrals there would be times that even my rowdy boys would be in awe of the beauty.” Hodge said, “There were so many things that would take my breath away.” Rev. Hodge’s sons event went to an England school for a day. They answered questions about Texas and handed each student a small Texas flag. The Hodge family also took a tour of the Tower of London where Henry the VII had his wives killed. The most memorable part of the tour was at the end. The tour guide said “British people, all this gruesome history is yours, and Americans, this history could have been yours if you just paid your taxes.” She would definitely recommend this program to other pastors. “We made connections with people, our family is stronger and our faith is stronger.” Hodge said.
Cassandra Ingram Colin Jeter Mason Jones Frances Kelly Evelyn Landaverde Stephanie Larue Christopher Lauber Tara Lundy Steven Masten Ashley Mathis Ashlyn Mayhall Lindsey McGuire Michael Montandon Marina Moore Laturia Nelson Kristine Newman John Norwood
Elena Olvera Laura Payne Cristina Paz Cristina Plata Thai Quach Nicholas Rabenhorst Ashton Reed Cleola Reeves John Root Dylan Savage Ray Serrato Kaylor Shumaker John Smelley Carolyn Spier Lindsey Spivey Dominic Taliaferro Amanda Thomas Albert Trahan Mattie Walters Ashley West Kerry Wilson Hannah Wylie Jamie Yarbrough Spencer Youngblood
NEW LONDON Laurel Hill ORE CITY Kasi Carpenter Henry Nelson OVERTON Joshua Duncan Ashley Featherston Julianna Kendall Juli-Joy Malone Rebecca Waller PALESTINE Courtney Johnson PINELAND Matthew Burch
PLANO Audrey Richards QUITMAN Joshua Cohen Douglas Lee RICHARDSON Hayat Mohammed Sarah Doman ROUND ROCK Heather Manskey SHALLOWATER Victoria Leake SHREVEPORT Richard Davis Daryl Williams
“We are excited to welcome Chief Cariker as the new Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety. His employment is especially distinctive given that he is an alumni of Kilgore College’s East Texas Police Academy,” said Dr. Mike Jenkins, Vice President of Student Development. “Chief Cariker brings a wealth of education and experience not only in law enforcement but also in emergency/crisis management in college and university settings.”
TATUM Stephanie Browder Jennifer Williams Jordan Woods TROUP Nikki Nyamoko Christopher Okon TYLER Robert Bynum David Byrd Hannah Gilbert Marina Gonzalez Jordan Gray Joseph Hernandez Nuthapong Niramolphisal Stephanie Scudder
WHITE OAK Ruth Alexander Hether Bargsley Cody Bly Jennifer Bolton Allison Brown Amy Epperson Logan Frazier Rachel Horne Clayton Hunter Lisa Joyner Steven Landry Jeremy Lockridge Joy Lowman Joni Overman Chase Robinson Tina Stephens Billy Williams
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Hitting, pitching spur 2 wins DEVIN BROOKS Staff Writer
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Colin Jeter catches a wide-open pass in the end zone for a touchdown.
The wins of change Rangers 1-0 in conference after 24-19 victory DEVIN BROOKS Sports Writer The Rangers escaped with a 24-19 victory over conference foe Trinity Valley Community College for its first win of the season. KC took control of the game late in the first quarter. Running back Eddie Smith scored a 7-yard touchdown, capping a 15-play, 46-yard drive with 3:36 left in the opening quarter. TVCC attempted a field goal, but a host of Rangers stormed over the defensive line and blocked the kick. Linebacker Derek David recovered the blocked kick. KC forced TVCC to fumble on the kickoff, and David recovered the fumble. On the next offensive possession, KC running back Ladaedrix Payton rushed for a 6-yard touchdown with 11:14 left in the first half to put KC up, 14-0. TVCC quarterback Ryan Polite scored on a 6-yard quarterback sneak with 4:06 left in the quarter. KC led at halftime, 14-7. TVCC scored first in the second half, as quarterback Polite connected with receiver Jarvis Baxter for a 14-yard touchdown. TVCC missed the extra point,
putting the score at 14-13. KC scored on their next possession as quarterback Tanner Tausch drove his offense 72 yards down the field. He threw a 19-yard pass to wide-open tight end Colin Jeter for the touchdown. The point-after made it 21-13. KC’s defense came into effect late in the third quarter. David forced a fumble as he wrapped up TVCC’s running back Tavorreon Dickerson. Safety Sam Williams recovered the fumble on KC’s 48 yard line. KC linebacker Devin Williams intercepted a tipped pass on the 45-yard line, which would have put
TVCC in scoring position. After the KC offense drove 73 yards down the field, kicker Luis Sanchez aced a 32-yard field goal to bump the KC lead up to 24-13. TVCC scored again with 2:12 left in the game, putting the score at 24-19. They failed to convert the 2-point conversion. Tausch was 18-24 with one touchdown pass and no interceptions. Running backs Smith and Payton rushed 137 yards combined on 35 carries with one touchdown each. The Rangers will travel to Corsicana this weekend to take on Navarro College in their second conference game.
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The Ranger softball team once again took two-out-of-three games when it hosted the Ranger Invitational at StreamFlo Field last Saturday. They dropped the first game, 8-7, against the East Texas Trouble. KC was down 4-0 early in the third inning but tied it at 4-apiece at the end of three. East Texas Trouble would take the lead the rest of the way. Rangers third baseman Lakin Kerby was twofor-two with a home run and drove in two runs in the process. Outfielder Jalla Johnson and Marisa Ledkins had one RBI each. KC defeated Anderson Express 11-0 in the second game for its first shutout of the fall season. Third baseman Kerby stayed hot as she homered and drove in a run. Catcher Mariah Goguen was solid from the plate, going 2-3 with 2 RBIs. Outfielder Mallory Ford recorded an RBI single for the game, while pitcher Kayla Calvert also recorded an RBI single. Calvert also pitched a shutout. She allowed no runs on three hits in five innings on the mound. She also retired seven batters in the process. KC’s last game of the day came against USA Select, and the Rangers defeated them 8-2. Once again Kerby was hot, recording three RBI’s and another home run. Kerby homered in all of the games she played in. First baseman Abshire and Bianca Van Vlerah both had RBI singles. Pitcher Kara Courtney only allowed two runs in five innings with three strikeouts and one walk. Coach Leslie Messina was pleased with her team’s play last weekend. “The first weekend was about adjusting to playing together and playing college softball,”
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Kayla Calvert pitches against East Texas Trouble at Stream-Flo Field. Rangers Lakin Kerby and Calvert are participating in the Texas JUCO All-Star weekned at Abilene Christian University. she said. “We made more mistakes than I would have liked, but we also did some good things. We made improvements this weekend. We had some good pitching and great hitting performances today.”
This weekend third baseman Kerby and pitcher Calvert are participating in the Texas JUCO All- Star weekend at Abilene Christian University. The Rangers played Texas Wesleyan University Thursday in Fort Worth.
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Yes. “I know of it, but I don’t know what exactly they do.”
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Needs stronger foundation to stay active
Are you aware of Student Government Association and its role on campus?
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he purpose of Student Government Association is to lead a healthier institution and better experience for all students, according to the American Student Government Association website. The last issue of The Flare for the Spring 2013 Semester included an editorial describing SGA’s need to increase its presence on campus. The Your View question exemplified that need, with 76 percent of surveyed students stating that they were not aware of the SGA and its role on campus. This year 79 percent of students surveyed stated they were not aware of SGA and its role on campus. SGA is comprises of an Executive Board, a House of Representatives and members who communicate with students and address student needs, concerns and social well-being, as well as serving as representatives to the administration to make a difference on campus and in the community. Until this week, all positions have been vacant and, because of a lack of members the Executive Board, will be selected by Edward Williams, director of residential life. Ross Costanzo, assistant director of student life, said five students will be elected to fill these positions sometime
this week. The organization has two other members. Seven students out of 5,920 does not seem sufficient to voice the opinions of all students. We believe if SGA does not construct a stronger foundation, there will no longer be an SGA at KC. If no one participates in this organization, it will go away without anyone noticing. The club page on the KC website has not been updated since 2011. It still lists the Executive Board for that school year. KC needs students who want to be involved in the KC community and make it better as a whole. Also in last semester’s issue, Costanzo said he hoped SGA would reach out to other students by including representatives from each club and organization on campus. That is easier said than done. In order to attract potential SGA members from other student organizations, current members will need to be more adamant about raising awareness of its existence on campus, such as sending a member to other club meetings. If you are interested in joining SGA, call Costanzo at 903-988-7504 or email rcostanzo@kilgore.edu.
Father’s football legacy a beacon in injury struggle I n 1978, Miles James Marable Jr. was an All-American defensive back for KC’s undefeated national championship team. He is my dad. Knowing that I go to the same school that my father had great success at really makes it hard for me to realize I might be done with football. I have been playing football since I was 10. It was the last sport I tried and it became the sport I loved. Growing up, I never considered football an option; the first sport I played was basketball. My dad and I would often go outside and toss a football for fun, but as I look back there was more to it than just a simple game of catch. He taught me the little things, such as different positions on the field. My dad taught me how to catch the ball just using
my hands, how to run certain routes, and how to hold the ball when I run and throw. I didn’t think much of it as a kid until I actually started playing the game. After only playing basketball I finally decided to try football. I was always one of the fastest, could jump the highest and was one of the strongest. MILES In middle school my MARABLE III football career took a huge Copy Editor hit. I tore my ACL in the eighth grade and didn’t get surgery. From then on I just wore a knee brace to help protect and tighten my knee. In high school I played wide receiver for the Grand Prairie
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Gophers. Due to my knee problem I was never able to play at my full potential. I only started three games on varsity my junior and senior year. After the last game of my senior year I finally had knee surgery in hopes of resurrecting my football career. Last spring I decided to start my college career at KC where my dad had great success. While growing up I always tried to impress him, or compare myself to him, or prove I was a better athlete. He always used to say don’t compare yourself to me; just be the best that you can be. Last spring I tried out for the football team. The next day a coach called and said I had a shot at making the team. As spring football went on my injuries got worse, and my performance suffered. I didn’t make the
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team in the spring, but the coach told me I could come back right before the first game of the season. I told him because of my injuries that I had to decline. It really hurt me to say that I wasn’t going to play. It hurts even more knowing that this might be it for me. It is hard knowing that I wasn’t able to live up to what my father did or not even come close. My dad was a great football player from his high school days at Thomas Jefferson High in Dallas to KC and then to Tulsa University. Am I finished with football for good? Who knows what can happen in the future? Whatever happens, I just want to make my dad proud. Miles Marable III is a freshman journalism major from Richardson.
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SPOTLIGHT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
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Students share random contents of their rides TORY VAN BLARCUM Features Editor
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hat is that one thing that you need on a daily basis that you always carry in your vehicle? Scantrons for your next exam? Jackets for cold classrooms? Change of clothes for work
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BRIAN EVANS
right after class? KC students use their transportation for more than just getting to and from school. Various students carry random things such as a custom picnic basket, golf clubs, stuffed animals, cowboy boots, band instruments and bookbags. Students were asked to show what they keep inside their vehicles. As shown below, the contents were varied as were the students themselves.
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CARSON WOODRUFF
Hometown: Longview Class: Freshman Custom picnic basket, bags, drink
Hometown: Gladewater Class: Freshman Golf clubs, emergency kit, shoes
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JACOB KING
Hometown: Longview Class: Freshman Boots, boot boxes, trumpet case, crates, shirts, McDonald’s cup, sun shade
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LOGAN NELSON
Hometown: Hughes Springs Class: Freshman Band shoes, instruments, jackets, boxes, notebook
MICHAEL BROWN
Hometown: Longview
Class: Sophomore
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MICHAEL RICKMAN
Hometown: White Oak Class: Freshman Waterbottle, cash, sunglasses, sunglasses case, book bag