The Flare, Issue 5 - Oct. 24, 2019

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Vol. 83, No. 5 Serving Kilgore College since 1936

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Rangers bring it home

Jon Frazier / THE FLARE

Kevon Latulas, Nederland sophomore, outpaces a Blinn Buccaneer to add to the Rangers’ scoreboard during a 49-7 Homecoming victory. This win means KC will host at least one playoff game.

The regular season wraps up this Saturday as the Rangers travel to face the Tyler Junior College Apaches.

Inside: Read previews on basketball season, Meet the new Homecoming King and Queen, and see why bullying should be old news

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Campus Calendar Oct/ Nov. 2019

Thursday, Oct. 24 Phi Theta Kappa Fall Induction Ceremony 6 p.m.

DSC Ballroom

Wednesday, Oct. 30 Diversity Alliance Spooky Sweets Sale 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Devall Student Center Contact: Cori Holden 903-988-3716 Thursday, Oct. 31 Costumes and Candy (Clubs & Organizations) 5 p.m.

Lee Mall / Miller Plaza Contact: Ashley Mason

Monday, Nov. 4 Spring Advisement/ Registration begins for Current Students All day Tuesday, Nov. 5 History Movie Screening 6:30 p.m.

Mike Miller Plaza Contact: John Raulston ext. 3726

Jordan Norris

Major: Corrosion Technology Hometown: Liberty Age: 20

Friday, Oct. 25 KCEPT Graduation 4 p.m.

Dodson Auditorium Contact: Robert Horn, ext. 7576

Friday, Nov. 1 Spring Admissions Application Priority Date / Spring Financial Aid Priority Date All day

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Jon Frazier / THE FLARE

When did you first get into music?

“I first got into drums when I was 11 years old, and began picking up other instruments when I was 15 years old.”

What instruments do you play? What is your favorite one?

“I play the guitar, piano, drums, ukulele, and the bass. I would have to say the drums are definitely my favorite, because they’re the heartbeat of the song and you’re in a lot of control.”

What is your favorite type of music to listen to?

“My favorite type of music would have to be alternative rock.

That’s my jam. I like listening mostly to The 1975, John Mayer, James Arthur, and LANY.” What is your favorite decade of music to listen to?

“Probably the 70s. I love listening to Queen, The Beatles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aerosmith, and Def Leppard.”

Can you think of a band or an artist that you think is overrated?

“Definitely KISS because they’re just showy and they’re not very unique compared to the other

Sign up now to compete in campus wide Chili Cook-Off KC Ranger Ambassadors advise student groups to bring the heat

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hili cookers need to sign up by Monday, Nov. 11, to participate in the Ranger Ambassadors’ 3rd annual Chili Cook-off. The event will heat up from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in the Mike Miller Plaza. Last year’s competition had seven clubs/organizations participate, and Callie Blakeley, admissions counselor, said they are looking for twice that number to

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participate this year. The cook-off is open to any and all student clubs/organizations, or faculty and staff members interested in competing. Tasting bowls, spoons, napkins, and bottled water will be provided for participants.

Competitors’ fee is $20. Entry for tasting is free, but they will be collecting donations for the KC Food Pantry.-

Rules & Important Info: NO ALCOHOL included in ingredients

, No more than 2 entries per club/organization , Club/organization will provide their own power supply ,Ranger Ambassadors will supply spoons, tasting bowls, shredded cheese, & fritos

,Fees can be turned into Callie Blakeley (Registrar’s Office)

bands from their time.”

Who is an artist that inspires you? Why? “John Mayer is probably the most inspiring artist, because he is always trying to find new ways to make his music better and more intriguing. He is always adding new stuff to his previous songs, whether it be a new riff he just learned or a riff from a totally different song, and I really like that about his style of music.”

What does music mean to you?

“Music means expressing yourself through your voice, or even your hands and feet.”

Other than music, what are some of your hobbies?

“I like sports, fishing, spending time with friends, and spending time with family.”

What brought you to KC? “The main reason I came to KC was for the corrosion technology program, because it has one of the best programs in the nation.”

What do you plan on doing with your major after KC? “I plan on getting a job in Houston once I graduate in the Spring of 2020.”

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Students benefit from KC Dual Credit program Longview High School junior takes advantage of completing multiple college courses before graduating BAILEY KERNS Staff Writer

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etting ahead in your posthigh school career before graduating is something many high schoolers are beginning to take an advantage of. Longview High School junior Averie Shobert is a dual credit student through the KC Dual Credit program, and is using this opportunity to get a head start on the typical four years of high school and four years of undergraduate studies.

“Taking the dual credit courses offered through KC was the right fit for me,” Shobert said. “AP was too easy, and IB was too hard, so this was a good middle ground. I also wanted to get ahead of the normal school schedule and graduate high school with my Associate’s Degree.”

According to the official KC

website, the KC Dual Credit program is a process by which a high school student enrolls in a college course and receives simultaneous academic credit for the course from both the college and the high school.

Currently, Shobert is enrolled in a Psychology, U.S. History and Algebra, and will take an English course next semester.

“The classes I am taking now are helping to prepare me for my future,” Shobert said. “It’s helping me to learn time management and study skills, and how to focus on my school work now before I go to college and enter a new environment.”

To begin the process of enrolling in dual credit classes as a high school student, students should first meet with their high school counselor to determine if dual credit courses are available to take at their school, and to determine if the student is eligible

to enroll in them. To become eligible, students must meet the requirements of certain standardized tests. “’I’m glad I was able to take an advantage of this opportunity,” Shobert said. “I will continue to take these classes and I also get an extra boost on my GPA, and I will get my benefits when I graduate.”

Currently, Dual Credit students make up 15-20% of KC students.

For more information about the Dual Credit program, contact DC coordinator, Terry Booker, at tbooker@kilgore.edu.

“I would highly recommend the DC program to those who are interested in it,” Shobert said. “These courses go on your college record and gives you an advantage when applying for colleges or job opportunities.”

DC Corner || This is part of an ongoing series about dual credit students enrolled in classes through KC.

EPT Lineman rodeo, graduation set for Oct. 25 The Kilgore College Electric Power Technology (KCEPT) program will host a lineman rodeo and graduation Friday for the 25th class to complete the 10week certificate program.

Twenty-two students will compete at the lineman rodeo beginning at 9 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 25, at the KCEPT Training Field – located at 2317 CR 174 East in Kilgore.

This is the fifth class to use the new training field, formerly located at Rusk County Electric Cooperative in Henderson. It is the third class under the leadership of instructor Travis Croft.

Skills demonstrated at the rodeo will include pole climbing, hurt-man rescue and insulator changing exercises.

Also, the “Top Hand Award” will be presented to the student who earns the highest overall score in the course.

Other awards given will include “Outstanding Student,” based on class grades and field competencies, and “Most Supportive Teammate,” selected by class vote.

Graduation is set for 4 p.m. the same day at Dodson Auditorium on the Kilgore campus.

For more information on the program, visit www.kilgore.edu/ept.

Graduation candidates, by hometown:

This photo was part of an award-winning series taken by Catie Denfeld at the 2018 Lineman Rodeo at KC.

• Ben Wheeler: Cody M. Saxon • Combine: Yandell R. Burge • Corrigan: Lane G. Hurley • De Kalb: Kevin R. Robertson • Diana: Hayden J. Hounsel • Elkhart: David T. Morrison • Gilmer: Brad A. Beckham • Gladewater: Daniel F. Sandoval • Grapeland: Brannon B. Bedre • Gun Barrel: Braden A. Strickland • Jacksonville: Esgar J. Mena • Jefferson: Loy D. Taylor, • Kilgore: Rowdy N. Smith • Lovelady: Jacob D. Jeffus • Lufkin: David C. Frankens and Hunter L. McMillon • Mount Pleasant: Nain Guzman and Haydon T. Hanks • Palestine: Jordan D. Lufsey • Paris: Seth D. Hudgins • Rusk: Caleb M. Holcomb • Yantis: Jesse J. McGregor

Public school districts served by KC?

KC Taxing Districts are: Kilgore, Sabine, Gladewater, White Oak, Leverett’s Chapel, West Rusk and Overton.

KC service area are: Longview, Pine Tree, Spring Hill, New Diana, Gilmer, Union Grove, Big Sandy, Hallsville, Tatum, Henderson, Laneville, Carlisle and Mt. Enterprise.

FAFSA Fact Check

Did you know?

aThe 2020-21 FAFSA is available as of October

1, but you must complete the correct year for the term you wish to enroll. aEach year KC has at least 100 students complete a FAFSA for the incorrect year. Since the FAFSA opened the 2020-21 academic year FAFSA it defaults to that year automatically. aIf students attempt to complete a FAFSA for 2019-20 for Spring or Summer and do not notice it defaulted to 2020-21 they complete the wrong FAFSA for the year they really want to attend. aThe staff, in the Financial Aid Office, at both the Longview and Kilgore campuses are available to assist students in completing their FAFSA, any time after 1 p.m. each business day.

- This public service announcement is brought to you by the office of Jackie Kelley, Assistant Financial Aid Director/ Veteran Certifying Official (903) 983-8171 e-mail jkelley@kilgore.edu

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KCPD stays busy with Stark during finals week JUSTIN GILL Staff Writer The following reports were made to the KC Police Department between Oct. 11-21:

Oct. 11

Officer Myra Dominguez investigated suspicious activity at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at 815 Nolen Ave. Later that same day, Officer Tristan Caudle conducted an investigation into possible shots fired at 8 p.m. at Stark Hall.

Oct. 12

Officer Caudle took a report of lost property at 10 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 12, at 1100 Broadway, and 15 minutes

later took a report of found property at the police department. Later, Caudle was dispatched to assist the Kilgore Police Department at 4 p.m. at R.E. St. John Stadium.

Oct. 15

Officer Jessica Copeland investigated a possible theft on the sixth floor of Stark Hall at 11:09 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Oct. 16

Officer Copeland assisted an outside agency at 1:10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 1101 E South St. At 10:40 a.m. Officer Dominguez investigated a fire alarm that reportedly kept going off and then silencing itself

at 815 Nolen St. Officer Caudle was dispatched to a road rage disturbance at Stark Hall at 9:29 p.m. at Stark Hall. He was then made aware of an aggravated assault that allegedly occurred last semester.

Oct. 17

Officer Shannon Charvis investigated an elevator alarm that was activated at 4:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at Stark Hall. Later that same day Officer Dominguez reported a fight at 12:17 p.m. at Stark Hall.

Oct. 18

Officer Caudle reported a mental subject causing a disturbance at noon, Friday,

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Oct. 18, at Nolen Hall. At 2:13 p.m., Officer Dominguez investigated a suspicious person at 1306 Henderson Blvd. At 3:32 p.m. Officer Caudle took a report for Criminal Mischief Class A at Parks Fitness Center.

Oct. 19

Officer Dominguez assisted Officer Vercher from Kilgore Police Department who saw a young black male lying in the road while doing patrol 2:15 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 19, at 800 E. South St., behind Bennie Hall. Dominguez reported found property at 6 p.m. at R.E. St. John Stadium following the Homecoming football game.

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The newly crowned Homecoming King and Queen, Sedrick Williams and Elizabeth Luis, talk about their victory on the field this weekend Flare:

How did it feel to be nominated for court?

Williams:

It felt great, but I was definitely not expecting it.

Luis: Being nominated

felt nice in a way, but also something fun to do even if I lost. It would’ve just been a great experience.

Williams:

I was representing Student Government Association.

Luis:

I was representing Student G o v e r n m e n t Association.

Flare:

What were your first thoughts when your name was

Williams: I couldn’t really

announced?

Luis:

Flare:

Williams:

Williams: I get along

game.

Why do you think you were nominated for court? with everyone, and I’m always willing to help out where it’s needed.

I’m also involved with a lot of things on campus.

My first thought was that I have to play good for this

Luis:

I think I was nominated because I was the longest returning member in my organization.

When my name was first announced I was honestly distracted a little bit. My escorts were talking to me about how I would feel if I won and how cool it would be. So, when I heard my name I was shocked and happy at the same time.

Flare:

Flare: Who did you

Luis:

Who were you representing on the court?

Jamie Maldonado / Special to THE FLARE

Sedrick Williams and Elizabeth Luis were crowned as this year’s Homecoming King and Queen by last year’s winners during the coronation before the start of the KC vs. Blinn football game.

think was going to win?

tell. Anyone could’ve won.

I didn’t have anyone specific in mind. I felt as if we all had an even chance.

Flare:

What was it like for you to win?

Williams:

It was a great experience. It’s something I can tell my children one day, and it’s another accomplishment.

Luis:

For me, winning became more representative of all the organizations I am involved in. Not only am I in SGA, but also Athletic Training, Zonta, and TRiO.

Flare: your

What was favorite part of

Homecoming?

Williams: The atmosphere

of the game had to have been my favorite part.

Luis:

My favorite part of Homecoming was being on the sideline with the rest of the trainers supporting our boys and beating Blinn.

Flare: Is there anything else you would like to add that I didn’t ask about?

Williams: No ma’am.

Luis: Congratulations

to everyone on making court and everything they do within their organizations.

Even those who didn’t make court, we are all a part of the KC family.

For more pictures of this weekend’s game and other events around campus, visit the Kilgore College Flickr account: kilgore-college

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KC Political Science Department to host Civil War movie HUNTER MADEWELL Staff Writer KC Government and History instructors are hosting a movie screening at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the Mike Miller Plaza. Those in attendance may receive extra credit from their History and Government professors, “but students should check with their professors for details and certainty,” said Government instructor, John Raulston, via email.

The event is being

sponsored by both the Baptist Student Ministry and the History and Government Department,” and will feature the movie, “The Free State of Jones,” (2016), which focuses on an abolitionist in the south during the Civil War. The movie’s main character, Newt Knight is interpreted by Matthew McConaughey.

McConaughey plays the role of a farmer from Mississippi who serves as a medic for the Confederate Army in 1863 and would rather help the

wounded than fight the Union army.

Raulston said the movie makes a perfect correlation to the material being taught in History 1301, which is primarily why it was chosen for the screening.

In the event weather prohibits the event from taking place outside, Dodson Auditorium is the designated back-up location.

For additional information regarding the screening, contact Raulston or any other Government/ History instructor.

HUNTER MADEWELL Staff Writer

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a long-time Churches of Christ member, leader, and teacher — will give an opening presentation and then, after a short break with refreshments, three local pastors will respond briefly to his presentation, before the panelists field questions from the audience.

Booker has degrees from both Abilene Christian University and Texas A&M University and is a husband of 48 years, father of two, and grandfather of two. He has served as moderator of the Symposia series since it began in 2014 but this year volunteered to make the opening statement on

Influence the change ‘Build East Texas’ builds awareness for issues

Symposium to examine Christianity, LGBTQ+ Is Christianity’s response to the LGBTQ+ community one where humans’ unrighteousness must be identified and opposed? Is Christianity’s response to the LGBTQ+ community similar to a Christ-like response to race, gender, or poverty differences?

Is unity of fellowship with believers outside and inside the LGBTQ+ community possible when answers to those questions are different?

A Religious Symposium in Kilgore will take up the topic “Christianity as it relates to the LGBTQ+ Community,” and everyone is welcome to attend the free event from 3‑5 p.m, Sunday, Nov. 3, in the Devall Student Center Ballroom on the KC campus. of Kilgore College (1116 Broadway Boulevard, between Nolen and Elder Streets, in Kilgore, Texas).

Terry Booker, of KC, will give the opening presentation at the 2019 Symposium.

Booker — a former Kilgore College instructor, department chair, and instructional dean and

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the topic “Christianity as it relates to the LGBTQ+ Community.”

Kilgore pastors on the panel will include the Rev. Will Wilson of First Presbyterian Church and Dr. Glenn Young of First Baptist Church. This year’s event will be moderated by the Rev. Ben Bagley of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.

Several local congregations sponsor the event, covering costs not offset by offerings collected at the door.

This 2019 Symposium is the sixth in a series connected to the anniversary of the Oct. 31, 1517, Reformation. The first was “One Lord, One

Faith, One Baptism” in 2014; the second was “At the Intersection of Church and State” in 2015; the third was “Religion and Politics in the 2016 Election” in 2016; the fourth was “The Reformation at 500 years” in 2017; and the fifth was “Why Church?” in 2018.

The general purpose of the Symposia is to seek a deeper understanding of one another in our various church communities.

Through the mutual sharing of knowledge and ideas, organizers believe that the Holy Spirit will draw people closer to that union that Christ desires for all (John 17:21-23).

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Build East Texas invites students to participate in a 5-campus East Texas College Tour as it stops in Kilgore around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7.

During the event, those in attendance will have the opportunity to converse with candidates running for the U.S. Senate and Texas 1st Congressional seat (TX CD-1). The tour begins at Angelina College at 7:30 am, and, after subsequent stops at SFA, Wiley College, and KC, will conclude by 8:30 p.m. at UT Tyler.

Each event will be

allotted a 90-minute timeframe, during which private meet-and-greets, networking, candidate comments, and a Q&A will take place. The purpose of this event is to allow students to become better engaged in government affairs, and, also, begin to build a network between students, colleges, organizations, and the candidates in attendance.

Students are advised to bring business cards and resumes if interested in being considered for volunteer work for the candidates. For additional information, contact Brent D. Beal at brent@ buildetx.org.

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Nearly 300 Forevers return to Kilgore for this weekend’s 80th Annive BAILEY KERNS Staff Writer

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or the last 80 years, tradition and excellence have been represented through the iconic Red, White and Blue uniform. This past weekend, 291 Rangerette Forevers returned to Kilgore to perform in a halftime routine at the Homecoming game, celebrating the organization’s 80th anniversary. Four out of the almost 300 participants shared a unique connection with this weekend’s performance as they currently have daughters on the line, and had the opportunity to share the field with one another.

“This year’s homecoming was extra special having my Rangerette daughter share the field during the same halftime,” Forever Annette Bailey-Stark said. “I never dreamed that would happen. It was even more special for my parents who attended all of my games 34 years ago and are at every game and event to support [my daughter] as well.

They were elated to see me out there again.”

Stark was a member of the 46th line who, throughout their two years, traveled to Europe for eight days and performed at the Cotton Bowl as well as the Cotton Bowl Parade. As a Forever, she also performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York and the East/West Shrine Bowl in California.

Stark’s daughter, Bailey Stark, is now continuing the legacy as she is a member of the 80th line.

“I prayed my daughter would one day be blessed enough to be given the same opportunity,” Stark said. “As a young girl, I dressed her up and brought her to mini-camp and Revels.

Now, she ‘dresses up’ in the Red, White, and Blue uniform she earned this summer. As a

Rangerette Mom and Forever, my daughter and I are able to connect in a way only few get to experience.”

The 46th line had a large return in numbers this Saturday with almost twenty line members and their entire officer line performing on the field. Another member of the 46th line, Jennifer

Courtesy of Rachel Clower

Rachel Clower (79th line) and Jennifer Clower (46th line)

Courtesy of Shyanne Prevett

Tami Prevett (49th line) and Shyanne Prevett (80th line)

Clower, has a daughter on the 79th line who, coincidentally, is the big sister of Stark’s daughter.

“This is a random draw and of all the 34 people my daughter could have drawn, it was my classmate’s daughter,” Clower said. “Annette and I are loving every minute of it and reliving everything together again. It is

Courtesy of Bailey Stark

Annette Bailey-Stark (46th line) and Bailey Stark (80th line)

Courtesy of Alicia Padilla

Matilde Rubio-Padilla (53rd line) and Alicia Padilla (79th line)

super special.”

Not only was Clower celebrating Homecoming with her class at KC, but she was also celebrating her daughter’s birthday and enjoying her last performance at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium.

With Kilgore as their hometown, Clower has been watching her daughter, Rachel, perform on this field since her eighth grade year.

“We were thinking this might be the last time for Rachel to perform at R.E. St John,” Clower said. “When we found out the Forevers were performing halftime, I decided to forgo the actual performance to watch her in the stands ‘one last time’ from the seats I have sat in for the last seven years. However, I went to every practice and all the events that day. Sharing my Rangerette daughter and showing her off to my classmates was the best present ever.”

As moms of current Rangerettes, these four women have experienced both being on the field and watching their legacy from the stands. Right End Lieutenant of the 49th line, Tami Prevett, said she can’t explain how special it is to know her daughter, Shyanne Prevett of the 80th line, gets to wear the Red, White and Blue.

“I’m beyond proud of her and I cry every time I watch her dance,” Prevett said. “It was an awesome feeling taking the field again hearing David Berryhill’s voice once again. It is still so surreal watching my daughter dance on the same field I did 30 years ago. Being a Forever is such an honor, and I’m blessed to belong to a close knit organization.”

The fourth Forever to share the field with her daughter this weekend was member of the 53rd line, Matilde Rubio Padilla. Some of her favorite

Rangerette Forevers stand on the sideline marks the 80th Anniversary of the organizatio memories from being on the line include learning from Ms. Davis, Mrs. Bolton-Covin, Mrs. Blair and Mrs. Wayne, and now she is happy to be sharing her experiences with her daughter, Alicia Padilla of the 79th line.

“The fact that I have the opportunity to share Alicia’s Rangerette experiences and the rich traditions of this organization with her, is very special,” Rubio-Padilla said. “I’m a very proud mom and Forever.

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ersary halftime performance, moms share the field with their legacies KC Foundation secures $3.5 million scholarship endowment to support Rangerette organization

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Rangerette Officers stand with KC Foundation President Ken Raney as the organization is presented the estate gift.

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as they watch almost 300 Forevers take the field for a halftime performance at this year’s Homecoming game. This year on. the lessons that she is learning will help shape her future. I know how hard the Rangerettes work and I also know how rewarding the entire experience is.”

This year marks 80 years of the organization that embodied the creation of dance/drill team. Home to our East Texas town, the World Famous Kilgore College Rangerettes will continue to honor the tradition and values that women from many generations have learned from wearing the uniform.

“This past weekend was amazing and I love being able to share being a Rangerette with ladies from so many different decades,” Rubio-Padilla said. “As I drove to our morning rehearsal, I shed a few tears. I absolutely had butterflies before we walked onto the field, and as I hit our final pose, the K-Girl, my lips were quivering. To be back with 300 Forevers and my daughter on the same field, I’m not quite sure that words can describe that feeling.”

“The life skills ingrained as a Rangerette are the same as always: discipline, work ethic, integrity, and depth of character to name a few.”

- Annette Bailey-Stark

The Kilgore College Foundation has received a $3.5 million estate gift from a former Kilgore College Rangerette and her husband to fund scholarships for the world-famous Rangerette organization.

KC Foundation President Ken Raney presented the estate gift to Rangerette officers at halftime of the homecoming football game Oct. 19 versus Blinn College at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium.

The gift will provide scholarships for future generations of young ladies who have earned the lauded title of “Rangerette” and meet the endowment’s academic criteria.

The endowment includes scholarships for the important support team of

Rangerette managers who are also students at KC. “This is a monumental moment for the KC Foundation and a touching legacy tribute to the Rangerette organization.

This estate gift is one of the largest gifts in our history,” said Michael Hageloh, Chief Development Officer.

Though the donor wishes to remain anonymous, she was a member of the Rangerettes under the direction of Gussie Nell Davis.

Miss Davis founded the Kilgore College Rangerettes in 1940, the first dance drill team of its kind, which unequivocally created a multi-billion dollar industry both domestically and internationally.

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KC clinches playoff spot with dominant win TYLER SUTTON Staff Writer

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t was an all around great day for the KC Rangers as they capped off Homecoming week with a dominant 49-7 victory over the Blinn Buccaneers on Saturday afternoon at R.E St. John Memorial stadium.

The win assures that once again the SWJCFC Championship will come through Kilgore as with the win, KC will host a playoff game in two weeks as either the 1 or 2 seed.

Kilgore’s offense came out firing with an 11 play, 80 yard opening drive finished off with a 11 yard Gabe Douglas touchdown run. The Rangers defense then started their dominant afternoon by forcing Blinn to run 3 plays and punt after a Jadrian Taylor sack on third down. KC’s offense picked right back up with quarterback Jacob Frazier finding Kevin Latulas for a 45 yard touchdown pass and a quick 14-0 Rangers lead. Then after another Blinn 3 plays and punt drive, Geovante Howard took the punt 70 yards untouched to the end zone for a 21-0 KC lead. The Rangers would also add two more scores before halftime with Cade Pearson getting in from 2 yards out and De’Shawn Williams getting into the scoring with an 11 yard touchdown run for a commanding 35-0 Rangers lead at halftime.

Blinn’s lone score came early in the third quarter when quarterback Brock Landis found receiver Kadrian Hammond for a 14 yard touchdown. The Rangers capped off the scoring in the game with Scooter Adams getting in for a two yard touchdown run and Pearson going untouched for a 45 yard touchdown run to cap off the dominant victory for KC. The Rangers offense

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Cade Pearson, of Texarkana, plows through the opposing team during the Homecoming game, bringing the Rangers closer to victory.

The Rangers’ win on Saturday opens up playoff possibilities for the upcoming bowl season. put up huge numbers on the ground with 228 rushing yards led by 85 yards on just 6 carries from Earnest Crownover. Pearson also had a big afternoon on the ground totaling 70 yards and two rushing touchdowns. The KC defense also had a monster game holding the high powered Blinn offense to just 237 total yards and harassed Landis all afternoon leading to three interceptions, two of those coming from Antonio Brooks. D.J Harris also had a late sack and fumble recovery.

The Rangers improved to 7-1 (5-1 in conference play ) and will wrap up the regular season Saturday vs TJC at Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium in Tyler.

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Rangers seek to win conference title CHRIS PEÑA Staff Writer The Rangers are on a roll.

KC is coming into this week’s game with a four game winning streak after beating Blinn 49-7 during the homecoming game. KC now has their sights on TJC on the road during TJC’s homecoming game. The Apaches are coming off a two game winning streak after winning on the road against Cisco where they shut them out with a 17-0 win. The Rangers currently have a four game winning streak against TJC. This season, the Rangers have

yet to lose on the road as they hold on to a 3-0 record. KC’s defense had a big game during homecoming in which they collected three interceptions and only allowed 216 yard of total offense. Although TJC had a very controlling 17-0 win, offensively there was not much to scare off KC from their quarterbacks.

The Apaches only collected 62 yards of passing between three players, but did damage on the ground with averaging 6.5 yards per rush with a total of 246 yards rushing and two touchdowns. The teams faced

each other during the season opener for KC at home which the Rangers won convincingly 35-10. KC held TJC to 275 yards of total offense while they had 482 yards offensively. KC’s Jacob Frazier had a big game with 285 yards passing to with three touchdowns and no picks, RB Earnest Crownover had 70 yards rushing with one score and WR Omar Manning had 182 yards receiving to go with two touchdowns. TJC did not score until the fourth quarter in which they scored their 10 points after the game was all but decided.

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SPORTS

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Lady Rangers back on the court REGION XIV CONFERENCE COACHES POLLS - WOMEN Trinity Valley Tyler Kilgore Angelina (tie) Blinn & Panola Bossier Parish Paris Coastal Bend Jacksonville

Photos taken by: Jon Frazier / THE FLARE

(Left) Annilia Dawn keeps a look out for an open teammate. (Top Right) Jada Hood dribbles the ball down the court. (Bottom Right) Players take a breather after an intense practice.

Season kicks off on Friday, Nov. 1, in Masters Gymnasium.

Basketball Women 2019 Schedule Nov. Friday, Nov. 1

Monday, Nov. 4

Monday, Nov. 11

Friday, Nov. 22

Versus: Killeen Force

Versus: Palo Alto College

Versus: East Texas Bapt. University Versus: Midland Women’s NIT

Location: Kilgore

Location: San Antonio

Location: Kilgore

Location: Midland

Time: 7 p.m.

Time: 6 p.m.

Time: 6 p.m.

Time: TBA

Saturday, Nov. 2

Tuesday, Nov. 5

Thursday, Nov. 21

Saturday, Nov. 23

Versus: SWCC

Versus: San Antonio College

Versus: Midland Women’s NIT

Versus: Midland Women’s NIT

Location: Kilgore

Location: San Antonio

Location: Midland

Location: Midland

Time: 1 p.m.

Time: 6 wp.m.

Time: TBA

Time: TBA

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Basketball bounces back in season REGION XIV CONFERENCE COACHES POLLS - MEN EAST ZONE Tyler Navarro Trinity Valley Kilgore Panola Bossier Parish Paris SOUTH ZONE Angelina Blinn Lamar State-Port Arthur Jacksonville Lee Coastal Bend Victoria Photos taken by: Jon Frazier / THE FLARE

(Top Left) Tysen Banks guards during practice.

(Far Right) Rodrigue Andela dunks the ball.

(Bottom Left) Michael Thomas dunks while Ademola Kolawole lookes on. The men open play Friday Nov. 1, in Edmond Okla.

Basketball Men 2019 Schedule Nov. Friday, Nov. 1

Tuesday, Nov. 5

Friday, Nov. 15

Thursday, Nov. 21

Versus: at Tip-Off Classic

Versus: Louisiana Christian School

Versus: LSC-Tomball

Versus: Grayson College

Location: Edmond - OK

Location: Kilgore

Location: Kilgore

Location: Sherman

Time: TBA

Time: 6 p.m.

Time: 4 p.m.

Time: 6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 2

Tuesday, Nov. 12

Saturday, Nov. 16

Saturday, Nov. 23

Versus: at Tip-Off Classic

Versus: Hill College

Versus: Cedar Valley College

Versus: Angelina College*

Location: Edmond - OK

Location: Kilgore

Location: Kilgore

Location: Lufkin

Time: TBA

Time: 7 p.m.

Time: 4 p.m.

Time: 4 p.m.

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ROWDY REVIEWS

“El Camino” takes the backseat to “Breaking Bad”

Let us know what else you’d like The Flare to review by tweeting us @theflareonline

Whopper or Flopper?

HUNTER MADEWELL Staff Writer Burger King recently unveiled a burger made entirely of plants, and after battling my own personal beliefs that a patty made of anything but meat should be promptly tossed in the incinerator, I stepped outside of my comfort zone and discovered something great, and most importantly, for the future of the vegan race, meat-free.

The “100% Whopper, 0% beef ” sandwich from Burger King, dubbed the “Impossible Whopper,” has become popular in recent weeks, as its implementation allows for vegetarian and vegan customers to enjoy a meatless alternative to the famously mouthwatering whopper.

With an exterior nearly identical to the regular meat-patty version, I assumed that, because the patty appeared to be legit (enough), the burgers would have a similar taste. I was wrong but pleasantly surprised.

After taking the first bite, I immediately realized that the patty was, in fact, 100% rabbit food, but the taste was actually great. Of course, my first observation was that the patty was plant based, as the “meat” itself tasted less savory and juicy than its meaty counterpart, but the iconic whopper flavor was definitely there.

The sandwich is definitely tasty, and it’s obvious that Burger King is having no problem meeting sales, but the “Impossible Burger” is not, by any means, a healthy burger substitute. The original whopper weighs in at a nutritional value of 660 calories, whereas the plant-based alternative is only 30 calories less; by the laws of nature, burgers should not, in my opinion, be a “health food,” anyway, so the fact that Burger King was able to create a sandwich that not only appeals to a greater audience but tastes good as well is compensation enough.

In summary, although the taste was slightly off, I found the sandwich satisfying and ultimately better than other vegetarian patties that I have tried in the past. I do not know if I will ever find myself choosing the plant based option over my one true love, the original “Whopper,” but it is definitely nice knowing that, in the event I decide to spare the life of a Meaty (Cow, for treehuggers), I’ll have the option to choose the next best, meatless alternative.

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E

l Camino” shows how much I have missed “Breaking Bad” and how the movie might have worked better as a series of episodes. Six years have passed since the series finale of “Breaking Bad” that left fans wanting to know what happened after the episode last aired.

It seemed that we had to interpret what happened next to many of the characters such as Jesse, played by Aaron Paul, after he finally escaped from a place where he was captive and used to work against his will. The film was kept under wraps for a long time, so well that many people did not know it was coming and some people still didn’t know it was released, which could be a good marketing strategy or a terrible one on behalf of Netflix, who released the film.

The film takes place in the immediate seconds after the show ended and shows Jesse as he tries to get his life together, even when he is a wanted fugitive and trying to move on from the times where he was being held captive. During his run from

the police, he encounters many familiar faces as well as flashbacks (perhaps too many) that are key in helping him get to his destination. The film has an even pace where it does not feel dragged nor does it feel rushed. “El Camino’, proved that Aaron Paul has enough potential to be the lead.

Aaron Paul delivers his best work as the character Jesse after being overshadowed by series lead Bryan Cranston, who played Walter White.

Although the film delivers suspense, and great character moments, the film did not add something new to what we know of the show, and felt as if this was a long episode for the series where it separates from the original story. After watching the film, it made me realize how great the show was and the characters that made it work with the phenomenal writing.

Filled with great cinematography, written and directed by series creator, Vince Gilligan, the film is a satisfying watch for the fans of the show that will also receive closure on the fate of a fanfavorite characters.

Coutesy of Netflix/ THE FLARE

“El Camino” is a Netflix movie that continues the story of Jesse from the series Breaking Bad.

How news becomes news A comic strip by Alex Wooldridge / Hunter Madewell

OPINION

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Stereotypes are a last century thing

Vol. 82 • No. 5 Thursday, October 24, 2019 Executive Editor Adriana Cisneros Emerson Copy Editors Jon Frazier, Carrie Harris, Nadia Hill, Jennifer Ibarra

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A Gay Fantasia,Redux — an evolution of compassion

wenty years ago our newspaper rocked East Texas in a way most would find uncomfortable. In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, we are reviewing one of the most infamous cases of bullying to happen at KC. The KC Theatre director at the time, Raymond Caldwell was inspired to adapt “Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes,” into a production for Fall of 1999. Wes Ferguson, a KC alumnus of The Flare, writes in the November 2019 issue of the Texas Monthy about his experience as the editor during this time, sharing what it was like in Kilgore during the play’s production at the college.

The play about the AIDS epidemic with scenes showing men kissing and being intimate was not welcomed with open arms.

The Kilgore community first caught wind of the production in September 1999 when Jamie Maldonado of The Flare wrote a story about Caldwell’s concerns that the play would be heavily scrutinized.

Ferguson decided on a heavyweight level punchline, “A Gay Fantasia” surrounded by a bold black box that would catch the attention of anyone who glanced at the paper.

Hot off the press, the story was picked up by Donald Beebe, pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Kilgore. Beebe then wrote a scathing letter to the local newspaper, the Kilgore News Herald, claiming that Angels in America was ‘filled with vulgar and explicit scenes including two men embracing and kissing,’ Ferguson reported.

In it, Beebe requested

that East Texans pull funding for the college and called on others to write petitions in favor of ending the play at KC. This was only the start of a media firestorm that would leave former KC President Bill Holda caught in a forest fire in the Piney Woods.

Soon, local media outlets would be writing stories and reporting on the controversy.

Despite all the scandal, Holda stuck to his guns and refused to cancel the play.

With less than a week before the show, the bullies showed up riding a pale horse, well, “a repurposed school bus driven by…

Dorman McKinney… with crudely written billboards mounted on each side.

The passenger side read, in part, ‘Help Gov. Bush call the police!!! Dr. Molda [sic] and his sewer sucking sodomites at K.C.

have raped & sodomized the virgin village of Kilgore TX.’” Ferguson recalled. He explained the bus would drive around campus for hours with passengers shouting at anyone they could see and even used it as a roadblock to prevent Rangerettes from crossing the street.

‘Dancing whores!’ he shouted. ‘Dancing whores!’

Luckily, this insane display of ignorance was enough to cause some people to back off in fear of being lumped together with his hateful preaching.

That didn’t stop the protestors from doubling down and protesting the play with homemade signs depicting sodomy and slogans such as “It’s Adam and Eve; not Adam and Steve.” In the end, the haters failed and the show was sold out all four nights it was shown; and Caldwell was met with enthusiastic

rounds of applause.

Though not everything was rainbows and sunshine, the Gregg County Commissioners Court revoked financial support for the Texas Shakespeare Festival.

However, donations from theatre supporters around the country more than made up the difference — as did a check presented to Holda when he received a PEN/Newman’s Own First Amendment Award for his refusal to cancel the play. We look back at this time in hopes that we have changed for the better and become more accepting of people and who they are, regardless of sexual orientation, race, or background and realizing that we are all human and we are on this crazy roller coaster called life together here at KC. Special thanks to Texas Monthly and Wes Ferguson.

Will Finklea Union Grove sophomore

Kylie Raymond New London freshman

Rodney Anthony Tatum freshman

Yajayra Aleman Kilgore freshman

“Step in.”

“Tell some kind of authority.”

“Try to help them.”

“I would be the one to stand up for them. No one deserves to be bullied.”

YOUR VIEW What do you do when you see someone getting bullied?

Photo credits: Photography class/ THE FLARE

Staff Writers Maria Ango- Bilogo, Maya Bolden, Dominique Burnett, Jon Frazier, Justin Gill, Jennifer Ibarra, Bailey Kerns, Hunter Madewell, Chris Pena, Tricia Still, Brandt Varnell, Alaija Wilkerson Photographers Jon Frazier, Irene Lucas, Justin Gill, Rainy Harrison, Nadia Hill, Irene Lucas, Tricia Still, Morgan Walker Cartoonist Alexandria Wooldridge Adviser Rachel Stallard

LETTERS

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

DISCLAIMER

THE FLARE is the student newspaper of Kilgore College and is published every other Thursday by the journalism department, except during examination periods and vacations. First copy is free, subsequent copies are available for 50 cents. THE FLARE is a member of the Texas Community College Journalism Association and the Texas Intercollegiate press Association.

All people holding editorial staff positions are Kilgore College journalism students. 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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Halloween Holiday Horror East Texas gets Hot N’ Haunted as halloween approaches

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Terror Nights Haunted House – Tyler -- Claimed by locals as one of the most terrifying haunted houses in Texas, Terror Nights Haunted House now has two chill worthy attractions on its premises.

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Cutting Edge – Fort Worth

-- Among haunted houses in Texas, Fort Worth’s Cutting Edge is by far one of the most intense.

Guinness marked Cutting Edge Haunted House as the “World’s Largest Walk Through Haunted House�.

Tickets are $29.75 plus fee.

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DOC WILKES HOUSE

OF HORRORS, LONGVIEW -- Based on real events, bring your friends, because you’ll need someone to hold onto as you make your way through this maze of horror. Tickets are $20.

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Graystone Haunted Manor

- Longview, TX -- Come visit Graystone Haunted Manor, if you dare, and experience the Manor where the family lived and died. Or did they? They also have food at their Boneyard Bistro, an outdoor movie theater, gift shop, museum and fortune tellers. Tickets are $25.

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Hangman’s House of

Horrors - Fort Worth, TX -“The Best Place to get Spooked�. There are 3 haunts at Hangman’s House of Horrors.

A full evening of entertainment with live bands, karaoke, festival game activities, food trucks, and free parking.

General admission is $29 and fast passes are an additional cost of $39.

Movie Nights Psycho - Oct. 25th at 7:30 pm.

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Haunted Landmark - Greenville,

TX -- Tickets are $13. Expect lots of goonies and ghouls at this place.

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Zombie Hill Haunted AttractionGilmer -- Highway 271 thru Gilmer, Texas to Redbud (beside the funeral home), go over the railroad tracks and turn on Cherokee Trace (which is haunted by the way...look it up).

Go exactly 4 miles...don’t give up and don’t chicken out! Zombie Hill will be on your right

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Zombie Safari-Dallas -- Just

minutes from downtown Dallas, This Zombie Safari adventure is a haunting experience like no other! Don’t miss out on this interactive adventure!

Tickets are $24.95.

Above is a Halloween ink and charcoal piece created by Abbey Stogner, Information provided by funtober.com Hallsville freshman. Instructor Carolyn Fox-Hearne’s Design 1 class has art and dallashauntedhouses.com on exhibit upstairs in the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Building.

Halloween Playlist

Nightmare on Elm Street Oct. 26th at 8 pm.

Hocus Pocus - Oct. 27th at 2 pm.

Beetlejuice - Oct. 27th at 7:30 pm.

Scream - Oct. 28th at 7:30 pm.

Get Out - Oct. 29th at 7:30 pm.

Complied by Jennifer Ibarra