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The Flare Long rivalry raises the stakes for homecoming weekend RICHARD NGUYEN Managing Editor Only 26 miles separate the KC and Tyler Junior College campuses. The two teams have met on the gridiron at least once every season since 1958. When the two teams come together it never fails to entertain fans – it seems the athletes play harder, the halftime show runs longer, and the high kicks land more precisely . Saturday’s meeting will mark the 118th meeting between the two schools with TJC leading the series 67-48-2. “It’s a great rivalry with a lot of respect between each school,” said Jimmy Rieves, athletic director and former KC football head coach. “It’s great for the community because it brings back the old style type of community feeling,” Rieves said. When the two schools meet, it’s more than just a football game. The halftime show brings together two of the best marching bands in Texas and two of the most respected dance teams in the world – Rangerettes and the TJC Apache Belles. The two groups are often compared to one another, but never confused for the other. “It makes everybody work a little harder, you want to do your best,” said Dana Blair, Rangerette director. The Rangerettes were founded in 1940 and seven years later came the Apache Belles. The two share the drill team aspect, but provide different styles when it comes to performances. The last few times the two football teams have met, the game’s victor has been decided in the last few minutes. Since 2000, the two have met 32 times with Tyler holding a 17-15 advantage over KC. In 2012, the Rangers beat the Apaches in both their meetings winning 38-30 in Tyler and 45-24 in Kilgore. The Apaches would get their revenge the next season beating KC twice; 5624 in Kilgore and 42-12 in Tyler. Last year’s matchup was the closest game the two have had since the 2011 game when TJC edged by the Rangers in a 42-35 nail biter. Last season saw an offensive explosion by the two teams combing for over 1,000 yards offensively, 99 points and 26 penalties with TJC coming out on top 55-44. This year’s matchup will be one for See RANGERS on Page 3
KC PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH CONTINUES The KC Presidential Search Committee met in executive session Monday night to discuss the ongoing presidential search. The committee includes KC board members Joe Carrington, James Walker and Karol Pruett as chair. KC faculty members D’Wayne Shaw and Brandon Walker also serve on the committee. The KC board as a whole has been invited to screen potential candidates who apply. HR director Tony Johnson is facilitating the search. KC received more than 30 applications from around the U.S. The board is beginning to choose its top applicant choices, and finalists should be announced in early November with interviews completed by Thanksgiving. Four or five finalists will be interviewed, then chosen by the Board. The new hire will have overlap time in January to serve with Dr. Bill Holda before he retires on Janary 31, 2016. — Kathryn Agee
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Sisters make family experience as Rangerettes side by side,” Kyley said. “We’ve basically danced together our entire lives.” The girls are skilled in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop and kick. Dance is all they ever wanted to do, they said. Presented with opportunities to continue in gymnastic and cheer or play sports, the girls refused, saying that dance is literally everything. Being a member of the Rangerettes was always something younger sister Payton had dreamed of doing. “I knew I wanted to tryout for Rangerettes way before Kyley did,” she said. “My mom told me what a Rangerette was and I fell in love with it.” Kyley was opposed to trying out for the Rangerettes in high school, even though her dance instructor said she’d be perfect for it. It wasn’t until her senior year was coming to a close that she realized she wanted to continue dancing and being a drill team member. “I’d never been to Kilgore. I’d never done anything Rangerette related,” Kyley said. “The first thing I went to was a summer mini-camp. There I completely fell in love with Kilgore and everything the Rangerettes were.” The Rangerettes are known for more that just being the first kick line. They are known to shape dancers into responsible young women through their dance program. “What we take out of it is not just dance lessons, it’s life lessons,” Kyley said. “You learn how to manage school and practice, while trying to maintain a social life.” The young women learn how to carry themselves, as well as how to interact with different people. The program strives to teach responsibility and discipline. Both sisters agreed that the rules are there for a reason, saying that all the little rules create a bigger picture. “Obviously it’s working and it’s helping people because it’s been going on for 75 years,” Payton said. The Rangerettes tend to have very busy schedules between classes, practices and performances. A tight bond is formed over the time spent together, but that doesn’t mean they shut out everyone else. “I’m definitely up to meeting new people and making new friends,” Payton said. “I think the way people perceive (us) is different than what it is.” Perhaps surprisingly, the two don’t plan on pursuing a career in dance. Kyley is Kaelie Wike / THE FLARE majoring in communications to be an Kyley and Payton Kornegay, are both on the Rangerette line and have been involved in dance since event planner, while Payton is majoring they were toddlers. in physical therapy and wants to work with children. Still, if their respective universities offer a dance program, they KAYLA TERRAZAS Kyley Kornegay, Deer Park sophomore, is in would like to be a part of it. Staff Writer her second year as a Rangerette line member, “It will always be there and we can dance while Payton Kornegay, Deer Park freshman, whenever we want,” Payton said. Dance to s the two Rangerettes sat down, they is in her first year as a line member. The the two is a stress reliever — both a sport realized they had a lot to catch up on. pair has become accustomed to the rules and an art form. They’ve shaped their lives “This is rare, for me, to be able to talk enforced by the Rangerettes, including the around dance and are certain that it will to her,” Payton said. one that prohibits freshmen from speaking to remain with them forever. “We’ve been best friends our entire life and sophomores. “We’ve been dancers our whole life,” Kyley now there is this sudden separation of, ‘You The Kornegay sisters both began dance said. “This is who we are.” can’t talk to each other; you can’t hang out,” at an early age — Kyley at 18 months and Kyley added. Payton at 2 years. “We’ve grown up together,
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Former KC trustee ‘Sonny’ Spradlin Jr. dies MEAGHAN MORTON Features Editor R.E. “Sonny” Spradlin Jr. died last S a t u r d a y, after 85 years of living “a very colorful life.” Spradlin served on the KC Board of Trustees for a record 30 years and was an influential man within the community. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 59 years, Betty; four sons, Ronnie, Don, Jonn and Lonn Spradlin; and one granddaughter, Erin Spradlin. As a businessman, he began working in his family
business at East Texas Lumber Company in 1954, and retired as owner and operator in 1986. “He was a master of expressions and stories, a lot of those you can’t tell at a eulogy,” said Dr. Bill Holda, KC president. Holda opened the eulogy with lyrics from the song used by the University of Texas, “The eyes of Texas are upon you, all the live long days. The eyes of Texas are upon you and you cannot get away. Do not think you can escape them from night till early in the morn. The eyes of Texas are upon you ‘till Gabriel blows his horn.” At the funeral, Holda gave honest and humorous accounts of Spradlin’s life since they had known each other. Holda recalled an incident in 1996 when KC was searching for a new president. He had attended a See SPRADLIN on Page 3
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Texas Rangers and Texas State Troopers, pay their respects to one of their most avid supporters, R.E. “Sonny” Spradlin. His funeral held Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Kilgore, drew many from the area who remembered Spradlin for his tireless service and contributions to the community.
Student doodles featured on BSM walls NICK SHELLEY Page Editor The wall in the dining area of the Baptist Student Ministry has art drawn by students. Each Tuesday at the BSM, a free lunch is hosted by different area churches, and the paper tablecloth which is on each table is available for students to draw on. After the lunch, Jaymi Blankenship, BSM director, views the art on each table and picks out two to three of the drawings to tape onto the wall. “The paper tablecloth makes cleanup easier too,” Blankenship said. Last year, the tables at the Tuesday lunches were “going through a rotation of tablecloths that didn’t
make sense,” said Blankenship, “So as I began to think through what could be a better situation, I was reminded of restaurants with paper [tablecloths] to use for customers to draw on […] It became obvious if the drawings were an encouragement for one another why couldn’t we put them on the wall for all to see?” Shortly afterwards, students began expressing “love and encouragement for one another” through their drawings on the lunchtime tablecloths, Blankenship said. 250 students are fed at the Tuesday weekly BSM lunch. Around 100 students draw or write on the paper tablecloth while enjoying their free meals provided
by various churches around the East Texas area. “Students stay a lot longer because of [the chance to draw on the tablecloth],” Blankenship said. The wall will be cleared of the art from this year before the beginning of the 2016 Fall semester. Some of the student drawings were “so great that they have been placed in other places,” Blankenship said. Various student drawings currently on the wall and throughout the BSM include a boot, Bible verses drawn artistically, a Bible verse with a scenic background, various cartoon characters and encouragements to other students. Approximately 16 drawings are currently on display.
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AJANI MCCOY Staff Writer Anyone interested in joining Phi Theta Kappa should attend an informational meeting at noon, Friday, Oct. 23, in Communications-Automotive, Room 104. This will answer any questions about the upcoming induction. The induction ceremony is 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, in the Devall Student Center Ballroom. Letters were sent to 251 students in the fall. Anyone can attend the induction ceremony, so if you qualified to join, contact Michele Daniels for an arrival time. Also, if anyone thinks they qualified for PTK, but did not get an invitation, call Daniels.
Tri-C to throw Halloween party Monday evening NICK SHELLEY Page Editor The Christian Campus Center will be hosting a Halloween breakfast party from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at their brick building on the corner of Nolan and Broadway Streets. A pumpkin carving contest will be conducted, with pumpkins provided. Food includes orange pancakes, eggs, sausage and other breakfast items. Prizes will be rewarded for the best carved pumpkin. “The point of this party is to have a little fun, that’s what it’s all about,” said Britt Davis, Tri-C director. “We want to give the kids somewhere safe to be for Halloween.”
SSA meeting; ETAHH plan donations KATHRYN AGEE Executive Editor
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Darian Duke What is your major? Pharmacy. Who are your musical influences? Why? I think I am inspired by all music, even the terrible music. What college do you think has the best marching band? Kilgore College, of course! Seriously, I love the University of Texas’ band. What qualities do you have that makes you a leader? I like to take initiative and I think I am a pretty confident person. What is your favorite childhood cartoon? I honestly loved Pokémon. What inspired you to become a drum major? I went to my first high school football game in middle school,
Hometown: Gladewater Age: 19 Classification: Sophomore whenever I had just joined band. Whenever the band preformed, I couldn’t stop watching the drum major. I knew that I wanted to do that one day. How do you prepare for game days? I usually just try and get pumped up with my friends by listening to music. I also try to make sure band members have what they need and they are excited for the football game, as well. Do you ever get nervous before you perform? Every. Single. Game. What is something not many people know about you? I am a movie fanatic. If I wasn’t going to school for pharmacy, I would probably be going for cinema studies.
The KC Secular Student Alliance will meet at noon today in Old Main, Room 210. Pizza and Halloween candy will be provided. East Texas Atheists Helping the Homeless will be giving out items to the needy on Halloween. They will also be handing out candy to chidren. A wish list is on Amazon that has various items needed for donation. Coats, blankets, gloves and other necessities are encouraged. Both the SSA and ETAHH can be contacted through Facebook.
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Sweethearts of the Gridiron Documentary fascinates by telling personal stories of the KC dance team RICHARD NGUYEN Managing Editor The Rangerette doumentary film “Sweethearts of the Gridiron” screened at KC on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Dodson Auditorium. The film follws follows the lives of four (which ultimately turns out to be six) Rangerette hopefuls as they go through the week-long audition process to be a part of one of the most prestigious precision dance teams in the world. Before the film began at the Dodson Auditorium premiere this Sunday, a line of 12 Rangerettes performed their world-famous high kick to welcome the audience. The film was directed by Chip Hale, a former Rangerette manager, and produced by Mikaela Addison,
Chip Hale, Steven Hornstein, Iggy Rodriguez, associate produced by Matt Edwards, and executive produced by Craig Jaynes, Jan Jaynes, Ronnie Spradlin a n d Michael S. Wayne. H a l e and Genevieve Pearson wrote the script that gives a different level of understanding to those who may not know what exactly these young women go through to join the team. Hale covers the complete history of the Rangerettes early in his film, even including footage from the earlier Rangerette lines — a cool little insight for people who may not know much of anything about the Rangerettes and their history, like me. The film talks about more than just their impact in the dance
world; it talks about how they [Rangerettes] are outside of the uniform. The idea that you just need a good high kick and a big smile is so far off from what actually goes into being a ‘Rette. Hale’s film dives into the everyday life of a hopeful during tryout week, including what it’s like to room with a complete stranger, how (and when) to speak, and where the classic coaching lines from Rangerette directors Dana Blair and Shelley Wayne come from. The coaching moments provided plenty of good laughs for former Rangerettes. I even heard whispers from the crowd who would speak Blair’s lines word for word as the movie played through.
This film really gave outsiders, like myself, an opportunity to look at what goes into becoming a Rangerette. These women are put through a week of some of the most intense training, individually and as a group. To me, that was the most shocking part — how they are judged as a group, I mean, we’re talking 15-20 people, in a line, all doing the same thing for the first time, together. Even then, their chemistry was better than most. Overall, the movie was a fantastic documentary that gives a unique perspective to those who are not part of the Rangerette family. Hale does a good job leading us through this adventure.
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the books, with the Rangers’ playoff hopes on the line and the Apaches looking to secure home field advantage. TJC holds 7-1 (4-1) record and holds the number one spot in the NJCAA Region XIV standings. With an offense that averages 56 points a game, the Ranger defense will have its hands full once again this week. The Apache offense is the most balanced that KC will face all year. With TJC averaging 298 passing yards per game and 296 rushing yards per game, the defense will face it’s toughest test all season.
KC’s defense has stepped up and answered the bell as the season nears an end. The Ranger defense has only allowed an average of 14.3 points a game in its last three games. KC held Blinn College’s high-powered offense to a season low nine points as the Rangers went on to upset the Buccaneers last week in Brenham 17-9. KC’s defense is led by its deep front seven with stand-out players such as Dante Lovilotte, Demontrai Lewis, Ricci Simmons, and DeQuinton Osborne. Playing behind that front seven is a host of experienced Rangers led by team captain Jerrell Skyes
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who has recorded a team high six interceptions on the season. Followed right behind him is sophomore cornerback J’Marcus Rhodes who has accounted for three interceptions in five games this season. Ranger fans may remember last year’s match up for one play – when TJC decided to go for another score instead of running the clock out in the last minutes. This year KC will host TJC for its Homecoming game at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium. If you can’t make it out to the game, you can listen to the game live on KDOK 105.3 FM in Kilgore and 101.9 FM in Longview.
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luncheon with Spradlin and other board members and remembers Spradlin offering his pie to someone at the luncheon. She refused, saying she needed to watch her weight. “He looked at her and said, ‘Darlin’ if you were to sit on a dime you would still be able to read ‘in God we trust,’” Holda said. It was moments like these that made the congregation at the funeral laugh and rejoice in the life being retold. “He would give children $2 bills and tell them, ‘If you always keep this and never spend it, you’ll never be broke,’” Holda said. Spradlin was a man of great humor, but also a philanthropist who was always giving back to the community, students and KC.
“Sometimes he would come into the office and tell me about a student and say, ‘I’ve got my eye on this student. They’re from Kilgore and have no resources. Give me their fee slip and I will pay it,’” Holda said. “He could be really tough; but underneath his loyalty was never questioned,” he added. In addition to serving on the college’s board through four presidents, he was a member of of the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce and the Lions’ Club. He was a founding member of the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum Foundation and also aided in forming the benefit group that helps Texas State Troopers who have extraordinary needs. In his early life, Spradlin attended Kilgore Elementary and Kilgore Junior High School. In response to WWII, his family
moved to Tyler and opened a bowling alley, where he worked as a pinsetter. After the war, the family moved back to Kilgore. He graduated from Kilgore High School, then attended KC. He attended University of Texas where he was All Southwest Conference Catcher for the Longhorns and is often credited with a hitting streak that propelled the Longhorns to the final game of the World Series. The actions of Spradlin and the good deeds he has done are endless and will be remembered by friends, family members, KC faculty, students and the people he affected. Holda ended the eulogy by relating to how he began it. “Sonny, the eyes of God are upon you, and the eyes of Texas are upon you,” Holda said. “Hook ‘em.”
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Rangers Shoot Back Into Action Lady Rangers bring new look, new attitude, new staff to court DEVIN BROOKS Sports Editor
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Lady Ranger guard Da’Jah Thompson tries to cut off freshman Aliyah Bernard as she drives to the basket. The KC Lady Rangers will open up the season under new coach Anna Nimz at the McLennan Community College Classic which begins on October 30th in Waco.
The KC Lady Ranger basketball team season is right around the corner. After an eight-month offseason that consisted of new acquisitions to the coaching staff, team, and player development the Lady Rangers will finally be able to take the court once again to open a new season. The Lady Rangers arrive into their new season ranked tenth overall the Region XIV Women’s Basketball Conference. KC hopes to show improvement from last season. The new-look Rangers have many additions to their team from last year starting with their coaching staff. New head coach Anna Nimz is entering her first year as the Lady Ranger Head Coach. Nimz comes from Kansas where she was the head coach from 2010-15 at Labbete Community College in Parsons, Kansas. While being the head coach she served as the athletic director for LCC from 2012-15. Nimz hopes to make an immediate impact as the new coach at KC. Along with Nimz a new assistant coach was added to the staff as well. Assistant coach Mike Brown is also entering is first year as assistant coach of KC. He hails from Oskaloosa, Iowa where he was the head coach for William Penn University for three seasons. Brown was the head coach at Iowa Central Community College from 199-2005, leading his team a Regional tournament championship and a ticket to the national tournament in the 19992000 season. Brown and Nimz look to combine their basketball knowledge and experience to propel the Lady Rangers to a great season. Nimz is happy to have Brown on board. “Coach Brown is the best
assistant that a coach can ask for. His experience of the game, and his grind for the game will be extremely helpful to our team this season,” said Nimz. “We work very well together. His presence and basketball mind makes it easier to coach the team.” The Lady Rangers have many new faces on their roster. Sophomore guards Robbin Smith and Adrianna Edwards are the only two players who are played for KC last season. The Lady Rangers have a team that consists of six sophomores and seven freshmen, meaning that they will have a lot of veteran players mixed with some upstart players who have plenty of potential which is a great mixture to have on a team. Coach Nimz wants her players to be able to work as one unit. “The main thing is us trusting one another. We’re learning how to play as a team and trust one another so that we can be successful,” said Nimz. Nimz also is known for her passionate coaching style depending on how her teams play at that moment. “I’m passionate both ways. I’m passionately happy and passionately angry that’s just how I am, but when the team does bad I will let them know and when they do great I’ll be the first one to let them know.” “We’re just looking to play the best way that we can, and bring some fire and excitement to the community and the college.” The Lady Rangers will be sure to keep their coach “passionately happy” for most of the season and show improvement for the new season. KC kicks off the season at the annual McLennan Community College Classic in Waco. That classic will begin on Friday Oct. 30 and end on Saturday, Oct. 31.
KC Lady RangeRs BasKetBaLL sCheduLe Friday, Oct. 30- McLennan Classic- Waco, TX- TBA Saturday, Oct. 31- McLennan Classic- Waco, TX- TBA Tuesday, Nov. 3- Southwest Christian College- Terrell, TX- 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6- 903 Elite- Kilgore, TX- 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13- Cisco (Staybridge Suites Classic)- Tyler, TX- 5 p.m. Jessica Carrington/ THE FLARE
Saturday, Nov. 21- Angelina College- Lufkin, TX- 4 p.m.
The KC Lady Rangers all circle around the sideline and join together for a final team breakdown before they conclude their basketball practice.
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Sophomore Guard Jaleel Wheeler sets his feet to give a bounce pass to center Alassane Kah who is getting himself in position in the paint. KC will open up the season on Oct. 30 against Greater Houston Prep at Masters Gymnasium.
Student Assistant Coach and New Diana native Colton Wager shoots a long-range jumper as numerous members of the KC Rangers Men’s Basketball team fight for position so that one of the members of their respective team can try and secure the rebound during this intense rebounding drill that has become a daily routine in practice for the KC Rangers.
Men add height, depth, experience to floor ELIJAH BANKS Page Editor The Ranger men’s basketball season is quickly approaching. The Rangers ended the regular season winning 8 of their last 11 games, before eventually losing in the first round of the playoffs to Coastal Bend College. KC is eager to get back on the court so they can get rid of the bad taste left from last year’s playoff loss out their mouth. The Rangers will be
leaning on two contributing players from last year for leadership, sophomore’s Jaleel Wheeler and Alassane Kah. “We got two guys coming back that played significant minutes last year, and both those guys have really done a good job of helping set the tone and kind of helping our other guys understand the culture here,” said Brain Hoberecht men’s basketball head coach. The Rangers will also depend on leadership from two other returning players: Antonio Moore
and red-shirt freshman Johnnie Price. “The other two guys that didn’t play a lot of minutes have even contributed in just in knowing what’s going on, daily expectations, knowing what’s going on in practice, and those types of things, and so they have all been really key to helping us grow quickly and at least establish an affirm foundation”, Hoberecht said. KC is entering the season with a bunch of fresh new faces including
a new assistant coach, Brad Witherspoon. Coach Witherspoon graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in physical education in 2009. While attending Kansas, Witherspoon played under legendary Jayhawk coach Bill Self for two seasons. Coach Witherspoon is a member of the Kansas Jayhawk team that beat a Derrick Rose led Memphis Tiger team in the 2008 NCAA Tournament Championship game. “Coach Witherspoon is a
great teacher and a great basketball mind,” said Hoberecht. “He has a good relationship with the players, and he’s learning to adapt to my coaching philosophy, and as the years go by Coach Witherspoon will improve more as a coach.” KC will look to get off to a quick start as they open up the season against Greater Houston Prep at 6 p.m. on October 30th at Master’s Gymnasium.
KC Men’s Basketball Schedule Friday, Oct. 30- KC vs. Greater Houston Prep- Kilgore, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31- KC vs. Louisiana Christian PrepKilgore, - 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3- KC vs. Cedar Valley- Kilgore - 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6- KC Classic: On Point Prep- Kilgore- 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7- KC Classic: Pro Vision Prep- Kilgore - 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13- KC Classic: KC Classic Tomball -Kilgore- 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14- KC Classic: Kilgore, TX- 4:30 p.m.
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Rangers shut down Buccaneers KC upsets Blinn College in Brenham, keeps playoff hopes alive DEVIN BROOKS Sports Editor The KC Rangers shot into Cub Stadium in Brenham and saved their season with a hard-earned 17-9 victory over the Blinn College Buccaneers. KC (4,4) overall, (23) conference had to beat Blinn in order to still have chance to clinch a playoff berth in the National Junior College Athletic Association Conference. Since KC beat Blinn they will either have to beat Tyler Junior College in its next game or barring a loss to TJC, Blinn College and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College both would have to lose in their next contests for KC to be eligible to play in the upcoming playoffs. As far as the Blinn goes KC took care of business. This game was a defensive battle from start to
finish, but KC was able to make offensive plays when they needed it to get an edge on Blinn. KC received the ball first and went three-and-out. The Blinn offense took over and went threeand-out. Blinn had a chance to draw first blood midway through the first quarter, but kicker Mike Malone botched a 46-yard field goal leaving the score locked at zero. Penalties and lack of execution on offense played a big part for KC not getting any points on the board. They were completely out of sync on offense in early in the game. At one point in the fist half KC had more penalty yards than offensive yards. After Blinn fumbled the ball on the kickoff return a host of Rangers were able to recover it in Blinn territory, which gave the offense new life. On the ensuing offensive possession, KC was able
to get into scoring position before the Blinn defense swatted down a Jaylen Fails pass forcing a fourth down. Spring Hill freshman kicker Troy Duran got KC on the board when he booted a 32-yard field goal right through the upright giving KC a 3-0 lead with 25 seconds left in the first half. KC led Blinn 3-0 at halftime. After two time consuming possessions by both teams that didn’t amount to any points KC received the ball back late in the third quarter and went back to work. Fails led his offense down the field with numerous short passes and runs leading up to a 27-yard pass from Fails to receiver Garrett Barton that put KC at the one yard line. The next play Fails faked out the Blinn defense and walked into the end zone for a KC touchdown. Duran made the extra
point making the score 10-0 with 2:55 left in the third quarter. Blinn would get on the board early in the fourth quarter when quarterback Robert Mitchell found receiver Garrison Mitchell for a 39-yard touchdown cutting the KC lead to 10-7 after a Malone extra point. Blinn go the ball back after a KC three-and-out on KC’s 39-yard line. Mitchell ran a quarterback keeper and was hit by numerous KC defenders causing a fumble, and Ricci Simmons recovered the ball for KC on its own 47-yard line. Three plays later Fails found tight end Jared Wood for a 20-yard touchdown giving KC a 17-7 lead with four minutes remaining in the game. Blinn was able to force a safety on KC’s own five-yard line, which was one play after Jaylen Johnson intercepted a pass
from the Blinn quarterback. The safety resulted in two points for Blinn making the score 17-9 with 2 minutes left in the game. The KC defense held Blinn on its last possession stopping Blinn on all four downs to seal the deal for the victory. KC had 46 rushes for 228 yards and one touchdown. Fails rushed for 62 yards on 16 carries and scored the rushing touchdown and he threw for 64 yards going 4-15 and one touchdown. The KC defense had two sacks, forced two fumbles, and added one interception for the game. KC will host rival Tyler Junior College in their annual Homecoming game for their last regular season game of the year. Kickoff will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium.
Rangers finish fall season swinging Double-header on Saturday will see softball team resting their bats before spring season begins NACOGDOCHES — The Kilgore College softball team stepped up in classification on Wedesday, trekking to Nacogdoches to battle Stephen F. Austin State University and dropping a pair of games. Kilgore fell 9-2 and 8-1 to the Ladyjacks and will take an 8-11 record into Saturday’s double header in Houston against Houston Baptist University to close out the fall season. In the 9-2 loss, Kilgore managed two hits — a double from Angelica
Gonzalez and a single by Taylor Sieber. SFA scored three times in the bottom of the first, but Kilgore answered with a two-run second before the Ladyjacks added a run in the fourth, three in the fifth and two in the sixth. Ali Modisette took the loss for Kilgore. She pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing six earned runs on nine hits while walking three with no strikeouts. SFA scored three times in the
Breann Colle, Garrison freshman, takes a swing at a pitch during the Rangers fall softball season. The team will come back swinging with a new season after the semester break. Tiffany Johnson / THE FLARE
bottom of the first in the 8-1 win, adding three in the third and two in the sixth. Kilgore’s lone run came in the top of the second on a solo home run by Sieber. Sieber also singled, and Madison Goolsby, Kelsey Ancelot and Hayley McCullers chipped in with singles for the Rangers. Hayley Vavra went the distance inside the circle for Kilgore. She struck out one, walked seven and gave up six earned runs on nine hits in six innings.
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halloween fun and frights MEAGHAN MORTON Features Editor Halloween is creeping upon us, and the love for everything scary, having to do with free candy and fun follows behind. Participants in the holiday usually spend this night with friends at a party, going from house to house saying “trick or treat” or finally show off that costume that they have been working on for weeks. But why do we celebrate Halloween? Is it just the pure love of anything spooky? Where did these traditions come from? According to Halloweenhistory. org the celebration of Halloween comes from the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain. The people celebrating Samhain believed that on October 31, the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead overlapped and the deceased would come back to life and cause trouble such as sickness or damaged crops. Because of this, people would wear scary
costumes to ward away these demons and spirits that meant any trouble toward them. Of course, since then the traditions of Halloween have changed. Small children, or even much larger children (adults) parade around in costumes down the street asking for candy. Also, now, costumes are not commonly used to scare spirits away. You will see a range of many different kinds of costumes from cute, to funny, scary, gross, and sometimes inappropriate. If students would like to enter a contest to show off the Halloween spirit, enter the costume contest being held during the Student Government Association’s Halloween dance at 8 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Devall Ballroom. Thanks to Spirit Halloween in Longview, members of The Flare staff got to research and try on many different costumes within the store. Thrift stores are also good places to complete your look on a tighter budget.
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Taylor Stewart, Kilgore sophomore, lets out her inner animal in the Spirit Halloween shop in Longview.
Horror classic ‘Dracula’ bids you welcome in theaters KATHRYN AGEE Executive Editor Turner Classic Movies and Fathom Events are presenting a double feature of the classic horror film “Dracula” in English and Spanish at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 and Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Regal Cinemas in Longview. Universal’s “Dracula,” based on the novel by Bram Stoker, is the 1931 classic
that stars Bela Lugosi as the brilliantly frightening Count Dracula. His portrayal of the famous vampire has become legenfdary. It made him an icon of the horror film genre along with Boris Karloff, who starred in “Frankenstein” the same year. When “Dracula” was being filmed in 1931, the cast and crew would shoot the Spanish language version at night after the English version wrapped in the day,
utlilizing the same sets. The Spanish version became a cult classic. In 1994, Martin Landau became the only actor to win an Oscar for portraying another actor for his role as Lugosi in Tim Burton’s film “Ed Wood.” Both films are rated PG-13, and the event will last three hours and 10 minutes. Ticekts are $13.53 and can be purcahsed online on Fandango or at Regal’s box office.
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Dr. Gerald Pinson FORMER TEACHER OF THE YEAR Dr. Gerald Pinson served 21 years in various leadership capacities for the college, including work with KTPB instructional • Began working at KC in 1969 as Director of Instructional Media • 1973, became Dean of Continuing Education and Community Services, a job he held for 15 years. • During his time at KC, ETPA firing-driving range
was built at Pirtle, KC began offering classes three nights a week in Mount Plesant and Dangerfield
• In 1990 Pinson retired after being assistant to KC presidents Dr. Randolph C. Watson, and Bert E. Woodruff
• Pinson also secured all licenses, permits, and funding to start KTPB, the college radio station
• Pinson is former editor and publisher of “Texas Professional Magazine,” “Teenage Christian Magazine,” and “East
Texas School Study Council Newsletter” • Pinson has also published four books: “The Book,” “The Fullness of Time,” “Mother was a Magician” and “School Public Relations in Northeast Texas”
Mike Ford
FORMER STUDENT OF THE YEAR • After having experience working in his father’s printing shop during high school, he enrolled into the KC Printing Technology Program
the draft was still a major part of American lives.
• Upon completing the program in 1968, he transfered to Sam Houston State University Southwest School of Printing Management with a major in Printing Management and a minor in Buisness Administration
• The following Wednesday, he received a draft notice and left for Fort Polk, La., for Basic Training, Advanced Infantry Training and Leadership School
• After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1970 from SHSU, he moved to Dallas to work with the Riverside Press • This was at the time when the Vietnam War, along with
• His first day at the Riverside Press was 10 days after his last class day.
• Following his training, Ford received orders for a 13-month tour of duty in the Republic of South Korea • Ford returned to the Riverside Press after his release from the U.S. Army, and worked for three years as a Customer Service Representative.
• In 1979, he returned to Kilgore to work with his father at Ford Printing Company where he worked for 15 years • In January 1994, KC needed someone to teach
printing classes and manage the print shop, so they asked Ford if he would apply and get the department back on track • Ford is currently supervisor of the KC Printing Department
Student of the Year Mike Ford continues to promote KC today as the supervisor of KC Printing Department.
Mazie Mathews Jamison DISTINGUSISHED ALUMNA OF THE YEAR
• Jamison had never been on a drill team, and had only seen one live Rangerette preformance before she auditioned fo the 28th line in 1967
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• She was a Rangerette from 1967-69
simply cannot imagine what my life would be like had I not been a Rangerette — the friends I would not know, the laughter I would have missed. It’s too depressing to speculate. I left Kilgore College and the Rangerette organization better prepared for what was ahead. If I can make that happen for just one Rangerette, I’m fulfilled.”
• Jamison was cochairwomen for the 50th, 60th, and 75th Rangerette Anniversaries • She is also an active member of Rangerettes Forever from its launch in 1979, performing with those peers twice
• “One of Miss Davis’ cornerstones was remembering the names of those whom you’re introduced to,” Jamison said. “I cannot estimate the value of this in my career life, as well as my personal life.”
Rangerette Mazie Mathews Jamison continues to support the organization. Left: Jamison attends an event with Erin Oian Boyd.
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Mary F. Grush
Joan Light
HONORED RETIREE
HONORED RETIREE OF THE YEAR
YEAR
-Worked at KC for 27 years
-Worked at KC for 18 years
-Started out working in the Business Administration Building, which is now known as the Porter Building
-Started work at KC when she was hired as Secretary to the Dean of Arts and Sciences
-When Light retired, she was working in Human Resources, were she had always wanted to work
Joan Light at her desk, circa 1990s
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-”I was absolutely lost without the hectic lifestyle of a Kilgore College employee when I retired,” Light said. “I still have lunch with some of my friends from the Porter Building. I have always thought that Kilgore College was a wonderful place to work and it is also a wonderful place from which to retire.”
-Retired in August of 1997, when she took the college up on an early retirement offer -”Memories of my working years at Kilgore College remain bright and are treasured,” Grush said. “Many co-workers have come and gone, but those remaining are often in my thoughts and prayers and many are forever etched in my memories and are forever in my heart, as well as those who have gone on to their final reward.”
Mary Grush with her famiy; and her husband.
Kilgore College Homecoming 2015 Events: Saturday, Oct. 24 RANGERETTES FOREVER BRUNCH: 10:30 a.m. in the Devall Student Center Ballroom. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance via Rangerette.com. No tickets will be sold at the door.
ETERNAL FLARE REUNION: Noon at The Flare Lab in the CA Building
EX-TEACHERS & EXSTUDENTS OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON: 12:30 p.m. in the ballroom. No tickets required, but please R.S.V.P. to pjamerson@kilgore.edu.
THE GAME: vs. TJC 3 p.m. at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium
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Students can - and should - show pride for KC in many different ways
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he first college football game was, for many KC students, a disappointment. It wasn’t because KC lost, it was because the crowd remained eerily silent throughout the game. This has been a tough year for the football team. The hardest part about playing on the field is feeling the need to glance at the stands every now and then, making sure there is still an audience there. In previous years, cheerleaders have been at games to promp the crowd to cheer and applaud during the game. This made games more exciting for fans and more competitive for the football team. This year, no cheerleaders are in sight as the games begin. Now it’s up to the crowd to get themselves motivated and it’s not working. Where did school pride go? Since when has it become embarrassing to dance with KC mascot Ranger at the homecoming lunch, or show up to football games in school colors with faces painted and cowbells at the ready? Avid support isn’t for everyone. Some students don’t have the time to attend every football game or pep rally. School pride can be anything from wearing your orientation t-shirt once a week to proudly attending every single college event. Most of the student population is paying to attend classes here and most have chosen to attend this college. Why is it so difficult to get people to express pride in their decision? However you choose to express school spirit, keep in mind that a football game happens before and after the Rangerettes perform. The players have worked hard for the opportunity to represent our school. Showing up only to remain silent with the intent to “last through halftime” demeans the school. For the Homecoming game, show up with the spirit our team needs and cheer them on.
How would you increase school spirit on campus?
Have school spirit contests and awards, and a football team that wins.
Photographs by Tiffani Branch / THE FLARE
YOUR VIEW
Draw on our faces with paint. Jennifer ALcantar New London freshman
More banners and announcements of and for the teams. Richard Nguyen/ THE FLARE
Jarrett Jones Crandall freshman
Alden Utzman Henderson sophomore
Have campus activities to get the students involved. Jalen Porter Longview sophomore
Education bridges gap between law enforcement and civilians
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ately, there have been many hateful situations between law enforcement and citizens. Even though some of the media sensationalizes one side or the other, as a journalist I like to be informed of both sides of situations. My personal philosophy is that ignorance is man’s greatest enemy. Simply, it is the lack of knowledge. And no, ignorance is not always a bliss. The thing is, not all police officers are bad. Sometimes, we view officers without knowing everything they face on a daily basis. When I heard the Longview Police Department was holding a Citizens Police Academy, I jumped at the chance to go and learn.
I would be lying if I said I didn’t learn anything. On the contrary, I learned so much. What stuck with me the most is the phrase “totality of circumstances.” Pretty much, in every session I’ve attended thus far, that phrase has come up. LUCY LOPEZ The officers Staff Writer express over and over that when an unfortunate situation such as an officerinvolved shooting happens, one has to take into account every component of the situations.
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Sometimes, people can’t plan ahead when it comes to a life and death situation. We have to realize that when we take away their uniform, they are humans too. Humans make mistakes. Yes, they’re trained for different scenarios, but that doesn’t make them perfect. Having said that, I am not saying they are never at fault, because there are some who do the wrong thing. But they are in the minority.. It’s funny how we as a society tend to view a group in one way based on the extremist cases, which unfortunately is what the media reports on a lot of the time. This causes so much division between communities and law
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2013 Sweepstakes Winner, Texas Intercollegiate Press Association • 2014 Sweepstakes Winner, Texas Community College Journalism Association Spring 2012 Gold Crown, Columbia Scholastic Press Association • 2012 First Place, Texas Associated Press Managing Editors
EXECUTIVE EDITOR PAGE EDITORS Kathryn Agee Elijah Banks, Max MANAGING EDITOR Cervantes, Madeline Greene, Nick Shelley Richard Nguyen ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Hunter Lohr
SPORTS EDITOR Devin Brooks
FEATURES EDITOR Meaghan Morton
CARTOONIST Sarah Hooten
PHOTO ADVISER O. Rufus Lovett ADVISER Rachel Stallard
ADVERTISING MANAGER Taylor Stewart STAFF WRITERS Alex Jacobo, Lucy Lopez, Ajani McCoy, Taylor Stewart, Dustin Taylor, Kayla Terrazas PHOTOGRAPHERS Tiffani Branch, Michael Brown, Lacey Bunn, Jessica Carrington, E’Lexus Hodge, Tiffany Johnson, Hunter Lohr, Richard Nguyen, Tina Marie Reed, Lonnie Ross, Kaelie Wike
enforcement. That is why education is so vital. Both civilians and officers can always use more education. Programs like the Citizens Police Academy are beneficial to people in the communities. They are veryinformative, and participants are free to ask all the questions they want. Most of the people in the Citizens Police Academy are older citizens, which isn’t a bad thing, but I think the younger population really needs to get involved in things like that. Many schools have resource officers on campus that could lead some type of course for middle school or high school students. Officers could also be trained
more in dealing with mentally ill suspects. Being in the course, I know that they do undergo some form of training that deals with that, but it never hurts to learn more. Ultimately, communities and law enforcement officers should work towards uniting and closing the drift that has sprung from mistrust and unfortunate situations. Citizens should support and be more informed about the officers that work to protect us, and officers should work to gain back trust from citizens. It’s a two-way street. Just remember that when you form an opinion, always be informed.
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 campus-related 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 Friday 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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Pep up for Homecoming Lacey Bunn / THE FLARE
The Rangerette Swingsters, KC’s hip-hop dance group, performs a routine to popular hip-hop hits.
Tina Marie Reed / THE FLARE
Asael Ovalle, Longview sophomore, holds sheet music while playing with the rest of his bandmates during the homecoming pep rally.
Tiffani Branch / THE FLARE
KC mascot Rowdy the Ranger entertaining the crowd of students.
whips
while
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KC twirlers perform during the homecoming pep rally.
Tina Marie Reed / THE FLARE
Nick Gaviria, White Oak Freshman, Steve Mena, Kilgore Freshman, Adan Aguinaga. Duncanville Freshman and Angela Arredondo, Longview Freshman, paint a window to show homecoming spirit.
Tina Marie Reed / THE FLARE
Radwan Akkali, London, England freshman, and Tye Wilburn, Gary, Indiana sophomore.