A newsletter for Chipola College Students, Employees, Alumni and Friends

Week of April 25 , 2016 - May 1, 2016

Chipola softball players named All-Conference Eight members of the Chipola College softball team have been named to the Panhandle All-Conference team. Chipola’s Ilona Andringa was selected as the Conference Pitcher of the Year. She has a 21-3 record and one save in 26 outings with a 1.12 ERA. Chipola’s first team All-Conference selections include: Pitcher–Ilona Andringa; Infielder—Nalleli Lopez; Outfielders—Gabrielle Santos, Dana Edmundson and Pitcher/DP–Madison Ragan. Second team selections include: Infielders—Brianna Surrento and Ashley Morris. Courtney Davis is Honorable Mention infielder. Pitcher/DP Madison Ragan has .394 batting average with 13 homeruns and 46 RBI. As a pitcher, Ragan has a 6-5 record with one save and a 2.18 ERA. Centerfielder Dana Edmundson is hitting .463 with 28 RBI, 48 runs scored, 27 stolen bases and one homerun. Right-fielder Gabriela Santos has a .424 average with 2 homeruns, 45 RBI, 46 runs scored and 32 stolen bases.

Second baseman Nalleli Lopez has a .397 average with 39 RBI, 49 runs scored and 38 stolen bases. First baseman Brianna Surrento has a .381 average with 5 homeruns, 39 RBI, and 16 stolen bases. Shortstop Courtney Davis has a .314 average with 33 RBI, 31 runs scored and 17 stolen bases. Third baseman Ashley Morris has a .364 average with 30 RBI and 24 stolen bases. The defending National Champion Chipola Lady Indians (10-6) have clinched a berth in the FCSAA State Tournament. Chipola will play Miami Dade, in the first round of the tournament, Friday, April 29, at 10 a.m. (CST). Win or lose, Chipola will play again at 4 p.m. game that same day. The Lady Indians are fifth in the FCSAA State Poll. Northwest is second. Chipola finished the 2015 season at 49-10 with a Conference Championship, FCSAA State Title and NJCAA Division I National Championship.

Chipola players sign with major Universities Chipola College Athletics on May 14 hosted a signing ceremony for eight student-athletes who signed with four-year colleges and universities. Athletes from the following sports are pictured from left: (front) Women’s Basketball—Cynthia Petke of Cameroon, Georgetown University; Rosemarie Julien of Port St. Lucie, Florida Gulf Coast University; Aisha Edwards of Malvern, Arkansas, University of West Virginia; Micah Norris of Murfeesboro, Tennesseee, East Tennessee State University (back) Cross Country—Margaret Wiedeman of Wakulla, Truett McConnell College; Men’s Basketball—Mehdy Ngouama of France, Alabama State Univesity; Maurice Rivers of Atlanta, Jackson State University, and Eric Lockett of Warner Robbins, GA, Florida International University.

this week at Chipola25 MONDAY

• SGA Meeting 1:30 p.m., Z 11626 TUESDAY • CAAP Reg. Deadline for May • BSU Mtg. noon, C 104 • Student Amb. Mtg. 1:30 p.m., Z 201 • Baseball vs. Chattahoochee Valley 2 p.m.

27 WEDNESDAY • Dean’s Meetings 8 a.m. • Show Choir Scholarship Auditions for

16-17 10 a.m., CFA Dance Studio28 THURSDAY • Early Summer I Reg. Payment Deadline • Last Class Day Academics & Workforce

29 FRIDAY • Final ExamsMay 1 SUNDAY • Deadline to apply for May Audition for

16-17 Music or Theatre Scholarship • Deadline to apply for May Interview for

16-17 Art Scholarship

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Chipola theatre major to audition for Hairspray Live Odra Chapman, a 2016 Chipola Theatre major, is heading to New York for an audition for the upcoming live NBC’s “Hairspray Live.” LocaltheatrefanswillrememberChapmaninthedebutroleofTracyintheChipolaTheatredepartment’sfirstmusical in the new Center for the Arts opening season along with Director of Theatre, Charles Sirmon. ..Who played her “stage mom.” Odra was only 16 and still in High School, when chosen by Director of Theatre, Charles Sirmon, who says, “I am thrilled to be a small part of her theatre life and to watch how much she has grown while in his program.” NBCisholdinganopencastingcalltofindtheirnextTracyTurnbladfortheupcomingliveproduction of the Tony Award–winning musical, “Hairspray.” The original Broadway musical won eight Tony Awards in 2003, including best musical. With CharlesSirmonandnewcomerOdraplayingtheMomandDaughterteam…“Hairspray”isbasedontheJohnWaters’1988film.Filmdirector Adam Shankman later adapted the musical into a feature in 2007. NBC’s “Hairspray Live!” follows the network’s other staged live productions of “The Sound of Music,” “Peter Pan,” and “The Wiz.”Auditions for Tracy Turnblad are Sunday, April 24, at Telsey & Company in New York City.

CHIPOLA BSU RECOGNIZED AS FOUR-STAR PROGRAM—The Chipola Black Student Union won state recognition as a four-star program at the recent Florida African American Student Association (FAASA) convention. This distinction was previously held by Pensacola State for Region 1, but Chipola College BSU brought it home this school year. Chipola’s BSU, under the leadership of Dr. Willie Spires, submitted a PACE Plan which covered the following topics: Political Activism, Academic Excellence, Cultural Awareness and Economic Empowerment. The students held events throughout the school year that centered on these topics. Pictured from left, are: Monty McLeroy (alumnus), Vershawn Perry (alumnus), Ariana Martin, Jackie Dudley, Liz Jones, Dr. Willie Spires (faculty adviser), Edward Arroyo, Teon Long and Micheal Dargan.

Chipola’s Hasty Award presented to Daniel Clubb Chipola College music student Daniel Clubb of Malone has been awarded the Winford E. Hasty Memorial Music Award for Outstanding Musicianship. Clubb is a graduating sophomore majoring in piano performance. He is a member of the College Chorus, Rock and Jazz Band, and the President’s Ensemble. Pictured fromleft,are:ChipolaFineArtsfacultyandadministrationDr.JoshMartin, Dr. Christina Villaverde, Clubb and Evelyn Ward. The Hasty Award is presented to an sophomore music student showing outstanding accomplishment in academics, performance, talent improvementandabilityandinvolvementinFineArtsPrograms.

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Indians win Panhandle Conference

For the second straight year, theChipola Indians are the Champions of the Panhandle Baseball Conference. As of April 21, the Indians are (15-3) with two league games remaining. ChipolaplayshosttoPensacola,Friday,April22,at5p.m.TheIndiansfinishoutconference play at Pensacola, Saturday, April 23. Chipola hosts three non-conference home games, Chattahoochee Valley, Tuesday, April 26, at 3 p.m., and a double-header with Alabama Southern, Monday, May 2, at 4 p.m. The Indians will play in the firstroundof theFCSAAStateTournamentat noon (CST) Monday, May 16, at HenleyFieldinLakeland.Chipolawillface the winner of a matchup between an unnamed wild card team and the Suncoast Runner Up. A win would put the Indians in a 3 p.m. (CST) game, Tuesday, May 17. A loss would move the Indians to the noon (CST) game on May 17. The championship game is set forFriday,May20,at10a.m.(CST). The Conference standings as of April 21, are: Chipola (15-3), Gulf Coast (13-7), Tallahassee (7-11), Northwest (7-11), and Pensacola (4-14). Chipola is ranked second in the FCSAA State BaseballPoll, behind top-rankedSantaFe.GulfCoast is fourth. The Indians won the title with a 9-0 blanking of Tallahassee on April 17. Brady Acker (4-0) was the winning pitcher. Tekwaan White was 2 for 4 with a homerun. Michael Hickman was 2 for 4. Reese Cooley also had a homerun. Chipola split their last two games with Northwest, including an 8-7 loss on April 16, and a 6-5 win on April 15. Ryan Shauger (3-0) got the win on the mound in the April 15 game. Jose Caballero was 3 for 5. Reynaldo Rivera was 3 for 4. ForthelatestinChipolasportsnews,visit www.chipolaathletics.com

CHIPOLA NURSING GRADUATESTwenty-three students recently completed the Associate Degree Nursing program at Chipola College. Graduates are now qualified to take the state certification examination to become Registered Nurses. Pictured from left, are: (front) April Yates, Mollie Sampson, Mary Miller, Chelsea Dixson, Jessica Barton, Tammy Waits, Delynda Bailey, Jessica Woodell, Sejal Bhakta, Brook Revell (back) Danette Womble, Lisa Callahan, Kelsey Rehberg, Nicholas Byrd, Christopher McLeroy, Cassandra Guadiana, April Linton, Savannah Lee, Jose Duran-Romulo, Cericca Brown, Melinda Smith, Tina Mathena. (not pictured) Phyllis Reddick.

superhero??superhero??Chipola’s Children Production Superhero?? Is May 12 TheChipolaChildren’sTheatreproductionissetforThursday,May12,at7p.m.,intheCenterfortheArts.You’veheardofSpider-Man,Batman,andSuperman!Nowgetreadyforthenewestsuperhero,Joe!Theonlyproblemisthathedoesn’thaveanysuperpowers.Joinhimandhiswackygroupofsuperherofriendsastheydiscoverwhatitmeanstobeatruehero.TicketsalestothepublicbeginApril28on-lineatwww.chipola.edu,orattheCenterfortheArtsBoxOffice.TheshowisdirectedbyCharlesSirmonwithoriginalscript by ChrisManasco. Join Chipola Theatre on Facebook or visit www.chipola.edu

Join us April 26from 2:00 to 3:30 in the Library for

a Drop-In Receptioncelebrating the retirement

of Renee Hopkins and Richard Hinson

DON’T FORGET:All library materials are due by the last dayof class- April 28.

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Revised: March 17, 2016

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE SPRING 2016 Friday – April 29

8:00 ENC 1101, ENC 1102, HUM 1020, HUM 2020 10:00 CGS 2518, COP 2535, COP 2800, CTS 1390, LAE 3314, MAP 2302, MUL 2010, PSY 2012, SYG 1010 12:00 CHM 1045, CHM 1046, CHM 2211, ECO 2013, ENC 0022, ENL 2022, MAE 3651, PET 1000,

RED 3009, RED 3311, WOH 2012 2:00 AML 2020, CGS 1060-001, CTS 1650, DEP 2004, PEO 1011, SPC 2608

Monday – May 2 8:00 ARH 1000, BSC 1005, BSC 2010, BSC 2011, BSC 2085, BSC 2086, CTS 1120, ECO 2023, EVR 1001,

MUT 1112 10:00 ACG 2071, CGS 1100-001, EDG 4410, ESC 1000, MAC 1114, MGF1106,MUT 2117, PSC 1121,

STA 2023, SYG 1000 12:00 EDF 2085, MAC 1105, MAC 1140, MAC 1311, MAC 2312, MAC 2313, MAT 0022, MAT 1033

2:00 ACG 2021, ASH 1044, CGS 1060-003, EDF1005,HSC1100 Tuesday – May 3 29

8:00 AMH 2010, CTS 1155, EME 2040, MCB 2010, PEO 2003 10:00 CGS 1060-002 & 700, CLP 2140, PHY 1054C, PHY 2049C, SPT 2521, WOH 2022 12:00 AMH 2020, COP 2000, CTS 1111, REA 0019, SPC 2050, SPN 1121, TPA 1210 2:00 SPM 2000, SPN 1120, TPA 2600 4:00 MAKE-UP PERIOD

NOTES 1. CLASSES LISTED – No early final examinations will be given. 2. ROOM ASSIGNMENT – Department Deans will make room assignments for each examination. Each instructor should announce

the time and site of each exam several times before the beginning of final exams. 3. FRIDAY CLASSES – The final examination for all Friday classes will be given during the last class period for the semester. 4. EVENING CLASSES – The final examinations for all evening classes may be given during the last class period for the semester or

may be scheduled during one of the evenings of the three-day examination period. NOTE: The final exam period for evening classes may be longer than the regularly scheduled class period.

5. CLASSES NOT LISTED – A. There is no examination scheduled; or B. Because of the nature of the course, the instructor has made other examination arrangements that will be announced in

class prior to the beginning of the final exams. 6. GRADES – Grades are due in the Admissions Office, Wednesday, May 4, at 8 a.m. (including “I” grades from Fall semester) 7. MAKE-UP EXAMS – All make-up exams must be approved by the Department Dean.

Chipola Commencement May 5 in Dothan The Chipola 2016 Commencement Ceremony is set for Thursday, May 5, at 7 p.m., at the Dothan Civic Center. The address is 126 St. Andrews Street, Dothan, AL, 36303. Counted as members of the class are all who will complete degrees or certificates from December of 2015 to May of 2016 or during the Summer 2016 terms. Diplomas will be awarded for Bachelor of Science, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts and Workforce Development Certificates. Graduates may invite an unlimited number of family members and guests to share the event. The ceremony will be broadcast live via internet on YouTube available at this link: www.youtube.com/user/ChipolaCollege Leonard Hamilton, head basketball coach at Florida State University, will deliver the commencement address. He is a former head coach at Oklahoma State University, the University of Miami, and the NBA’s Washington Wizards. In 23 years as a collegiate head coach, his teams have qualified for seven NCAA tournaments and eight NITs, highlighted by appearances in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet Sixteen in 2000 with Miami and 2011 with Florida State. For information, contact the Admissions and Records Office at 718-2311.

HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?Chipola’s Student Support Services, in coordination with Student Activities, hosted their annual End of Year Luau for Chipola students. Here, Chipola student Kayla Rudd, slides under the limbo poll. Students participated in various dance competitions and enjoyed free food.

Scholarships in the Arts Deadline is May 1 Applicationdeadline isMay1 for the2016-17Fineand Performing Arts scholarships. Students should submit the online application prior to May 1 to schedule an art interview or auditions for theatre or music. Scholarships are available to high school graduates with acceptable academic records and aptitude in music, theatre, or art. Scholarships, up to full tuition and fees, are awarded on the basis of talent and academic record. The Chipola Regional Arts Association Scholarship also is available. This year, Jackson County students will be selected. The CRAA Scholarship deadline is April 18. Online scholarship applications and information on the audition process and requirements are available at www.chipola.edu/fineartsandthenScholarships. Formoreinformation,contacttheFineandPerformingArts Department at 850-718-2257.

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE SPRING 2016

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2 Baseball vs. AL Southern; 4 pm3 Job Fair, 10-2 pm at MJ Center4 Grades Due 8 a.m. (Including “I” Grades Fall) 4 Retirement Luncheon 11 a.m.5 Graduation 7 p.m. Dothan Civic Center6 ACT Reg. Deadline June Test09 Faculty Returns - Summer I Registration Summer I Drop/Add 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.10 Classes Begin - Summer I Late Reg. Ends at Noon, Drop/ Add & Employee Fee Waiver Reg. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.11 Drop/Add & Employee Fee

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