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

Week of April 28, 2014 - May 4, 2014

APRIL28 MONDAY •FINALEXAMSFORSPRINGA

29 TUESDAY •FINALEXAMSFORSPRINGA •LastClassDaySpringA–WFDClasses •LastClassDaySpringC–Acad.Classes

30 WEDNESDAY •GradesDueby12Noon.forSpringA&C •RetirementLuncheon,CulturalCenter

MAY1 THURSDAY •Commencement-7p.m.,DothanCivicCtr.

THIS WEEK AT CHIPOLA

Chipola students honored at Awards Ceremony

Chipola recognized the outstanding achievements of its students at the recent annual Awards Ceremony. Awards were presented for academics, athletics and extracurricular activities. The following students received academic awards: Tabatha Melzer of Marianna, National Leadership in Business; Holley Hinson of Chipley, Accounting-BSBA; Victoria Brown of Graceville, Accounting-AA/AS; Steve M. Yoder, Jr. of Altha, Management; Jeffery Uhrick, II of Altha, Computer Science; Joshua Holmes and Shareem Goodlet of Grand Ridge, Network Services Technology; Susan Burns of Chipley, Information Technology; Adam McCullen and Steve M. Yoder, Jr. of Altha, Global Business Strategy-BSBA; Koleton Forehand of Bonifay, Biology for Science Majors; Trenton McDaniel of Sneads, Health Sciences; James Brown of Hosford, Freshman Chemistry; Alana Hearn of Chipley, Sophomore Chemistry; William Glover of Greenwood and Katrina Milliser of Marianna, Calculus I; Jacob Leff of Marianna, Calculus II; David Leonard of Blountstown, Calculus III; Angela Jackson of Grand Ridge, Freshman English; Katelynn Lewis of Marianna, Sophomore English; David Leonard of Blountstown, Dr. Robert E. Ringer Award; Trenton McDaniel of Sneads, Will and Betty Stabler Library Award Whitney Merritt of Marianna and John Eubanks of Bonifay, Social and Behavioral Science; Kolton Sellers of Bonifay and Wesley Chevillot of Altha, Phi Theta Kappa FSU/PC Scholarship. Students in Workforce Development programs received the following awards: Michael Bramblett of Sneads, Automotive Technology; Shayli Tharpe of Marianna and Elynora Sapp of Cottondale, Cosmetology; Brent Johnson of Enterprise, Ala., Corrections; John McDaniel of Sneads, Firefighting; Trevor Lee of Marianna, Law Enforcement; Carl Mantevcon, Jr. of Fountain, Culinary; and Nate Prietz of Marianna, Welding. Two student received awards for athletics: Kimberly Wiltse of Altha (pictured top right), Charlton Keen Scholar Athlete Award; Bert Givens of Tallahassee (pictured top left), Neal Sportsmanship Award.

The following students received awards for extracurricular activities: Tiara Sorey of Campbellton, Black Student Union; Alexander Anderson of Marianna, Alicia Bednar of Chipley, Bradach Carlson of Marianna, Shareem Goodlet of Grand Ridge, Kathryn Meadows of Marianna, Joshua Myers of Chipley, Jeffery Pitts of Chipley, Jessica Taylor of Marianna, Phi Beta Lambda; John Steverson of Bristol, Science Club; Tiara Sorey of Campbellton, TRIO/Student Support Services; Ruby Harrison of Chattahoochee, Student Ambassadors; Tatum Skipper of Malone, Shawna Donofro of Marianna, Student Government Association; William Singleton of Alford, Wesley Chevillot of Altha, Jacob Leff of Marianna and Rebecca Delgado of Graceville, Brain Bowl Team; and Jacob Leff of Marianna, Brain Bowl MVP Award (pictured middle left). Two awards were given to non-students. The student body selected Social and Behavioral Sciences instructor Latresha Bighem (pictured middle right) for the Distinguished Service Faculty Award; and Associate Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences Dr. Willie Spires, for the Distinguished Service Administrator Award.

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u’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

TicketsarenowonsalefortheChipolaTheaterchildren’smusical,“You’reAGoodManCharlieBrown,”setforMay7and8at7p.m.,intheCenterfortheArts.Theshowwillalsobepresentedtohundredsofelementaryschoolchildrenearlierintheweek. ChipolaTheaterdirectorCharles Sirmon recently selected the followingcast:ColtonDayasCharlieBrown,KateBurkeasLucyVanPelt,GracieWallaceasSallyBrown,BrettFloydasLinusVanPelt,DeondreDavisasSchroeder,SethAldermanas Snoopy, PatreaClark asMarcie,OdraChapmanasPeppermintPatty, ShayliTharp,DakotaBall,VictoriaAshley, JosephCorcoran,RayWhite,MorganCook,A’dajahSwillyasPeanutsGang. “You’reaGoodMan,CharlieBrown” (Revised)openedonBroadway in1999. It isa freshapproachto theall-time1967classic.Twonew songs, BeethovenDayandMyNewPhilosophy,havebeenadded to the12wonderfulnumbersof theoriginalversion,includingMyBlanketandMe,TheKite,TheBaseballGame,LittleKnownFacts,SuppertimeandHappiness. Tickets—$8foradultsand$6for18andunder—areavailableonlineatwww.chipola.eduandattheCenterfortheArtsBoxOffice,9a.m.to4p.m.,MondaythroughThursday,9a.m.tonoononFriday,andonehourbeforeeachshow. Formoreinformation,contactCharlesSirmon,DirectorofTheatresirmonc@chipola.edu850-718-2277.

Tickets on Sale Now!

Thirty-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) Denae Dudley of Marianna, Amy Smith of Marianna, Dana Barnes of Marianna, Tammy Watson of Westville, Clarissa Cooper of Blountstown, Angie Martin of Marianna, Sheryl Howell of Sneads, Brianna Carter of Chipley, Christian Blankenship of Altha, Kala Burttschell of Bristol, Ann Webb of Gordon, Alabama, (back) Nick Bass of Headland, Alabama, Satoria Godwin of Greenwood, Tamara Forbes of Grand Ridge, Zeb Shuler of Hosford, Donna Bennett of Bascom, Stephanie Hill of Marianna, Latisha Opfermann of Marianna, Ben Pringle of Sneads, Erin McKeown of Sneads, Ashley Uhrick of Altha, Brett Floyd of Altha, Kaley Register of Dothan, Alabama, Khrystal Whitfield of Marianna, Tyler Pickens of Sneads, Latrice Thomas of Quincy, Jessica Williams of Marianna, Jade Wimberly of Marianna, Kelli Forrest of Lynn Haven, Jessica Brady of Pansey, Alabama and Tim Parker of Panama City. Not pictured are: Phillip Perkins of Blountstown and Jordan Wilson of Grand Ridge.

CHIPOLA NURSING GRADUATES

CHIPOLA this WEEK— Week of April 28, 2014 - May 4, 2014

Chipola baseball in state tournament The Indians have clinched a spot in the FCSAA State Tournament May 9-14, at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. Chipola hosts Northwest, Friday, April 25, at 4 p.m., in the final game of league play to decide the Panhandle Conference Championship. A Chipola win would give the Indians the league title. If Chipola and Gulf Coast both lose Friday, the Indians are still champs. If Chipola loses and Gulf Coast wins, the Indians finish second but still make the state tournament. The Indians scored a big Chipola 15-3 win over Northwest on April 23. Tom Watson earned the win for Chipola. Watson was the FCSAA Pitcher of the Week for April 14. He has an 8-0 record in 8 starts with a 2.67 ERA. The Indians trounced Pensacola 10-2 on April 19. Taylor Lewis (4-2) was the winning

pitcher. Ian Rice hit two homeruns in the game. Rice is hitting .346 on the year with 10 homeruns.Chipola is the second ranked team in the NJCAA National Poll. In the April 22 FCSAA State Poll, Chipola is third behind first place Gulf Coast and second place Polk. Chipola softball in state tournament The Lady Indians will play in the FCSAA State Softball Tournament May 2 in Pensacola. The Lady Indians (10-12) are scheduled to host Santa Fe in a non-conference game Wednesday, April 30, with game time to be announced. Katie Harrison is the FCSAA Player of the Week for April 15. She has a .444 batting average with 22 homeruns and 81 RBI’s. She has started all 50 games for Chipola this year. Chipola is currently third in the league race behind league champion Tallahassee and second place Northwest as of April 24. The Lady Indians (30-20) are ninth in the FCSAA State Poll.

Theatre students land jobs

Chipola Theatre had another successful year at the Southeastern Theatre Conference. All Chipola Theatre students who attended the convention looking for professional jobs were hired for summer theatre positions. Pictured from left: Aaron Black will be working at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City as a Scenic Carpenter and Deck Crew member. Joshua Emanuel will be working as an RWS & Associates, Inc., Sound Engineer at Idlewild Amusement Park in Ligonier, PA. Colton Day will be working as a General Technician at

Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre in Winchester, VA.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course begins May 12Must be 15 years of age, in good physical condition, able to swim 500 yards, able to swim freestyle & breast-stroke and must be able to retrieve a 10 pound brick from a 7’ depth, and tread water for 2 minutes.

Course will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., May 12-15 and May 19-23, with the final test on May 23. Cost of the course is $200. For information about the course, call Rance Massengill at 850-718-2240.

Tom Watson

Katie Harrison

2014 Chipola Commencement The Chipola College 2014 Commencement Ceremony has been moved to the Dothan Civic Center on Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m. The address is 126 St. Andrews Street, Dothan, AL.

The Chipola Health Center, where the ceremony is usually held, is currently under renovation.

College officials moved the ceremony to the Dothan Civic Center to allow graduates to invite an unlimited number of guests to share the event. The ceremony will be broadcast live on the web at www.ustream.tv/channel/chipolacollege.

The Chipola Cosmetology program invites cancer survivors and those living with

cancer to enjoy complementary services on Tuesday, June 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, call 850-718-2439.

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THIS WEEK

UPCOMING EVENTS

“Chipola This Week” is a weekly publication of the Chipola Public Relations Office. Deadline for the next issue is 8 a.m., on Wednesdays of the current week. Articles will be printed as space permits. E-mail information to Meri Mock at chipolathisweek@chipola.edu.

BIRTHDAYS 29 Apr Shawn Keihn 2 May Steven Stewart

MAY6 Classes begin for Summer I7-8 Spring Performance “You’re a

Good Man, Charlie Brown” CCFA10 Music Through Performance12 Blood Drive26 Memorial Day- College Closed

JUNE5 Application Deadline for Founda-

tion Scholarships Fall 201414 ACT Exam23 Summer Classes Begin

Revised: March 31, 2014

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE SPRING 2014

Friday – April 25

8:00 EDE 4943, ENC 1101, ENC 1102, HUM 2216, HUM 2233

10:00 CGS 1100-001, LAE 3314, LAE 3464, LEI 1140, MAP 2302, MUL 2010, PEM 1102, PSY 2012, SYG 1010

12:00 CHM 1045, CHM 1046, CHM 2211, ECO 2013, ENC 0025, ENL 2022, MAE 3651, PET 1000, RED 3009, RED 3311

2:00 AML 2020, CTS 1650, DEP 2004, EDF 1005, PEO 1011, SPC 2608

Monday – April 28 8:00 ARH 1000, BSC 1005, BSC 1059, BSC 1088, BSC 2010, BSC 2011, BSC 2093, BSC 2094, CTS 1120,

ECO 2023, MUT 1112

10:00 ACG 2071, CIS 1000, COP 2800, EDG 4410, ESC 1000, HSC 2400, MAC 1114, MGF 1106, MUT 2117, PSC 1121, STA 2023, SYG 1000

12:00 EDF 2085, MAC 1105, MAC 1140, MAC 1311, MAC 2233, MAC 2312, MAC 2313, MAT 0018, MAT 0028, MAT 1033, MGF 1107, PEO 2216

2:00 ACG 2021, ASH 1044, CGS 1060-003, MMC 1000, POS 2041, SPC 2050, TAX 2000

Tuesday – April 29 29 8:00 AMH 2010, CGS 1060-001, CTS 1163, EDE 3223, EME 2040, MCB 2010

10:00 CGS 1060-002 & 700, CLP 2140, CTS 1346, PHY 1054C, PHY 2049C, WOH 2022

12:00 AMH 2020, CGS 2518, CIS 1352, CLP 2140, REA 0017, SPN 1121

2:00 PEL 1214, PEL 1219, PEL 1624, REA 1205, SPN 1120, SPN 2220

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. TERM B CLASSES – The final examination for Term B classes will be given on the last class period of Term B. 6. TERM C CLASSES – The final examination for Term C classes will follow the Term A schedule. 7. 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. 8. GRADES – Grades are due in the Admissions Office, Wednesday, April 30, at 12:00-noon (including “I” grades from Fall semester) 9. MAKE-UP EXAMS – All make-up exams must be approved by the Department Dean.

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE SPRING 2014

ATTENTIONENC 1101 & 1102 DAY-SECTION STUDENTSYouwillneedyourphotoID.For admission to take your

finalexam.IfyoudonothaveyourphotoID.,YoumaygetonemadeatStudentservices,rooma-108.MondaythroughThursday10a.m.–12:00p.m.(noon)

1:00-3:30p.m. Exceptionswillbebyappointmentonly.

TESTING CENTERHOURS OF OPERATION

Spring 2014 Finals (April25–May2)

Friday8a.m.–1:30p.m.Monday8a.m.–7p.m.Tuesday8a.m.–7p.m.

Wednesday8a.m.–3:30p.m.Thursday8a.m.–3:30p.m.Friday8a.m.–1:30p.m.

Harrell discusses waste water at Chipola—Rick Harrell, Water Supervisor for the City of Marianna Public Works Department, was a guest speaker for a recent Chipola College Science Club seminar. Harrell explained the waste water treatment process which involves a number of steps that include various biological and physical purification stages. Harrell is pictured in yellow shirt with members of the Science Club.

Modern Marketing Madness Seminar set for May 2 Chipola College and the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will offer a small business seminar, “Modern Marketing Techniques,” Friday, May 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Jackson County Agricultural Center on Penn Avenue. The seminar will cover modern marketing techniques including blogging, tweeting, linking and booking. Participants will learn about social media outlets, marketplace research and innovative tools to reach the consumer. Cost of the seminar is $15 at the door. Participants also may register online at www.northfloridabiz.com. The first six Chipola students to sign up will receive free admission. Students should contact Elissa Severson at 718-2441 or sign up in Building M, (108). For information, contact Severson at 850-718-2441 or email seversone@chipola.edu