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President’s List(3.5 - 3.9 GPA)AUSTINStephanie ArinoBIG SANDYPayton Hahn, Justin Smith and Bradley Van WertBRASHEARArmando TovarCOLLEGE STATIONJenna HelduserDALLASCarly MarstonFORT WORTHWhitney CostelloGILMERJordan Conley, Luann Duncan, Barbie Garner, Jonatan Gaspar, Christy Haldren and Adam MarionGLADEWATERScott Campbell, Conner Chambliss, Lea Childress, Tammy Craig, Shelbi Crews, Kelly Gillit, Jenifer Goude, Austin Medina, Lisa Monteagudo, David Newman, Lillie Pepper, Rachel Rodgers, Jeremy Teague and Marci WellsHALLSVILLEGranger Abbott, Ashley Callaway-Rocha, Karley Glezen, Aimee Hanson, Tanton Johnson and Shelbie SpencerHENDERSONRamiro Aguilar, Cotina Dotrey, Diana Fitzgerald, Alexandra Hernandez, Jacklyn Hillin, Cynthia Owens, Kelsi Reynolds and Leigh SmithHOUSTONNorman DardenHUNTINGTONDezirae BurnettKILGOREJames Banga, Paige Bishop, Angelia Crews, Brenda Dietz, Kristopher Dobbins, Thomas Fierros, Aston Ford, Kristi Hendrick, Wesley Howard, Wiley Howard, Valentin Huerta, Yeimi Huerta, Jared Jackson, Jessica Kabala, Pirriane Mevo, April Moore, Mark Nelson, Rachel Null, Alissa Seilhan Romelia, Kevin Short, Jessica Sinte, Kelsey Stanley, Brittany Suarez, Hannah Trimble and Sally TurnerKILLEENPhillip BannisterLONGBRANCHJoseph InnerarityLONGVIEWAnthony Arrington, Daniel Beard, Destiny Bellamy, Rebekah Bobo, Noah Bowers, Kristin Boyd, Michael Bryan, Monica Cole, David Colteaux, Lauren Davis, Dee +LH]LY��1LɈYL`�+V[ZVU��(KH�+\HY[L�K\IVU��(U[OVU`�vEason, Gabriel Espinosa, Whitney Flanagan,

ASHTON JOHNSONCo-Executive Editor

KC has named the students who achieved

academic excellence for Fall 2012.

Students named to the President’s list have

earned a 4.0 GPA and Dean’s list honorees

have earned at least a 3.5 GPA.

Students on both lists must be enrolled in

12 credit hours, excluding developmental

classes.

Students making the honors lists are as

follows:

ENROLLMENT

Kris Dobbins / THE FLARE9LNPZ[YH[PVU�SPULZ�ÄSS�[OL�+L]HSS�:[\KLU[�*LU[LY�as students schedule classes during late registration on Jan. 9. KC’s enrollment is 5,782 as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9.

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BRITTANI PFAUCo-Executive Editor

The Rangerettes will perform at The Black

Tie & Boots Presidential Inaugural Ball

presented quadrennially by the Texas State

Society. The event will take place Jan. 19 at

the Gaylord National Resort & Convention

Center in Washington, D.C.

“We will be performing a Texas show

that we have put together. It consists of

three songs right after one another,” said

Stephanie Aumiller, Beaumont sophomore

and Rangerette captain.

The performance songs are “Country

Girl,” “That’s Right (You’re Not from

Texas)” and “Deep in the Heart of Texas.”

“The whole team will be going and

Rangerettes to perform at inaugural ball’Rettes’ fourth appearance

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BRITTANI PFAUCo-Executive Editor

As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, KC’s enrollment was

5,782, which is a 5.4 percent decrease from the 6,114

enrolled at the same time last year.

Enrollment figures will fluctuate. Students are expected to

continue to enroll Friday through Tuesday.. Figures will not

be permanent until after the 12th class day, Jan. 30.

Students can make changes to their schedules from 8 a.m.

to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 14-15, by visiting the

Counseling Center on the second floor of the Devall Student

Center. Students do not need to make an appointment.

Those students who are registering for the first time or

changing an entire schedule will be charged a $20 late fee.

Starting Tuesday, Jan. 22, the late fee will be raised to $50.

Students who have been dropped for nonpayment will be

charged a $25 reinstatement fee plus the $20 late fee.

QUEST classes are offered at KC-Longview and students

can enroll through a counselor.

QUEST courses give students an opportunity to earn 12

hours of college credit in 16 weeks. Most are hybrid courses

with half of the curriculum online and the other half in a

classroom-lecture format.

A QUEST schedule and overview are available at www.

kilgore.edu/quest.asp.

For more information, contact Frank Mosley, director of

special populations at 903-236-2030 or fmosley@kilgore.edu.

2012Year in Review

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MONDAY,JANUARY 14,

2013

NOTEBOOK

MONDAY, Jan. 14Q First Class DayQ Drops/adds8 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. Q 70 percent refund for dropped courses or withdrawal from school

TUESDAY, Jan. 15Q Drops/adds8 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16Q Lady Rangers @TVCC5:30 p.m. AthensQ Rangers @ TVCC7:30 p.m. Athens

FRIDAY, Jan. 18Q Campus Closes2:45 p.m.

SATURDAY, Jan. 19Q Rangers vs. Panola6 p.m. Masters Gym

MONDAY, Jan. 21Q MLK HolidayCampus Closed

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22Q $50 late fee beginsQ Lady Rangers @ Paris Junior College5:30 p.m. ParisQ Men’s BB @ Paris Junior College 7:30 p.m. Paris

SATURDAY, Jan. 26Q Rangers vs. Bossier Parish 4 p.m. Masters Gym

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30Q 12th class day- VɉJPHS�YLWVY[PUN�KH`Q Women’s intramural volleyball6-7 p.m. Carpet GymQ Rangers @ Navarro College7 p.m. Corsicana

THURSDAY, Jan. 31Q Kilgore Community Concert7 - 9 p.m. Dodson Auditorium

FRIDAY, Feb. 1Q High School Art Symposiumnoon- 3:30 p.m. DSC Ballroom/ Dodson AuditoriumQ NEXT ISSUE OF THE FLARE

SATURDAY, Feb. 2Q Twirler Clinic 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Masters Gym

TUESDAY, Feb. 5Q 25 percent refund for dropped courses or withdrawal from school

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 6Q Lady Rangers vs. TVCC5:30 p.m. Masters GymQ Rangers vs. TVCC7:30 p.m. Masters Gym

SATURDAY, Feb. 9Q Lady Rangers vs. Panola College 4 p.m. CarthageQ Rangers vs. Panola College 6 p.m.Carthage

MONDAY, Feb. 11Q 20th class day- last day for any refund

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 13Q Lady Rangers vs. TVCC 5:30 p.m., Masters Gym Q Rangers vs. TVCC7:30 p.m., Masters Gym

Jan. 14 – Feb. 13

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The Flare

May graduation deadline March 1

Art Symposium Feb. 1

University transferdeadlines approaching

16 new employees added to KC ranks

Student Services plans activities for spring

This pen and ink drawing by Jeremy Haynes, Henderson sophomore, is being used to promote the Secondary Art Symposium. ;OL�:`TWVZP\T�PZ�VWLU�[V�OPNO�ZJOVVS�Z[\KLU[Z�PU����JV\U[PLZ��;OL�HY[�Z`TWVZP\T�VɈLYZ����Z[\KLU[Z�ZJOVSHYZOPWZ�YHUNPUN�from $800 to $2,000. There are six types of awards that can be won.

KC has welcomed the following 16 new employees this semester:

Tony Addie, Watson Library support specialist Richard Augustine, East Texas Police Academy instructorDavid Barbieri, diesel technology instructorColton Belcher, maintenance technicianRuthie Benson, Workforce

CAMPUS HOURS 9LNPZ[YHY»Z�6ɉJL!�Extended hours Jan. 14/157:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Regular hours Monday-Thursday- 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday- 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

*HZOPLY»Z�6ɉJL! Extended hours Jan. 14/15 7:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday- 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday- 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday- 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Regular hoursMonday- Thursday- 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday- 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

)VVRZ[VYL! Extended hours Jan. 14-177:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Regular hours Monday- Thursday- 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday- 7:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.

>H[ZVU�3PIYHY`! Monday- Thursday- 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday- 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Sunday- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

7HYRZ�-P[ULZZ�*LU[LY!Monday- Thursday- 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday- 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday- 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

*HML[LYPH�HUK�*HML!� Monday- FridayBreakfast- 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Lunch- 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dinner- 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and SundayBrunch- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner- 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

ASHTON JOHNSON Co-Executive Editor

March 1 is the deadline to apply for May graduation.

Students must submit a graduation application through Campus Connect by the specified deadline to receive a degree or certificate.

Those completing graduation requirements in Summer I will participate in the August ceremony.

Applications may only be completed online. To complete an application, log on to Campus Connect by using your school I.D. number and four digit pin. Then go to “student information” drop down menu and click on “graduation application.”

Students who graduate do not have to participate in the graduation ceremony.

All graduates who have indicated a desire to participate in the ceremony

on their graduation applications will receive instructions by student email approximately one month prior to the graduation ceremony.

There is no graduation fee; however, students participating in the ceremony must purchase a cap and gown.

Caps and gowns can be purchased through the bookstore beginning about two weeks before the ceremony until 3 p.m. on graduation day.

Diplomas are not awarded at the graduation ceremony, but will be mailed when the Registrar’s Office certifies that all graduation requirements have been met.

The Spring 2013 commencement ceremony is set for Friday, May 10, in Dodson Auditorium with two ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Summer graduation is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in Dodson Auditorium.

ASHTON JOHNSONCo-Executive Editor

The KC Visual Arts Program will host its annual Secondary Art Symposium for secondary school art teachers and students 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Feb. 1 in

Dodson Auditorium and the Devall Student Center. The purpose of the symposium is to allow professionals the

opportunity to provide insight and renew their enthusiasm for teaching art. The Symposium also allows teachers and students to see a cross-section of work from schools participating in the High School Portfolio Competition.

The portfolio competition is sponsored by the KC Art Department and will be displayed in the Devall Student Center Ballroom.

Ten scholarships ranging from $800- $2,000, presentation portfolios, certificates and medallions will be awarded to the top entries in the competition.

All high school seniors in the region are eligible to participate in the Symposium and must attend in order to be eligible for the portfolio competition.

Peter Andrew, professor of art at Stephen F. Austin State University, and Runcie Tatnall, assistant professor of art at SFA, will serve as jurors of the competition.

An entry fee of $8 must accompany each portfolio entered in the competition.

Portfolios must be delivered between 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, to the Devall Student Center.

For more information, contact Carolyn Fox-Hearne at 903-983-8128 or email cfoxhearne@kilgore.edu.

BRITTANI PFAUCo-Executive Editor

Deadlines are fast approaching for university transfers. Many universities such as University of Texas, Texas A&M University and the University of North Texas have a March 15 admissions deadline for transfers.

Students interested in transferring need to research the school they wish to attend. Most universities have websites and admissions or transfer counselors ready to help prospective students.

Almost all require an online application through applytexas.org, an official college and/or a high school transcript, an application fee and proof of a bacterial meningitis vaccination.

Students can request a copy of their transcript be sent to a university by going to the Registrar’s Office on the second floor in the Devall Student Center or by going to Campus Connect under the tab student information and clicking on “Transcript Request.”

Development professional support assistantJoshua Bernethy, welding instructorMonica Brock, EMT clinical coordinator1LɈLY`�.LYSH� psychology instructor*OYPZ�.VYL� director of student enrollmentFalecia Halton, Registrar’s 6ɉJL�Z\WWVY[�ZWLJPHSPZ[Michael Harrod, KC Police

VɉJLYTrudie Jackson, Workforce Development professional support assistantBlayne Montalbano, maintenance technicianKasey Nisbett, Student Success learning specialistDiane Perkins, KC-Longview professional support assistantCatherine Vega, Associate Degree Nursing support specialist

BRITTANI PFAUCo-Executive Editor

Student Services has planned several activities for students this spring.

Women’s intramural volleyball (five per team) will start Jan. 30 and will be held from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays in the carpet gym. Students can sign up

in the Devall Student Center Game Room.

Granulated candle art will be available for students to make candles from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 14. Students living on campus will not be able to participate since candles are not allowed in residence halls but they can make paper weights at a location

to be determined. Totally Tattoos will offer airbrush

and temporary tattoos from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on March 5 in the Devall Student Center Game Room.

For more information, contact Ross Costanzo, assistant director of residential life, at rcostanzo@kilgore.edu or 903-988-7504.

FACE IN THE CROWD

Ross CostanzoAssistant Director of Residential Life

Where are you from? ... Jamestown, New York What do you enjoy most

about your job? ...The bond I gain with the students. What does your job entail?

... To provide a safe and fun atmosphere for all the students. What was your favorite

college course?... Sports psychology. What was your major and

why did you choose it? ... Sports management and I chose it because I have a passion for sports and wanted to be involved in that field any way possible. How did you end up in

Kilgore? ... The summer before last I earned an internship with the East Texas Pump Jacks.

They are a Texas collegiate league baseball team and their home field is Driller Park. What is one thing most

people don’t know about you? ... I have my own business and I’m about to change the lives of many people with it. What are some of your

hobbies? ... I play basketball, baseball, golf and weight lift. What’s the best advice

you’ve ever been given? ... “The goal in life is to be unconsciously competent at something that is worth getting good at.”What is your favorite thing

about KC? ... All of the great people that I have met here, such a friendly environment to be around.

N EWS 3PAGETHE FLARE MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2013

Honors: 3.5 GPA, higher ETYC auditions end late February

DEAN’S LIST(3.5 - 3.9 GPA)

ALVINJohn Miller

ARLINGTONAudrey Otondi

ATHENSNathan Anderson

AUSTINAshlee Cloud, Lauren Gier, Kelsey Johnson, Sheridan Mcdowell and Sarah Treptow

AZLEJennifer Easter

BATON ROUGEArthur Smith

BEAUMONTRebecca Fertitta and Bethaney Metreyeon

BIG SANDYRonnie Autrey

CARTHAGECHRISTINA WEAVER

CENTERBriley Boren

CHANDLERTiasha Mcdaniel

CHARLOTTEJosue Jaime

CLARKSVILLENathan Moore

CYPRESSAustin Clayton

DALLASKaitlyn Hunter and Synthia Wilson

DENISONNelson Adams and Roy Patti

DIANACody Belt, Lane Duncan, David 1\Z[THU��1HKL�4H`ÄLSK��+HYSH�Mccurry, Heather Mutina and Monique Phillips

FLINTKarina Figueroa

FLOWER MOUNDShelby Holly and Alexandria Romano

GARLANDMadison Hancock

GILMERDennis Amon, Heather Crawford, Timothy Cunningham, Jordan McCraven, Benjamin Moses, Monica Munden, Jessi Perot, Christopher Ramey, Linda Robinson, Shannon Steelman HUK�2YPZ[H�>HRLÄLSK

GLADEWATERDebra Cazares, Cameron Cockerell, Brittney Dougan, Jessie Evans, Angel Fields, Ryan .VKSVJR��2YPZ[P�.YPɉ[O��/HSL`�/PSS��2HKP�/\Ɉ��:[L]LU�4J+V^LSS��Sherry Pate, Kalan Petty, Austin Singer, Justin Stephens, Kylie Watkins and Alec Wilson

GREENVILLEMichael Sundeen

GUN BARREL CITYAngell Morley

HALLSVILLESandie Anderson, Megan Charles, Jace Connelly, >OP[UL`�.YLLU��9HUKHSS�.YPɉU��Justin Merrill, Desiree Rhodes, Alexandria Samples and Georjana Trekell

HARLETONMichael Beattie and Aisha Johnson

HAWKINSLouie Snider

HENDERSONVictoria Blake, Landon Clayton, Hannah Craig, Linda Deckard, David Dotson, Tabitha Griego, Aaron Hyde, Patricia McDonald, Karen Parker, Lee Payne, Shane Perrault and Jackson Threadgill

HOUSTONFaith Agugua and Simon Stephens

JEFFERSONMacy Clark and Warren Robert

KELLERWhitney Early

KILGOREMonaliza Abdela, Julia Allen, Harrison Bara, Blair Baxter, Patricia Bell, Noor Bilal, Dixie Burns, Patrick Carroll, Amanda Fitch, Eduardo Galvan, Austin Gray, Katelyn Greene, Farrah Hale, Angela Higgins, Shikisha Hundley, Kaitlin Hunt, Chelsea 0Y]PUN��;PɈHU`�1VYKHU��:\UN`LVS�Kim, Abake Koukpoliyi, Lauren Laboyteaux, Lavenchia Lane, Heidi Leveritt, Christian Libebele, Marina Linkinhoker, Joshua Lusk, James Maxwell, Morgan Montgomery, Brou N’goran, Kimberlie Nadolski, Mason Nestleroad, Kalala Ngari, Winnie Odundo, Jennifer Oxsheer, Ricardo Perez, Jeremy Riddles, Barbara Roberts, Paloma Rubio, John Santillano, Kimberley Serrano, Du Sung, Jessica Tolle, Libia Turner, Kayla Wade, Samuel Weaver, Cori Weir, John Wells, Delicia Werner, Joseph Willoughby and Joshua Yeager

KINGWOODShannon Bebel

LAIRD HILLCinda Lindeman and Heather Thomas

LAKE CHARLES, LA.Hayden Bennett

LEWISVILLE,TPS`�4HUZÄLSK

LOGANSPORT, LA.Miranda Wiggins

LONGVIEWWhitney Adams, Melisa Aguilar, Latoya Allen, Nicole Baker, Trenton Bennett, Yesenia Beraza, Jennifer Bolton, Zachary Bright, Sara Bryan, Chelcy Bryant, James Burns, Giselle Cardenas, Milisa Carter, Allyson Castillo, Daniel Castillo, Christopher Castro, Marili Cerna, Kaytlin Clark, Jessica Clayton, Charisa Clemons, Jessica Comfort, Thomas Cook, Leeann Coons, Sara Coots, Jennifer Cowen, Jennifer Crane, Oscar Cruz, Donna Davis, Kayla Davis, Keant’e Davis, Kimberly Davis, Justin Dirla, Kaylee Draper, Shondra Eppinger, Pablo Fajardo, Jacob Fopay, Aaron Freeman, William French, Sam Funderburk, Daniel Gallegos, Sabrina Giles, Stephanie Hannan, Brittany Harris, Brianna Hines, Jazzlyn Howard, Christany Hubbard, Merriah Jackson, Dana Johnson, Frances Kelly, Dustin Kincaide, Kevin Knapps, George Kotchev, David Larsen, Christopher Lee, Kellie Lee,

PEARLANDJulia Harkness

QUITMANAllison Cole

RICHARDSONTaylor Mackintosh

ROUND ROCKHeather Manskey

SAN ANTONIOCharles JonesCarrie Matus

SHALLOWATERVictoria Leake

SHREVEPORT, LA.Mighty-Warrior Buckles, Richard Davis and Tami Robertson

SPRINGBriana McLaughlin

TATUMSonia Garza, Katie Kuykendall and Autumn Moore

THE COLONYAlisha Hall

TROUPAnthony Burns

TYLERBrian Brown, Arlin Busano, Alex Dunagin, Hannah Gilbert, Marina Gonzalez, Robert Marsh, Kaytlynn Stalcup and Michael Tidwell

VANCaleb Kuntzman

WAXAHACHIECaroline Roberts

WHITE OAKRuth Alexander, Micheal Bailey, Justin Bechard, Joshua Bernethy, Logan Frazier, Marena Hussein, Lisa Joyner, Juli Kirby, Malyssa Morgan, Lexy Mullikin, Kourtney Nolan, Brittani Pfau, Jose Salazar and Tina Stephens

WHITEHOUSEAndrea Claytor

WINNSBOROCort Clements and June Stevens

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Brittany Flemister, Betsy Foreman, Raquel Gonzales, Don Gregory, Chere Hall, Demetria Hamilton, Jason Harris, Willie Hawkins, Cara Herbert, Sara Holmes, Brittany Hutchings, David Jester, Kayla Jordan, Danelle Kenney, Laura Knapps, Brittany Knowles, Kenneth Knowles, Siripat Kumlangngam, Christopher Lauber, Searrow Lewis, Dana Lynch, William Massey, Ashlyn Mayhall, Grant McNamara, Megan Medrano, Jonica Miller, Carmen Mondragon, Cindy Ovalle, Tina Pardo, Sandra Pittman, Ashley Ray, Scarlett Reeves, Cassandra Reynaga, Robyn Rice, Carlos Rodriguez, Alexa Seidel, Neha Singh, John Smelley, Amanda Thomas, Courtney Tisdale, Austin Turner, Deisy Vicente, Florence West, Heather Williams, James Wright and Allison Yancey

LUFKINMorgan Berger and Callyeon Bristow

MARSHALLMorgan Dison, Caitlyn Glorioso and Kelsey West

MAUDKara Sutton

MINEOLAKimberly Utley

MONTGOMERYChristine Kleinecke

OVERTONJessica Espinosa

PASADENABethany Phelps

PORT NECHESMarli Kimball

RICHARDSONSarah Doman

ROUND ROCKStacy Sauceda

TATUMSydni Centers, Justin Craig, Erin Gray and Christian Montgomery

TROUPNikki Fulps

TYLER1LɈYL`�)HYYVU��*OLSZLH�Clinton, Patti Gray and Stephanie Scudder

WAXAHACHIEElizabeth Power

WHITE OAKRachel Boudreaux, Matthew Hetrick, Jacquelyn Kureska and Courtney Rice

Amanda Lefever, Michael Lewis, Amy Lindsay, Amanda Maddox, Birchard Matthews, Brandon Mcfarland, Lindsey Mcguire, Timothy McNamara, Bryan Meredith, Cherrie Miller, Annette 4VVYL��1LɈYL`�6KVT��,SLUH�Olvera, Tessa Ondrick, Earnest Pace, Krystle Paris, James Perkins, Sandra Perryman, Stacey Pittman, Heather Prince, Rukayat Quadree, Storm Rackley, Sara Rash, Marcos Raxtun, Lisa Renner, Manuel Ruiz, William Runnels, Traci Sharp, Kevin Shaw, Kasey Sides, Jaycob Simmons, Adam Smith, Juan Sosa, James Stone, Samantha Strickland, Ross Stroud, Shelby Sturrock, Angela Thomas, Lauren Thompson, Katherine Tisdale, Cody Tucker, Jared Tucker, Eva Urbizo Ortiz, Hailey Watson, Lucenda Webb, Ashley West, Starla Williams, Kerry Wilson, Kelvin Woolridge and Candice Wright

LUFKINJessica Stovall

MARSHALLAlexis Digilormo

MINEOLACatherine Collett

MOUNT ENTERPRISEChloe Brady

NORTH RICHLAND HILLSChristopher Gracela

NAPLESJena Ragland

NEDERLANDMackenzie Jardell

NEW LONDONSimone Searcy

ORANGEJordyn Ewing

OVERTONHeather Cardwell, Natasha Frankln, Dulce Jimenez, Juli-joy Malone, Logan Parker and Rebecca Waller

PALESTINECourtney Johnson and Joshua Turner

FROM STAFF REPORTS

The East Texas Youth Chorus is seeking singers for Spring 2013.

The chorus is open to all home-schooled youth ages 13 and older. Singers must demonstrate their abilities in a brief audition.

Cost to join the choir is $50. Juniors and seniors also can enroll for dual credit for an additional fee.

The chorus will rehearse 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. each Wednesday in the Turk Fine Arts Center beginning Jan. 16. Singers may join through the end of February.

Section leaders from the KC Chorale will assist the

chorus, helping to learn the music, providing vocal support and serving as role models for the students.

The ETYC will present a concert 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Longview.

The concert will feature musical styles ranging from classical to popular, giving the students’ experience in a broad range of music that will prepare them for singing on the college level.

The ETYC is part of KC’s Continuing Education Department.

For more information, contact Dr. Jim Taylor, choir director, at 903-983-8122 or email jtaylor@kilgore.edu.

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everyone will be performing. We have been working on the show since November,” Aumiller said. “We worked on a small part of it in December while we were still together and then some more at the Cotton Bowl in early January.”

This will be the Rangerettes’ fourth

performance at the ball.“The ball is only one

evening but we will be in Washington for six days touring the capitol building and sightseeing on our own time,” Aumiller said. “The president can go to any ball he chooses but he didn’t come to the ball last time. We’re hoping he will make an appearance this year.”

Ball: Six days in D.C. includes tour

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Spring Job FairSpring Job FairSpring Job Fair

Tuesday, March 5, 20131 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Devall Ballroom

Candace Heezen

Patty Bell

Email: cheezen@kilgore.eduPhone: 903-983-8678

Email: pbell@kilgore.eduPhone: 903-983-3713

Devall Ballroom

Tuesday, March 26, 20139 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Lady Rangers (6-4, 1-1) Rangers (14-2, 4-2)Jan. 19 vs. San Jacinto College 4 p.m. Jan. 16 @ Trinity Valley CC 7:30 p.m.Jan. 23 @ Paris Jr. College 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19 vs. Panola 6 p.m.Jan. 26 @ Angelina 4 p.m. Jan. 23 @ Paris Jr. College 7:30 p.m.Feb. 2 vs. Blinn 4 p.m. Jan. 26 vs. Bossier Parish CC TBAFeb. 6 vs. TJC 5:30 p.m. Jan. 30 @ Navarro 7 p.m.Feb. 9 @ Panola 4 p.m. Feb. 2 Bye --

Feb. 13 vs. Trinity Valley CC 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6 vs. TJC 7:30 p.m.Feb. 16 vs. Paris Jr. College 4 p.m. Feb. 9 @ Panola 6 p.m.Feb. 20 @ Blinn 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13 vs. Trinity Valley CC 7:30 p.m.Feb. 23 @ Jacksonville College 4 p.m. Feb. 16 vs. Paris Jr. College 7:30 p.m.Feb. 27 @ TJC 5:30 p.m. Feb. 20 @ Bossier Parish CC 7 p.m.

2013 KC Basketball

ASHLEY MORALESPage Editor

Three Ranger football players have been named National Junior College Athletic Association Football All-Americans. They were chosen among thousands.

The 75 student-athletes awarded were first nominated by their respective conference, then selected by the NJCAA football committee.

Linebacker Charles Woods, Humble sophomore, was named First-Team Defense selection. Woods was one of four in his category who also garnered

Most Valuable Player awards. Woods also ranked in the top five nationally in total tackles.

Cornerback James Jones, Houston sophomore, is listed as an Honorable-Mention.

Wide Receiver Ed’Marques Batties, Missouri City sophomore, was chosen as a Second-Team Offense member.

Twelve athletes were chosen for the categories First-Team Defense, Second-Team Defense and Honorable-Mention Defense; 13 athletes were chosen for First-Team Offense, Second-Team Offense and Honorable-Mention Offense. Ed’Marques Batties James Jones Charles Woods

ASHLEY MORALESPage Editor

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLThe Lady Ranger Basketball team

will have played five games before returning to class.

The team hosted the Ozarka Lady Ranger Classic Jan. 1 and 2. They suffered a 45-38 loss to Arkansas Baptist, then had a 81-50 win against Southwestern Christian.

The team traveled to Houston Jan. 5 to play against San Jacinto College and lost, 59-55.

The Lady Rangers outlasted Panola College in a 52-45 home win Wednesday.

The team will face Trinity Valley Community College 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, in Athens.

The next game will be at home at 4 p.m. Jan. 23 in Masters Gym.

MEN’S BASKETBALLThe Rangers started the break

with two wins, one against Houston Southwest Community College, 93-52, and the other against San Jacinto College, 75-65.

The San Jacinto win knocked San Jac out of a tie for first place in the South Zone and kept KC in second place in the North Zone.

Quinton Upshur’s 22 points led all Ranger scorers to a 77-66 road victory over Lamar Port Arthur Jan. 9. Lonnie McClanahan scored 14 and Chin Amajoyi achieved a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.

The team will play Trinity Valley Community College 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 in Athens before hosting Panola 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in Masters Gym.

Admission is free with a KC I.D.

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After an inaugural season consisting of 28 games in two months, Ranger Softball will open its spring season against Grayson County College 1 and 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Stream-Flo Field.

The spring season will determine playoff and NJCAA standings.

Next the team will attend the Galveston College Tournament Feb. 1 - 2.

Between tournaments the Rangers will take on North Central and Temple.

The Rangers will host the KC Tournament Saturday, Feb. 11, at Lear Park in Longview.

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Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. (Goethe)

1. Attitude is important2. Don’t take yourself too seriously3. This can be the best year of your life to date4. Some things are better done in person5. Pursue excellence6. Whatever you think you can do or dream you can do, begin it.

P lan your semester. Take all your syllabi

and make a January/February/March/April/May calendar for all your tests, quizzes, homework and projects. This will help you see all that you have to accomplish during the semester and allow you to better prepare for when you have multiple things due on the same day.

1. Become familiar with the spring semester registration

guide on the KC website. It contains the semester calendar, final exam schedule, and lots of other good information that students will need throughout the semester.2. Don’t wait until the last minute to

take care of things such as making payment, applying for graduation, or dropping classes. If you run into unexpected problems, you may not have time to get them resolved before deadlines.3. Check your KC email account

regularly so that you don’t miss out on important reminders from the college.

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A new year is a time to open your options and to do what really makes you happy. At this point in your life you’ll be faced with some major decisions, ones that aren’t always easy to make. Pray for the Lord’s guidance above all else. Talk it over with

others. Consult your elders. They’ve probably been in your situation before. Seek advice but most importantly, listen. Organize yourself, take initiative and be assertive. Take each day as a new opportunity to keep moving toward what you want. You know yourself the best. Have confidence in that. The rest is in God’s hands.

Your past does not define you! Learn from your mistakes, try your best not to repeat them and move forward.

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