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Runners and walkers will gather at Clarendon College this Saturday to raise awareness about child abuse during the fourth annual Chance Mark Jones Roar ‘N Run 5K.

About 100 people have registered for the event, which is hosted by the Clarendon Lions Club and coincides with Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Sign-ins start at 8 a.m. at the Bairfield Activity Center. The 9 a.m. race will start and end at the Bulldog Gym and run through the city; in front of the First Baptist Church; down Fifth Street along Clarendon Junior High; past several historic structures, including the S.W. Lowe House, the First United Methodist Church, and the Donley County Courthouse; around Prospect Park – the site of the Chance Mark Jones Memorial Playground; and then back up through the southwest part of the city to the college.

Race packets will be available for pick-up all day this Friday, April 8, at the Clarendon Visitor Center.

Proceeds from the race will benefit the charitable community activities of the Clarendon Lions Club. The race honors the life of four-year-old Chance Mark Jones, who died from abuse in 2011.

For more information about this weekend’s Chance Mark Jones Memorial 5K, contact Lion Ashlee Estlack at 806-874-4808 or 806-662-4687 or Lion Roger Estlack at 874-2259.

 

The Board of New Mexico Junior College announced Friday that Dr. Kelvin Sharp will be the sixth President in the college’s 51-year history. Dr. Sharp was chosen from over 35 candidates in a comprehensive national search. He will assume leadership of NMJC on July 1, 2016.

Sharp has been president of South Plains College in Levelland since 2004. His leadership experience at a rural junior college, much like NMJC, and his understanding of the challenges and opportunities in higher education, made him the exceptional candidate from a pool of outstanding applicants.

“We are extremely proud to announce Dr. Sharp as New Mexico Junior College’s next President,” said Pat Chappelle, Board Chair. “The search committee and the board spent a great deal of time determining the qualifications and type of leadership they felt the college president needs. Dr. Sharp fills those requirements, and possesses the skills, vision and integrity that has made New Mexico Junior College one of the finest higher learning institutions in the Southwest.”

Sharp holds his doctorate of education degree in higher education administration from Texas Tech University and his master of arts degree in mathematics from Texas Tech. He received his bachelor of science degree in physics and mathematics from Chadron State College, Chadron, Nebraska.

Sharp joined South Plains College in July 1999 as dean of arts and sciences. He was promoted to vice president for academic affairs in January 2000. The South Plains College Board of Regents named him president of the college in November 2004.

During Sharp’s tenure at South Plains, he led the college through two successful reaccreditations with the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. He was instrumental in facilitating the growth of the South Plains College Foundation and the college’s reserve funds. He created partnerships with area communities to address workforce and educational outreach opportunities. He worked to streamline student service components to better address the diverse needs of the student population. Because of his teaching background, his priorities have centered on supporting the faculty and creating a positive educational experience. His vision, guided by these priorities, has led to several innovative construction and renovation projects that enhance the college’s educational atmosphere.

Sharp came to South Plains College from West Texas A&M University where he served four years as instructor in mathematics, coach of the rodeo team and assistant in the University Development Office. Previously, he had served as dean of instruction at Clarendon College for three years, and a math and rodeo physical education instructor for seven years. He has taught in public schools in Tryon, Nebraska, and Claude, Texas. He and his wife Lissa have two children, Lindsey, 18, and John, 15. He is the son of Wes and Beth Sharp of Clarendon.

“Dr. Sharp will continue to create new opportunities and lead the institution in the years ahead,” said Chappelle

 

Courtney Turner had two extra base hits, sparking the Lady Bulldogs to a 10-7 victory in seven innings over Frank Phillips on Saturday, closing a four-game series with victories over FPC.

Turner doubled in the third inning and tripled in the fourth inning.

Ryata Daniel was a workhorse on the rubber while bagging the win for the Lady Bulldogs. Daniel pitched 5 1/3 innings and allowed no earned runs, four hits and one walk while striking out three.

Briana Cruz, Glorianna Eddy, Turner and Megan McGuire helped lead the Lady Bulldogs. They combined for eight hits and eight RBIs.

Cheyenne Housh was the game’s losing pitcher. She allowed eight runs in four innings, walked one and struck out two.

In the top of the first, Frank Phillips grabbed the early lead, 2-0. Sabrina Branch singled to ignite Frank Phillips’ offense. An error then moved Branch from first to third. Housh singled, bringing home Branch and Jaelene Solano.

The Lady Bulldogs brought home two runs in the second inning, and matched that run total in the fourth. In the second, the Lady Bulldogs scored on an RBI double by Natalie De La Rosa, bringing home Cheyenne Hannah.

The Lady Bulldogs went up for good in the third, scoring four runs on two doubles and an RBI single by Eddy. The Lady Bulldogs tacked on another two runs in the fourth. Turner’s triple got things going, plating Haley Rodriguez. That was followed up by Eddy’s single, bringing home Turner.

One run in the top of the fifth helped Frank Phillips close its deficit to 8-6. An RBI single by Minya Watkins set off Frank Phillips rally. The Frank Phillips threat came to an end when Daniel finally got Branch to ground out.

It didn’t take long for the Lady Bulldogs to answer as they scored one run of their own in the fifth. The Lady Bulldogs scored on an RBI single by Marilyn Brackens.

After pushing across one run in the top of the sixth, Frank Phillips faced just a 9-7 deficit. A sacrifice fly by Amanda Tokunaga gave Frank Phillips life. Kennedy Sims to end the Frank Phillips threat.

The Lady Bulldogs answered Frank Phillips’ top inning with one run of their own in the sixth. The Lady Bulldogs scored on an RBI triple by Megan McGuire.

Also in the series last Friday and Saturday, Clarendon defeated FPC 14-6, 11-2, and 10-1.

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