Cobb signs with ACU
Jones 5K to be run Saturday
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.
New Mexico JC names Sharp as new president
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
CC women defeats FPC in four games
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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Broncos steamroll Memphis and Kress
By Sandy Anderberg
The Clarendon Broncos are continuing to post great games at home and on the road as they continue to play their district schedule.
They earned a big win at Memphis in five innings at 11-1 and blanked Kress at home last Friday at 8-0 in seven innings. Caleb Cobb was on the mound against the Cyclones and did a great job holding Memphis at bay. He had nine strikeouts and only allowed one earned run on three hits and had no walks in the five innings he pitched. Offensively, the Broncos played a solid game while at bat and scored four big runs in the fifth. Andy Davis had an RBI single and Clay Koetting stole home, while Bryce Hatley earned a walk.
“I thought Caleb pitched a great game,” head coach Brad Elam said. “He got ahead of batters and put them away.”
Kade Hunsaker got the call in the Kress game and struck out 14 batters. He only allowed one hit in his seven innings on the mound.
Josh Cobb had two RBIs on three hits for the Broncos. He was able to single in the first and fifth innings, and homered in the sixth.
The Broncos struck in the first inning when they scored two runs on a RBI double by Hatley. Caleb Cobb also hit a two-run homerun in the third inning to strengthen the Broncos’ dominance.
The Broncos will play Nazareth at home on Friday, April 8, and will host Valley on Tuesday, April 2, with both games beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Lady Broncos defeat Follett, lose to WT
By Sandy Anderberg
The Lady Bronco softball team split games last week as they continue their district schedule. They were able to breeze by Follett at 8-4, but dropped a game to West Texas High at 4-8.
According to head coach Gary Jack, the ladies played in very windy and cool conditions against Follett.
“We played very well against the hardest throwing pitchers in our district,” Jack said. “We had several making good defensive plays during the game.”
Jack noted that Sterling King, Shelby Baxter, Jensen Hatley, Karlee Adams, Briley Chadwick, Brianna Butler, Allyson Hogan, and Brooke Martin did a good job defensively.
“We had some very timely hits by Butler, Hatley, Baxter, King, and Hannah Hommel,” Jack said. “It was tied going into the seventh inning and we came up with four big runs to secure the win. Allyson pitched well for the win.”
On Saturday, the Lady Broncos traveled to West Texas High.
“We played a good, solid game, but came up a little short,” Jack said. Butler and Emily Johnson’s bats were hot as they each pounded a home run in the game. “Again, we had a good defensive day, but they just had more true hits than we did.”
Jack noted that Baxter, Butler, Johnson and Chadwick hit the ball well with Chadwick doing a good job from the mound.
The Lady Broncos will play McLean at home on Friday, April 8, at 4:00 p.m and will travel to Booker on Tuesday, April 12 and play at 4:00 p.m.
Lois Wilson McGarity
Lois Wilson McGarity passed away early this week at Westminster Manor in Austin. She was 90 years old.
Lois was raised in Russellville, Alabama, by her parents Ralph C. and Chamintney S. Thomas. After attending Russellville High School, she graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, where she met her future husband, the Reverend Owen McGarity, Jr.
A devoted wife and mother, Lois was an integral part of Owen’s ministries at Presbyterian churches in Illinois, Indiana and Texas. She was also an active participant in the civic life of the towns where she lived.
Lois received a Texas Elementary Education Certificate from Lamar University in 1966, and she later received a Special Education Certificate from West Texas State University. From 1966 until her retirement, Lois taught elementary and special education students in Port Neches, Clarendon, Shiner, and Gonzales, Texas. In 1983, she was listed as one of the “Most Prominent Educators of Texas.”
Lois devoted many of her free hours to documenting and archiving past and present comings and goings of six generations of her large family, an act of love for which her descendants will forever be grateful.
Lois is survived by her brother, Dr. James Thomas; her children Thomas and wife Cathleen, Arthur and wife Jane, Elizabeth Silva and husband Richard, Ralph and wife Ida, and Mary Nell Clark and husband John; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
A service to celebrate Lois McGarity’s life will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3208 Exposition Boulevard, Austin, Texas on Friday, April 8, at 3:00 PM. A service of interment will be held at the Gonzales Memorial Park Woodmen of the World Cemetery in Gonzales, Texas on Saturday, April 9, at 11:00 AM.
Donations in lieu of flowers should be sent to Westminster Presbyterian Church for the One Great Hour of Sharing collection.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home, 906 St. Paul, Gonzales, TX.
CC, Texas Tech deal creates new opportunities
A new agreement offers Clarendon College nursing students a direct path to a bachelor’s degree through Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC), officials from both schools announced last week.
CC President Robert Riza, speaking before dozens of nursing students Thursday morning, March 24, said the agreement was the result of months of work by many people at both schools and was possible because of the cooperation of local communities.
“For these agreements to work you have to have support within your community, and we have that support in Clarendon as well as in Pampa and Childress,” Dr. Riza said.
The concurrent admission articulation agreement between the schools will allow students to plan the transition into the TTUHSC School of Nursing RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program upon successful completion of the CC Associate Degree in Nursing program (ADN).
CC Executive Vice President Tex Buckhaults said approximately 30 ADN students would be eligible to take advantage of the agreement when they graduate from Clarendon this May. Additionally, the classes through Texas Tech are online, which Riza says provides additional benefits to local students.
“It allows students in our area opportunities for education here without having to pack up and move,” Riza said. “They can keep their families here, keep working, and improve their education and payscale.”
Dr. Michael Evans, Dean of the TTUHSC School of Nursing, said students on track to graduate this May with an ADN from Clarendon will receive immediate benefits from the new partnership because they will be automatically accepted in Texas Tech’s program if they choose to pursue a BSN degree.
“Some hospitals will only hire nurses with a BSN degree or nurses who are enrolled in a BSN program, so this is a powerful advantage for these students,” Dr. Evans said.
Area members of the Legislature also praised the new partnership between Clarendon and Texas Tech with State Rep. Ken King (R-Canadian) saying it helps regional students get educational opportunities and find good employment close to home, and State Sen. Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) calling it an “ideal agreement that showcases how cooperation between community colleges and universities can produce positive results for students and the workforce in Texas.”
Riza expressed his appreciation to Rep. King for attending Thursday’s announcement and also to Sen. Seliger as well as State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) and State Rep. Drew Springer (R-Muenster) for their statements of support for the program.
TTUHSC President Tedd Mitchell, MD, praised the agreement for its impact to the area, and said “This agreement is a testament to our common vision to bring health services to the region.”
This partnership will address the shortage of nursing professionals in Texas, serve unmet health care needs of the Texas Panhandle region, and assist in achieving the goals of completion and reducing student debt as outlined in the Texas Higher Education Strategic Plan 60x30TX.
To learn more about the agreement, contact Clarendon College at 1.800.687.9737 or go online to https://www.ttuhsc.edu/son/undergraduate/rnbsn/clarendon/
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