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AdairMTV opens up‘True and shares her Life’ story features PJC student about living with neurofibromatosis

Stephanie Norman bromatosis and his mother passed Editor away from neurofibromatosis. He had tumors on his face, which had Just like any typical 19-year- been there for years and he finally old, Amber Adair wants to wear found a doctor, at Medical City the latest fashions. That’s why she Dallas, who was willing to perform was thrilled to get a surgery that surgery, and remove the tumors would finally allow her to put on from both father and daughter in a pair of skinny jeans. December of last year. Adair, a freshman from Wolfe Adair said having her father’s City, is a student at the Paris Junior tumors removed the week before College Greenville campus. For hers by the same doctor, made the first time ever, she was able to her feel better about going into put on a pair of skinny jeans after surgery. her latest surgery Dec. 18, 2009, at “I got to bond with my dad,” which time, a 3-pound tumor was Adair said. “It made me feel a lot removed from her lower backside. better.” Adair has had nine surgeries After the removal of her tumor, since she was diagnosed with F1 Adair said she is more confident neurofibromatosis at a young age and outgoing. and is preparing for her tenth one “I didn’t like my tumor,” she scheduled for May 17. explained. “I wanted to wear jeans “I couldn’t believe it was gone, that were comfortable. It’s amaz- all that mass was just gone,” Adair ing to make some friends. Most said. “I want to fit in with people, people don’t understand.” but I want to be an individual too. Since the surgery, she has lost Office of Public Information/Courtesy Photo over 10 pounds. I feel great because I can wear Mike Krentzman with Gigantic/MTV, PJC student Amber Adair and Sierra Lindsey with Gigantic/ skinny jeans now.” “I’ve lost weight,” she said. “I think because I can do a little bit MTV during filming for the MTV documentary series “True Life: I have neurofibromatosis.” Adair was one of three young This episode with Adair aired first April 12. Check cable listings for future air times. adults with neurofibromatosis more than I could do before.” featured on MTV’s “True Life.” Adair still has multiple tumors had Hunter with her in bed during which she carries with her to help cancerous. There is a lot about The show entitled “I Have Neu- on her body, some small and some every surgery. her read in classes since her sight neurofibromatosis most people rofibromatosis” aired April 12. large. Her next surgery, in three “That’s my surgery cat,” she in one eye is impaired. She has to don’t know, Adair said. They can For months before the show, weeks, is to remove another tumor said. “One time when I came out of have her teachers make her tests visit www.NF.org. MTV crews followed Adair around covering her thigh. a surgery, he had a bandage in the with larger font than the rest of the “I hope they find a cure,” getting video footage of her every- “I’ve been through so many same spot I did. The doctor said his class due to her poor eyesight. Adair said. Visit www.MTV.com day life, at home, at school (on the surgeries and it’s never easy to could come off when mine did.” “I like my teachers,” Adair for more information about the PJC Greenville Campus), and even go into another one,” Adair said. Sometimes, opening up to said. “Math is my favorite. I love episode, which continues to air. at the hospital. She said however, she does have people can be tough. Adair has a the way she (Nicole Baucom) “In 2001, my lung collapsed. Neurofibromatosis can be a “friend” who helps get her few close friends she turns to, but breaks it down.” They had a machine breathing for genetically inherited by newborn through. it can still be difficult. Adair hopes to go into early me,” she explained. “From that, babies. If one parent has neurofi- When she was 10 years old, “Neurofibromatosis is some- childhood development. I learned I could do anything I bromatosis, their children have a one of her mother’s co-workers thing I deal with on a daily basis,” “I want to work with kids and want to. I had to be really strong. 50 percent chance of developing gave her a bright multi-colored she said. “One of my legs is bigger animals,” she said. “They bring me It’s 2010 now and I’m still here the condition. Lisa Frank Cat, which she named than the other.” joy.” and still kicking. I write my own Adair’s father also has neurofi- Hunter. Ever since then, Adair has She also has a microscope, F1 neurofibromatosis can turn book.” Final Exam Schedule

Spring semester examinations will begin Monday, May 10, through Friday, May 14. Exams will be one hour and 15 minutes in length. MONDAY, They will MAY be 10 given in the classrooms TUESDAY, in which MAY the11 class regularly meets, WEDNESDAY, unless the MAY instructor 12 tells students THURSDAY, otherwise. MAY 13 Exams are to be given for all Exams are to be given for all Exams are to be given for all Exams are to be given for all Monday-Wednesday classes Tuesday-Thursday classes regularly Monday-Wednesday classes regularly Tuesday-Thursday classes regularly regularly meeting at these periods: meeting at these periods: meeting at these periods: meeting at these periods: 8:25 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. 8:25 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. 9:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. 9:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. All Monday evening 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. All Tuesday evening 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. All Wednesday evening 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. All Thursday evening classes classes classes classes

FRIDAY, MAY 14 Exams are to be given for all Friday classes during regular meeting time. The Bat Thursday, April 22, 2010 • 2 Opinion/Features Dragon

Puffs Encore! Show Choir Presents Encore! Show Choir presents Encore Evolution at PJC’s Ray Karrer Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 30; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 2. This concert season is dedicated to Patricia Fowzer. For more information call (903) 782-0343.

Final Book Club Meeting “The Time Traveler’s Wife” is to be the last book dis- cussed by the book club. The meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Office of Public Information/Margaret Ruff Thursday, April 29, in the library. Dessert will be provided. The Creative and Academic Awards occurred April 14. A list of the winners and a selection of the compositions is published in Swingers of Birches and the winning art is still on display in the Student Library hours and goodies for exam week Center lobby. From left, front, Stephanie Norman, Journalism Student of the Year; Viviana Van Deaver, 8 a.m. to midnight Wednesday, May 5. Cookies and Outstanding Student in English as a Second Language; Alejandra Santana, Owens Scholarship; punch will be provided. Back, Andy Pickles, Outstanding Student in English; Maria Rosas, Rebecca Fitch Award; Quentin 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 6. Carpenter, The Paris News Scholarship; Klarissa Wilson, Outstanding Student in Foreign Language. 8 a.m. to midnight Friday, May 7. 5 p.m. to midnight Sunday, May 9. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. 8 a.m. to midnight Monday, May 10. Punch will be pro- Scholarship deadlines approach fast vided. Bring your own snacks provided free by the cafeteria. PJC Journalism Scholarship English Department Scholarship 8 a.m. to midnight Tuesday, May 11. Sandwiches and Applications for the PJC Journalism Scholarship for the Applications for the PJC English Department Scholarship drinks will be provided. Fall 2010 semester are due April 30. To be eligible, a student are due April 30. The $1,000 scholarship is for the 2010- 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 12. Brownies will must be a full time student by the 2010 fall semester; enroll 2011 school year. To be eligible, a student must meet the be provided. in Comm 2311 and be a member of The Bat, the student following criteria: be a sophomore for the 2010-2011 school The library will return to the regular hours of 8 a.m. to newspaper staff, by enrolling in Comm 1129, for the fall year; have a declared English or education major and be a 10 p.m. Thursday, May 13. fulltime student. An applying student must; be enrolled in an 2010 semester; remain in good academic standing with the English course each semester; have a 2.5 GPA overall and Blood Drive college; and include a transcript of all college work with a 3.0 GPA for English classes; and participate in the annual Carter Blood Care is scheduled to take blood donations his or her application. Scholarships will be awarded based creative writing contest. Applications can be picked up at on available funds. Applications can be picked up from Communications Division, AD 134, Writing Center, AD from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 29, in the upstairs the Communications Division Office in the Administration 125, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Natural Sciences Building, Student Center. Building on the main campus or one will be e-mailed to 101 and at the main offices of the Greenville and Sulphur Student Organizations Award Luncheon you. For more information, e-mail Sharon Dennehy, PJC Springs campuses. For more information, please contact journalism instructor, at [email protected] Dean Chaney, extension 338. All organizations are invited to the awards banquet hosted by SGA at noon Wednesday, May 5, in the Student Center Ballroom.

Graduation registration information Library Student Survey The graduation ceremony is set for 8 p.m. Friday, May and guests is to be held on the tennis courts following the The library is conducting a student satisfaction survey. 14, in the Noyes stadium, Paris campus. Students must ceremony. Caps and gowns are provided at no cost to the Candy is available to participants. You can complete the fill out and submit the Request for Graduation form to students. survey online or in the library. the Student Records Office by May 6 to participate in the For further information go to the PJC homepage ceremony. Registration forms will continue to be accepted and click the “Graduating this Sprin”wg link. If special Dragon Camp after that date for those who do not wish to participate in the ceremony. accommodations are needed during the commencement Come one, come all to the first ever PJC Dragon Camp, There will not be a rehearsal for the ceremony. Graduates exercises, or if there are questions concerning graduation, hosted by SGA. It will be an all day event, Thursday, May need to arrive at the Learning Center at 7 p.m. so important please contact Rita Tapp or Scott Branum in the Records 6, on the football field. instructions can be provided. A reception for graduates Office at (903) 782-0212 or (903) 782-0302. The Bat LETTERS POLICY The Paris Junior College student newspaper Editor Stephanie Norman The Bat welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should Sports Editor Quentin Carpenter be typed, double-spaced, signed, and include a telephone Comments and views in The Bat, the stu- number. Mail letters to The Bat, 2400 Clarksville St., dent newspaper of Paris Junior College, reflect Staff Writers Christina Gunlock Paris, TX 75460. Letters will be edited for spelling, thoughts and opinions of individual writers Carmen Martin grammar, and libelous statements. and are not necessarily the views of other stu- dents, staff members, faculty, administrative Adviser Sharon Dennehy To reach staffers: 903-782-0321 offices, or the PJC Board of Regents. [email protected] The Bat Thursday, April 22, 2010 • 3 Sports PJC brings golfers from afar Carmen Martin ships in America. Therefore, when Staff Writer the colleges he originally applied to were full, his godfather found The Paris Junior College golf him a scholarship to PJC. team has a total of nine players on Since being here, Lin has found the team and nearly half are from out, like the other golfers, that the foreign countries. The number of food and the people and also the international golfers is not un- driving are very different. Being usual; many colleges seek foreign a vegetarian in Texas has proven students, according to PJC golf to be a little difficult, more so than coach David Johnson. expected. He misses the home “The maturity level of foreign cooking. students is much higher,” he said. “Just hard to find food,” said They are leaving their home coun- Lin. try to play over here in the states Two of the golfers of 2009- in order to play golf at a four-year 2010, sophomores Bourne and school. Giesbrecht, will be leaving this Foreign students involved in year from PJC. sports have two processes they Giesbrecht will be transferring must go through to be recruited. to the University of Texas in El International students can either go Paso, and Bourne will be returning through an agency or send in their home to England. own papers and videos. As for McKee and Lin, who are Going through the agency is freshmen, they will be attending easier but athletes are charged a Carmen Martin/The Bat here next year. “Unless I’d get fee to have resumes created. Col- offered to go somewhere else, I’d lege coaches then look at these PJC’s International golf players of 2009-2010 from left Tung-nan Lin of South Africa, Kevin take it,” said Lin with a laugh. agency websites and choose, after Giesbrecht and Alex McKee of Canada, and Tom Bourne of England. Most foreign players are drawn previewing videos and scores, Newsmarket, Ontario and Giesbre- up when ever I want to,” said When asked about the dif- to this area for the warm weather golfers they wish to recruit. cht, from Carman, Manitoba, share Mckee. Giesbrecht misses playing ferences between England and to be able to play all year round. Foreign golfers look for certain some of the same things they miss hockey and watching his favorite America, Bourne explained that A reason for wanting to play in the things when applying to a college. from home. One thing out of all hockey teams. in the U.S they give more food states is to be able to play at a com- For example, warm weather most that they missed was pountine, a Another international player and free refills, which was a happy petitive level explains Johnson. of the year is a huge plus. Also, dish in Canada made up of cheese, this year is Tom Bourne from surprise. Though it seems like PJC has when looking up schools they gravy and fries. Stoke-on-Trent, England. The way “And of course you drive on the a high number of foreign players, check to see how well the school In Canada, things are a bit dif- he found out about Paris Junior different side of the road,” he said. Johnson said many colleges get ten has done with golf students by see- ferent than they are here. For ex- College was through his friend The newest member to the team to 15 international players. ing how well their turn out rate is. ample, the legal drinking age here Jason Timmus, a previous PJC is Tung-nan Lin from Ladybrand, PJC has had 12 players go pro- The two Canadians on the team is 21; there it’s 18. That took some fessional since 1929 when the golf golfer. Timmus was attending here South Africa, across the equator. program was started here at PJC. this year are Alex McKee and getting used to for the Canadians at the time and told Bourne about His godfather has a job in Of those 12, Ben Montgomery is Kevin Giesbrecht, each from a dif- and so did the culture. the program; Bourne proceeded to America where he helps foreigners one Johnson has coached in his ferent part of Canada. McKee from “I miss my own room; getting check the school out and applied. from Fiji and Africa gets scholar- five years of coaching here at PJC. Ladies clinch second place in conference Quentin Carpenter to cheer; after losing their first Sports Editor game 2-1, the Ladies bounced back with a 5-1 win. This win marked The Lady Dragons are in sec- Navarro’s first conference loss of ond place and chasing Navarro the season. in the conference standings. The PJC’s first points of the game teams met Wednesday, April 21 at came off a three-run homer by Navarro and split a double header. Taylor Russell in the fourth inning, PJC won the first game 2-1 and lost which give PJC the lead 3-1. the second 9-1. Navarro then went to a relief Kasey Carlock picked up the pitcher, and PJC’s Kayla Sears win in game one with the help of and Ashley Endsley scored off a a Megan Brigance go-ahead home Tiffany Kenney single. run in the 6th inning during game After holding Navarro to one one. The victory allowed the La- score all game, pitcher Cheyenne dies to clinch second place in the Stewart was replaced by Kasey conference and split the season Carlock who pitched in the first series versus Navarro. game of the double header. Quentin Carpenter/The Bat The last time the teams faced Navarro was on the verge of Quentin Carpenter/The Bat PJC’s Megan Brigance attempts to get a hit during game two off was at PJC April 14. The Lady scoring but Carlock got the final Cheyenne Stewart pitches in of the double header against Navarro, April 14. Dragons gave the fans a reason batter to hit a pop-up. game two against Navarro. The Bat Thursday, April 22, 2010

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