The Bat A Student Publication of Paris Junior College Thursday, October 16, 2014 “The Friendliest College In The South” Volume 90, No. 2
Dragon Madness October 16, 2014 2 Cover Story The Bat The Bat
The student publication of Dragon Madness Paris Junior College since 1925 amber campbell in the Hunt Center in prepara- ers, where the shooter stands around the arc that surrounds staff writer tion for the November 11 sea- Member son opening. the basket also known as the Texas Intercollegiate On Thursday Oct. 7, the The madness started by in- three-point line. The winners Press Association men’s and women’s basketball troducing both teams followed of the three-point contest were teams hosted Dragon Madness by a contest of three point- Jordan Richland for the wom- Texas Community en’s team and Xavier Dupree College from the men’s team. Journalism Association The men’s basketball team participated in a dunk contest Comments and views in once the three-point contest The Bat, a student pub- was over. Bradley Christian, lication of Paris Junior the winner of the dunk contest, College, reflect thoughts leaped over teammate Sam Ed- and opinions of indi- wards who stands at a height vidual writers not neces- of 7’1”. The runner up, Keith sarily the views of other Shivers, took a smaller jump students, staff members, over teammate Kalyl McGuire faculty, administrative in the dunk contest. offices, or the PJC Board Once all the contests fin- of Regents. Amber Campbell/ The Bat ished, the women’s team scrim- Sophomore Damya Toney shoots her three-pointers in a one minute maged themselves for two three-point race against the men’s basketball team. Staff halves and the men concluded the night by doing the same. Editor Taylor McCloure
Staff Writers/ Photographers Michaela Phillips Amber Campbell
Adviser Sharon Dennehy
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Sophomore Keith Shivers jumps over teammate Freshman Kalyl McGuire for second place in the dunk contest during Dragon Madness on Amber Campbell/ The Bat Thursday, Oct. 7. Freshman, Siera Nelson takes a free throw after she was fouled by Amber Campbell/ The Bat another player in the scrimmage Sophomore Bradley Christian takes a leap over 7’1” teammate freshman against her own team Thursday Sam Edwards for first place in the Dragon Madness dunk contest. night. October 16, 2014 The Bat Sports 3 Golfer Tyler Dunbar named medalist at Fall Invitational
from staff reports
The Paris Junior College Fall Invitational was held Monday, Sept. 15 at the Paris Golf and Country Club, and the Dragons finished in second place among the seven-team field, with one player named Medalist. Highly ranked McLennan was the team champion with a two under par two round total of 558. The Dragons were 11 shots back at 569 with rounds Courtesy Photo of 286 and 283. PJC’s Tyler PJC golfer Tyler Dunbar makes his final stroke to win the play-off at the Paris Fall Invitational Monday, Dunbar, a sophomore from Sept. 15 at the Paris Golf and Country Club. Lufkin, was the individual Longview sophomore Collin 77-76; and Amarillo freshman Cameron Holszhu: 73-72, medalist after birding the first Thompson, who shot 73-37; Jordan Freeman, shooting 144 hole in a sudden death playoff. and Logan Dent, a sophomore rounds of 83-80. Jordan Brown: 71-70, 141 “I thought we competed very well today,” said PJC golf PJC individual players: coach David Johnson. “It was Oliver Stephens: 72-69, the first college tournament for 141 several of the guys and they Jordan Freeman: 83-80, performed well under pres- 163 sure. Brown played really well Grayson Benavides: 77-76, except for a couple of bad holes 153 or he would have scored way Jordan Freeman: 83-80, better than he did. Cameron 163 also performed well in his first Harley Snelson: 76-80, 156 college tournament. Tyler Dun- bar had a big win in the playoff Team scores: and that was exciting for him Men and the team. Oliver Stephens McLennan Community also played very well.” College: 281-277, 558 (1st The Dragons next see ac- Men) Courtesy Photo tion October 19-21 in Bullard, Paris Junior College: 286- Above, Dunbar receives the medalist award from PJC golf coach Texas at the Eagles bLuff 283, 569 David Johnson. Country Club, hosted by Tyler Oklahoma Wesleyan Uni- Dunbar had rounds of 69-70 from Bangs, with rounds of 76- Junior College. versity: 293-290, 583 for the tournament. 72. Paris also had three players Paris Junior College: 286- Jacksonville College Paris also had good play participating as individuals. 283, 569 (men’s team): 306-285, 591 out of Jordan Brown, a fresh- They were led by sophomore Collin Thompson: 73-73, Ranger College: 294-295, man from Mansfield, with Oliver Stephens from Sarnia, 146 598 rounds of 71 and 70; Cam- Canada, with rounds of 72-69; Tyler Dunbar: 69-70, 139 LeTourneau University: eron Holzshu, freshman from Grayson Benavides, a fresh- (Medalist) 302-298, 599 Montgomery, who fired 73-71; man from Ft. Worth, who shot Logan Dent: 76-72, 146 October 16, 2014 4 Features The Bat Change of roles for Huizinga Oklahoma City University and When there was an opening but familiar, environment. She is working on a second master’s position in the speech depart- was already been involved degree at Texas Tech University. ment, Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC behind the scenes in the first “The first few months were president offered Huizinga a production, “God of Carnage.” scary because I didn’t have a job as a speech instructor and “I want to inspire students plan and figured a job would Huizinga made the decision and be a teacher that shows come to me,” Huizinga says to come back to PJC because them they can achieve their about her first months in the of the welcoming atmosphere. dreams,” Huizinga says. Com- real world after graduating With not much time to pre- ing back to PJC as a teacher, from Oklahoma. She got an in- pare, Huizinga started her new she shares her knowledge with ternship with the Paris Commu- teaching job. She admits she today’s students. In Huizinga’s nity Theater, directing, acting, was overwhelmed at first but classes she is very honest with and putting together commu- luckily has fellow faculty mem- her students and since this is nity festivals. She is currently bers who share their knowledge her first semester as a teacher, it Michaela Phillips/ The Bat directing Alice in Wonderland. and she has adapted to the new, has been a learning experience Robyn Huizinga for her as well as her students. Since Huizinga is still in michaela phillips school at Texas Tech, she can staff writer relate to what the students are As a student at PJC going through and she tries to Robyn Huizinga, speech in- keep the classroom interesting. structor, played a big role With PJC’s rich history in the theater department. in theater, Huizinga wants to She performed in most, if continue to reach out to the not all, of PJC’s theater pro- community and represent it ductions, but her favorite role well by helping to keep up was Velma Kelly in Chicago. the quality of the productions. She also competed in a speech “I’m proud of the work I tournament bringing home a did here and I was the first to bronze medal from nationals. Michaela Phillips/ The Bat go to college in my family. After PJC graduation, she Robyn Huizinga, speech instructor, explains the upcoming speech The culture at PJC is welcom- continued her education at assignment to her class. ing and great,” Huizinga says.
michaela phillips II people often played jazz or choreographed by Stephanie Musical staff writer popular music to keep their Hengstenberg. spirits high and to stay positive. The Musical Theater Pro- “The All Night Strut,” a PJC is recreating this uplifting gram is inviting veterans to musical review November 13- music. come by and see the show and review 16 is “a fun show that people “Its not a play; it’s a collec- maybe sing along to the famil- love,” according to William tion of songs and dance with iar music. This show is meant Walker, drama instructor. hope and positivity during to get the audience involved in The musical review, at 7:30 World War II,” Walker says. the music. features p.m. at the Ray Karrer Theater, Students performing are Haley Other upcoming musi- is free for faculty and students Hines, Ty Allen, Jess Amyn cal events include the Alumni with their IDs and $12 for the Morris, Michelle Hobbs, Rylee Choir performing on November public. Collard, Cody Rice, Jorden 8 at 7:30 in the Weger Perform- WW II Carter, and Justin Gallant. Directed by Walker, “The ing Arts Center and “Christmas All Night Strut” is a selec- They will be accompanied in the Chapel” on December 4 tion of songs from the 1930s by Philip Briggs, music instruc- at 7:30 p.m. at DeShong Cha- songs tor and director of choirs and and 1940s. During World War pel. October 16, 2014 The Bat News 5 Honoring the Great War Dragon
taylor mccloure “It’s all about honoring what was lost in The editor Great War. We want to do that by bringing Paris Junior College is hon- remembrance of the war to PJC.” oring the 100th anniversary of World War I by playing war Diann Mason movies, showing informative Puffs in the library every Thursday Texas. The Battleship Texas is displays placed around cam- at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments are one of the oldest remaining bat- pus, and having gaming tourna- provided. There are also infor- tleships, and the first battleship “A Dollar” Production ments. mation displays set up in the that was declared a U.S. national The student production of World War I, also known as Administration Building and in historical landmark. This year is “A Dollar” by David Pinski “The Great War” or “The War the library on World War I. the 100th anniversary of the Bat- will open Friday, Oct. 17 at to End All Wars,” was one of At noon, on November 10, tleship Texas. It also was used in 7:30 p.m. It will also show on the worst wars in history with in the library foyer, there will World War I for many missions Saturday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. over 37 million casualties. be a guest speaker to talk to around the world. and Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2:30 Starting in 1914, World War students about the Battleship p.m. in the Ray E. Karrer I changed the way war was Theatre. For more informa- fought. It marked the beginning tion see story on page 6. of chemical warfare, the use of wireless communication, mili- Softball Game tary aircraft, machine guns, and Women’s softball team submarines. will play on Saturday, Oct. 18 “It’s all about honoring what agaisnt Austin College at the was lost in The Great War. We Civic Center field 4 at 2 and want to do that by bringing re- 4 p.m.. membrance of the war to PJC,” said Diann Mason, English in- Soccer Games structor and Phi Theta Kappa Woman’s soccer will play sponsor for the Paris campus. on Saturday, Oct. 18 against Joe Jackson, director of li- Northeast Texas CC at Noyes brary services, and Carl Co- Stadium at 2 p.m, and men’s vert, interim technical services soccer will play at 4 p.m. librarian, are also working to- gether to commemorate World Homecoming Parade Taylor McCloure/The Bat War I by having special activi- The homecoming parade ties in the library. will be held on Thursday, Caitlin Nance walks by the World War I display in the Administration There will be games, like Nov. 6. Student organizations Building and takes a moment to look at the different pictures and Call of Duty, and war movies that would like to be a part information in between classes. of the parade may contact Glenna Preston at extension Special WWI Activities in the Library 1402 for information. Homecoming Royalty October 23-Showing “All Quiet November 10-Guest Speaker: December 4-Showing “Lost Voting for Homecoming on the Western Front” The Battlership Texas in the Battalion” king and queen will be held library foyer at noon Oct. 27 and 28 all day in the October 30-Showing “Lawrence All movie and gaming Student Center and Frank of Arabia” November 13-Showing “Ser- tournaments are at 7:30 p.m. Grimes Center. The king and geant York on Thursdays in the library. queen will be announced November 6-Gaming during halftime at the men’s Tournament November 20- Showing “Yankee basketball game on Saturday, Doodle Dandy” Nov. 8. October 16, 2014 6 Features The Bat Student-directed production taylor mccloure editor PJC sophomore Will Domengeaux, “A Dollar” is a Halloween an extra who will play a zombie in play and the first student-pro- this weekend’s play, “A Dollar,” duced play by Delta Psi Omega practices putting on the makeup this semester. It will open Friday that will turn him into a frightful October 17 at 7:30 p.m. character. It will also be showing Sat- urday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2:30 p.m. in the Ray E. Karrer Theatre. Tickets are $5 for the general public or free for faculty, stu- dents, and staff with ID. Sydney Case, who also goes Courtesy Photo by Laurent Salvadore, volun- sic Halloween monsters who town they are near is the town teered to direct this Halloween come to a fork in the road,” they just came from. These version of “A Dollar.” said Case, “but the closest monsters decide to camp at Taylor McCloure/The Bat “It’s about a band of clas- the fork in the road when they Sydney Case, the director of “A find a dollar. They suddenly Dollar”, who is also known as Lau- begin fighting over this dollar, rent Salvadore. but when a stranger comes to ask for change, they’re robbed of it.” ta Psi Omega for help. We will be Originally “A Dollar” by using homemade costumes and David Pinski was written previously made sets. We’re also about normal actors who find using some props from the Paris a dollar, but Case decided to Community Theatre.” put a Halloween twist to it. The production will last about “It’s purely a student run thirty minutes, followed by the production, with only a few monsters of the play performing to “Thriller” by Michael Jackson Courtesy Photo acting notes from William and the monsters running through Paris Junior College drama instructor William Walker explains tech- Walker,” said Case, “but since the audience scaring people. nique for applying makeup to student Cody Rice (at right), who will this is my first time to direct play the Scarecrow/Comedian in the comedy, “A Dollar,” which opens I’ve relied on my stage man- this Friday in the Ray Karrer Theater at 7:30 p.m. ager and the members of Del-
Student Several PJC students helped with the recent Carter Blood volunteers Drive sponsored by RSVP. From left, Paula Vaughan, PTK president, PTK member Bre- help with anna Dunken, and PJC student blood drive Tabitha Yacackasha.
Courtesy Photo October 16, 2014 The Bat Sports 7 Fall semester women’s basketball schedule 11/1 Connors State Warner, OK 2 p.m. 11/5 Connors State Paris, TX 5:30 p.m. 11/8 Collin County (Homecoming) Paris, TX 4 p.m. 11/10 Murray State Paris, TX 5:30 p.m. 11/12 Eastern Oklahoma Paris, TX 5:30 p.m. 11/15 Murray State Tishomingo, OK 2 p.m. 11/17 Eastern Oklahoma Wilburton, OK 6 p.m. 11/19 Collin College Plano, TX 5:30 p.m. 11/22 San Jacinto College Paris, TX 2 p.m. 11/25 Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX 5:30 p.m. 12/3 Angelina College Lufkin, TX 5:30 p.m. 12/6 Blinn College Paris, TX 4 p.m. 12/13 Coastal Bend College Paris, TX 2 p.m. Fall semester men’s basketball schedule 11/1 Collin County CC Plano, TX 6 p.m. 11/2 Weatherford College Plano, TX 8 p.m. 11/5 Cedar Valley Paris, TX 7 p.m. 11/8 Murray State Paris, TX 6 p.m. 11/12 SOSU JV Paris, TX 8 p.m. 11/15 Southwestern Christian Terrell, TX 4 p.m. 11/17 Murray State Tishomingo, OK 7 p.m. 11/19 Southwestern Christian Paris, TX 7 p.m. 11/22 Lamar - PA Port Arthur, TX 4 p.m. 11/25 Eastfield College Mesquite, TX 7 p.m. 12/3 Angelina College Lufkin, TX 7 p.m. 12/6 Blinn College Paris, TX 6 p.m. 12/10 San Jacinto College Pasadena, TX 7 p.m. Auto. Home. Personal. LOANS ´íıPğďqíà
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