Chipola Monthly April 2022

Commencement Set For May 5 Summer Registration Now Open
Chipola College registration for Summer classes
The Chipola College 2022 Commencement is now open for current students. New students may
Ceremony is set for Thursday, May 5, at 7 p.m. register beginning April 11 after being accepted to the
CT, at the Dothan Civic Center. The address is college.
126 St. Andrews Street, Dothan, AL, 36303.
April 15 is the deadline to have financial aid
Graduates should receive an email from application files submitted for Summer classes.
the college about caps and gowns which will be
picked up in the Book Store. Chipola will offer many traditional face-to-face
and online classes during the Summer terms.
Counted as members of the class are all
who will complete degrees or certificates from There are three Summer terms. Summer 1-A runs
December of 2021 to May of 2022 or during 12 weeks, May 10 to Aug. 8. Summer 1-B runs six
the Summer 2022 terms. Diplomas will be awarded for Bachelor weeks, May 10 to June 21. Summer 2-C runs six weeks,
of Science, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts and Workforce June 27 to Aug. 8.
Development Certificates. Chipola graduates may invite family
members and guests to share the event. The ceremony will be The college Application for Admission deadlines
broadcast live on YouTube. are: April 25 for Summer Session 1 and June 9 for
Ricky Polston, Florida Supreme Court Justice and Chipola’s Summer Session II.
2021 Alumnus of the Year alumnus, will deliver the commencement
address. A native of Graceville, Florida, Polston graduated from Students may register in person with a college
Chipola in 1975 with an A.A. degree. He went on to earn a B.S. adviser, or online if they meet certain requirements.
summa cum laude, at Florida State University, where he was
named FSU’s Most Outstanding Accounting Student. Chipola offers Bachelor’s Degrees,
Polston became a Judge at the Florida First District Court of Associate in Arts Degrees, Associate
Appeal in 2001 until becoming a Justice of the Florida Supreme in Science Degrees, Workforce
Court in 2008. During this time, he served a two-year term as Development programs and
Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court in 2012-14. certifications.
For information about the graduation ceremony, contact the The schedule of classes is
Admissions and Records Office at 850-718-2311 or visit www. available at my.chipola.edu.
chipola.edu. For information, visit www.
chipola.edu or call 850-526-
Chipola Indians Finish in Final Four of 2761.
National Tournament
Mixson Biography Book Signing
The Chipola Indians’ season ended in the final four of the
NJCAA National Tournament with a 70-68 loss to Salt Lake on The Chipola College Library
March 18. will host a book-signing for “The
Biography of John Wayne Mixson
Chipola made it to the final four with a 70-49 win over Florida’s 39th Governor,” written by
Harcum College on March 17 and an 85-62 win over Hutchinson Sid Riley.
on March 16.
The signing is set for Monday,
The Indians also beat Indian River 73-64 on March 5 to take April 11, from 2 – 5 p.m. in the
the FCSAA State men’s state title. college library. The biography
includes personal details of Mixson’s
The Indians finished 30-6 on childhood, education, farm
the year and won the Panhandle experiences and accomplishments
Conference title and the FCSAA during his time as Legislator and Lieutenant Governor.
State Championship in Coach
Donnie Tyndall’s second season. Mixson’s wife, Margie G. Mixson, is a native of
Graceville, Florida and served as a faculty member in
Tyndall was named FCSAA the Chipola English department from 1966-79. Margie
Coach of the Year. State and her family donated memorabilia in honor of Wayne
Tournament MVP Nae’qwan Mixson to the Chipola College Library.
Tomlin joined fellow Chipola
players, Kris Gardner and Chipola’s Director of Learning Resources, Vikki
Lance Erving on the State All- Milton, says “We are delighted that Margie Mixson and
Tournament Team. Tomlin also her family have shared a vast collection of historical
was named to the NJCAA All- materials detailing their many years of service. Mr.
Tournament Team. Riley’s book signing will mark the official introduction
of the Mixson Memorabilia display in the Chipola
Chipola has 15 FCSAA Library.”
men’s state titles, more than any
other college in Florida. Copies of the biography will be available for purchase
at the signing through the Chipola College Book Store.

For more information, contact Vikki Milton at 850-
718-2371 or [email protected]

Chipola Poetry Café Spring Frolics

Select Chipola students and faculty
will present original words during the
third annual Poetry Café, poetry reading
and lecture on Thursday,April 14 at 7 p.m.
The event will be held in the Chipola
Prough Center for the Arts Lobby.
The guest speaker is Florida State
University Professor Dr. James Kimbrell, a
local poet and author.
The event is sponsored by the Chipola’s Chipola College held its
Literature/Language Department. annual Spring Frolics on
For more information, call Thursday, April 7. Students
Kurt McInnis,Assistant enjoyed, lunch, games, music The Student Government Association will
Professor, at (850) and free giveaways. Spring host the annual Chipola College Awards
718-2275 or McInnisk@ Frolics is sponsored by the Ceremony on Thursday, April 21, 2022 with
chipola.edu. Chipola Student Government a reception starting at 6:00 p.m. and the
Association. ceremony following at 7:00 p.m. in the Center
for the Arts Building.

Vitas Healthcare Helps Chipola Chipola’s Importance of Being Earnest Earns
Superior Rating

VITAS Healthcare donated $15,000 The Chipola College Theatre production of ‘The Importance of Being
to the Chipola College Foundation Earnest’ received a Superior rating from the Florida College System
to support the economic, social and Activities Association.
cultural development in the area.
The respondent who evaluated the show presented Individual Performer
Mental Health Symposium Awards to: Elijah Wells, Bryce Etheridge, Caroline King, Gwyneth Davis,
Leah Lewis, Anthony May, Kayleigh Register, Emma Rines, Victoria Kelly
Chipola College will host and Ricky Coachman. The respondent said, “The energy in this production
the fifth Annual Mental Health was outstanding, clarity and consistency in style were wonderful and the
Symposium, Thursday, April 21, ensemble was very invested in the action of the play and the interplay of the
from 3-7 p.m. in the Cultural characters. There were several memorable stage pictures.”
Center on the corner of College
Street and Indian Circle. The production also received an Innovation Award. This award
The Chipola Social and recognizes and commends a production that, through the execution of a
Behavioral Sciences Department, Jackson unique/innovative concept/interpretation, presents unique opportunities
County Health Department and Chipola to the performers. The respondent added, “Mr. Carr’s production concept
Black Student Union are sponsoring the event. was very strong and straightforward in maintaining the overarching world
Students also will make presentations on and wit of this play. However, clear performance and design choices were
various mental health topics. made to update the interpretation, and to place this play in a context that
Several community organizations will was more accessible and relatable in a modern context. Perhaps most
be represented at the meeting including: The important is that the entire cast was ‘in on the joke’ and committed fully to
Jackson County Health Department, PAEC, this concept.”
Veterans Outreach Program, Emerald Coast
Behavioral Hospital, Child Find, Florida Technical aspects of the show were also applauded by the respondent
Therapy, and more. who said, “The set included a rather impressive double proscenium
The public is invited to attend. Admission dappled with stenciled circles, both in cut-out and relief. These were foiled
is free. Food and refreshments will be provided. in gold with accents of silver. This design was everything that it needed to
For more information, call 718-2319. be. Opulent often, but also restrained as needed. Backstage crew members
were functioning at a high level of achievement.”

Chipola Brain Bowl Wins FCSAA State Championship
The Chipola Brain Bowl team recently won the 2022 FCSAA
State Championship. Chipola defeated their long-time rival Valencia
College 600-275 in the championship match to claim to title. Taylor
Young and Taylor Munroe led the assault in the championship game
with 17 total tossups, with Taylor Young nailing 10 tossups, and
Taylor Munroe landing 7 tossups. Jon Proctor and Jack Connolly
also had strong contributions by adding 6 more tossups between
the two of them.
Taylor Young finished as a tournament all-star by placing 2nd
overall in individual scoring. Taylor Munroe was one spot out of
being a tournament all-star by placing 6th in overall scoring.
The Chipola team swept the tournament winning all 9 of the
round-robin games along with the win in the championship game. The team averaged 464.5 point per game, allowing its opponents
only a 109.5 points per game average. Valencia was second in points per game with 343.5.
The team of Taylor Young, Taylor Munroe, Jon Proctor, Jack Connolly, and Kaleb Todd becomes the 10th Chipola team to win
a state championship. Chipola leads all Florida Community Colleges with 10 championships. Valencia and Broward each have 8.
Chipola will next travel to Chicago this week to compete in the 4-year collegiate championship. Chipola will be only 1 of the
2 community colleges competing in the 4-year championship. Chipola received the bid by finishing runner-up in the community
college national championships.
Stats for the State Tournament are available at: https://stats.neg5.org/t/H3AuvFQW7/2022-fcsaa-florida-state-championships/
team-standings

ChipSotlaatePCBoLnWferinens cBeig at New Dual Enrollment SummerAcademy

Chipola College will host the first ever Dual Enrollment Summer
Academy beginning June 6. The academy runs for a total of 6 weeks,
Monday through Thursday. The Academy will give high school
students the opportunity to get a head start on their college education
at zero cost. Students who complete two summer academies can save
over $2,000 in tuition and are better prepared for college courses. For
more information contact Karen Hall at (850) 718-2424 or hallk@
chipola.edu.

The Chipola College chapter of Phi Beta Chipola’s Smith Named SETC Hall of Fame
Lambda brought home 14 top-four awards
from the PBL 2022 State Leadership Chipola College Director of Technical Theatre
Conference in Orlando, FL, March 17-20. Constance Smith has been inducted into the
Pictured from left, are: PBL Sponsor, Glenda Southeastern Theatre Conference Hall of Fame.
Bethel; Cullan Murray of Chipley; Angelina Established by SETC in 2015, the Southeastern
Hereld of Blountstown, Christopher Theatre Conference Hall of Fame recognizes
Brockington of Malone; Ashley Lytle of persons, living or deceased, who have made
Blountstown; Jeremy Thomason of Vernon; major contributions to the organization. These
Melanie Canada of Marianna and Chad contributions may be administrative, artistic, and/
Mayo of Bonifay. or financial and have made a significant impact
on SETC’s success over a sustained period of time.
The Hall of Fame commemorates their achievements and celebrates their
meaningful contributions to the organization.The 2012 honorees include
Quiana Clark-Roland, Ward Haarbauer and Smith.
For more information about Chipola College and the theatre program
visit www.chipola.edu/finearts.

Baseball Home Schedule Softaball Home Schedule

Fri. April 8 Northwest 2:00 PM Sat. April 9 Tallahassee 1:00 PM
Wed. April 13 Tallahassee 5:00 PM Sat. April 9 Tallahassee 3:00 PM
Fri. April 15 Pensacola 5:00 PM Fri. April 15 Pensacola 4:00 PM
Sat. April 23 Gulf Coast 1:00 PM Fri. April 15 Pensacola 6:00 PM
Mon. April 25 Northwest 4:00 PM
Mon. April 25 Northwest 5:00 PM
Mon. April 25 Northwest 6:00 PM

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