An estimated 6,000 people from the community attended Chipola’s Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 31. Chipola college would like to thank everyone who participated, supported, and/or donated to our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat! It wasn’t any one person or group that made this successful—it was everyone working together! The excitement and the energy on the campus was amazing and it just kept getting better as the evening wore on. Chipola will start preparing for another great turnout next year! Fun was had by all at Chipola’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat Chipola College is proud to congratulate Leah Whitehead on being crowned Miss National Peanut Festival 2023 in the NPF Pageant on Saturday, 10/21. Each contestant showed off their talents and answered questions as to why they should be Miss National Peanut Festival. In addition to the NPF title, Leah also took home awards for written communication and placed in the top five for evening gown and interview. The daughter of Joel Whitehead and Ramona Shelton, Leah is from Cottondale and was crowned Miss Jackson County back in May of this year. Leah is an early admit English major at Chipola College and we will continue to cheer her on as she represents herself and all of us so well! Miss National Peanut
Chipola Employees of the Month Debra Bragg is Chipola College’s Career Employee for November. Debra Bragg serves as a Custodian, Facilities and Campus Operations and has worked at the college since 2022. Pictured from left, are: Chipola President, Dr. Sarah Clemmons, and Debra Bragg. Shanda O’Bryan has been selected for the Chipola College Faculty/Administrator/ Other Professional Award of the month for November. O’Bryan serves as Comptroller and has worked at the college since 1994. Pictured from left, are: Chipola President, Dr. Sarah Clemmons and Shanda O’Bryan. Chipola College’s Student Support Services (SSS) offered an exclusive opportunity for students to explore new horizons, both academically and recreationally. The journey began with a comprehensive tour of Troy University’s vibrant campus, where students delved into the university’s rich academic culture, explored various departments, and learned about the multitude of resources and opportunities available to students. After the walking tour, the excitement continued as students cheered on the Troy State Trojans football team against South Alabama at Veteran’s Memorial stadium. Whether the student was a die-hard sports fan or just there for the camaraderie, this event was a memorable highlight. SSS campus tours are more than just visits; they are an experience, a chance to connect with fellow Chipola College students, and an opportunity to envision future possibilities. We encourage all interested Chipola College students to submit an application and take advantage of this unique opportunity. Chipola SSS tours Troy University in Troy, Alabama
Chipola College is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution Chipola Senior Day 2023 Senior days are some of our most favorite days! We have so much fun with senior day- we decide to double it this year! Chipola hosted the first of our Double the Fun Senior Days on November 1-2 and were so excited to see so many FUTURE INDIANS on campus! Fri. Nov. 10 Pensacola vs. DME Academy 3:00 PM WBB Fri. Nov. 10 Chipola vs. Shelton State (AL) 5:00 PM WBB Fri. Nov. 10 Chipola vs. Wallace CC - Selma (AL) 7:00 PM MBB Sat. Nov. 11 Pensacola vs. Shelton State (AL) Noon WBB Sat. Nov. 11 Chipola vs. DME Academy 2:00 PM WBB Fri. Nov. 17 Gulf Coast vs. Georgia Highlands 5:00 PM MBB Fri. Nov. 17 Chipola vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast 7:00 PM MBB Sat. Nov. 18 Gulf Coast vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast 1:00 PM MBB Sat. Nov. 18 Chipola vs. Georgia Highlands 3:00 PM MBB UPCOMING HOME BASKETBALL GAMES Both the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams have kicked off the 2023-24 season with a BANG! The men’s team started their season in The Milt with a game against Reid State on November 2nd. With a final score of 101 to 64, Zocko Little Jr led the Indians with 24 and returning Indian Dontae Walker scored 17 points. The Indians hosted the Chipola Classic on Saturday, Nov 4. The #11 Indians moved to 3-0 with a 95-73 win over Copiah-Lincoln on Saturday, led by Greedy Williams with 17 points and a 78-70 win over Southwest Mississippi on Sunday. The Indians will host Wallace-Selma on Friday, November 10th at 7 PM. The Lady Indians’ opener was a high scorer against Georgia Highlands. Chipola won 99-22 with 6 players finishing in double digits. Jasmine Jones with 24, Victoria Morales with 21, Tahnyjia Purifoy and Marieme Diouf both with 11, and Mekhila Brown and Marie Wembadjonga both scoring 10 points each. The Lady Indians will host the Visit Jackson County Women’s Basketball Tournament sponsored by the Tourist Development Council on Friday & Saturday, 11/10 & 11/11. The Lady Indians play #10 Shelton State on Friday at 5 PM and DME Academy on Saturday at 2 PM. The Indians start off with a BANG