Chipola Monthly January 2021

2020 Graduates
A total of 21 students recently completed the Associate
Degree Nursing program at Chipola College. Graduates are now
qualified to take the state certification examination to become
Registered Nurses.

Graduates include: Carlee Barfield, Zara Boykin, Matthew
Bruner, Caroline Carson, Sofia Coley, Olivia Cotton, Mackenzie
Davis, McKenna Evans, Alexis Fritz, Kendal Herndon, Emma
Ham, Cody Hampton, Kaylee Hatcher, Jameila Hogan, Jessica
McCardle, DeAnna McGuffin, Chloey McLeod, Kendall Mitchell,
Hillary Oliver, Haley Smith and Madison
Smith.

The Pinning Ceremony can be
viewed at this link: https://youtu.be/
hz1X9Uba6lU

SCOTT RETIRES

Ada Scott, Teaching Assistant in Upcoming Home Athletic Events
the Chipola College Cosmetology
program, (center) recently retired Wednesday Jan. 20 - MBB VS. State College of Florida - 7:00 PM
from the college. She is pictured with Thursday Jan. 21 - WBB VS. Georgia Highlands - 5:00 PM
Paige Vanderwerf, Cosmetology Friday Jan. 22 - WBB VS. Central Georgia Tech - 5:00 PM
Instructor, and Darwin Gilmore, Saturday Jan. 23 - WBB VS. Florida Southwestern - 2:00 PM
Dean of Workforce Education. Sunday Jan. 24 - WBB VS. Florida State College at Jax - 2:00 PM
Tuesday Jan. 26 - MBB VS. South Georgia Tech - 7:00 PM
Thursday Jan. 28 - MBB VS. Palm Beach State - 7:00 PM
Friday Jan. 29 - BSB VS. Wallace - Dothan - 10:00 AM
Friday Jan. 29 - BSB VS. Coastal Alabama - South - 5:30 PM
Saturday Jan. 30 - BSB VS. Coastal Alabama - South - 10:00 AM
Saturday Jan. 30 - SB VS. Southern Union - 1:00 (DH)
Saturday Jan. 30 - MBB VS. Santa Fe - 4:00 PM
Saturday Jan. 30 - BSB VS. Wallace - Dothan - 5:30 PM

Plans Announced For Chipola Athletics
Chipola College Athletic Director Jeff Johnson today announced plans to
bring fans on campus for athletic events in the Spring 2021 semester.

For men’s and women’s basketball games, only Appreciation Club members
will be allowed in the gym. Johnson said this decision was made because basketball
is an indoor sport which creates limitations for social-distancing. Masks will be
required to enter the Milton Johnson Center.

For outdoor baseball and softball games, there is no limitation on the number
of fans. Masks are recommended and CDC guidelines for social-distancing will
be followed.

Chipola TV will provide live webcasts of all games. A complete schedule of
Chipola’s home games for all four sports is available at www.chipolaathletics.com

For information on joining the Appreciation Club, call John Rushing at 850-
718-2398 or email: [email protected]

Tech Garage Returning For Season Seven

John Gardner, Chipola Automotive Technology
instructor, is returning for season 7 of Tech Garage.
The new season hits the small screen Saturday
mornings on Discovery’s MotorTrend network. ASE
master certified instructor, John Gardner, uses his
high-octane teaching on all the automotive systems
with the perfect blend of the how’s and why’s.

Tech Garage added Master Technicians to the
show lineup including Chipola’s own Josh Ellis as well
as automotive journalist, Dave Dobson.

Gardner says, “It’s amazing and humbling to look
back at 2015 when I started the show. I never thought
it would grow into what it is today. We are fortunate
to be able to demonstrate automotive systems on
the coolest trainers on the planet. No other show is
covering auto systems in-depth like we do, garnering
us a top spot on Saturday mornings.”

Season seven opened Jan. 2 on MotorTrend TV
network, formerly Velocity. Motor Trend Group is the
largest automotive media company in the world with
a cumulative reach of 131 million.
Gardner says,“The business, industry, and education trifold is the way of the future. It’s a win-win for the automotive
industry and helps our local panhandle area with economic development. This season we are bringing the audience
into Jackson County with a new opening and scenic shots of landmarks throughout the show. I am excited about the
new season more than ever and I’m grateful to so many people who make this happen,” says Gardner.
Learn more at https://facebook.com/johngardnertv and https://twitter.com/johngardnertv

Chipola Automotive Students Pass ASE Exam

Students in the Chipola Automotive program achieved a 100%
pass rate on the ASE Automotive Service Excellence exam in Fall
2020.
All students passed the ASE electrical exam. One dual-enrollment
student, Justin Tye, scored 48 out of a possible 50. Chipola Instructor
John Gardner says, “I’ve never seen that high of a passing score in 26
years of teaching.”
Tommy “Trip” Hudson achieved master ASE certification by
passing all eight ASE exams while enrolled in the program.
With Chipola’s high passing rate on the ASE along with multiple
job opportunities in the field, automotive employers are awaiting
graduating students and basically guaranteeing employment.
Gardner says, “The future is bright and I’m looking forward to
hearing about the lifelong success stories from all of our students.”
ASE is the National Institute for Automotive Excellence which
certifies automotive technicians and service professionals and
promotes excellence in vehicle repair, service and parts distribution.
Visit www.chipolaworkforce.com or call 850-718-2306.

Danny Pate Scholarship Established At Chipola

The Daniel “Danny” Pate Memorial Scholarship has been
established to help Automotive Technology students at Chipola.

Pate retired as Superintendent of Dozier School for Boys where
he worked from 1971 to 2003. According to his wife, Dianne, Danny
worked on cars all his life, and the couple owned more than 65 vehicles
during 45 years of marriage. Pate was an automotive resource in his
neighborhood near the college where he taught many young people
about cars. He also was a regular at Miller and Miller Chevrolet,
Buick, Cadillac, always wanting to see the latest models.

The full tuition scholarship will be awarded for the first time in
August 2021. Applications will be available in March. The full tuition
scholarship will cover the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters.

Visit www.chipola.edu/foundation or call 850-718-2404 for
more information.

Chipola Shines at AFC Conference
Chipola College was one of the most talked about colleges at the recent Association
of Florida Colleges (AFC) Virtual Conference.
The Chipola AFC Chapter was recognized as a 2019 Gold Chapter for performance
in membership, professional development opportunities, fundraising and exemplary
practices.
Director of Distributed Systems Matt White presided over the state-wide conference
as the 2020 Association President. White has served in this position since January and
will conclude his year of service on December 31.
Outgoing Chipola AFC Chapter President Evelyn Ward named Human Resources
Manager Nancy Chabot the Chapter Unsung Hero and Public Relations Departmental Roberts, Craven and Dove
Staff Assistant Lillie Hamil won the Chapter Lifesaver Award.
The Chipola College PR Office won four AFC Communications and Marketing Commission Awards of Excellence. The PR
Office won a Gold Award for the print edition of The Chipola Monthly and a Bronze Award for the digital edition of The Chipola
Monthly. Dr. Bryan Craven, Chipola PR Director is the publisher of the newsletter; clerical assistant Morgan Roberts is the editor.
The office won a Silver Award for the “Stay Home, Stay Well and Excel” newspaper ad campaign created by designer Meri Mock.
TV Director Eric Dove won a Bronze Award for the “Chipola Tech Theater: Working Through
White and Ward COVID” video promotion.

Director of Fine Arts Evelyn Ward won the state Leadership of Excellence Award presented
by the Administration Commission. Ward was chosen out of 11 nominees across the state for
the honor.

Attending the conference from Chipola were: Dr. Sarah Clemmons, Matt White, Evelyn
Ward, Dr. Amanda Clark, Jennifer White, Dr. David Bouvin, Dr. Trilla Mays, Dr. Terolyn Lay,
Vikki Milton, Kristie Mosely, Sarieta Bryant, and Ashley Harvey.

AFC is a statewide organization open to all employees, retirees and trustees of the 28
colleges in the Florida College System. AFC provides professional development opportunities
for members, and represents the interests of colleges before the Florida Legislature. The
Association has nearly 8,000 individual employee and retiree members.

Chipola Alumnus and Rex Lumber Chipola Helps With
CEO Named to U.S. Endowment Lafayette Landing Pocket Park
For Forestry and Communities

The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities
(Endowment) recently elected Board members
and officers for 2021. The Board welcomes Chipola
graduate Curtis Wynn from the Roanoke Electric
Cooperative, Caroline Dauzat from Rex Lumber, and
Shannon Estenoz from the Everglades Foundation, to
serve three-year terms. Wynn

Curtis Wynn is President & CEO at the Roanoke Electric Cooperative
(REC), located in Aulander, North Carolina. He brings 35 years of experience
in the electric utility industry to the Endowment Board, having served in
various capacities, including information technology, marketing, economic
development, and senior management. He is the first African American in
the nation to serve as the top executive of an electric cooperative. Under
Curtis’s leadership, REC has won numerous awards and accolades and Chipola Building Tech Instructor (center) is
continues to expand on its foundational cooperative principles: voluntary pictured with TV host Danny Lipford and his
and open membership, democratic member control, member economic daughter Chelsea at the opening of Lafayette
participation, autonomy and independence, education, training and Landing pocket park in Marianna. The Chipola
information, and concern for the community. Curtis received his Associate Building program built picnic tables for the
of Arts degree from Chipola College in Marianna, FL, and a Bachelor of park. The Chipola Welding program created
Science from Troy University, in Dothan, AL. letters for the entrance.

Caroline (McRae) Dauzat is a fourth-generation owner at Rex Lumber
(Rex) and also serves as President of Apalachee Pole Company, one of Rex’s
operating companies. Rex has been manufacturing forest products since 1926 The Chipola School of Education has
and specializes in Southern Yellow Pine lumber. With more than 700 employees two new doctors. Congratulations to
located at four mills, two in Florida, one in Mississippi, and one in Alabama, the Dr. JaJuan Clark, and to Dr. Mackenzie
company actively contributes to the communities in which it operates, including Johnson.
educational programs and training and supporting projects with Habitat for
Humanity. Caroline received a Master of Business Administration from Loyola
University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida.
The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities is a not-for-profit public
charity working with partners in the public and private sectors to advance
systemic, transformative, and sustainable change for the health and vitality of the
nation’s working forests and forest-reliant communities. To learn more, visit www.
usendowment.org.