Chipola Monthly July

A newsletter for Chipola College Students, Employees, Alumni and Friends

Chipola Softball celebrates Award-Winning Year

The Chipola Lady Indians softball team is celebrating another award-winning year with a state
championship, a runner-up finish in the national tournament and numerous awards.
As the reigning 2015 NJCAA National Champion, the Lady Indians came close to winning a second
straight national title, but fell to Butler (4-2) in the title game of the national tournament on May 21.
Four Lady Indians were named to the National All-Tournament team: pitcher Ilona Andringa, third
baseman Ashley Morris, catcher Madison Ragan and outfielder Gabriela Santos.
Chipola made it to the NJCAA title game with a 9-7 come-from-behind win over Salt Lake. The
Lady Indians also recorded wins over: Indian Hills (8-1), Wallace State (12-2) and Salt Lake (6-5).
Chipola moved into the consolation bracket following a 10-0 loss to Butler.
Chipola played in the title game of the NJCAA championship for a third straight year. The Lady
Indians recorded a 49-15 mark with three win streaks or seven or more games. Chipola won the national
championship in 2015 and in 2007.
Chipola captured a second straight FCSAA State Championship with a 6-2 win over Florida
SouthWestern in the title game on May 1. Chipola outfielder Dana Edmundson of Panama City was
named FCSAA Tournament MVP. Six players were named to the FCSAA All-Tournament Team:
infielders: Brianna Surrento and Ashley Morris; outfielders: Dana Edmundson and Gabriella Santos;
Designated Player: Madison Ragan; and Pitcher: Ilona Andringa.
Lady Indians Coach Belinda Hendrix was named the Florida state coach of the year for the fifth time in 12 years at Chipola.

She also picked up her 500th win this season. Hendrix and her Associate
Head Coach and husband Jimmy Hendrix lead the team along with
Assistant Coach Kelly Brookins. The entire Chipola coaching staff
was named the top staff in the South Region by the National Fastpitch
Coaches Association (NFCA).
On June 1, two Lady Indians were named to the 2016 NJCAADivision
I Softball All-American team. Sophomore pitcher Ilona Andringa was
named to the All-American Second team. Andringa (34-4) finished the
season with a 1.24 ERA. She pitched 202 strikeouts in 204 innings and
held opponents to a .198 batting average.
Sophomore outfielder Gabriela (Bibi) Santos was selected for the All-American Third team. Santos hit .431 on the year with
61 RBI, 4 homeruns, 20 doubles and 14 stolen bases. She led the team with 195 plate appearances and a .656 slugging percentage.
Santos committed only one error on the year to finish with a .982 fielding percentage.
Eight Lady Indians were named to the Panhandle All-Conference team. Ilona Andringa was Conference Pitcher of the Year.
Chipola’s first teamAll-Conference selections included: Pitcher–IlonaAndringa; Infielder—Nalleli Lopez; Outfielders—Gabrielle
Santos, Dana Edmundson and Pitcher/DP–Madison Ragan. Second team selections included: Infielders—Brianna Surrento and
Ashley Morris. Courtney Davis was an Honorable Mention infielder.

Chipola hosts STEM Challenge
Chipola was the host site of a Summer STEM Challenge sponsored by the
Panhandle Area Educational Consortium in partnership with Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University. Here, Chipola science professor Dr. Jeff Bodart
works with Graceville High School junior Denzeal Boyd. Area high school
students got a chance to learn about drones during three-day event.
Participants used iPads, computers, and phones to create a map to operate
drones. Organizers say the camp helped teach problem solving skills.

Chipola Student wins
First Commerce MyWay Scholarship

Chipola graduate Chelsea Kuhajda of Marianna was
one of the first two $1,000 scholarship recipients of the
First Commerce Credit Union MyWay Scholarship. She
is pictured here with Chuck Hudson, First Commerce
Jackson County Executive.

Students select Outstanding Employees—

Chipola students recently selected three employees for Distinguished Service CROSS COUNTRY TEAM SEEKS RUNNERS
Awards. From left, are: Outgoing Chipola SGA President Caitlyn Carpenter;
English professor Amie Myers (faculty); Associate Dean Dr. David Hilton The Chipola Women’s Cross Country team has
(administrator) and Brooke Mathis (professional). cholarships available for the Fall 2016 semester.
Returning members of the team, Lydia Weideman,
Chipola finishes second at State Jayde Smelcer, Conner Melvin and Amber Raisebeck are
currently working out onTuesday andThursday mornings
from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the college pool. They will
be joined by newcomer Nichole Morris of Lake City.
Cross Country is a Fall sport which begins August 1 and
endsinNovember.TheseasonopensAug.26inTallahassee.
For info, call-718-2420, or email [email protected]

The Chipola Indians (43-16) finished second Chipola scored a big 13-5 win over St. Johns

in FCSAA State Tournament, falling to State River also on May 18. Addison Reed was the

Champion Santa Fe, 6-4, in the title game on May winning pitcher. Colmenarez was 2 for 3 with

21. a triple. Myers was 2 for 4. Myles
Edwards was 2 for 3. Rivera and
Five Chipola players were named to the All-
Reese Cooley both had doubles.
Tournament team: Keiner Colmenarez, Tyler
Chipola scored a 6-2 win
Osik, Wood Myers, Reynaldo
over Santa Fe on May 19. Landon
Rivera and Bowden Francis.
Faulkner picked up the win with 10
During the tournament, Chipola scored wins
strikeouts in 7 innings. Alex Shauger
over St. Pete (10-2) on May 16; St. John’s River
got the save. Jose Caballero was 3 for 5
(13-5) on May 18; Santa Fe (6-2) on May 19; and with a homerun. Myers was 2 for 5 with CHIPOLA
over Gulf Coast (9-1) on May 20. Chipola’s only a homerun. STUDENT WINS
losses of the tournament were to Santa Fe (10-
9) on May 18 and (6-4) in the championship. Chipola eliminated Gulf Coast THIRD AT
The Indians started with a 10-2 with a 9-1 win on May 20. Brady SKILLS USA
win over St. Petersburg in the opening Acker earned the win with a
round, May 16. Bowden Francis complete 8 inning game on the Micki Price of
run rule. Osik was 4 for 4 to lead Bristol FL, a third
earned the win for Chipola. Reynaldo Rivera was the Indians. Cooley was 3 for 4 with a double. sem. Cosmetology
3 for 4. Tyler Osik was 3 for 3. Miguel Rojas was Colmenarez was 2 for 4. Estes was 1 for 4 with a student at Chipola,
1 for 2. Tekwaan White was 2 for 4. recently placed
double. third in the Skills
The Indians lost a heartbreaker to Santa Fe, Coach Jeff Johnson is in his 19th season at the USA Regional
10-9, on May 18. Chipola scored 9 runs on 10 helm of the Indians program. His teams have competition in
hits. Santa Fe had 10 runs on 11 hits. Chipola’s made the State Tournament 15 straight years with Pensacola. Price
Jay Estes was 4 for 6. Woody Myers was 2 for 3. eight appearances in the title game. Chipola has also competed in
the Hair Division at
Reynaldo Rivera was 2 for 4. Keiner Colmenarez made three trips to the National Tournament in the the Skills USA state
competition in
was 2 for 3. last seven years including a 2007 national title.
Lakeland.

Fall Registration dates July

Chipola will hold registration for Fall 2016 4 Independence Day - Closed

classes for returning students July 5-8 and 11- 5 Early Fall Reg. for Cur. Students
14. New student application deadline for the 8 a. - 5 p.
Fall Semester is Aug. 3. Online registration is 6-12 Early Fall Registration 8 a. - 5 p.
available for students who qualify.
13 Last Day to vert. transfer Sum II
The most important deadline may be July

27, the deadline to apply for Federal Financial 14 Deadline to apply Sum. II Grad.
Aid to cover Fall tuition and fees. Students 19 Board ofTrustees Mtg., 6:30 p.
must complete the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA) application and submit required documents to the Chipola Financial Aid 26 Last Day toWithdraw Summer II
Office by July 27. Those who miss the deadline will be required to pay tuition and fees up front, 27 Deadline to have Financial Aid
but may be reimbursed once financial aid is awarded. For information, call the Federal Student Complete -Fall 2016
Aid Information Center 1-800-433-3243 or visit www.fafsa.ed.gov

Applications for Admission are available in the Admissions Office located in the Student

Service Building or online at www.chipola.edu. There are several steps in the application process:
(1) complete the college Admission Application available online or call 718-2311 for assistance;

(2) request a final high school transcript be sent to Admission and Records Office; and (3) take the

College Placement Test (non-exempt students); call 718-2284 for assistance.
Chipola offers Bachelor’s Degrees, the Associate in Arts Degree, the Associate in Science

Degree and Workforce Development programs. The schedule of classes is available at www.

chipola.edu. For information, call 718-2211. EAMpTp&licPatairoanmdeeaddiclinPerofogrrathmes
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Chipola accepting applications for B.S. Degree Programs Sciences Program Manager
[email protected]
Chipola is now accepting applications for each of the college’s 10 bachelor’s degrees programs.
New student application deadline for the Fall Semester is Aug. 3.
Chipola’s tuition is $115 per semester hour for upper division courses compared to $215 per hour at
nearby universities. Chipola also offers in-state tuition for Alabama and Georgia residents.
Chipola offers seven different bachelor’s degrees in the teaching field: Elementary Education,
Exceptional Student Education, English Education, Middle School Mathematics, Secondary
Mathematics, Middle School Science and Secondary Science (Biology). For information, contact
Dr. Pam Rentz at 718-2416 or email [email protected]
Chipola offers the B.S. in Business Administration with majors in Accounting or Management.

Both programs have excellent placement rates. Most of the courses are offered in the evening and

online. There are seven prerequisite courses for both programs. Contact Katrina Griffin at 718-
2441, or email [email protected]

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offers all upper division classes on-line.

Applicants must have an AS degree in Nursing from an accredited institution or have completed
the AA degree with all prerequisites from a Florida public institution. Applicants must be licensed

RN’s in (Florida, Alabama, or Georgia) with an overall 2.5 minimum GPA. Contact Dr. Karen Corrections and Law
Lipford, at 850-718-2278 or email [email protected] bEengfionricneJmuley.nFtocrlmasoseres iwnfilol,
contact Steven Stewart, Law
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Chipola Theatre recently held

its annual banquet. Director

Charles Sirmon recognized
several students for theatre

excellence. Pictured from left,

are: (front) Best Supporting
Actor: Jared Standiford;

Best Actor/Outstanding Theatre Student 2016: Josiah Brooks; Best Actress: Shayli Tharp; Best Firefighter I and II day
Supporting Actress: Odra Chapman; (back) Best Newcomer: TJ Boyd; Best Female Cameo: Sarah classes will begin in August.
Liffick; Best Character Actor: Saylor Novolglosky; Best Character Actress: Elyn Sapp; Director For more info, contact Phil
Charles Sirmon; Technical Excellence: Kimball Bass; Best Ensemble Actress: Gracie Wallace; Oxendine at 718-2483 or
Best Female Newcomer: Katelyn Cannady; and Dance\Chorography Award: Chris Manasco. Not [email protected].
pictured are: Backstage Excellence: Austin Spears; Best Ensemble Actor: Kane Keefer; and Best
Male Cameo: Keith Watford.