Chipola Monthly May 2022

Deadline Extended for Nursing Program
The Application deadline for Chipola College’s Fall 2022
Associate Degree Nursing program has been extended from
Wednesday, May 11 to Wednesday, June 1.
All prospective students are encouraged to apply for
admission by 4 p.m. on June 1. Applications should be emailed
to Samantha Skipper at [email protected]. The Associate
Degree Nursing (ADN) program is nationally-accredited by the
Accreditation Commission for
Education in Nursing (ACEN).
A link to the Information
Session, Information Packet and
Application is available at:
https://www.chipola.
edu/academics/academic-
departments/health-sciences/ Congratulations Class of 2022!
nursing/adn/
Some 444 students were eligible for graduation at
For information, contact Chipola College at the end of the spring semester. The
Samantha Skipper at skippers@ Chipola college commencement ceremony was held on
chipola.edu or phone 850-718- Thursday, May 5, at 7 p.m. in the Dothan Civic Center.

2316. McLendon Scholarships Available
Chipola Celebrates Teacher Education Graduates McLendon Educational Trust Scholarship

applications for the Summer 2022 semester are still
available in the Chipola College Foundation office
and on the college website, www.chipola.edu.
Applications for the Summer 2022 term will
be accepted until funds are depleted. Completed
applications may be submitted in person at the
Foundation office or mailed to Chipola College
Foundation, 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, FL 32446.
The scholarship may be used toward tuition and/
or books for the
Summer 2022 term
at Chipola.
The Chipola College School of Education celebrated 2022 For information,
graduates at a recent ceremony. Graduates include, from left:
(back row) Elliott Gould, Delaney Smith, Austin Roberts, Marissa contact the Chipola
Lewis, Crystal Wedderburn, Will Johnson, Logan Baxley, Vann College Foundation
Driscoll, (front row) Colt Gardner, Cassie Brown, Cricket Player, at 850-718-2445.

Shelby Mathis, Brittany Jones, Kaytlin Harris, Stephanie Gamber,
Karissa Cooper and Addie Cook.

Chipola to Host New Dual Enrollment Summer Academy

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. Students can enroll in as many as three courses.
Chipola’s Dual Enrollment Summer 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.
Students can choose from several general education courses in addition to (SLS1101) Orientation, which is required for
first time college students.
To be eligible to register, students must be officially enrolled a public high school,
private school, virtual high school, or home-education program within Chipola’s 5
county district.
New dual enrollment students must apply for admission to the college before they
can register.
The Testing Center offers the PERT (Postsecondary Education Readiness Test) in-
person or online. High school students interested in Dual Enrollment, should contact
their high school guidance counselor to start the PERT process.
For more information contact Karen Hall at (850) 718-2424 or [email protected].

School of Education Signing

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plan to pursue careers as teachers. Pictured
from left, are: (back row) Anna Horn,
Alexandria Williams, Amya Oxendine,
Max Harkrider, John Tomlinson, (front
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Dr. Gina McAllister, Dean of the Chipola
School of Education, at 850-718-2326 or
email [email protected]

Charlotte’s Web Opens to Rave Reviews

Chipola College Theatre Department opened the children’s
production Charlotte’s Web: The Musical on May 9th to rave reviews
by area school children- the very best audience by far!

This beloved children’s musical is the story of an affectionate,
sometimes bashful pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte.
This story of friendship, hardship, and the passing on into time, E.
B. White reminds us to open our eyes to the wonder and miracle
often found in the simplest of things. Final performances were held
May 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Theatre.

June 16 – 7 p.m.
Madison Street Park,Marianna

June 17 – 7 p.m.
Farmers Market,Chipley
June 18 – 7 p.m.,TBA,Calhoun County

Chipola Hosts 3rd Annual Poetry Café

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following people read at the event: Lynn Wallace (speaker), Shaun
O. Smith, Emily Tetlow, Ashley Hess, Susanna Gaston, Toni
Johnson, Joyce Plair-Jordan, Chase Corbin, Daisy White, Carolyn
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Dennis Kosciw Wins Chipola Faculty/Admin of Year Award
Dennis Kosciw, Director of Facilities and Campus Operations, has been
named the Faculty/Administrator/Other Professional of the Year for 2021-22
at Chipola College. Kosciw received his award at Chipola’s 2022 End of the Year
BBQ to a standing ovation from his peers.
Kosciw has worked at Chipola since 1998 in the maintenance department at
Chipola and was promoted to his current position to lead the maintenance team
in December of 2019. Dennis is well known on the Chipola campus for going
above and beyond to get the job done!
Dennis Kosciw’s daughter, Kaitlyn, is a 2017 graduate of Chipola College.
The Faculty/Administrator/Other Professional of the Year award provides a
$1,000 bonus, and a $100 gift certificate from the College Book Store reserved
parking for a year. The award is selected from among the monthly winners.

Indians Sweep St. John's River In Marianna Regional Chipola Students Recognized
for State and National Awards
The number two Chipola Indians defeated St. John’s
River, 11-0 in five innings, on Saturday, May 7 to sweep the
Marianna Regional and move to 41-12-1 on the season. Coach
Jeff Johnson’s squad will now advance to the Championship
Round of the FCSAA/Region VIII Tournament in Lakeland
on May 12-15.

Chipola will face College of Central Florida at Noon
CDT on Thursday, May 12 in the opening game of the four-
team double elimination tournament.

Lady Indians End Season At 40-11
Chipola was eliminated from the FCSAA State
Tournament on Sunday, May 8 after falling to Pensacola, 6-0.
In the top of the first inning, Chipola’s Jadyn Burney
tripled with one out but a pair of ground ball outs kept the Chipola College recognized two of
Lady Indians off the board. The Lady Indians would not get its top students at a press conference
a runner past first base the rest of the day as the Pensacola on April 19. Pictured from left, are:
pitcher only allowed two other hits, singles by Janelle All-Florida Academic Team member,
Martinez. The Pirates scored two runs in the second inning Jenna Gilmore; Wall of Honor inductee,
and four more in the fifth. Cheyenne Glass; PTK adviser, Charity
Sikora; and Chipola College President
Coach Kelly Brookins’ first season as Head Coach comes Dr. Sarah Clemmons.
to an end with a 40-11 record, the team’s most wins since the
2019 National Championship season.
Chipola Hosts Signing
Brain Bowl Wins State Championship for Wayne Mixson Biography

The Chipola Library
recently hosted a
book-signing for, “The
Biography of John Wayne
Mixson Florida’s 39th
Governor,” written by
Sid Riley. The biography
includes personal
details of Mixson’s
childhood, education,
Members of the Chipola State Champion Brain Bowl team farm experiences and
were introduced at a press conference at the college on accomplishments during
Tuesday, April 26. Chipola recently won the 2022 FCSAA State his time as Legislator and Lieutenant Governor. Mixson’s
Championship. Pictured from left, are: Chipola President, Dr. wife, Margie G. Mixson, is a native of Graceville, Florida
Sarah Clemmons; Ksenia Riegle; Kaleb Todd; Taylor Munroe; and served as a faculty member in the Chipola English
Head Coach, Stan Young; Jon Proctor; Taylor Young; Cheyenne department from 1966-79. Margie and her family donated
Glass and Assistant Head Coach, Dr. Jennifer Bernatis. memorabilia in honor of Wayne Mixson to the Chipola
College Library.

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