The Pony Express (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 7, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 1, 1994 Page: 4 of 6
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Panola College Student Shanta' Ellis works on the new Dell 486 computers in the Gullette Building.
These computers offer the latest in windows-based software. The old computers were transferred to the
computer labs at the Center and Marshall campuses.
Computer lab prepares students for
future in windows-based software
^=Vachonda Horton
The Pony Express
In the process of expanding
and keeping up with the latest
technology, the computer labs in
the Gullette Building have been
renovated.
Twenty Dell 486 computers
were purchased by the depart-
ment to run windows-based
software.
"These computers are among
the latest technological comput-
ers and can run the latest soft-
ware," Bob Wilkins, coordinator
of the CIS division department,
said.
The renovations were
prompted by the fact that the
older computers are much
slower, creating a disadvantage
in teaching the windows soft-
ware.
"We could not teach win-
dows software successfully
without the new equipment,"
Wilkins said.
The 20 new computers re-
placed 20 older ones which were
sent to the computer labs in
Center and Marshall.
"Those computers are slow
but can still run windows
software," Wilkins said. 'This is
a secondary advantage to
having the new computers
because it allows us to run
windows software on all three
campuses in all four labs."
After a survey of 125 busi-
nesses throughout Shelby,
Panola and Harrison, 62 percent
of businesses considered win-
dows very important. This
number is up from last year.
"Windows-based software is
where the future lies," Wilkins
said. "The programs are very
powerful."
Panola offers two classes with
approximately 16 students in
each class. Windows classes are
also being offered in Jefferson,
Marshall and Waskom.
"Our windows course is very
successful," Wilkins said. "We
have a top notch windows lab."
Microsoft Works is also in-
stalled on the computers. The
program will provide training
for those who are not familiar
with it. It will also give extra
training for those who have ex-
perience with the program.
The implementation of the
computers will allow {pr a pos-
sible expansion in the area of
computer design in making
graphs and a stronger desktop
publishing program.
"Computer-aided design or
CAD allows you to design any-
thing with the use of a com-
puter," Wilkins said. "Most
companies use computers for
design and we are looking into
it for the future."
The computers were bought
under a promotional fee of
$1100 and include a lab pack
with DOS 6.2 and Windows 3.1.
The renovations should be
completed by the end of the
month and all computers should
be in place.
The department also has a
microcomputer software special-
ist certificate for anyone who
takes 15 hours of computer
courses.
"I really think this will en-
hance a person's resume,"
Wilkins said. "This spring we
will have graduates from this
program."
Looking toward the future
Edmonson reports on college progress
CONFERENCE, from page 1
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community - administration,
faculty and students, will be in-
volved in this program.
If the college can increase its
enrollment, it will need addi-
tional classroom space. Present
classrooms are bursting at the
seams.
Plans call for the conversion
of storage space in the back of
the bookstore to be converted
into a classroom. This could
cause problems for faculty
members trying to reach their
mailboxes and for bookstore
personnel trying to organize
supplies into a smaller space.
Creating labs within existing
buildings and adding new facil-
ities are necessary for the col-
lege’s growth, Edmonson said.
Panola is also facing a space
problem at its satellite campuses
in Center and Marshall. Shelby
County residents are consider-
ing adding on to the building
they constructed several years
ago to house the Shelby College
Center.
In Marshall, classes are con-
ducted in the Van Zandt
Building on the East Texas
Baptist University campus and
at Marshall High School..
"But we need a Marshall fa-
cility," Edmonson said.
The Panola presidents speaks
of the college's needs in the year
2025 and beyond. Although it
may seem far away, decisions
made now could determine
whether the college is in exis-
tence 30 years from now.
"We need to be thinking on
not only some pine seedlings,"
Edmonson said, 'but we need to
be planting some acorns."
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Student activities rank fair;
survey shows emphasis on
intramural sports needed
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The Pony Express
Although many students are
satisfied with basketball games
and dances, some resident and
commuter students feel that
more extracurricular activities
would be very beneficial.
In a recent survey, 100
students were given a chance to
voice their opinion concerning
the extracurricular activities
offered at Panola. A large
number of those surveyed felt
that Panola needs to make a
wide variety of entertainment
available not only to dorm
residents but to commuter
students also.
Because of its size, Carthage
has limited entertainment
activities for college aged
people. For students who live on
campus, finding something
interesting to do at the end of
the day is not an easy task.
Most forms of entertainment
involve long drives to
Shreveport or Longview.
This poses no problem for
residents who have access to
vehicles. However, it does limit
options for students without
cars.
"I don’t have transportation
here," Freshman Ben McMillan
said. "Most of the time I'm bored
because there isn't anything to
do besides sleep or play
Nintendo games."
Another student stated that if
he didn’t have transportation
then he too would be forced to
either sleep or sit around and
watch television.
Another area of the survey
receiving great response was the
frequency of the activities
already available.
According to the student
handbook , Panola is supposed
to "maintain a varied program
of events for students to get
involved in."
Some examples given were
dances, table games, receptions,
and intramural sports. So far the
only activities we have had are
two dances, basketball and
baseball games and fall frolic.
Future plans include spring
fling and annual homecoming
week activities.
Although these do provide
fun and entertainment for many,
they are not daily, weekly, or
monthly events.What are
students expected to do between
major events?
"We should have more
dances than the usual two a
semester," Sophomore David
Beck said. "Panola should offer a
few different extracurricular
activities every night so students
won't have to wait for a special
occasion to arrive before we
have a party."
Based on survey results,
many students share the same
opinion. The Panola students
surveyed indicate additional
intramural sports most
frequently. Half of those
surveyed stated that intramural
sports would be an activity that
many could enjoy.
"The administration could
open the gym and racquetball
courts at night," Sophomore
Christie Maricle said. 'This way
anyone could go and play when
they get bored or feel like being
athletic." . ...
Another resident student
stated that since students are
paying for their time here, they
should be allowed to enjoy
themselves and the facilities.
Forty-four of the 100 people
surveyed thought that having
, more dances and a few
occasional parties would also be
a nice addtion to the events
already available. It would also
please students if the dances
were not as restricted as they
are.
"The dances are so restricted
as far as telling us we can play
this but not that," Sophomore
Bryan McCurly said. "I could see
it if we were elementary kids
but we are tax paying adults
who are smart enough to make
our own decisions."
The remaining 28 students
surveyed thought that movie
night would enhance campus
life.
"There is really not a reason
to stay on campus during the
weekends," McMillan said. "If
we had a movie shown here
every once in a while, at least
we would have something to
do."
Though many students seem
satisfied with campus life just
the way it is, a number of
students are not. Only three
people thought the activities
offered here were excellent.
Nineteen students felt that
student activities were good,
while 47 said that they were
fair. Thirty-one students rated
the extracurricular events as
poor.
The facilities are here. Now it
is just a matter of making them
available to students.
Forensics earns recognition
among nationally ranked teams
Shreveport - The Panola
College Forensic Team made a
name for itself recently at a
tournament sponsored by LSU-
Shreveport.
Amber Slayton won six
awards in a variety of events.
She placed first in Program
of Oral Interpretation; second
in Impromptu Speaking; third
in Poetry Reading; and fourth
in Prose Reading.
Nineteen participants
qualified in the Pentathlon
event, an event which considers
high points in individual
events. Slayton came in third
here.
She also placed third in the
Pilot Award area which
considers high points in both
individual events and debate.
Only 39 contestants qualified in
this category.
Chandra Fulgium placed
first in Persuasive Speaking,
while Chris Jeffery placed
sixth in Program of Oral
Interpretation.
Brent McQueen ranked
fourth in Persuasive Speaking
and Chad Martin placed sixth
in Informative Speaking.
The novice debate team of
Martin and McQueen were
semi-finalists.
According to Freddy Mason,
forensics team coach, the
majority of the participating
schools are currently ranked in
the top 550 teams nationally.
"Seven of these schools are
ranked in the top 20 of Cross
Examination Debate," he said.
"Two of the schools are in the
top 10."
Panola placed sixth in thij
tournament overall in botl
individual events and debate.
Other participants include
LSU-S, Centenary College
University of Southwes
Louisiana, Harding University
Sam Houston State University
Cameron University, St. Mary'
University, Abilene Christiai
University and the Universit
of Alabama-Birmingham.
Also, Northeast Louisian;
University, Wharton Count]
Junior College, Souther!
University-Baton Rouge
Mississippi College, Southwes
Texas State University
McNeese University
University of Texas-Sar
Antonio, Louisiana Tech anc
the University of Arkansas
Monticello.
Fall honor roll announced
HONOR ROLL, from page 1
TATUM - Jean Fitzgerald,
Rhonda Richardson _____
TENAHA - Wendy Koonce
TIMPSON - Teresa Burns,
Mary Moore, Stacy Parks
TROUP - Shana Mata
WASKOM - Joe Crisp
WOODLAWN - Angela
Warbington
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February 1
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The Pony Express (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 7, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 1, 1994, newspaper, February 1, 1994; Carthage, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth591921/m1/4/?q=deberry: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Panola College.