PJC Regents Leave Tuition Unchanged, Learn of Higher Student Success
Tuition and fees for the 2018-2019 Paris Junior College academic year will remain unchanged, the PJC Board of Regents decided at their meeting Monday evening.
“We looked at the average tuition rates in the state of Texas and those of our surrounding colleges,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “We recommend you do not increase tuition.”
A comparison report drawn from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System was provided the regents. The survey collects data from 7,000 institutions annually. For the report, PJC was compared with 22 other colleges that are ranked as medium-sized out of the 50 in the state of Texas.
According to the report, PJC has a far higher graduation rate than peer colleges while PJC full time equivalent staffing is lower than peers. PJC has 84 percent of students on some form of financial aid, compared to peers with 66 percent. Sixty-four percent of PJC students are on PELL compared to 47 percent at peer institutions.
In other business, the Regents:
- Received a financial report from Controller Keitha Carlton showing that PJC expenditures are in line with revenues.
- Approved a waiver of a portion of dual credit tuition and fees.
- Received the President’s Report including new accreditation requirements from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, as well as a comparison of operating expenses among community and technical colleges in Texas. This showed that the state average is $11.11 per contact hour, while PJC’s rate is $6.95 per contact hour. That makes PJC the second lowest in the state, demonstrating PJC’s high rate of efficiency.
- Tabled action on real property.
- Approved the hiring of Horology Instructor Stanley McMahan, effective March 19.
Sheriff’s Department Releases Information on Murder in Hopkins County
According to Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum, his office received a call around 12:06 a.m. Wednesday morning from a female stating she had found her husband shot in their residence after she heard a gunshot. When deputies arrived on scene, they found a white male unresponsive in the residence. Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings pronounced the man dead at the scene. His body was transported to Dallas for autopsy.
The female is in custody at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s office. She has been charged with murder. No names have been release awaiting notification of next of kin and arraignment of the female in custody. The arraignment will take place Thursday morning, according to sources.
Como Man IDed by Game Camera Photo for Burglary of Building
A game camera provided Hopkins County deputies a picture of the individual that would shortly be charged with Burglary of a Building, a Felony 2.
Josheua Lee Joiner, 18, of Como, was arrested around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday after deputies were called to a Smith Street address in Como. The burglary had taken place at some time Sunday, February 25, 2018. When the deputies were provided the picture, they located Joiner at his home on Mill Street in Como. Advised of his rights, Joiner said he had entered the building and taken items from the building without the permission of the owner.
Josheua Lee Joiner is in Hopkins County Jail held on a $5,000 bond.
Haystack Youth Choir, Sponsors Help Give NE Texas Kids a Brighter Easter
Juli Woolley, second from left, with sponsors and members of Haystack Youth Choir
Portfolio Resident Services Provides Easter Baskets for Subsidized Families Across North East Texas
Sulphur Springs, Texas (February 27, 2018) — In Spring of 2016 and 2017, Heartland Village Apartments partnered with Discovery Toys Independent Consultant Juli Woolley to provide Easter baskets for children living in their housing facilities. Businesses and individuals made cash and in kind donations to offset the cost of the Easter baskets, valued at over $35 apiece.
In 2016, 85 children received the baskets containing an assortment of Easter coloring books, bubbles, sidewalk chalk and a variety of educational Discovery Toys books, games, and building toys that promote learning and development. 135 baskets were donated across Northeast Texas in 2017. Our local HayStack Youth Choir helped create and fill each basket and delivered to the children of Heartland Village. Each family was so grateful, and the joy on the children’s faces made this an incredible project.
In 2017, donations totaling $4500 were collected from local business men and women, and customers of Discovery Toys to make this project a success. We are asking local businesses to contribute again this year as we have again partnered with Corporate Portfolio Resident Services to collect funds for many children across Northeast Texas that reside in their subsidized housing facilities.
In 2018, we are attempting to reach a goal of 200 baskets for this region! Eggs, grass, and candy will be needed as well. A $100 donation pays for three baskets. To contribute, contact Juli Woolley at [email protected] or 512-755-4925.
Wildcat 2018 Football Schedule Released
Sulphur Springs Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Owens released the 2018 Football Schedule on Tuesday.
The Wildcats again will have a scrimmage with Liberty-Eylau as they have had for the past few years. This one will be at Prim Stadium on Friday, August 24 at 7 p.m.
The following Friday on August 31, the Wildcats will open the regular season against Frisco Wakeland at Frisco Memorial Stadium.
The Wildcats home opener will take place on Friday, September 7 against this year’s bi-district opponent, Lovejoy at Prim Stadium.
Friday, September 14 will be Homecoming with Terrell coming to town for the Prim Stadium game. This game is the first of eight district games.
The Wildcats travel to Royse City on Friday, September 21.
The Wildcats’ open date is on Friday, September 28.
Forney comes to The Prim on Friday, October 5.
The Wildcats visit Ennis on Friday, October 12.
Corsicana visits The Prim on Friday, October 19.
The Wildcats will make the short road trip to Greenville on Friday Ocrober 26.
Senior Night is scheduled for Friday, November 2 with Kaufman providing the opposition.
The Wildcats close out the regular season with a game against North Forney at Citibank Field in Forney on Friday, November 9.
All regular season games begin at 7:30 p.m.
Triple Overtime Loss for Wildcats at Regional Quarterfinal Game
The Wildcats’ basketball team came up short in their regional quarterfinal game against Prosper at Princeton Tuesday night but the Wildcats put up a tremendous fight in a triple overtime loss to the Eagles, 69-64.
With the Wildcats trailing by three but hoping to get off a tying shot, Prosper got a big steal. A lay up was missed but a second Eagle grabbed the rebound and dunked the ball to give Prosper a five point lead. Desperation threes by the Wildcats did not fall in the final seconds and the Eagles celebrated their win.
The entire game was a nip and tuck affair with neither team able to mount much of a lead. The Wildcats got out to a 7-0 lead and led 16-11 after the first quarter. The Wildcats managed only 4 points in the second quarter as Prosper moved out in front 21-20 at the half. The Wildcats moved back into the lead after three quarters, 35-33. The teams were tied 46-46 after regulation, were knotted at 54-54 after the first overtime and were even at 60-60 after the second overtime. Prosper outscored the Wildcats 9-4 in the third overtime. Seven of Prosper’s nine points came from the foul line in the third overtime.
Godsgift Ezedinma led the Wildcats with 20 points including two three-point baskets. Keaston Willis had four three-pointers and he scored 14 points. Sadaidriene Day Day Hall had 11 points, all of them coming in the overtime periods. Bryson Lynn had 9 points on three made three point shots. Victor Iwuakor scored seven points before fouling out. Dedric Godbolt had 3 points. Michael Jefferson had 1 point before fouling out. Prosper also lost two players to fouls. The game’s leading scorer, Eagles’ point guard Josh Davis, had 23 points before fouling out.
The Wildcats end up with a fine 30-5 record. Four of the Wildcats who started Tuesday night are expected to return next season along with lots of talented bench players.
Wheeler Selected Area 6 FFA Vice President
Faith Wheeler, North Hopkins FFA, was elected Area 6 FFA Vice President for the 2018-2019 school year Monday at the Area 6 Convention at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Wheeler has served as 1st Vice President of the Paris District during the 2017-2018 school year. The fox she holds in the picture is passed down each year to the newly elected Area officers representing the Paris District.
North Hopkins very own Faith Wheeler sweeps for the win as she received a Vice Presidency position on the Area 6 FFA Officer team. The Paris District FFA selected Wheeler, the newly retired 2017-2018 Paris District FFA Vice President, in early January to run as one of their two candidates to represent them at the Area 6 FFA convention. Before being selected Faith underwent an extensive application, testing and interview process. She presented her campaign speech last Monday night reminding the members of the Area 6 FFA to “Listen to their spark and come alive for candidate number five.”
Wheeler, along with the 7 other members of her officer team will have the great honor of representing the four districts and over 91 schools in Area 6 FFA Association for the 2018-2019 school year. North Hopkins Ag. Teacher Christin Daughtery brags that Faith is her first Area Officer in her ten-year teaching career and that the North Hopkins FFA is very proud of Wheeler. The newly selected Vice President Wheeler gives God the glory and is honored to serve her Area for the upcoming year.
Wildcats Defeat Pirates; Host Marshall Friday
Wildcats Soccer Coach Nicky Wiggins got what he was looking for out of his Wildcats Monday night at Pine Tree as the Wildcats left with a 1-0 district win over the Pirates. It was a good way for the Wildcats to start the second half of district play. The Wildcats are now 3-4 in district play.
Coach Wiggins said it is always tough playing at Pine Tree. He said the Wildcats played hard and he added the match was more intense than usual. The Wildcats scored just before the game was 7 minutes old. Alexis Escobedo scored the goal after an assist from Enrique Arellano on a corner kick. Then the Wildcats protected the lead against the high tempo attack of the Pirates. Coach Wiggins said he was pleased with how organized the Wildcats defense was. He said, not wanting to be too passive, the Wildcats talked at halftime about continuing to attack. Coach Wiggins said both teams hit the post in the second half.
He said Jonathan Lopez was good in the goal. Coach Wiggins also praised the play of the Wildcats back defensive line: Brandon Diosdado, Christian Huff and D.J. Abron. The Wildcats now play Marshall at Prim Stadium Friday night. In the first half of district play, the Wildcats won at Marshall, 2-0 in overtime.
Coach Wiggins said if the Wildcats continue to play like they did Monday night, they will be okay.
Scouting Report: Wildcats vs. Prosper
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta gave a scouting report on the Prosper Eagles on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show last Saturday. The Wildcats meet Prosper in a regional quarterfinal game at Princeton Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Coach Cipoletta said the Eagles are a very good team. They are 31-3 for the season and are ranked #5 in the state in Class 5A. The Wildcats come in ranked #13 and they have a 30-4 record.
Coach Cipoletta said Prosper has a complete team, just like the Wildcats. He said Prosper is long, athletic and has size. He said their best player is Zachary Wrightsil, who is said to be going to Loyola Marymount. Coach Cipoletta said he does a good job scoring. He said the Prosper point guard is a left hander, Josh Davis. Coach Cipoletta called Davis a go getter and fast who makes the Eagles go. He said Davis will be a player to stop. Coach Cipoletta has also been impressed with Kyle Jessen. He said Jessen shoots like Bryson Lynn.
Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats will have a height advantage. He said the Wildcats won’t back down. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats have been battled tested by a tough schedule including many good Class 6A teams, several of them state ranked. He said the Wildcats are prepared. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats have a good game plan for Tuesday night, now they just need to execute it.
We will bring all of the action of the Wildcats and Prosper game to you live on KSST Radio. We will also videotape the game for replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
