Clubs and Organizations

Student organizations are designed to aid in developing the social and vocational skills of individuals. Organizations are chartered by the student government association and operate with the advice of faculty and administrators.

Student Activity Fundraiser Proposal 

BAND

 

Concert Band:The main band of the college gives players an enjoyable and enlightening playing experience. It performs a wide range of music from popular selections to more advanced works for concert band, presents concerts on campus, plays for athletic events and at area functions.

Stage Band:The smaller of two college bands, this band gives the student experience in popular music, jazz and modern stage band literature. Enrollment is limited.

• Sponsor: Mike McGowan mmcgowan@panola.edu 903-693-2027

 

BAPTIST STUDENT MINISTRY

This organization is open to all students. The BSM sponsors Bible studies, devotional programs and social events throughout the school year. Every Wednesday, during the fall and spring semesters, the BSM sponsors a free lunch, hosted by area churches and served in the Baptist Student Center across from the campus.

• Director:  Reanna Hart   bsm@panola.edu 903-693-6800

CADDO CLUB

Students interested in outdoor recreation, ecology, and the historical and current impact of man on the environment will find a variety of opportunities in this organization. Guest speakers, field trips, camp outs and recycling projects are among the activities enjoyed by members of this club.

• Co-sponsors: Becky Gullette  bgullette@panola.edu  903-693-2074
• Co-sponsors: Darrell Hudson dhudson@panola.edu  903-693-1148
• Co-sponsors: Sheila Ritter sritter@panola.edu  903-693-1111

CATHOLIC STUDENT ORGANIZATION

This organization provides spiritual and social support for all campus students and meets twice a month in the Sid Baker Turner Memorial Chapel.

• Sponsor:  Brian Naples  bnaples@panola.edu 903-693-2043

CHORALE

Membership in the Chorale is open to all Panola College students upon approval of the director. The Chorale presents fall, Christmas, and spring concerts, attends choral festivals, visits area schools, and goes on tour.

Chamber Singers: This small performing ensemble specializes in serious choral literature from early madrigals to the 20th century. Membership is by audition only. The Chamber Singers perform in concerts and for local organizations. Selected members participate in the Texas Junior College All-State Choir.

Panola Pipers: This small choir performs fully staged, choreographed shows. Widely acclaimed for exciting routines, they perform for service clubs, hospitals, and schools and are featured annually at the Texas State Fair. Their dinner theater production, "Christmas in Carthage," has become an outstanding community event.

• Sponsor: Sandra Bauer  sbauer@panola.edu 903-693-2061

DELTA PSI OMEGA

This organization is devoted to an interest in drama, and is open to all students who are active in drama or dramatic productions.

• Sponsor: TBA 903-693-2064

GREEN JACKETS

This group is the oldest organization on campus and has a long history of service to the College and community. Membership comes through nomination by faculty and through a rigid selection process. The outstanding men and women of this student organization serve as goodwill ambassadors for the College, providing both leadership and service.

• Sponsor: Amy Calhoun greenjackets@panola.edu  903-693-2035

INTAGLIO

This organization is interested in the arts: writing, painting and photography providing both social and enrichment activities. The group's major project is to produce an annual literary and art magazine, INTAGLIO.

• Co-sponsor: Ann Boland  aboland@panola.edu  903-693-2092
• Co-sponsor: Jeff Brooks  jbrooks@panola.edu  903-693-1123
• Co-sponsor: Teresa Beasley   tbeasley@panola.edu 903-693-1117

MEDIA ARTS CLUB

Media Arts Club membership is open to students interested in communication and fine arts, and offers students opportunities for enrichment activities in the areas of film, broadcast, print, art and media arts.

 

• Co-sponsor: Teresa Beasley   tbeasley@panola.edu 903-693-1117
• Co-sponsor: Ann Boland  aboland@panola.edu  903-693-2092

 

NEEDLEWORK CLUB

The purpose of the Needlework Club is to provide a place where people who share an interest in needlework (knitting, crocheting, etc.) can meet and work together, as well as improve their skills and techniques by teaching each other and collaborating on projects. Additionally, those who do not know how to do needlework can receive free instructions from members who do. Another purpose of the club is to provide a place where members and friends of the Panola College can relax and enjoy a common hobby. Finally, the Club may also work on various community service initiatives.

• Co-sponsor:      Janet Healy                  jhealy@panola.edu                903-693-2012
• Co-sponsor:      Ann Boland                  aboland@panola.edu             903-693-2092
• Co-sponsor:      Ann Morris                    amorris@panola.edu             903-693-2014

PNSA (Panola Nursing Student Association)

The Panola Nursing Student Association is open to all students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing Program and is dedicated to promoting professionalism and leadership for today's nursing students.

• Sponsor: James VanMeter  jvanmeter@panola.edu  903-694-4021

PAC2 (Physics & Chemistry)

This club is for individuals interested in chemistry, physics and related engineering fields. The club affords members an opportunity to participate in professional and educational service activities which give them additional exposure to a range of career directions and enriches their learning experiences at an active participation level. The club affords opportunities for members to experience the preparation and presentation of scientific material before audiences. Members are encouraged to become student affiliates of ACS and SPC.

• Sponsor: Amy Calhoun   acalhoun@panola.edu 903-693-2035

PANOLA GAMING CLUB

The purpose of the Panola Gaming Club is to provide a community in which the gamers of Panola College can unite. The club plays all types of games from video games to board games. (Formerly called Connections Computer and Video Game Club)

• Co-sponsor: Kyle Cage   kcage@panola.edu                 903-693-2024
• Co-sponsor: Daron McDaniel   dmcdaniel@panola.edu          903-694-4510

PHI BETA LAMBDA

The purpose of Phi Beta Lambda is to provide an organization on campus for business students that develops leadership, communication, and teamwork.

• Co-sponsor:  Dwayne Ferguson dferguson@pnoala.edu 903-693-2066
• Co-sponsor:  Jo Ellen Russell jrussell@panola.edu 903-693-1164

PHI RHO PI

This small choir performs fully staged, choreographed shows. Widely acclaimed for exciting routines, they perform for service clubs, hospitals, schools and are featured annually at the Texas State Fair. Their dinner theater production, "Christmas in Carthage," has become an outstanding community event.

• Sponsor: Freddy Mason  fmason@panola.edu 903-693-2095

PHI THETA KAPPA

This international honor fraternity recognizes junior and community college students who have attained high scholastic achievements. Membership is by invitations to those who qualify. Learning, society and service activities are scheduled throughout the year.

• Sponsor: Larry Allen  lallen@panola.edu 903-693-2068

PONY EXPRESS

The Pony Express is the College newspaper. It is written and edited by students enrolled in the journalism classes as well as other interested students. It is published regularly throughout the fall and spring semesters.

• Sponsor: Teresa Beasley  tbeasley@panola.edu 903-693-1117

SMACC (Social Modern Asian Culture Club)

The purpose of SMACC is for students to share a better understanding and appreciation for Asian Animation, or as it is better known, anime or manga.

• Sponsor: Corey Johnson  corey.johnson@panola.edu 903-693-2051

SOTA (Student Occupational Therapy Assistant)

This community service club is open to all students enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program, all students declaring OTA as their major and all OTA Program alumni. The purpose of this club is to unite the OTA students, future students and alumni and broaden their intellectual and professional skills through com­munity service projects.

• Sponsor: Cheri Lambert  clambert@panola.edu  903-694-4025

SWING DANCE SOCIETY

This organization serves as an introduction to the enjoyment of swing dancing.

• Sponsor: Brian Naples  bnaples@panola.edu  903-693-2043

THE 418

 

This non-denominal Christian organization is open to all students, faculty, and staff who want to know more about the Bible. Weekly meetings will be held on Thursday at 7 PM in the Sid B. Turner Memorial Chapel.

Sponsor: Nathan Guin  nguin@panola.edu  903-693-1135