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TVCC announces 2013 Cardinal Hall of Fame class

HALL OF FAME LOGO (1)TVCC press release

Six new members have been selected to become the 2013 class for the Cardinal Hall of Fame at Trinity Valley Community College.

“This class is a great representation of the storied tradition of our athletic teams,” said Benny Rogers, sports information officer and chairman of the hall of fame selection committee. “Each of them made significant contributions to the success our athletic program has enjoyed through the years.

“It will be an honor to have them back on campus and recognize them for their contributions.” Continue reading “TVCC announces 2013 Cardinal Hall of Fame class”

Coaches Playday results

Former Trinity Valley Community College head football coach Jim Owens (left) was presented the 2013 C.O. Phillips Memorial Award Friday, June 7, at the 26th Annual Coaches Playday at Twin Lakes Golf Course. The award is presented each year in memory of former Malakoff Junior High School coach C.O. Phillips, who was an avid golfer and a great ambassador for the game. He died in the summer of 2000. Making the presentation is Benny Rogers, the sports information officer at TVCC, which hosts the tournament each year along with the Athens Daily Review. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Former Trinity Valley Community College head football coach Jim Owens (left) was presented the 2013 C.O. Phillips Memorial Award Friday, June 7, at the 26th Annual Coaches Playday at Twin Lakes Golf Course. The award is presented each year in memory of former Malakoff Junior High School coach C.O. Phillips, who was an avid golfer and a great ambassador for the game. He died in the summer of 2000. Making the presentation is Benny Rogers, the sports information officer at TVCC, which hosts the tournament each year along with the Athens Daily Review. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Here are the results from the 26th Annual Coaches Playday held Friday afternoon at Twin Lakes Golf Course:

Chris Powers-Cody Taylor-Will Reed-Blake Bryan-Jeff Weinstein 30-32–62 (-10)
Tracy Carter-Jeff Lee-Brad Smiley-Jim Wommack 30-33–63 (-9)
Jacob Hayes-Dallas Robertson-Chancz Johnson-Tres Winn-Bill Clark 32-34–66 (-6)
Bill Mullins-Jeff Thorpe-Steve Tardiff-James Bass 34-32–66 (-6)
Chris Frederick-Chris Gillert-Mark Sartain-Jayson Larson 33-33–66 (-6)
Jay Kinzer-Kris Baumann-Ty Morris-Jim Owens 34-33–67 (-5)
Brad Scoggin-John Hacker-Elton Caldwell-Rob Tyner 31-36–67 (-5)
Danny Hughes-James Hooks-Leon Spencer-Lucy Strom 34-34–68 (-4)
Kevin Hayes-Paul Essary-Lange Svehlak-Jake Mienk 33-36–69 (-3)
Chuck Chapman-Benny Rogers-Dale Norris-DeArtis Nickerson Jr. 37-34–71 (-1)

Special Events
C.O. Phillips Memorial Award Jim Owens
Putting Contest Ty Morris
Closest To The Hole No. 9 Jim Wommack
Closest To The Hole No. 11 Bill Mullins
Closest To The Hole No. 14 Ty Morris
Longest Putt Made No. 10 Leon Spencer

TVCC honor roll lists released

Trinity Valley Community College has named a number of students to the President’s Honor Roll and the Honors List for the fall 2012 semester.

TVCC students named to the President’s Honor Roll must complete at least 12 semester hours with a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester.

Students named to the Honors List also must complete at least 12 semester hours and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester.

The following students were named to the President’s Honor Roll (listed alphabetically by hometown):

  • ARLINGTON: Tom M. Kenya.
  • ATHENS: Erik L. Angel, Marilyn M. Avila, Calli M. Bane, Sandra K. Bohannon, Brandon Burkhalter, Shalyndrea Burroughs, Kathy C. Carrillo, Tyler L. Carroll, Morika Cheng, Paula A. Contois, Carrie J. Evans, Pedro J. Galvan, Debra K. Gordon, Jerod A. Justice, Tammy L. Kinzer, Sarah L. Leach, Eduardo Limon, Amber L. Lindsey, Jessica K. Loper, Juan M. Lopez, Flora C. Lynd, Kenta Maeda, Jonathan K. Miller, Brittney Munns, Misael B. Ochoa, Nallely C. Palma, Claudio Rizzi, Continue reading “TVCC honor roll lists released”

Lady Cards season ends in Utah

Softball lady cards

NJCAA press release

ST. GEORGE, Utah — No. 12 seed Paris Junior College scored two runs in its final at-bat to walk off with a 5-4 victory over #13 seed Trinity Valley Community College in the consolation bracket of the 2013 NJCAA Division I Women’s Softball National Championship tournament Thursday afternoon at the Canyons Complex. Paris JC (37-18) will advance to play the loser of the Chipola College/Lake Land College matchup in another elimination game Thursday Continue reading “Lady Cards season ends in Utah”

Graduates honored at TVCC

Dr. Lamont Smith offers Trinity Valley Community College graduates a few pieces of advice during commencement. The college celebrated the end of the semester last week with three commencement ceremonies. (JENNIFER HANNIGAN PHOTO/COURTESY TVCC)
Dr. Lamont Smith offers Trinity Valley Community College graduates a few pieces of advice during commencement. The college celebrated the end of the semester last week with three commencement ceremonies. (JENNIFER HANNIGAN PHOTO/COURTESY TVCC)

By Jennifer Hannigan/TVCC Public Information Officer

Life is a journey that is traveled by all. With a few key tools, it can be traveled well.

That was the message keynote speaker Dr. Lamont Smith offered to the Trinity Valley Community College class of 2013 during last week’s commencement ceremonies.

“While traveling, just pull over to the rest area and take the time to study you. Get to know yourself,” he said. “Then, accept the challenge of being the best possible you.”

Smith, a member of the TVCC graduating class of 1993, is currently serving as the executive director of accountability for Lancaster ISD. Smith, a Cayuga native, is a former teacher and principal. In addition to TVCC, he has studied Continue reading “Graduates honored at TVCC”