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TVCC graduates 258 during fall commencement ceremony Thursday

ATHENS – Trinity Valley Community College graduated 258 students during fall commencement ceremony Thursday at Cardinal Gym.

Five students – Dawn L. Carpenter of Kemp, Michael D. Carsten of Palestine, Kimberley L. Jackson of Crandall, Karen E. Jaquish of Malakoff and Melanie A. Reeves of Kaufman – graduated with highest honors, meaning they maintained a perfect 4.0 grade-point average.

TVCC President Dr. Glendon Forgey, who presented the graduation address, praised the achievements and perseverance of the graduates and said there’s a common misconception that community colleges are merely “transfer institutions.”

“Let me suggest – no, let me insist – that Trinity Valley is not a transfer institution, but a transforming institution,” Dr. Forgey said. “It is the goal of our college, our faculty and staff, that we transform lives one life at a time. Your transformation is evident with you being here tonight with the successful completion of your graduation.”

Students who received degrees/certificates from TVCC during Thursday’s graduation were (listed alphabetically by hometown):

ALBA: Amy E. Arnold, CER.
ARLINGTON: Tavarreon Dickerson, AA; Franklyn I. Okafor, AA; Winter J. Quinn, AA; Tiffani R. Willim, AA.
ATHENS: Juan Alfaro-Cornejo, AA; Erica Arevalo, CER; Marilyn M. Avila, AA; Tina J. Belcher, CER; Gideon C. Buchanan, AA; Brandon Burkhalter, CER; Brad K. Carter, AA; Bonita L. Clark, AAS; Bobby O. Dora, CER; Kardarrion B. Dora, CER; Janet L. Elledge, AA; Tara E. Faulk, CER; Kelsi Gabbert, AA; Victoria P. Harris, CER; Sara Huddleston, CER; Kaleb B. Hurst, AA; Thomas H. Knight, AA; Presley J. Lane, AA; Sarah L. Leach, CER; Israel M. Leon, AA; Diann Marshall, Tom P. Martin, AA; AS; Dallas A. Meadows, AA; Ivette C. Navarro, AAS; Brielle L. Patton, CER; Anna C. Rodriguez, CER; Continue reading “TVCC graduates 258 during fall commencement ceremony Thursday”

Trinity Valley Community College honor rolls

ATHENS – Trinity Valley Community College has released the President’s List and Dean’s List for the 2013 fall semester. The lists are as follows:

PRESIDENT’S LIST

ALBA: Amy E. Arnold.
ALBUQUERQUE: Jamie E. Linder.
ALTO: Meagan L. Totin.
ATHENS: Marilyn M. Avila, Sara M. Baker, Antonio A. Bojalil, Richard A. Brown, Karina Carranza, Maria Cerrillo, Alexandria N. Cochra, Deborah P. Cody, William D. Cody, Leah M. Eldore, Tara E. Faulk, Omar Galindo, Beatrice M. Gross, Bobbie J. Hall, Victoria P. Harris, Matthew A. Hill, Stefanie Houston, Lauren K. Jones, Michael G. Lawyer, Sarah L. Leach, Juan M. Lopez, Katy J. Lunceford, Flora C. Lynd, Chalisa M. Madsen, Victoria A. McDonald, William B. Nolley, William T. Osborne, Nelly Pedroza, Haley N. Pursley, Claudio Rizzi, Ricardo D. Rodriguez, Evelyn J. Sanchez, Houcemeddine Sandi, Sarah S. Shultz, Carson H. Sikes, Margaret A. Simmons, Aundra D. Smith, Brayton A. Stenovitc, Josh C. Strack, Austin J. Tyson, Christop Vandercolff, Cori A. Warren, Tracy M. Yancey.
AUBURN: Jordan Felix-miller.
BALCH SPRINGS: Jennifer N. Cantu, Linda L. Sass.
BEN WHEELER: Robert G. Parker.
BROWNSBORO: Benjamin S. Bevans, Colby D. Sanders, Brittanie A. Scheen.
BUFFALO: Mark H. Curry.
BURLESON: Sarah N. Deen, Nicole L. Wofford.
CANTON: Corey M. Dyer, Abbey G. Hudson, Gloria E. Ruiz, Joana Ruiz, Daniel C. Shanks.
CHANDLER: Perla E. Davis, Abbigail E. Parker, Stephanie A. Pickett, Shelby L. Teel, Katherine D. William.
COMBINE: Annah R. Fry, Tara A. James.
CRANDALL: Francisco E. Arce, Brooke L. Knowles.
CROCKETT: Samantha Noyola.
DALLAS: Adalberto E. Bustos, Flore Walcott-Taylor.
EDGEWOOD: Jana E. Brooks, Shelby C. Johnston, Audrey D. Mcbride.
ELKHART: Kirstie A. Bates, Josie S. Graves, Nicholas J. Kozik, Christy L. Ryan, Katrina L. Schulze.
EUSTACE: Aaron Alvarez, Amy S. Arvin, Kristi C. Evans, Rhonda G. Godlewski.
FAIRFIELD: Amanda Z. Cook.
FLINT: Sheri Dixon.
FORNEY: Janessa R. Aguilar, Katie L. Beavers, Kristy M. Epley, Gina A. Gray, Shannon E. Houston, Jason G. Jensen, Clarence J. McClung, Debra A. Mikulik, Taylor E. Shaheen, Dakota S. Sutton.
FRANKSTON: James D. Alexander, Heather S. Miller.
FRISCO: Patricia P. Beville.
FRUITVALE: Michael A. Dry.
GARLAND: Vanessa Chavez, Anna E. Layton, Eston M. Mwangi.
GRAND SALINE: Rudy C. Daniels.
GRAPELAND: Bradley S. Baucom, Megan Mcneal-Hunter.
GUN BARREL CITY: Morgan L. Briggs, Sherry D. Goodson, Dawn M. Gray, Brittney L. Milligan, Carrie A. Nizio.
HEARTLAND: Dawnelle R. Blanco, Ashley N. Butler, Sharon Y. Gilbert, Rachel N. Mcafee, Makenzie L. Nelson.
HENDERSON: Cody L. Pool.
IRVING: Delisa A. Seals.
JACKSONVILLE: Nicole R. Glover, Kristen E. Phifer.
KAUFMAN: Ezekiel F. Buck, Stormie L. Duran, Maricela Ibarra, Araceli Jimenez, Emily D. Loper, Melanie A. Reeves, Sabrina A. Smith, Julia L. Standeford, Christina M. Ventura.
KEMP: Stephanie Chandler, Deborah D. Floyd, Rebecca L. Goodman, Shelly L. Meadows, Debra A. Northam, Steven C. Reedy.
KEMPNER: Macie L. Moses.
LAMPASAS: Raeana M. Vasquez.
LARUE: Cathleen M. Anderson, Tiffany M. Wimberly.
LATEXO: Amanda K. Noyes.
MABANK: Ashley N. Amos, Judy A. Baugus, Brandi C. Butts, Stacy M. Callaway, Luz A. Gallegos, Cristelle Hoedebeck, Gary D. Nelson, Katelyn N. Pippin, Kerry D. Pyle, Jessica T. Schaefer, Savannah B. Smith, Whittney D. Taylor, Trisha A. Wilson.
MALAKOFF: Kandie L. Clayton, Jennifer L. Collins, Virginia L. Cook, Brittany N. Potter, Mariana D. Rivera, Rolando Salinas.
MESQUITE: Brittany D. Bushek, Labake Moses-oduntan, Chidimma N. Okolo, Hayley G. Young.
MURCHISON: Dayana Loredo, Karina G. Rojas.
PALESTINE: Omotayo R. Aunde, Richard A. Aunde, Gennafer R. Berryhil, Brittany Y. Brown, Miranda T. Burns, Audrey L. Callaway, Presley F. Camacho, Oghenerukevw Ekayoma, Bridgette R. Frankli, Karen G. Garrison, Sarah B. Hall, Shelby Henry, Wesley B. Ives, Breanna S. Jackson, Brandy D. Jenkins, Shelby R. Jordan, Taelor D. Maciel, Caitlyn J. Morrow, Dixie R. Rose, Megan R. Settles, James T. Torrez, Gideon W. Unger, Shayn Weekly-Ragland, Tiffany D. Wester, Katie B. Williams, Bethanie R. Witte.
PAYNE SPRINGS: Hannah M. Foster.
POYNOR: Cassie L. Tobin.
RICHMOND: Melissa Billingsley.
ROCKWALL: Austin T. Daniel, Tami M. Leal, Stefanie N. Williams.
ROWLETT: Megan A. Dasilva, Leigh Stokes-Warren.
ROYSE CITY: Ava Duncan, Michael A. Holmes, Wayne Kardiban, Lauren E. Lofton.
RUSK: Rebecca L. Swearinge.
SCURRY: Kimberly L. Morman, Brittanie N. Sutton.
SEAGOVILLE: Ilse A. Morales, Brittney L. Murphy.
SEVEN POINTS: Jessica R. Mixon, Joshuah M. Parman, Brenda R. Resendiz.
TEAGUE: Amanda L. Carpenter.
TENNESSEE COLONY: Maria J. Mcevoy, Ernest L. Naquin.
TERRELL: Amanda M. Ayers, Norma I. Balderas, Crystal G. Carraway, Matthew A. Clark, Nancy J. Cowden, Lucero E. Delacruz, Jennifer R. Dickson, Kassandra N. Esquive, Julia M. Gillispie, Todd K. Gulick, Andrea N. Hall, Bethany J. Hartfield, Jessica R. Hill, Adriana Kohler, Matasha Y. Lee, Alexa R. Paniagua, Walter Puebla, Traci N. Shelton, Emily M. Shinabery, Abigail E. Smith, Patricia A. Underwoo, Amber B. Yawberry, Maisy J. Zapata.
THE COLONY: James D. Matthews.
TRINIDAD: Jaysan P. Arnote, Holeigh A. Emerson.
TYLER: Ruben Camacho, Darbi N. Heath, Victoria A. Lowe.
WEST: Heather J. Perry.
WHITEWRIGHT: Kasandra N. Morris.
WILLS POINT: Moises E. Buentello, Makaela R. Foster, Heather R. Harris, Meagan R. Hogan, Mackenzie D. Malone, Fantasia M. Rogers, Miranda R. Royman, Viktoriia D. Tabelev.
WYLIE: Mikaela D. Lozada.

DEAN’S LIST

ARLINGTON: Olusola O. Olagbami.
ARP: Allison T. Alibrando.
ATHENS: Julianne Anchling, Anita L. Arnold, Abby L. Baker, Emily B. Baldwin, Kelsey L. Baldwin, Arely M. Beltran, Peyton M. Bettencour, Daniel J. Brewer, Nichloai A. Brown, Marissa Cerrillo, Bonita L. Clark, Paula A. Contois, Enric Cordoba, Sara Cruz, John D. Danner, Chelsey M. Davis, Bobby O. Dora, Kimberly N. Edwards, Danielle R. Gleason, Lauren M. Green, Brianna R. Grogan, Amelie Guinci, Richard Gutierrez, Willie B. Hadnot, Katheren A. Henderso, Stormy L. Hendrik, Leslie Y. Hernandez, Jack D. Hill, William R. Hopper, Omeko K. Irigo, Moriah A. Joblin, Douglas R. Johnson, Continue reading “Trinity Valley Community College honor rolls”

Athens ISD school buses crash into each other

bus crash

Two Athens ISD school buses were involved in an accident with each other on Highway 19 South this afternoon.

The buses involved were No. 13 and No. 14 … there appeared to be no serious injuries at the accident site.

AISD Superintendent Blake Stiles said all students who were riding the buses are being taken to the ETMC Athens emergency room to be examined as a precaution. Parents can come to the ER and the school district will also be trying to contact individual parents by phone.

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Accidents that involve vehicles can cause damage not only to your car but even to people. This then results in thousands of dollars in car repair and medical expenses. However, you can save on these costs if you have a car accident insurance policy. At least when you’re covered, it’s the insurance company that will shoulder your expenses more so if you’re the one found to be at fault. You can more info here about the Must Do Steps In The Event Of a Car Accident.

As a car owner, one very important thing that you should have from the time you purchase a vehicle is a car accident insurance. This will protect you and your loved ones should you encounter a road accident. Being on the road driving a vehicle or even just riding on one exposes anybody to risks the reason you should never get behind your wheels without an insurance policy.

On the personal side, the insurance rates of car owners normally vary from one company to another. Drivers who have past records of accidents or traffic tickets are normally given higher rates. In other words, each time you report an accident or you get involved in one and gets reported to authorities, your rate also changes.

This may lead you to ask if it would be better not to report the accident to the police or to your insurance company to protect your record. The answer is not in all cases. In some minor accidents where the other party involved is also open to a settlement, yes you may negotiate on your own. On the part of the insurance firm, they need to be informed right away of any mishap that you got into because even if you don’t, they will still find out about it later on.

Some of the common factors used by insurance companies in increasing rates are the severity of the accident where you got involved, the degree of fault, type of insurance claim filed by either of the party and the type of violation committed such as a ticket was given. Reports have revealed that those who usually get higher rates include drivers given additional traffic tickets and those who filed claims for car accidents.

One of the buses apparently crashed into the back of the other not far from ETMC. At this point there were no further details about the accident.We reminded them the importance of cheap car insurance without a down payment for times just like these. They agreed and some immediately started to browse their phones on the subject.

Malakoff Education Foundation check

Malakoff ISD

The Malakoff Education Foundation announced to the Malakoff ISD school board that it has raised more than $18,000 this year for teacher grants. The foundation will be announcing which teachers earned grants this year on Nov. 26. Pictured are school board member Gary Woolverton, left, and MEF Board President David Bullock.