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March 2016 - Page 1RANGER ROUND-UPVice President’s MessageBy Manuel McGriff, VP Student AffairsCome back safe and restedRanger College1100 College CircleRanger, Texas 76470www.rangercollege.comErath County Center1835 W. Lingleville RoadStephenville, Texas 76401Brown County Center300 Early Blvd., STE 105Early, Texas 76802Comanche Center215 N. Houston StreetComanche, Texas 76442Olney Center117 E. MainOlney, Texas 76374On behalf of Ranger College’s StudentAffairs Division, I would like thank you forreading the RC monthly newsletter. As youread through our newsletter, you will learn about the many highlightsand opportunities that await you as part of our community. Activitiesare provided for students’ social, emotional, career, personal, spiritual,and cognitive development. Facilities are provided on campus forstudent programs and activities associated with the co-curricularatmosphere. They include a remodeled activity center, a renovatedfitness center, and a new laundry facility on the Ranger Main campusplus many other building upgrades, outstanding faculty and staff;ready to enhance your development at our other four centers.The Division of Student Affairs is charged with responsibilityfor student life outside the classroom and includes the followingdepartments: Student Conduct, Housing, Student Activities, StudentActivity Center, Student Retention, Student Organizations, FinancialAid, Student Support Services and Campus Security. It is the division’sphilosophy that students’ non-academic experiences are important toboth their formal education and personal development.In February, we celebrated Black History Month, andcongratulated our men’s basketball team as they won the NTJCACchampionship. As we enter March with Spring Break on our minds weDisplay of ads does not constitute endorsement.Fundraising Newsletters by School News Guru (413) GET-GURU
March 2016 - Page 2RANGER ROUND-UPplan to offer an array of joint programs with the local high school toensure that students are safe. Spring Break can be one of thehighlights of the spring semester – but with so many options, how’s acollege student to pick how to spend his or her time? With RangerCollege and Ranger High School’s spring break right around thecorner (March 7 – 13), most of you have already made plans, and youmay be packing up the car, ready to head out of town.Ranger College1100 College CircleRanger, Texas 76470www.rangercollege.comErath County Center1835 W. Lingleville RoadStephenville, Texas 76401Brown County Center300 Early Blvd., STE 105Early, Texas 76802Comanche Center215 N. Houston StreetComanche, Texas 76442Olney Center117 E. MainOlney, Texas 76374Before you go, take a look at these final tips: Drive safely, take turns behind the wheel. Rotating drivers cankeep everyone rested with the added bonus of taking turnsdeciding on the music. Stay alert during any taxi, Uber, Lyft, etc. rides. Follow along ongoogle maps or a navigation service, if you can, to ensure they aretaking you the right direction. If you drink, make sure its water (smile) Relax and rejuvenate Honor your civic duty by voting Catch up on class assignments Find a way to have fun while serving other Come back to your respective RC Campus safe and rested!If you plan to travel outside of the Unites States, please take sometime to check out the State Department’s web site (http://www.travel.state.gov/) for travel alerts and warnings.See you back in classes on the 14th – have fun, be safe and rememberthat Daylights savings begins March 12.When I say “good,”you say “neighbor.”Stephanie S Hutchison, Agent160 E Mason Street Suite 102Stephenville, TX 76401Bus: P097314.1Display of ads does not constitute endorsement.Now that's teamwork.CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7State Farm Home Office, Bloomington, ILFundraising Newsletters by School News Guru (413) GET-GURU
March 2016 - Page 3RANGER ROUND-UPRanger Student SpotlightName: Linda GonzalezHometown: HoustonPeople would be surprised to know:People would be surprised to know that Ihate sweet things such as chocolate andice creamThe person I admire most: The person Iadmire most is my motherRanger College1100 College CircleRanger, Texas 76470www.rangercollege.comWhat do you usually do when you haveleisure time on your hands? I usuallyenjoy reading, writing, sleeping andeating lotsErath County Center1835 W. Lingleville RoadStephenville, Texas 76401How many siblings do you have? I have three siblingsBrown County Center300 Early Blvd., STE 105Early, Texas 76802If you had to be stranded on a deserted island with one person whowould you want that one person to be? If i had to be stranded on adeserted island with one person i would want it to be William Levybecause he is baeComanche Center215 N. Houston StreetComanche, Texas 76442Olney Center117 E. MainOlney, Texas 76374When do you usually do your homework? I usually do all myhomework right away or before the weekendWhere is the farthest you have ever traveled? The farthest I’vetraveled is Spain.Future plans: I will be transferring to to Texas A&M this upcoming fallto pursue my bachelors in Political Science and a minor in French.International Relations, to be more precise, so that I can work as a U.Sdiplomat.Display of ads does not constitute endorsement.Fundraising Newsletters by School News Guru (413) GET-GURU
March 2016 - Page 4RANGER ROUND-UPRanger College1100 College CircleRanger, Texas 76470www.rangercollege.comErath County Center1835 W. Lingleville RoadStephenville, Texas 76401Brown County Center300 Early Blvd., STE 105Early, Texas 76802Comanche Center215 N. Houston StreetComanche, Texas 76442Olney Center117 E. MainOlney, Texas 76374Display of ads does not constitute endorsement.Fundraising Newsletters by School News Guru (413) GET-GURU
March 2016 - Page 5RANGER ROUND-UPRanger College Faculty SpotlightName: Cherie BeltranHome: I live in Ranger, TX. I amoriginally from Asheville, NC, andlived in Charlotte, NC, andHobbs, NM prior to moving toRanger.Ranger College1100 College CircleRanger, Texas 76470www.rangercollege.comErath County Center1835 W. Lingleville RoadStephenville, Texas 76401Brown County Center300 Early Blvd., STE 105Early, Texas 76802Comanche Center215 N. Houston StreetComanche, Texas 76442Olney Center117 E. MainOlney, Texas 76374Position: Dean ofAdministrationFamily: My family includes: myhusband Jaime (Head men's andwomen's soccer coach for RC),Emily (14 years), & Eric (11 years).We also have a golden retriever(Merlin) and two cats (Lucy & Greta)!My 15 minutes of fame: I did a radio interview for the Ranger CubScouts last year on KATX. It was fun!People would be surprised to know: I am a history buff and love warmovies! I also enjoy seeing battle re-enactments and I always want tovisit those old battlefields when I am on road trips.Display of ads does not constitute endorsement.Fundraising Newsletters by School News Guru (413) GET-GURU
March 2016 - Page 6RANGER ROUND-UPWhat do you like to do in your spare time?When I have spare time, I enjoy reading actionnovels (like James Rollins' books) or youngadult novels (like the Percy Jackson books). Ilove watching anime, superhero movies, andthe Food Network! I kind of become a couchpotato when I have a little free time.How many siblings do you have? I have onesister -- she works at a public library in NC.Ranger College1100 College CircleRanger, Texas 76470www.rangercollege.comErath County Center1835 W. Lingleville RoadStephenville, Texas 76401What’s the best part of being at RangerCollege? The best thing about being at RC is that I can make adifference in the lives of students and employees every day; I want tohelp make Ranger be the best it can be!Where is the farthest you have ever traveled? Bogota, Colombia.Brown County Center300 Early Blvd., STE 105Early, Texas 76802Comanche Center215 N. Houston StreetComanche, Texas 76442Olney Center117 E. MainOlney, Texas 76374Display of ads does not constitute endorsement.Fundraising Newsletters by School News Guru (413) GET-GURU
March 2016 - Page 7RANGER ROUND-UPCalendar of EventsFeb. 29-Mar 1March 2-5March 2March 2March 5March 6Ranger College1100 College CircleRanger, Texas 76470www.rangercollege.comErath County Center1835 W. Lingleville RoadStephenville, Texas 76401Brown County Center300 Early Blvd., STE 105Early, Texas 76802Comanche Center215 N. Houston StreetComanche, Texas 76442Olney Center117 E. MainOlney, Texas 76374March 9March 9March 12March 12March 14March 16March 21March 23March 23March 25March 25March 30March 30Display of ads does not constitute endorsement.Shattered DreamsRegion V Basketball ChampionshipsNCTC at Ranger softball, 1 & 3 p.m.TCS Academy at Ranger baseball, 1 & 3 p.m.Ranger softball at Hill College, Noon and 3 p.m.New Mexico Military at Ranger Baseball, Noon & 3p.m.Ranger softball at Weatherford, 5 & 7 p.m.Ranger Baseball at Grayson, Noon & 3 p.m.Grayson at Ranger Softball, Noon & 2 p.m.Grayson College at Ranger Baseball, Noon & 3 p.m.Clarendon at Range Softball, 2 & 4 p.m.McLennan at Ranger Softball, 1 & 3 p.m.Ranger Baseball at Eastfield College, 2 p.m.Vernon at Ranger Softball, 1 & 3 p.m.Ranger Baseball at Hill College, 1 & 4 p.m.Hill College at Ranger Baseball, 1 & 4 p.m.Cisco College at Ranger Softball, Noon & 2 p.m.Temple at Ranger Softball, 1 & 3 p.m.Ranger Baseball at McLennan Community College, 1 &4 p.m.Fundraising Newsletters by School News Guru (413) GET-GURU
March 2016 - Page 8RANGER ROUND-UPNew 10,000 Scholarship Established toHonor Former Meridian DoctorDr. Russell D. Holt spent years practicing medicine and helpingresidents of Bosque County live better lives. Now, more than 50 yearsafter his death in 1959, the former operator of the Holt Hospital inMeridian is still giving.Ranger College1100 College CircleRanger, Texas 76470www.rangercollege.comErath County Center1835 W. Lingleville RoadStephenville, Texas 76401Brown County Center300 Early Blvd., STE 105Early, Texas 76802Judith Holt McNeill of Stephenville, the daughter of the longtimeBosque County physician, made sure of that on Feb. 2 when shepresented Ranger College student Charlesy “Ally” Little with theinaugural Russell D. Holt Memorial Scholarship. The 10,000scholarship was created to provide tuition assistance to all eligiblestudents, including those in Bosque County, entering the VocationalNursing program at Ranger College’s Erath County campus.Future students interested in applying for the Russell D. Holt MemorialScholarship should contact the Student Services office at RangerCollege Erath County Center as soon as possible by calling (254)965-8875.Comanche Center215 N. Houston StreetComanche, Texas 76442Olney Center117 E. MainOlney, Texas 76374Display of ads does not constitute endorsement.Fundraising Newsletters by School News Guru (413) GET-GURU
March 2016 - Page 9RANGER ROUND-UPRanger College1100 College CircleRanger, Texas 76470www.rangercollege.comErath County Center1835 W. Lingleville RoadStephenville, Texas 76401Brown County Center300 Early Blvd., STE 105Early, Texas 76802Comanche Center215 N. Houston StreetComanche, Texas 76442Ranger College Men’s BasketballThe Ranger College men’s basketball team captured the 2015-16NTJCAC championship on Feb. 20 with an 85-83 victory over the HillCollege Rebels. The 14th-ranked Rangers earned the No. 1 seed fromthe NTJCAC at the upcoming Region V Basketball Championships,which will be played on March 2-5 in Brownwood. The winner of theRegion V tournament will advance to the national tournament inHutchinson, Kansas.Olney Center117 E. MainOlney, Texas 76374Display of ads does not constitute endorsement.Fundraising Newsletters by School News Guru (413) GET-GURU
March 2016 - Page 10RANGER ROUND-UPLady Rangers Hold Skills Camp for LocalPlayersMembers of the Ranger CollegeLady Rangers warm up with localgirls prior to holding a mini skillscamp in February. During theclinic, the RC athletes workedwith youngsters on thefundamentals of fielding,catching and pitching.Ranger College1100 College CircleRanger, Texas 76470www.rangercollege.comErath County Center1835 W. Lingleville RoadStephenville, Texas 76401Brown County Center300 Early Blvd., STE 105Early, Texas 76802Comanche Center215 N. Houston StreetComanche, Texas 76442Olney Center117 E. MainOlney, Texas 76374The Texas Rangers and HoustonAstros weren’t the only teams in the Lone Star State to head to SpringTraining in February. Thanks to the Ranger College women’s softballteam, preseason drills also became a reality for members of theRanger Youth Softball Association. More than a dozen young playersjoined members of the Lady Rangers at Ron Butler Field for a miniskills camp last Thursday.During the clinic, members of the Ranger College women’s teamworked with the young players, instructing them on ways to improvetheir defensive skills with drills on proper footwork and fielding. TheLady Rangers also spent time helping the campers – ranging in agefrom 8 to 12 - learn the fundamentals of catching and pitching, as wellas the correct methods to field and throw the ball to the infield bases.Ranger College head coach Jeff Jackson said his team was thrilled toparticipate in the camp.Display of ads does not constitute endorsement.Fundraising Newsletters by School News Guru (413) GET-GURU
March 2016 - Page 11RANGER ROUND-UPSpeech and debate team placed 2nd inCC SweepstakesRanger College1100 College CircleRanger, Texas 76470www.rangercollege.comErath County Center1835 W. Lingleville RoadStephenville, Texas 76401Brown County Center300 Early Blvd., STE 105Early, Texas 76802Comanche Center215 N. Houston StreetComanche, Texas 76442The Ranger College Speech and Debate team added an impressivenote to its resume on Feb. 20 when they placed second among smallcolleges at the 2016 Tolson/True Debate Tournament hosted by TexasChristian University and Wiley College in Fort Worth. At the event,Ranger College finished second, narrowly being edged out by TarrantCounty Community College in the Community College sweepstakes.Ranger College was well represented at the event as Emily Willey, TylerBrooks and Mason Thayer finding their way to the podium.A sophomore from Forney, TX, Willey placed fifth on Saturday andthird on Sunday in Poetry Interpretation. She was tabbed as the topnovice in that event. A sophomore from Woodson, TX, Brooks placedfourth in Informative Speaking on Sunday and was awarded TopNovice for his efforts. Thayer, a sophomore from Eastland, TX, placedsixth in Persuasive speaking and was edged out of the Top Noviceaward by a competitor from West Texas A&M.The RC Speech and Debate team, which is coached by John Mikolajcikand Kevin "P-Kev" Daily, will return to action on March 11-13 whenthey compete in the Phi Rho Pi Regionals in Tyler, TX.Olney Center117 E. MainOlney, Texas 76374Display of ads does not constitute endorsement.Fundraising Newsletters by School News Guru (413) GET-GURU
March 2016 - Page 12RANGER ROUND-UPMachining program scholarshipsavailableRanger College is pleased to announce the availability of a limitednumber of scholarships for the Ranger College Machining Program.Scholarships may provide for all direct program expenses, and couldbe worth as much as 9,000.Current Ranger College students are encouraged to apply.For more information contact Dixon Bailey @ 325-668-9657 or via email at dbailey@rangercollege.eduRanger College1100 College CircleRanger, Texas 76470www.rangercollege.comErath County Center1835 W. Lingleville RoadStephenville, Texas 76401Brown County Center300 Early Blvd., STE 105Early, Texas 76802Comanche Center215 N. Houston StreetComanche, Texas 76442Olney Center117 E. MainOlney, Texas 76374RC Choir to hold workshop, concerton March 16The Ranger College Choir will be holding a youth workshop and aspring concert on March 16 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in RangerTexas. The workshop, designed for students in grades 9-12, willbegin at 5 p.m., with the concert getting under way at 7 p.m.During the choir’s concert, the group will perform numeroussongs, including workls from Adele, Peter Gabriel and IngridMichaelson.For more information, or to register for the youth workshop,contact Ranger College Choir Director Ted Brauker via email attbrauker@rangercollege.edu.Display of ads does not constitute endorsement.Fundraising Newsletters by School News Guru (413) GET-GURU
RANGER ROUND-UP Ranger College 1100 College Circle Ranger, Texas 76470 www.rangercollege.com Display of ads does not constitute endorsement. Erath County Center
