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Erath County Center 1835 W. Lingleville Road Stephenville, Texas 76401 Brown County Center 300 Early Blvd., STE 105 Early, Texas 76802

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Vice President’s Message By Manuel McGriff, VP Student Affairs

Come back safe and rested On behalf of Ranger College’s Student Affairs Division, I would like thank you for reading the RC monthly newsletter. As you read through our newsletter, you will learn about the many highlights and opportunities that await you as part of our community. Activities are provided for students’ social, emotional, career, personal, spiritual, and cognitive development. Facilities are provided on campus for student programs and activities associated with the co-curricular atmosphere. They include a remodeled activity center, a renovated fitness center, and a new laundry facility on the Ranger Main campus plus 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 responsibility for student life outside the classroom and includes the following departments: Student Conduct, Housing, Student Activities, Student Activity Center, Student Retention, Student Organizations, Financial Aid, Student Support Services and Campus Security. It is the division’s philosophy that students’ non-academic experiences are important to both their formal education and personal development.

In February, we celebrated Black History Month, and congratulated our men’s basketball team as they won the NTJCAC championship. As we enter March with Spring Break on our minds we

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plan to offer an array of joint programs with the local high school to ensure that students are safe. Spring Break can be one of the highlights of the spring semester – but with so many options, how’s a college student to pick how to spend his or her time? With Ranger College and Ranger High School’s spring break right around the corner (March 7 – 13), most of you have already made plans, and you may be packing up the car, ready to head out of town.

Before you go, take a look at these final tips: •Drive safely, take turns behind the wheel. Rotating drivers can keep everyone rested with the added bonus of taking turns deciding on the music. •Stay alert during any taxi, Uber, Lyft, etc. rides. Follow along on google maps or a navigation service, if you can, to ensure they are taking 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 some time 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 remember that Daylights savings begins March 12.


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Ranger Student Spotlight Name: Linda Gonzalez Hometown: Houston People would be surprised to know: People would be surprised to know that I hate sweet things such as chocolate and ice cream The person I admire most: The person I admire most is my mother What do you usually do when you have leisure time on your hands? I usually enjoy reading, writing, sleeping and eating lots How many siblings do you have? I have three siblings When do you usually do your homework? I usually do all my homework right away or before the weekend If you had to be stranded on a deserted island with one person who would you want that one person to be? If i had to be stranded on a deserted island with one person i would want it to be William Levy because he is bae Where is the farthest you have ever traveled? The farthest I’ve traveled is Spain. Future plans: I will be transferring to to Texas A&M this upcoming fall to 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.S diplomat.





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Ranger College Faculty Spotlight

Name: Cherie Beltran

Home: I live in Ranger, TX. I am originally from Asheville, NC, and lived in Charlotte, NC, and Hobbs, NM prior to moving to Ranger.

Position: Dean of Administration

Family: My family includes: my husband Jaime (Head men's and women'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 Cub Scouts last year on KATX. It was fun!

People would be surprised to know: I am a history buff and love war movies! I also enjoy seeing battle re-enactments and I always want to visit those old battlefields when I am on road trips.





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What do you like to do in your spare time? When I have spare time, I enjoy reading action novels (like James Rollins' books) or young adult novels (like the Percy Jackson books). I love watching anime, superhero movies, and the Food Network! I kind of become a couch potato when I have a little free time.

How many siblings do you have? I have one sister -- she works at a public library in NC.

What’s the best part of being at Ranger College? The best thing about being at RC is that I can make a difference in the lives of students and employees every day; I want to help make Ranger be the best it can be!

Where is the farthest you have ever traveled? Bogota, Colombia.





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Calendar of Events Feb. 29-Mar 1 Shattered Dreams March 2-5 Region V Basketball Championships March 2 NCTC at Ranger softball, 1 & 3 p.m. March 2 TCS Academy at Ranger baseball, 1 & 3 p.m. March 5 Ranger softball at Hill College, Noon and 3 p.m. March 6 New Mexico Military at Ranger Baseball, Noon & 3 p.m. March 9 Ranger softball at Weatherford, 5 & 7 p.m. March 9 Ranger Baseball at Grayson, Noon & 3 p.m. March 12 Grayson at Ranger Softball, Noon & 2 p.m. March 12 Grayson College at Ranger Baseball, Noon & 3 p.m. March 14 Clarendon at Range Softball, 2 & 4 p.m. March 16 McLennan at Ranger Softball, 1 & 3 p.m. March 21 Ranger Baseball at Eastfield College, 2 p.m. March 23 Vernon at Ranger Softball, 1 & 3 p.m. March 23 Ranger Baseball at Hill College, 1 & 4 p.m. March 25 Hill College at Ranger Baseball, 1 & 4 p.m. March 25 Cisco College at Ranger Softball, Noon & 2 p.m. March 30 Temple at Ranger Softball, 1 & 3 p.m. March 30 Ranger Baseball at McLennan Community College, 1 & 4 p.m.





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New $10,000 Scholarship Established to Honor Former Meridian Doctor

Dr. Russell D. Holt spent years practicing medicine and helping residents of Bosque County live better lives. Now, more than 50 years after his death in 1959, the former operator of the Holt Hospital in Meridian is still giving.

Judith Holt McNeill of Stephenville, the daughter of the longtime Bosque County physician, made sure of that on Feb. 2 when she presented Ranger College student Charlesy “Ally” Little with the inaugural Russell D. Holt Memorial Scholarship. The $10,000 scholarship was created to provide tuition assistance to all eligible students, including those in Bosque County, entering the Vocational Nursing program at Ranger College’s Erath County campus.

Future students interested in applying for the Russell D. Holt Memorial Scholarship should contact the Student Services office at Ranger College Erath County Center as soon as possible by calling (254) 965-8875.





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Ranger College Men’s Basketball

The Ranger College men’s basketball team captured the 2015-16 NTJCAC championship on Feb. 20 with an 85-83 victory over the Hill College Rebels. The 14th-ranked Rangers earned the No. 1 seed from the NTJCAC at the upcoming Region V Basketball Championships, which will be played on March 2-5 in Brownwood. The winner of the Region V tournament will advance to the national tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas.





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Lady Rangers Hold Skills Camp for Local Players Members of the Ranger College Lady Rangers warm up with local girls prior to holding a mini skills camp in February. During the clinic, the RC athletes worked with youngsters on the fundamentals of fielding, catching and pitching..

The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros weren’t the only teams in the Lone Star State to head to Spring Training in February. Thanks to the Ranger College women’s softball team, preseason drills also became a reality for members of the Ranger Youth Softball Association. More than a dozen young players joined members of the Lady Rangers at Ron Butler Field for a mini skills camp last Thursday.

During the clinic, members of the Ranger College women’s team worked with the young players, instructing them on ways to improve their defensive skills with drills on proper footwork and fielding. The Lady Rangers also spent time helping the campers – ranging in age from 8 to 12 - learn the fundamentals of catching and pitching, as well as the correct methods to field and throw the ball to the infield bases.

Ranger College head coach Jeff Jackson said his team was thrilled to participate in the camp.





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Speech and debate team placed 2nd in CC Sweepstakes The Ranger College Speech and Debate team added an impressive note to its resume on Feb. 20 when they placed second among small colleges at the 2016 Tolson/True Debate Tournament hosted by Texas Christian University and Wiley College in Fort Worth. At the event, Ranger College finished second, narrowly being edged out by Tarrant County Community College in the Community College sweepstakes. Ranger College was well represented at the event as Emily Willey, Tyler Brooks and Mason Thayer finding their way to the podium.

A sophomore from Forney, TX, Willey placed fifth on Saturday and third on Sunday in Poetry Interpretation. She was tabbed as the top novice in that event. A sophomore from Woodson, TX, Brooks placed fourth in Informative Speaking on Sunday and was awarded Top Novice for his efforts. Thayer, a sophomore from Eastland, TX, placed sixth in Persuasive speaking and was edged out of the Top Novice award by a competitor from West Texas A&M.

The RC Speech and Debate team, which is coached by John Mikolajcik and Kevin "P-Kev" Daily, will return to action on March 11-13 when they compete in the Phi Rho Pi Regionals in Tyler, TX.





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Machining program scholarships available Ranger College is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of scholarships for the Ranger College Machining Program. Scholarships may provide for all direct program expenses, and could be 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 e-mail at [email protected]


RC Choir to hold workshop, concert on March 16 The Ranger College Choir will be holding a youth workshop and a spring concert on March 16 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Ranger Texas. The workshop, designed for students in grades 9-12, will begin at 5 p.m., with the concert getting under way at 7 p.m. During the choir’s concert, the group will perform numerous songs, including workls from Adele, Peter Gabriel and Ingrid Michaelson. For more information, or to register for the youth workshop, contact Ranger College Choir Director Ted Brauker via email at [email protected].




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