I went to Panola College for 2 of the best years of my life.
It's a small town in the middle of no where if you are from the city like myself. There's not a lot to do and it's not a big campus. The buildings are a little run down as well.
So why the glowing review?? The people.
Carthage, TX and more so Panola College is home to some of the most amazing folks you will ever meet. I left the busyness of Houston to move to East Texas because Panola offered me a scholarship and hope for an education when others didn't. It's here under the tutelage of folks like Larry Brumley that I truly blossomed as a person and student. I went from A's and B's to a 4.0 and was in leadership in every organization from Choir to College Republicans to the Baptist Student Union. The folks at Panola truly care and realize their students aren't merely a number or a way for more government funding, but are our future. They made the investment in me and prepared me not just for the transfer to a 4 year university, but also for life as a man, husband, employer and friend.
Some 15 years later, many of my dearest and closest friends originate from my experience at Panola. Yes, I went to a nationally ranked 5A High school before and a strong University after, but it was those years at Panola and friendships formed there that have made the biggest impact.
To put it best, I must quote my beloved professor Mr. Larry Brumley who once told me, "My job is not merely to teach you music, but to teach you to be a man."
Thank you Panola College. Your legacy continues! read more