Kilgore College
| Kilgore College | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1935 |
| Type | Community college |
| Endowment | $2.4 million[1] |
| President | William M. Holda |
| Admin. staff | 138 |
| Students | 5117 credit hour; 3715 non-credit |
| Location | Kilgore, Texas, USA |
| Colors | Blue and Gray |
| Nickname | Rangers |
| Affiliations | Southwest Junior College Football Conference (SWJCFC) |
| Website | www.kilgore.edu |
Kilgore College (KC) is a community college located in Kilgore, Texas. It has an annual enrollment of more than 5,000 students.
The school was established in 1935 at the height of the East Texas oil boom. As such, it is home to the East Texas Oil Museum which houses a collection of memorabilia documenting this period of Texas history.
It is noted for the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the first precision drill team in the world, created in 1940 by Gussie Nell Davis. The Rangerettes have performed internationally, including annually at the pregame and half-time of the Cotton Bowl Classic, several Dallas Cowboys games, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and a few U.S. Presidential inaugurations.
Kilgore College has one of the lowest costs per credit hour of any college or university in Texas.[2][3] In addition to academics, Kilgore College programs include various musical ensembles, The Flare newspaper, and athletic programs. Kilgore College is also known for their athletic programs. The football team has more wins than any other NJCAA team in Texas.[citation needed]
As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of KC includes territory within the following school districts:[4]
[edit] Notable alumni
- Lyle Alzado, professional football player
- Erwin Cain, Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from Sulphur Springs[6]
- Rodney Carrington, comedian[citation needed]
- Van Cliburn, pianist. Van Cliburn Auditorium in the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Center is named for him.[7]
- Ricardo Colclough, professional football player
- Francisco Elson, professional basketball player
- Kevin Everett, professional football player
- John Luke Hill, former Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court of Texas
- Marvin White, professional football player
- Demorrio Williams, professional football player
- Marcus Thornton, member of the NBA's Sacramento Kings
[edit] References
- ^ As of June 30, 2009. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2009 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2008 to FY 2009" (PDF). 2009 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments. National Association of College and University Business Officers. http://www.nacubo.org/Documents/research/2009_NCSE_Public_Tables_Endowment_Market_Values.pdf. Retrieved February 2, 2010.
- ^ KC: An Exceptional Value, Kilgore College, 24 July 2009.
- ^ Community College Costs, 2008-2009, CollegeForTexans.com (archived at waybackmachine.org), Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. accessed 19 December 2009.
- ^ Texas Education Code, Section 130.184, "Kilgore Junior College District Service Area".
- ^ Excluding that portion of the district included in Panola County
- ^ "About Erwin". erwincain.com. http://www.erwincain.com/Home/About. Retrieved September 28, 2011.
- ^ Texas Shakespeare Festival performance locations
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