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Royal Selected TASC High School Advisor of the Year and TASC Nominee for the National Advisor of the Year

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Cheryl Royal, the student council advisor at Bridge City High School, recently had a big weekend when she was named the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) High School Advisor of the Year. Cheryl Royal has also been named by TASC the as the 2022-2023 nominee for the Warren Shull High School National Advisor of the Year.
Royal has guided her council to numerous Outstanding Student Council and Sweepstakes Awards. Her council has served in officer roles, including president of TASC District 17, and she currently serves as the Coordinator of TASC District 17. In addition, she is a TASC Board of Directors member and currently co-leads our TASSP/TASC Student Leadership Curriculum Academy.
She has been a student council advisor for fifteen years and an educator for over twenty years. She says, “It is my belief that the students should be the ones to drive the organization in developing positive culture and climate on our campuses across our state.”
Grant Hale, who served as the TASC District 17 student president and the president at Bridge City High School, said, “She saw potential in me that I definitely did not see in myself. She made me realize that someone believed in me and that I could do great things with my life…(and) always believes in me…I would in no way whatsoever be the man I am today without her guidance and support. I’m certain that she will continue to change the lives of every student that walks through (our school) for years to come.”
TASC is the largest student council organization in the United States. Cheryl Royal represents those council advisors and students across the state who give their time and knowledge to ensure student success, improve their communities, and make their schools a place where students and staff want to be.

LSCO Announces New Student Ambassador Scholarship Winners

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Lamar State College Orange is incredibly excited to announce their 2023-2024 LSCO Student Ambassadors!

They include:

  • Paislee Byrd – Evadale High School
  • Bryan Cano – West Orange-Stark High School
  • Makenna Carey – Bridge City High School
  • Jamey Flores – Vidor High School
  • Jeanna Ingram – Orangefield High School
  • Paige Rains – Vidor High School
  • Cristian Salinas – Home School
  • Dawson Sandlin – Home School
  • Carolyn Wilhite – Bridge City High School

Up to 10 Ambassador scholars are chosen each year and receive full tuition for one year, up to 15 hours per semester, worth up to $4,000 for one year.

They also have access to networking opportunities on campus and in the community and leadership and skills development.

Their responsibilities include the following:

  • Enroll & maintain full-time at LSCO with a 3.0 overall GPA
  • Attend training sessions and required meetings (monthly)
  • Serve the college an average of 4 hours a week throughout the semester
  • Assist college Recruiter with community events, high school visits, and college fairs
  • Campus Tours and Welcoming Groups to campus
  • Special Assignments
  • An opportunity to be the face of LSCO for advertising and marketing
  • Have transportation to off-campus events

For more info, visit their website.

LSCO Breaks Ground on New $38 Million Academic Building

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Lamar State College Orange broke ground on April 19, 2023, on its new, state-of-the-art academic building. When finished, the nearly $38 million building will house academic classrooms, labs, and the Information Technology department.

The 87th Legislative session approved the funding and Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 52 into law in October 2021, officially granting Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) $37,435,695 to construct the new building.

“We are thrilled to break ground on this incredible new building that will provide a much-needed space for our students to learn the skills and concepts needed to meet their educational goals, whether that helps them begin work immediately or transfer to a four-year institution. We are also excited for our hard-working faculty to have a brand new space in which they can lead their students to new academic heights,” said LSCO President Dr. Tom Johnson.

“We thank Speaker Phelan and Senator Nichols for their leadership in providing the funding for what will be a new hub of learning and life on our campus,” President Johnson added.

Members of the community, elected and city officials, and staff and students gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking.

Helping LSCO President Dr. Tom Johnson break ground were Texas State University System Regents Stephen Lee and Sheila Faske, Cole Michalk from Speaker Dade Phelan’s office, Jennifer Harris from Senator Nichols’s office, Orange County Judge John Gothia, Gisela Houseman from the LSCO Foundation, LSCO Provost/EVP Dr. Wendy Elmore, LSCO CFO Mary Wickland, Jason Mooney from PBK Architects, and John Mixon from Durotech Contracting.

The building is the largest single capital investment that the Texas Legislature has granted Lamar State College Orange. It is expected to open in time for the Fall 2024 semester.

LSCO Expanding to Hardin County

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Lamar State College Orange Tuition Capped by TSUS Board of Regents

Lamar State College Orange will be expanding and opening a campus in Hardin County in Lumberton. The Orange campus has experienced a 12 percent increase in enrollment, and when they determined the location from which their students were enrolling, Hardin County kept popping up.

“Time and transportation are issues we hear about from students when it comes to attending college,” noted LSSO President Thomas Johnson. “If we can help those students who otherwise may not be able to attend a college, then it’s a win-win for both of us.”

LSCO has purchased a 3000-square-foot building on Main Street in Lumberton that was once a doctor’s office, and renovations have begun. General education classes and technical training will be offered, as well as online learning is an option for some classes, but this new campus ensures more students have access to in-person learning.

“So many of our students really crave face-to-face interaction. They enjoy the engagement with their classmates, with their instructors,” said LSCO Provost Wendy Elmore.

The Lumberton campus is expected to open in the Spring of 2024

 

Local Educational Institutions “Grow Their Own” to Address Teacher Shortage

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[Picture, from left to right: Taryn Marks, LSCO President Dr. Tom Johnson, Natalie Smith, Vidor ISD Superintendent Dr. Jay Killgo, Brooklyn Bushelle, LU President Dr. Jaime Taylor, Aaron Wright]

Three local educational institutions put their minds together to combat teacher shortages by creating a pathway to success for paraprofessionals across our region.

Administrators from Vidor ISD, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar University met today to celebrate a co-enrollment partnership that aims to bridge the gap for paraprofessionals who are eager to further their education. Through this program, a cohort of paraprofessionals employed by Vidor ISD enrolls in Lamar State College Orange’s Associate of Arts in Teaching program with courses being taught at Vidor ISD. The first cohort made up of Vidor ISD and Newton ISD employees, began their LSCO courses in Fall 2022 and will take their first Lamar University co-enrolled course in Summer 2023. This allows them to obtain a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies.

“Providing career-ready graduates for our community is a top priority and Lamar University is dedicated to truly understanding what our local workforce needs. The partnership with Lamar State College Orange and Vidor ISD is an excellent example of how collaboration can work to create a sustainable workforce for Southeast Texas. We look forward to providing support ensuring student success and watching this program grow,” said Dr. Jaime Taylor, President of Lamar University.

“As we all know, the demand for qualified teachers in our state is at an all-time high. We are thrilled to establish this partnership with Lamar University and Vidor ISD to produce more teachers to address this shortfall. These bright students will no doubt have a lasting impact in our community and in making a vibrant, Talent Strong Texas moving forward,” said Dr. Tom Johnson, President of Lamar State College Orange.

“Vidor ISD is excited to work with Lamar State College Orange and Lamar University to bring this next generation of teachers to our profession. This collaborative effort has provided a tremendous opportunity for recent graduates to pursue a career in a field they love while working at Vidor ISD as instructional aides. We look forward to continuing to grow this program for our community and bringing the best and brightest into the field of education,” said Dr. Jay Killgo, Superintendent of Vidor Independent School District.

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