Tag: Alum
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Faith leads alum degree in human services
by REBEKAH HARVEY For Melinda Ledesma, Levelland has always been home. She was born and raised in Levelland. She first attended St. Michael’s Catholic School, before transferring to the Levelland school system. After graduating from Levelland High School in 1988, Ledesma enrolled in college. “A week after high school graduation, I immediately started college at Incarnate […]
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Alum discovers passion for art following advice from professor
by REBEKAH HARVEY Many college students know what it is like to change their major. For Catherine Argueta, changing her major was also part of her college experience. Argueta was born and raised in Lubbock. She graduated from Lubbock High School in 2007. After high school, Argueta decided to attend South Plains College, a decision […]
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Former student become published speech professor
by REBEKAH HARVEY Before becoming a professor at South Plains College, Kelley Finley was a student who was involved in many campus organizations. After getting her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wayland Baptist University and Texas Tech University, respectively, she returned to SPC for the opportunity to teach speech to college students. Finley grew up […]
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Former student pursues business endeavors in Thailand
by REBEKAH HARVEY Before deciding to move to Thailand, Devin Hargrove was an unconventional college student. Hargrove, who grew up in Lubbock, planned on going into the military after an ROTC program, but medical issues kept him from continuing on that path. “I kind of had it planned all through high school, coming out of […]
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Alum finds career path while at SPC
by REBEKAH HARVEY Before moving to New York City to become an actress and director, Anna Hogan got her start at South Plains College. Hogan grew up in Lubbock, Texas. She attended Monterey High School before going to SPC. Hogan says that she chose SPC because of its affordability and the opportunities it held for […]
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Alum expresses fondness for home away from home
From the beginning, Stephanie Smith always knew that South Plains College would be her home away from home. Her journey began when she graduated from Levelland High School in 2009, and went on to attended South Plains College from Fall 2009 to Spring 2011. While she attended SPC, she started off as an English major […]
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Two alums Honored as TRIO achievers
National TRIO Day acknowledges the importance of TRIO programs and their impact on students. For two South Plains College alums, this day marks their success as TRIO achievers. National TRIO Day, which is designated as Feb. 28, is a day dedicated to celebrating and advocating TRIO programs, which are federally-funded student service organizations with the […]
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Alum plans to teach abroad after accomplishing academic goals
Nothing was like Amanda Anders thought it was going to be. But with the help of professors and self-motivation, she has accomplished her goals. Anders came from a loving home, but things weren’t always so easy financially. She says that she got herself through by working and going to school. Having lived in Lubbock most […]
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Alum pursues music while continuing education
Marcus “Banks” Fitzhugh has gone from sliding and dancing around on the kitchen floor to performing at the House of Blues. Fitzhugh attended South Plains College from 2014 to 2016, studying physical education, then continued his education in secondary education at Lubbock Christian University. He says that his favorite part about SPC is how inclusive […]
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Alum credits SPC for impacting his future
Jason Hartline says that he had a set plan for his time at South Plains College. But never did he imagine that the experiences would help sculpt his career and him as a person. The Muleshoe native made his mark on the SPC campus as a student from 2007 through 2009. He served as an […]
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Alum follows dreams playing music around the world
Alum uses education to pursue music career, dreams Many musicians dream of touring other countries and performing with different bands. For one South Plains College alum, this dream is a reality. Aaron Smith, a SPC alum with a passion for music, has achieved many milestones throughout his part-time music career. Working as a welder during […]
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Alum finds balance between her passions of fire fighting, photography
[Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing project in conjunction with the South Plains College Alumni Association. The project highlights former SPC students and their achievements.] Not only does Sussan Bell follow her passion, but she also gives back to the community while doing it. Bell owns her own photography studio, Fire Angel […]
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Recent graduate returns to college as campus officer
Baeza, a 22-year-old Levelland native, recently graduated from SPC’s summer Police Academy in July and returned to campus last month as the newest member of the South Plains College Campus Police Department.
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Dream to work with NASA inspires alum to achieve goal
Following the semester he graduated from South Plains College, Day began a sixth-month internship with NASA’s Orion Cockpit Working Group at the Johnson Space Center.
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Golden conquers life obstacles with strong motivation
by MATT MOLINAR//Associate Editor Life has brought one South Plains College alum many difficult challenges. But that hasn’t stopped him from bringing out the best in everything he does. James Golden, who previously held a national ranking in racquetball, was born without his left femur, causing his foot to grow at knee-length. This meant that […]
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Adventurous alum dreams big, travels worldwide
by MATT MOLINAR//Opinion Editor [Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing project in conjunction with the South Plains College Alumni Association. The project highlights former SPC students and their achievements.] Lana Adcock says that no matter what the circumstances may be, anyone can do anything they dedicate themselves to.
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Walker pursues journalism career in hometown
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief [Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing project in conjunction with the South Plains College Alumni Association. The project highlights former SPC students and their achievements.] Finding your true calling can happen at the most unexpected moments.
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Retirement leads to new career for alum
[Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing project in conjunction with the South Plains College Alumni Association. The project highlights former SPC students and their achievements.] by BRANDI ORTIZ//News Editor Sometimes retirement leads to new opportunities.
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Former student takes risks to start limousine business
by SERGIO MADRID//Staff Writer [Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing project in conjuction with the South Plains College Alumni Association. The project highlights former SPC students and their achievements.] Derek Dunn started a business after buying a limousine, only to find himself taking over the West Texas market two years later.