A tribute to PSC’s beloved Coach Lou Ross
Louis Allen Ross, who, for 36 years, was a fixture at Pensacola State (Junior) College as a professor, assistant Registrar and Registrar, died Nov. 16 at the age of 98.
Former PSC national champion returns to College for basketball game
Former PSC Pirate basketball standout Glover Jackson was in the stands. For those who don’t remember, Jackson was a member of the College’s 1993 NJCAA Division 1 National Championship team coached by Bob Marlin.
Jackson, a center, went on to play for the LSU Tigers and then spent three years with the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters.
“It’s so good to be back home, I love Pensacola,” said Jackson, who now lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. “I came down to visit my godson, Chris James, and decided to catch a game. I wanted to see how the College has grown and let them see how I’ve grown.”
Pheasant Shoot & Quail Hunt 2019 Recap
Support for Scholarships…
It was a hunt to remember! The setting was amazing, the weather was perfect and just chilly enough to get everyone in a fall frame of mind and ready to shoot for scholarships! After a Friday afternoon of quail hunting and evening dinner and camaraderie, Saturday 28 shooters from area businesses gathered for a Pheasant Shoot at gorgeous Dennis Lake Wing Club in Bay Minette. Hosted by Gerry Goldstein and Dr. Ed Meadows, Patrice Whitten and the PSC Alumni Association Board, this combination Quail Hunt and Pheasant Shoot experience has provided numerous scholarships to PSC students.
PSC Alum, Jennifer Hill Faron: From Milton High to PSC Milton campus interim dean
Darlene Mosley, a beloved Pensacola State College Milton campus instructor, doesn’t remember Jennifer Hill Faron as a student. Which must mean one thing:
“She must have been good and paid attention,” said Mosley, an associate professor in PSC’s History, Language and Social Sciences Department. “The students I remember most are the ones who misbehaved.”
Alumni Spotlight, Jerry Maygarden and Ted Kirchharr
Two notable Pensacola State College alumni are in the news with separate achievements.
PSC Athletics Hall of Famers turn out for 2019 Pirate Experience
More than 100 fans turned out Tuesday night to meet and greet a couple of Pensacola State greats as well as current student-athletes during this year’s Pirate Experience. The 2019 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees ─ Joel Anthony and Bob Marlin ─ were special guests at the annual event held in Hartsell Arena. The two…
Delta Kappa Alpha Memorial cabinet dedicated JULY 27 in Chadbourne Library
More than forty DKA Brothers, including several of the Founders gathered with their Wives and DKA Sweethearts for the unveiling of the Delta Kappa Alpha Memorial Cabinet. Among the Brothers in attendance were 7 of the Founders: George Gaines, Ira Lee Jones, Steve Van Wezel, Al Shams, Roger Eaton, Raymond Periera, and Bobby Bell.
Denis McKinnon, Sr.- represents Spirit of Pensacola State College
Pensacola State College received $5,000 in scholarship funds from Veterans National Homecare for first-generation in college students on Aug. 19. Denis McKinnon Sr., Denis McKinnon Jr., and Wade Wilson – on behalf of Veterans National Homecare – presented the First Generation Matching Scholarship donation to Pensacola State President Ed Meadows at the PSC Foundation office.…
2019-2020 Lyceum Calendar Released
Explore the many worlds of Lyceum — concerts, comedy, drama, dance, exhibitions, and lectures featuring nationally and internationally recognized speakers and performers as well as local talent. Initiated in 1958 by Performing Arts Chair John T. Venettozzi, the PSC Lyceum Series is the oldest continuous cultural arts program in the area. The 2019-2020 Lyceum calendar…
Pensacola State Pirates fans can grab gear at online store
Pensacola State College’s Pirate fans can now purchase athletic apparel and other items from the comfort of their home, office or anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection. Online retailer, Squad Locker, has an array of Pensacola State Athletics apparel including hoodies, T-shirts, polo shirts, caps, shorts, stadium seats, blankets, footwear and more. Located at https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/psc-pirates, items come…