On December 2, Panola College celebrated 305 years of combined service throughout the careers of many long-term employees at its annual Christmas buffet. Those with 10 years of service include Rebekah Burkhalter, Don Cocklin, Patti Galiano, Johnny Middlebrook, and Dr. Joe Shannon. Employees with 15 years of service are Mary Chance, Dr. Barbara Cordell, Jeremy Dorman, David Godwin, Connie Hockett, Bill Kruger, Dr. Gregory Powell, Patti Rushing, Allen West, Laura Wood, and Bobby Phillips, a Panola College Board of Trustees. Darrell Hudson and Joe Pate have each served 20 years. Ann Boland and Karon O’Neal each have 25 years of service. Dr. Greg Powell, President of Panola College, presented each with a token of the College’s appreciation.

Photos (L to R)

10 years – Joe Shannon, Don Cocklin, Johnny Middlebrook, and Patti Galiano (not pictured Rebekah Burkhalter)

15 Years – Laura Wood, Allen West, Bobby Phillips, Barbara Cordell, Patti Rushing, Mary Chance, Bill Kruger, Johnny Middlebrook, Gregory Powell, and Jeremy Dorman (not pictured Connie Hockett)

20 Years – Darrell Hudson and Joe Pate

25 Years – Ann Boland and Karon O’Neal