by REBEKAH HARVEY For Stephen Sanders, South Plains College has always been a part of his life. Sanders, who was born in Lubbock, lived in Levelland until he graduated from SPC with […]
Professor pens urban fantasy novel
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 […]
Student chooses SPC for college experience
Donald Duane Sanders II is enthusiastic about education and looks forward to making the classroom a fun place for students. A sophomore at South Plains College, Sanders currently resides in Arlington, Texas, […]
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 […]
Married musical duo released third studio album
by DEBRA MONTANDON Brent and Emily Wheeler still make time out of their busy lives to play guitar together after 20 years. They are married, but they make time to play music […]
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, […]
Student becomes novelist after years of hard work
Elizabeth Sacks came up with a story idea 10 years ago and recently got it published. Sacks, who is majoring in Graphic Arts at South Plains College, published her first novel on […]
Professor combines appreciation for dance with artistic abilities
by REBEKAH HARVEY For Kristy Kristinek, teaching is only one of the things that occupies her time. Kristinek, associate professor of fine arts at South Plains College, made the decision early on to […]
Alum find career she enjoys after facing challenges
by DEBRA MONTANDON Jordan Dewbre says she chose South Plains College because of their well-known Allied Health program in surgical technology. “They have the best program around,” Dewbre said, “and also produce the […]
Agriculture professor sows seeds of education
Ron Presley strives to open the minds of his students with life lessons, stories and agriculture. Presley is a professor of agriculture in the Science Department at South Plains College Born in […]
Student chasing dream career in media
Fox Jeree Parks has a welcoming smile and is never afraid to give her opinion. The 21-year-old telecommunications major chose to attend South Plains College because it was close to home. She […]
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 […]
Former student jumpstarts career with experience on Plainsman press Staff
Like many young college students, Jessica Safavimehr Hernandez had struggled to figure out what she wanted to do with her life after graduation. Safavimehr Hernandez graduated from Lubbock High School in 2004 […]
Student finds career inspiration from family
by GENEVA NATAL There are two choices when leaving high school: go to college or get a job. Not many people have the luxury to spending a year finding themselves in […]
Retiring librarian sad to leave, happy about starting new chapter in life
With plans for the future, James Belcher is retiring after working for South Plains College’s Library for 10 years. Belcher, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, living there until he was about 6 […]
Lopez retiring after 41 years in nursing, health occupations
When she was growing up, Sue Ann Lopez could never remember wanting to do anything else besides being a nurse. Lopez is retiring from serving as the Dean of Health Occupations after […]
Despite challenges, alum balances school, work, family
Finishing college and getting a degree seemed like a stretch to Fabiola Muñoz. But it is now a goal within her reach. Muñoz graduated from Levelland High School in the top 20 […]
Instructor values music after overcoming hearing disorder
Devin Collins recalls finding his passion for music at a young age, after overcoming a hearing disorder for the first three years of his life. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction happens if the Eustachian […]
Alum achieves goal of becoming law enforcement officer
Weapon drawn, preparing to apprehend a criminal, Blake Blanscett’s first-ever traffic stop turned into a situation you would only see in the movies. Blanscett is a police officer for Midland Police Department. […]
New Math Department Chair planning on expanding STEM programs
Dr. Sheyleah Harris-Plant shares fundamental lessons with her students by providing insights through the use of mathematics. Dr. Harris-Plant is an Alabama native and a military dependent whose father served in the […]
