Student
Success
At Midland College, student success is not just a goal— it’s
a passion. A caring faculty with state-of-the-art classrooms and resources
are key to our educational excellence. Here is a sampling of just a few,
of many, success stories about MC students
 Paula Smith and Glen Duggan
It’s another day at one of West Texas’ premier medical facilities, and another indicator of the important role Midland College graduates play in the local health care community.
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 Evan Chaney
When he graduated from high school, Evan Chaney was not exactly sure what he wanted to study in college. It was at Midland College that Evan found his focus, the path towards his future as a research scientist.
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 Myrna Russell
Enrolling in the ADAC program at Midland College opened doors for Myrna Russell, in her efforts to help young people struggling in homes afflicted with drug and alcohol addictions.
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 Alan White
Alan White, president and co-owner of Mid-Tex of Midland, is somewhat reticent when asked about his success. By most standards, Alan White’s life is the epitome of success.
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 Angela Kennedy
Through education, this former MC student - now a Speech Language Pathologist with the Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center - has made her love for kids a vocation.
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 Damon Kennedy
Assistant Professor of History Dr. Damon Kennedy was a highly competitive tennis player in high school who didn’t care much for history class. In fact, he failed history.
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 Lucy Arenivas
Lucy Arenivas and her students are cooking today. Lucy’s education at Midland College - starting with ESL and GED courses - has allowed her to do what she loves: teach.
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Matt Tseng's restaurant is gaining quite a following and was included in the December 2008 issue of Texas Monthly ... not bad for an entrepreneur who spoke no English just two years ago.
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He may not have been born with a paintbrush in his hand, but Elliott Becker Lunson had art running through his veins. Born and raised in Midland, Lunson grew up in a world surrounded by artists.
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After perusing the awards, degrees, honors and publications in the curriculum vitae of Moses Morakortoi Darpolor, it’s astonishing to discover that this former MC student spent six years as a refugee in Africa.
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Professional photographer Andy Hancock credits Kent Moss, Midland College photography/digital art professor, with influencing his photography skills and setting him firmly on the path to an exciting career.
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The magnetic pull of the “3T” Magnetom Trio is so strong it could suck the cell phone right out of your hand. Of course, Radiology Technologist (R.T.) Jodie Edge-Tindall would never let that happen.
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While a student in the early ‘90s, Eileen Wilks heard the words that launched and sustained her writing life. This prolific and successful writer found her writing legs while taking creative writing classes at MC.
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If you work at Midland College and get a computer, chances are Chris Baquirin installs it for you. If you call the help desk, chances are he answers the phone. And when he comes to help, chances are he has a smile on his face.
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With a Bachelor's degree in Animal Biology already under her belt, Andrea Tayrien enrolled in MC's Veterinary Technology program, seeking more hands-on experience and a stronger background in veterinary medicine.
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She was offered a job, a day position - a schedule which is very rare for new nurses - before she even graduated from MC's Associate Degree Nursing program.
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In high school he "majored in having a good time," and began from there as a truck driver. Since then, this former MC student has visited 33 countries, most recently having spent two years in Kabul as a hospital administrator. More...
Necole
McPherson first came to college 16 years ago. But, life had other plans
for her and she found herself raising one family, and working for another.
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For a woman
who never thought she was college material, Sandy Vasquez has done quite
well for herself. Sandy started at Midland College in 1989 right after graduating from high school.
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She graduated with her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology
from Sul Ross University. What is so amazing about that? Brandi
Bell took all of the classes she needed to graduate at Midland College.
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Stacey Wheeler, assistant principal at Pease
Elementary is the first in her family to get a Master’s degree, and, had she
to do her education all over again, she would still begin
at Midland College.
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Dr. Jay Haney is still the “laid back guy” he’s
always been, only now as a Doctor of Chiropractic, owner of Pecos Family
Chiropractic, and father of two, he has a lot more responsibility.
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“A confidence builder” — that is how Premila Singh,
M.D., described taking early admission classes at Midland College more
than a decade ago.
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In 1998, Chris Brian had a wife, two children, a thriving martial arts business, a black belt in karate, a plan to teach martial arts classes at Midland College — and a 10th grade education.
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Celestina Bascus is the definition of success in so many ways. But her childhood was no predictor of that success.
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Patricia Peek admits that for 50 years she let things get in the way of her writing career. But, after taking her first poetry class at Midland College in 1988, she found herself immersed in writing.
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On a rare trip to campus, former student David LeMaster reflects on his MC education and those instructors who made a difference.
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For those in the computer world, "Professional Ajax" means more than a joke about cleaner - it's a book and an acronym.
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Each time Russ Conley’s career evolved, Midland College was there to meet his educational needs. Now, as Midland’s Fire Chief, Conley is using his knowledge to make sure tradition meets high tech.
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From stay-at-home mom to United Way's executive director - MC helped Benson make education a priority.
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Midland College Golf Coach Delnor Poss can list many former players who are now professionals on various tours. The hottest player on that list — and one of the hottest on the PGA tour — is Chad Campbell.
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Joe James had been a hairstylist for many years, but needed to "develop the talent behind the chair" to realize his dream of owning his own salon. So he started taking classes at Midland College.
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This former Midland College student is now an educator, mentor, father, husband and a young man with . . . 'A True Servant Heart.'
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For Attorney Janet Pritchett, Midland College was the bridge between being a stay-at-home mom and a lifelong dream of attending law school.
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Eve Little is Midland's own Carmen Sandiego. She has a zest for life not frequently equaled and a desire to learn as much about as many cultures as possible. And she could have so easily quit.
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Chris Baquirin
Andrea Tayrien
Cedie Martin
Mike
Mahoney 
Necole
McPherson 
Sandy
Vasquez 
Brandi
Bell 
Stacey
Wheeler
