Kilgore College

Infobox_University
name = Kilgore College
tagline = "Emphasis Excellence"
established = 1935
type = Community college
staff = 138
president = Dr. William M. Holda
vice president = Dr. Gerald M. Stanglin
students = 5117 credit hour; 3715 non-credit
city = Kilgore
state = Texas
country = USA
telephone = 1-903-984-8531
colors = Blue and Gray
nickname = Rangers
affiliations = SWJCFC
website= [http://www.kilgore.edu/ www.kilgore.edu]

Kilgore College (KC) is a community college located in Kilgore, Texas.

Established in 1935 at the height of the East Texas oil boom (as such, it is home to the East Texas Oil Museum, a collection of memorabilia documenting this period of Texas history), KC has an annual enrollment of more than 5000 students.

It is noted for the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the first precision drill team in the world, created in 1940 by Gussie Nell Davis. The Rangerettes have performed internationally, including annually at the pregame and half-time of the Cotton Bowl, several Dallas Cowboys games, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and a few U.S. Presidential inaugurations.

Kilgore College has one of the lowest costs per credit hour of any college or university in Texas. [ [http://www.kilgore.edu/value.asp KC: An Exceptional Value ] ] In addition to academics, Kilgore College programs include various musical ensembles, "The Flare" newspaper, and athletic programs.

As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of KC includes territory within the following school districts: [Texas Education Code, Section 130.184, "Kilgore Junior College District Service Area".]
* Kilgore Independent School District
* West Rusk Independent School District
* Overton Independent School District
* Leverett's Chapel Independent School District
* White Oak Independent School District
* Sabine Independent School District
* Gladewater Independent School District
* Big Sandy Independent School District (Upshur County, Texas)
* Union Grove Independent School District
* Gilmer Independent School District
* New Diana Independent School District
* Spring Hill Independent School District
* Pine Tree Independent School District
* Longview Independent School District
* Hallsville Independent School District
* Henderson Independent School District
* Carlisle Independent School District
* Laneville Independent School District
* Mount Enterprise Independent School District
* Tatum Independent School District (*)

(*) excluding that portion of the district included in Panola County, Texas

Notable Alumni

*John Hill, Jr., Former Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court of Texas
*Edward Hancock II, Author and award-winning Editor.
*Kevin Everett, NFL player with Buffalo Bills
*Francisco Elson, NBA Center for the Seattle Supersonics
*Ricardo Colclough, NFL player with Pittsburgh Steelers
*Demorrio Williams, NFL player with Atlanta Falcons
*Marvin White, NFL player with Cincinnati Bengals
*Van Cliburn, Renouned pianist. Kilgore College's Van Cliburn Auditorium is named for him.

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