As Frank Phillips College celebrates its 75th year of operation, the college is honoring, remembering, and giving thanks for its history and the founders of the college who made academic and workforce opportunities available to so many residents in the Texas panhandle. In 1946, through the leadership, foresight and vision of the Borger ISD Board…
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Famous IndyCar race-car driver Bobby Unser once described success as “…where preparation and opportunity meet.” That certainly describes the case at Frank Phillips College. Due to the significant preparation of the exceptional faculty and staff at FPC, the college has been providing excellent educational opportunities for students to succeed for 75 years. When students graduate…
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The word “freeze” has several different meanings. Some good, some bad. A freeze is often associated with weather. Those with allergies welcome the first freeze of fall. Those with gardens worry about a late freeze in the spring or early freeze in the fall. A freeze can pertain to economic conditions. Businesses and some governmental…
Read MoreWeather forecasters always seem to receive criticism when the forecast predicted does not occur. We make many decisions based on the weather forecast. What clothes to wear. Travel plans. Farming decisions. The list of weather-related decisions is lengthy. Community colleges also rely on forecasts. Forecasting enrollment is a significant factor in a college budget and…
Read MoreThanks and giving are two separate words. The word “thanks” is used frequently for a variety of reasons. However, when put together the words have a wonderful meaning. Many people think thanksgiving, a time to give thanks to God for His blessings, originated with the pilgrims and was created as a national holiday by President…
Read MoreMany people ask whether college is worth the cost? They rightfully point out the increasing prices of tuition, fees, books, housing, transportation, and other factors in order to earn a degree or certificate. No doubt, with 40-year high inflation, just about every component of taking college classes has increased. Frank Phillips College (FPC) is no…
Read MoreThe Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines hope as: (1) a desire accompanied by expectation of belief in fulfillment. The Borger community has numerous businesses and organizations who help to give hope to area residents. Phillips 66, Chevron Phillips, Nutrien, Solvay, United Supermarkets, Rotary, United Way, just to name a few. One very helpful organization that is often…
Read MoreThis article is not about Frank Phillips College per se. No, this commentary is regarding the importance of Foresight, Priorities, and Commitment. There should be no disagreement that foresight, priorities, and commitment are essential attributes to the success of any organization or community. Recently the City of Perryton, the Perryton Community Development Corporation, the Perryton…
Read MoreOne of the songs Frank Sinatra made famous was “It Was a Very Good Year.” As a new year has just begun it is often customary to reflect on successes or important events of the previous year. Although the weather in January and February was frigid, the college 2021 spring semester was off to a…
Read MorePhilanthropy is an important part of the college mission. The success of many students to achieve their academic or career goals would be much more difficult without the generosity of our community partners. Fortunately, Frank Phillips College (FPC) is blessed with many individuals, businesses, and organizations that support the college and our students in numerous…
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