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Trinidad State College
Trinidad State College is a public community college in Trinidad, Colorado. It was founded in 1925, making it the first community college in the state of Colorado. Trinidad State also operates a satellite campus in the city of Alamosa, Colorado, roughly 100 miles northwest of Trinidad. The college offers 49 degree programs in vocational fields. The college's name changed from Trinidad State Junior College to Trinidad State College in 2021. Academics TSC offers courses in many diverse areas, including gunsmithing, aquaculture, cosmetology, welding, nursing, as well as traditional arts and STEM subjects such as English, biology, and chemistry. Additionally, TSC trains first-responders with both an affiliated Emergency medical services training center in Grand Junction, Colorado, and its own on-campus Peace Officer Standards and Training program. Trinidad State has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1962. Athletics Trinidad State's athletic teams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public University
A public university, state university, or public college is a university or college that is State ownership, owned by the state or receives significant funding from a government. Whether a national university is considered public varies from one country (or region) to another, largely depending on the specific education landscape. In contrast a private university is usually owned and operated by a private corporation (not-for-profit or for profit). Both types are often regulated, but to varying degrees, by the government. Africa Algeria In Algeria, public universities are a key part of the education system, and education is considered a right for all citizens. Access to these universities requires passing the Baccalaureate (Bac) exam, with each institution setting its own grade requirements (out of 20) for different majors and programs. Notable public universities include the Algiers 1 University, University of Algiers, Oran 1 University, University of Oran, and Constantin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Softball
Softball is a Variations of baseball, variation of baseball, the difference being that it is played with a larger ball, on a smaller field, and with only underhand pitches (where the ball is released while the hand is primarily below the ball) permitted. Softball is played competitively at club levels, the college level, and the #Professional leagues, professional level. The game was created in 1887 in Chicago by George Hancock (softball), George Hancock. There are two rule sets for softball generally: ''slow-pitch softball'' and ''fastpitch softball, fastpitch''. Slow-pitch softball is commonly played recreationally, while women's fastpitch softball was a Summer Olympic Games#List of Olympic sports, Summer Olympic sport and can be Women Professional Fastpitch, played professionally. Softball was not included in the 2024 Summer Olympics but will return for the 2028 Summer Olympics. Depending on the variety being played and the age and gender of the players, the particulars of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trinidad State College
Trinidad State College is a public community college in Trinidad, Colorado. It was founded in 1925, making it the first community college in the state of Colorado. Trinidad State also operates a satellite campus in the city of Alamosa, Colorado, roughly 100 miles northwest of Trinidad. The college offers 49 degree programs in vocational fields. The college's name changed from Trinidad State Junior College to Trinidad State College in 2021. Academics TSC offers courses in many diverse areas, including gunsmithing, aquaculture, cosmetology, welding, nursing, as well as traditional arts and STEM subjects such as English, biology, and chemistry. Additionally, TSC trains first-responders with both an affiliated Emergency medical services training center in Grand Junction, Colorado, and its own on-campus Peace Officer Standards and Training program. Trinidad State has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1962. Athletics Trinidad State's athletic teams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Bannister
Kenneth Darnell Bannister (born April 1, 1960) is a retired American professional basketball player, from Baltimore, Maryland. At 6' 9" tall he was a power forward- center. College career Bannister played college basketball at Trinidad State Junior College, Indiana State University, and Saint Augustine's College. Professional career Bannister was selected by the New York Knicks, in the 7th round (156th overall), of the 1984 NBA draft. Bannister played in 5 NBA seasons. He played for the Knicks, from 1984 to 1986, and the Los Angeles Clippers, from 1988 to 1991. In his NBA career, Bannister played in 253 games, and scored a total of 1,501 points. His best season as a professional came during the 1985-86 NBA season, as a member of the Knicks, appearing in 70 games, and averaging 8.6 points per game. During the 1986–87 season, he played in Israel, with Hapoel Holon. Bannister served as player-coach for the Treasure Coast Tropics of the United States Basketball League ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Weaver
Gary Lynn Weaver (born March 13, 1949) is an American former professional football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Weaver was born on March 13, 1949, in Florence, Alabama, where he attended Bradshaw High School. After high school, he attended Trinidad State Junior College before transferring to Fresno State University, where he played for their football team. Weaver was selected in the seventh round of the 1973 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders. After playing for two seasons, he was placed on waivers after the Raiders acquired Ted Hendricks in a trade with the Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC North, North division. They ar .... Ironically, the Packers claimed Weaver off of waivers as a potential replacement for Hendricks, even though the Raiders intention wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Walton
Larry James Walton (born February 8, 1947) is an American former professional football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Trinidad Trojans and the Arizona State Sun Devils. Walton was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 1969 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Buffalo Bills. Biography Walton was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on February 8, 1947. He played college football at Trinidad State Junior College in Colorado and at Arizona State University. In November 1967, he tied a Western Athletic Conference record with four touchdowns (three rushing, one receiving) in a game. He gained 719 yards for Arizona State in 1968. During his eight years in the National Football League, he played for the Detroit Lions, from 1969 to 1974 and again in 1976, and then for the Buffalo Bills in 1978. His best seasons were from 1970 to 1972 when he caught 84 passes for 1,508 yards and 16 touchdowns. He missed the 1975 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devonte Upson
Zwencyl DeVonte Upson (born March 23, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for PAOK of the Greek Basketball League (GBL). He plays the center position. He played college basketball for Trinidad State College and Southeastern Louisiana University. Early life Upson was born in Augusta, Georgia, to Zwencyl Upson and Lelinda Parksand, and lived in Amarillo, Texas. He is tall, and weighs . He attended Harrison High School ('11) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Playing basketball for the high school as a senior, Upson averaged 11.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 4.4 blocks per game. College career In 2011–13, Upson attended and played basketball at Trinidad State College in Trinidad, Colorado. In his freshman season, he averaged 9.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game, shooting 61.8% from the field. In his sophomore year, he averaged 10.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks (2nd in NJCAA Region IX) per game. In 2013–15, he attended and played basketball at So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimmi Lewis
Kimmi Clark Lewis (March 19, 1957 – December 6, 2019) was an American politician who served as a state representative from Kim, Colorado. A Republican, Lewis represented Colorado House of Representatives District 64, a massive district which encompasses nine counties on Colorado's Eastern Plains, including Baca, Bent, Crowley, Elbert, Kiowa, Las Animas, Lincoln, Prowers, and Washington. She was first elected in 2016. She defeated Republican incumbent Timothy Dore in the primary and went on to win the general election. Cattle producer Lewis was a rancher. She owned and ran the Muddy Valley Ranch near Kim, Colorado Kim is a List of cities and towns in Colorado#Statutory town, Statutory Town in Las Animas County, Colorado, Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. The population was 63 at the time of the 2020 United States census. The town was named afte ..., in eastern Las Animas County. Her husband died in 2000, leaving her to operate the ranch and finish raising ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cody Jones
Cody Jones (born May 3, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the San Jose State Spartans and played pro ball for the Los Angeles Rams The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in the Greater Los Angeles, Greater Los Angeles area. The Rams compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC West, West ... from 1974 to 1982.. databasefootball.com References 1951 births Living people American football defensive linemen Los Angeles Rams players San Jose State Spartans football players Trinidad Trojans football players National Conference Pro Bowl players Players of American football from San Francisco 20th-century American sportsmen {{defensive-lineman-1950s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Jackson
Danny Lynn Jackson (born January 5, 1962) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1997. He played for the Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and San Diego Padres. Jackson is best known for pitching an immaculate inning during Game 5 of the 1985 World Series, which remains the only immaculate inning pitched in postseason play. He would go on to win the World Series that year with the Royals, as well as the 1990 World Series with the Reds. Early life Danny Lynn Jackson was born on January 5, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas. His family moved to the greater Denver area, where Jackson starred in three sports at Aurora Central High School. The Oakland Athletics drafted him in the 24th round as a high school senior in 1980, but Jackson opted to go to the University of Oklahoma. He played for the Sooners in 1981 before opting to transfer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gayle Hopkins
Gayle Patrick Hopkins (November 7, 1941 – March 20, 2016) was an American long jumper who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa ( ) is the List of municipalities in Oklahoma, second-most-populous city in the U.S. state, state of Oklahoma, after Oklahoma City, and the List of United States cities by population, 48th-most-populous city in the United States. The po .... Competing for the Arizona Wildcats track and field team, Hopkins won the 1964 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the long jump. References 1941 births 2016 deaths American male long jumpers Olympic track and field athletes for the United States Athletes (track and field) at the 1964 Summer Olympics Australian Athletics Championships winners NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships winners Arizona Wildcats men's track and field athletes 20th-century American sportsmen {{US-longjump-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spencer Haywood
Spencer Haywood (born April 22, 1949) is an American former professional basketball player and Olympic gold medalist. Haywood is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, being inducted in 2015. Early life Haywood was born on April 22, 1949, in Silver City, Mississippi. He was born three months after his father died, and had 10 brothers and sisters. He grew up in poverty and his family worked as sharecroppers on the Mississippi delta. He was born at home with a midwife, and never received a birth certificate, his name being written in a family bible to record his birth. At age 13, he was the main source of income for his family, earning as little as $2/day or $4/day picking cotton. He worked from sunup to sundown, under the eyes of the landowner's overseer. He spent a night in jail at age 14, after being falsely charged with threatening to kill a white man. Fearing for his well-being, Haywood's mother sent him to live with his brother in Chicago. In 1964, Haywo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
