The Northeast Texas Community College Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program recently learned that all 13 of its December 2018 graduating class passed their professional licensure exam on the first try. Upon graduating with their Associate of Applied Science degree in PTA, graduates are required to sit for the NPTE Board Exam before starting their professional careers.
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received $91,000 from the U.S. Department of Education to match contributions to the NTCC endowment in 2018. These funds are part of the Title V grant, which has money allotted for matching gifts over a five-year period. This means that all donations toward the NTCC endowment are matched to double the impact. Dr. Ron Clinton (right), NTCC President, and Dr.
It’s time for a flashback to the 1960s as Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone comes to the stage of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College. The concert will be Saturday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.whatleycenter.com.
Richard Perryman recently gave $7,000 to support the Work Scholarship Program at Northeast Texas Community College. Perryman (right) is pictured presenting the gift to Nita May, NTCC Director of Development. The Work Scholarship Program allows select students the opportunity to work on campus during the summer to earn money to pay for their college education in advance. The program is privately-funded by generous donors, like Perryman.
The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of board member Jerry Webster Tuesday evening at the regular December meeting. Webster, who served in Place I since 2013, announced his retirement from the board in November.
Northeast Texas Community College recently held its annual employee Christmas luncheon and honored employees celebrating service milestones and retirements. Those who were honored for service are pictured above. Back row (from left) is Windell Doddy, 20 years; Dr. Melissa Fulgham, 10 years; Anna Ingram, 10 years; James McGregor, 10 years; Ron Bowden, 10 years; Kevin Frost; 15 years; and Tommie Smith, 20 years. Middle row (from left) Dr. Tom Seabourne, 30 years; Jim Swann, 30 years; Julie Ratliff, 10 years, Sabrina Stobnicki, 15 years; and Katy Miller, five years.
The Adult Education Department at Northeast Texas Community College is accepting new students for its GED (General Educational Development) and ESL (English as a Second Language) programs. Those interested in participating in either of these free educational programs should call to make an appointment for registration.
Submitted by: René McCracken
The fall and winter time of the year have us slowing down on the farm a bit and beginning to celebrate the holidays. Plants are moved indoors and gardens have finally quit producing and its traditionally a good time to process meats on the farm.
This year we have both farm-raised beef and pork and both could be used for this crowd-pleasing recipe. The Stove Top Meatballs were a hit at our Christmas party as I’m sure they will be at any gathering you take them to.
Stove Top Meatballs
Northeast Texas Community College held its December Commencement Friday, Dec. 14. A total of 159 students received certificates or associate degrees this semester. NTCC alumnus Stephani Calderon gave the commencement address. Calderon, of Mount Pleasant, was an honors student at NTCC before winning the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship after her sophomore year. She went on to attend graduate from the prestigious business program at the University of Texas at Austin.
Santa’s Sweeties recently presented the Northeast Texas Community College Foundation with a check for $1,000 to sponsor the 12th Annual Northeast Texas Poetry Contest. Santa’s Sweeties is a group from First United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon who create and sell hand-made decorative Santas. Proceeds from the sale of the Santas are used to benefit various local causes.
