Fast track police academy begins August 20
† † †Did you know that you can become a police officer in just 17.5 weeks?†If you are over 21 years of age, have a clear criminal history, posses†good physical stamina and can devote all of your time to learning, then†the police academy may be the right program for you.
† † †The Northeast Police Academy at Northeast Texas Community College will†offer a "fast track" academy beginning August 20, 2012. This day†academy includes physical fitness training and meets from 6:30 a.m. to†5:00 p.m.
Continuing Education announces new courses for July
The Continuing Education Department at Northeast Texas Community College is pleased to announce these new courses starting in in July:
NTCC 101 night scheduled for June 28
† † † Northeast Texas Community College will host an NTCC 101 college readiness †night on Thursday, June 28 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Student Union Building. Representatives from advising, financial aid, admissions, the business office, testing and other areas will be available to assist students.
† † † The event is free and open to the public. Both current and prospective students are encouraged to attend.
NTCC opens disc golf course
Pictured: NTCC Advisor, Troy White, makes a putt at the first hole on the new NTCC disc golf course.†
Northeast Texas Community College recently completed construction on a new nine-hole disc golf course on the main campus. It is free to use and open to the general public.
The course is located on the east side of the campus and the first tee box is located between the new Student Housing East building and the back of the Eagles Softball field.
Upward Bound team named Fittest Employees for June
Rico Willis†(center) presents the Upward Bound Team with fruit and†vegetable gift baskets for being named NTCC?s Fittest Employees†of the Month for June. Winners included (from left) Kelsey Flores, Keziah Eckstrom, Elisa Henninger and Laura Lambert.
Jackson finishes 10th at CNFR
† † † Dustin Jackson, a team roping header from Northeast Texas Community College, finished the 2011-2012 season at 10th in the nation last week at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming.
† † † Jackson was partnered with heeler Corey Hendrick of Wharton County Junior College. The team missed their final steer in the short round, dashing their hopes of a higher finish.
NTCC athletes hold their own at CNFR
Pictured is Dustin Jackson, who is currently in the running for the national title in Team Roping at the CNFR.
† † † The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles Rodeo Team is making a great showing at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming this week.
† † † After the first three go-rounds, NTCC's Dustin Jackson has secured a spot in the short round and is currently in fourth place in average for Team Roping (header).
NTCC Evening Police Academy holds commencement
The Northeast Texas Community College Police Academy held a commencement ceremony for the evening police academy on Friday, June 8. Graduates are pictured. Front row (from left) is Brandy Elliott of Mount Pleasant, Brian McLendon of Hawkins, Hollie Cantu of Pittsburg and Colby Sharp of Mount Pleasant.
Jerald and Mary Lou Mowery give $5,000 for Whatley Campaign
Jerald and Mary Lou Mowery of Mount Vernon recently pledged $5,000 to benefit the Northeast Texas Community College Campaign for the Whatley. They are pictured presenting the gift (center) to Carolyn Franks, Director of the Whatley Center (right) and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Vice President for Advancement (left). Their gift will be used to help make much-needed renovations to the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts.
Pittsburg Hanson-Sewell Center offers variety of classes for fall
Want to save gas while working toward your college education?† The Northeast Texas Community College Hanson-Sewell Center in Pittsburg will offer a variety of courses during the fall 2012 semester.††Some classes are offered in a 16-week††semester format; ohers in a hybrid format , running either eight or five weeks.†
