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.†
Student proves that it is never to late to learn
Pictured, Ivory (center) is presented with the J. Travis Jackson Memorial Scholarship during the 2012 GED graduation ceremony. Making the presentation is Danny Muskrat, President of the Mount Pleasant Rotary Club (left) and Carolyn Pope, GED Instructor.
Like many young people, Curtis Ivory dropped out of Pittsburg High School in 1996 with the best of intentions. His girlfriend (now wife) was pregnant with their first child and it was up to him to get a job to support his growing family.
Shelby fans gather at NTCC for memorial event
† † † †Car enthusiasts from near and far gathered at Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Wednesday night to say goodbye to automotive legend Carroll Shelby.
† † † † The event was hosted by NTCC in conjunction with Team Shelby Texas. The evening began with car lovers gathering on the north side of Mount Pleasant for a memorial run.
May Fittest Employee of the Month
Doug Richey (left) presents Candace Bunow with a fruit and†vegetable gift basket for being named NTCC?s Fittest Employee†of the Month for May.†To receive this award, an employee must be caught practicing overt wellness behavior and attitude.†The Wellness Committee is on the lookout for a June recipient!
NTCC signs articulation agreement with A&M-Texarkana
Representatives from Northeast Texas Community College and Texas A&M University-Texarkana recently met at the NTCC campus to sign a Reciprocal Articulation Agreement that will assure continued local access by NTCC students to Texas A&M-Texarkana degrees.
A signing ceremony was held on May 22 a the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts with NTCC President Dr. Brad Johnson (left) and A&M-Texarkana President Dr. C.B.
A signing ceremony was held on May 22 a the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts with NTCC President Dr. Brad Johnson (left) and A&M-Texarkana President Dr. C.B.
