By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

Harley Jo Chaffin was selected as the Longview Orthopaedic Star Foundation student of the week for March 5th-11th. Harley Jo competes for the Northeast Texas Community College Rodeo team.

A valued member of the team, Chaffin, from Ivanhoe, Texas competes in Goat tying, Ladies Breakaway and Team Roping for the Eagles. Chaffin was the 2021 Region 4 Texas High School Rodeo Champion prior to coming to NTCC.

Jordan Chapin, a student at Northeast Texas Community College, is one of 20 college students in the nation to be named to the prestigious All-USA Academic Team and will receive a $5,000 scholarship.  More than 2,400 students were nominated for this award.  

The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees met for its regular February meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28th at 5:30 p.m.

Dr. Ron Clinton, NTCC President, reported that the bill for proposed changes to the community college funding model was released this week. It is Texas House Bill 8, and more information will be made clear in weeks to come as the state legislature moves forward with its work. 

Did you know that NTCC currently has 15 WorKampers from all over the country who live on campus and help out with important tasks that impact the entire college?

By: Justin Hargrove, Athletic Trainer/Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Human Performance

Northeast Texas Community College would like to recognize all the Area Athletic Trainers who go above and beyond to take care of the athletes they serve. March is designated at National Athletic Training Month and this year the slogan is “There’s an AT for that”.

Nolan Bushko (pictured) had three hits, two RBI’s, and two runs scored on the day.

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

Northeast Texas Community College baseball took to the road on Monday, February 27th to take on Hill College in a non-conference contest. NTCC scored early and often to bring home the 11-6 win over the Rebels.

Students who volunteered were: (pictured from left) Eddie Banda, Arron Gage, Jayce Nutt, Deagan England, Brandi Neal, and Michael Herrera.

Six current NTCC Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students recently had the opportunity to volunteer at a special needs Valentine’s dance at Coppergate Ranch. These students took extra time out of their weekend to help make the event memorable for attendees aged 9-67. One special guest, Grace, was a 17-year-old girl who got to celebrate her first birthday party at the dance.

Film Poster Created by Dr. Jerry Wesson Scholar, Monserrat Rivero-Sanchez

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Honors Northeast and the NTCC Webb Society to feature the story of a surprise success—the victory of the Texas Suffragettes in 1919, at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at NTCC

Pictured: Braylynn Henderson pitched game one for the win. 

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

Wet field conditions pushed the Northeast Texas Community College matchup with National Park College to Sunday, February 26th, and the Eagles used that extra day to prepare and came away with a sweep. Game one saw NTCC defeat the Nighthawks 6-0 and win a back and forth contest in game two 11-10.

Do you plan to transfer to Texas A&M-Texarkana in the fall? If so, they are offering an application fee waiver for transfer students who apply March 6th through 10th. This is a great way to save some money and take the next step toward continuing your education. For more information, contact Amanda Sanders, Transfer Admissions Counselor, at 903-434-8353 or asanders@tamut.edu. You can apply at www.tamut.edu/apply.