The XYZ Club of Mount Pleasant Recently donated $500 to provide a scholarship to a student at Northeast Texas Community College.†XYZ President, Jack Reed (front left), is pictured presenting the check to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Vice President for Advancement.

The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles Rodeo team hosted its annual Kids' Rodeo on April 16 at the Priefert Rodeo Complex. Each spring, elementary schools from around the area bus their Kindergarten through second grade students to†NTCC†to watch an exhibition rodeo performed by the†NTCC†Rodeo Team. Thousands of local school children have attended these events throughout the years. The team also hosted a special Handicapped Rodeo in the morning, which allowed special needs kids a chance to interact with the rodeo team and participate in fun events.

Does math scare you? If so, you?re not alone! Many students need extra help getting ready for college-level math classes and a new statewide initiative could help you get there sooner.

The New Mathways Project (NMP) is a statewide effort to reduce the number of developmental math courses leading to successful achievement of the college-level math credit required for a college degree.† NTCC has joined the NMP along with other Texas community colleges to begin a pilot program in fall 2014.

?Traditionally, developmental math classes have focused on algebra almost exclusively.

On Friday, April 11, the Northeast Texas Community College Department of Physics and Engineering hosted the first Annual Engineering Roundtable and Luncheon in the Student Union Building on campus.† The event was sponsored by the NTCC Foundation to provide opportunities for current engineering majors and prospective engineering students from area high schools to learn more about the field of engineering.

The following guest engineers gave introductory overviews of their careers and led group sessions:

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• Richard Baney, P.E., Professor of Mechanical Engineering, LeTourn

The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles (NTCC) softball team clinched a spot in the regional tournament this week as they split with Bossier Parish Community College Wednesday. The Eagles won four of 10 games played during an action-packed two weeks to wrap up their regular season.

The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles baseball team has found itself in the middle of a four-team race for one of three remaining playoff spots.††Paris Junior College has secured a playoff spot with a 15-3 record in conference play.†Ironically, all three of their losses have been to Northeast.†The Eagles have 10 conference wins.††Panola, Angelina, and Navarro are all within one game of each other.

The Eagles have eight games remaining on their schedule and all them are very important. The first contest is a doubleheader against Panola on Friday, April 18 at NTCC.

The Northeast Texas Community College Adult Education Department recently held its annual College for a Day event. This special program gives students completing their General Education Development (GED) certificate a chance to learn about various opportunities available to help them continue their educational journey into college. The day consisted of an advising session with NTCC Advisor, Alex Ortega, special recognition for their hard work in obtaining their GED, a campus tour and lunch. Pictured, Ortega speaks to the group about taking the next step to attend college.

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