Members of the Frank Sexton Masonic Lodge, #206, recently presented†a†$739.95†check†to Northeast Texas Community College. The funds will be†used to†complete the establishment of an endowed scholarship, which will†provide†perpetual†scholarship opportunities for non-traditional students†from Camp County attending NTCC.†Pictured (from left) is:†Paul Dempsey, W.M. Bill Guy, Dr. Jon McCullough, NTCC Vice President for Advancement, Rhett McCullough and Bruce Carpenter, Secretary of the Frank Sexton Lodge. For information about this or other scholarships at NTCC, please call 903-434-8115.

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The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles baseball and softball teams will host a special Ks for Kids Day at the ballpark on Saturday, Feb. 18.

The day will begin with a free kids camp at 10 a.m., followed by home doubleheaders for NTCC baseball and softball. In addition to offering a day of fun for the whole family, this event will mark the official kickoff of the Ks for Kids campaign, which will raise funds for the Women and Children's Center at Titus Regional Medical Center.

The Masters of Motown concert that will be held at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Feb. 16 is sponsored by Cypress Bank. Pictured is B. Gooding, Senior Vice President, Cypress Bank (center) with Dr. Brad Johnson, NTCC President (left) and Carolyn Franks, Director of the Whatley Center (right). For more information about the show, visit www.ntcc.edu/whatley.

By: Laflairious Jackson

Northeast Texas Community College will recognize Black History Month with two separate events during February.

The Brother To Brother Organization will host the "Outspoken African American History" program as a way to pay tribute to African American heroes throughout history.

The event will be held at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on February 22 from noon to 1 p.m.

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie and Helen Hampton of Naples recently gave $20,000 to benefit the Campaign for the Whatley at Northeast Texas Community College. This generous donation will help make much-needed improvements to the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts,†including a new lounge area in the lobby which will be†added†in honor of Charlie Hampton for his long-time love and dedication to the field of education.†Pictured are Mr. and Mrs. Hampton (center) with NTCC President Dr. Brad Johnson (left) and Dr.

The Northeast Texas Community College Industrial Technology Program recently held a graduation celebration for the first class of students to complete the level 1 certificate in the new program. Pictured are graduates (from left):†Stacey Whelchel of Omaha;†Daniel Cochran of MP;†Wes Hargett of Pittsburg;†Larry Thompson of Mount Pleasant;†Dustin Smith of Mount Pleasant;†Jody Edwards of Pittsburg; and†Jeff DePoy of Naples.

Kenny Hawkins, Customer Service Representative†for AEP SWEPCO in Mount Pleasant (left) recently presented a check for $1,000 to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, Northeast Texas Community College Vice President for Advancement. The contribution will†used for scholarships for students enrolled in the†NTCC Industrial Technology Program. For more information about the Industrial Technology Program, call 903-434-8390.

The Eagles split another double-header Wednesday as they took on Grayson County College in Dennison.

After suffering an 8-0 loss in the opening game of the day, the Eagles bounced back with a 3-2 victory in the second contest.

Christina Martin helped lead NTCC to victory in the second game as she was 2-3 at the plate while Katie Holcomb and Hannah Holovach both had a hit and each scored a run in the win.