Richard Zylks named April Fittest Employee of the Month
Cyndie Amerson†(right) presents Richard Zylks†with a fruit and†vegetable†gift basket for being named NTCC?s Fittest Employee†of the Month for April.
NTCC invites community to participate in GenTX Day
GenTX Day Flyer
Northeast Texas Community College encourages local businesses and individuals to participate in GenTX Day on Friday, May 3. People are encouraged to wear their favorite college t-shirt to highlight the spirit of higher education. GenTX is a statewide initiative†designed to increase the number of college going Texans.† GenTx Day celebrates all students and their journey toward higher education.
Culinary Arts program hosts Region 8 workshop
The Northeast Texas Community College Culinary Arts Program and Chef Sara Hicks recently hosted the Fourth†Semi-Annual †?Culinary Camp? with Region 8.† This semester?s technique was ?super! Salads.? Chef Hicks works with area high school teachers on techniques that translate well into their classrooms.† This summer, Culinary Arts will host a ?weekend warrior? camp for the Region 8 participants.†These events are fun, educational, and, of course, delicious!
NTCC holds Student Awards Ceremony
Northeast Texas Community College held its annual Student Awards Ceremony in the Whatley Center on Thursday, April 18.This event gives NTCC faculty an opportunity to recognize outstanding student achievement. Students must be nominated by a faculty member in order to receive one †of these awards. Below is the list of those honored at the event:
Teresa Preston,†Daingerfield, TX†††††††††††††††††
Rafael Veasy,†Lindale, TX † † † † †
Chaz Curtis; Julie Hallonquist,†Mt. Pleasant, TX † † † † † † † †
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Alumnus of the Year Award
Teresa Preston,†Daingerfield, TX†††††††††††††††††
Rafael Veasy,†Lindale, TX † † † † †
Chaz Curtis; Julie Hallonquist,†Mt. Pleasant, TX † † † † † † † †
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Psi Beta attends McGraw Hill conference
What better way to start a Saturday morning off than waking up at 4am? Psi Beta members Stephanie Murphy, Heather Humble, Dillon Gardner, Katie Worthey, Amanda Thigpen, Jessica Whitsel, John Coleman, and Florence Parker, along with Dr. Clay and Dr. Skaar did just that.† Meeting at NTCC at 5am on March 23, Psi Beta associates headed out for Frisco, TX to attend the McGraw Hill Conference. The conference was a success in showing what opportunities psychology offers along with the benefits of Psi Beta.† Members were able to experience new learning products from McGraw Hill Co.
Stephani Calderon receives prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
Stephani Calderon is pictured with Dr. Ron Clinton, NTCC Executive Vice President for Instruction.†
Stephani Calderon of Mount Pleasant recently became the second student in Northeast Texas Community College history to win the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship. This scholarship covers up to $30,000 annually at†the university of the student?s choice for a period ranging up to three years.
Stephani Calderon of Mount Pleasant recently became the second student in Northeast Texas Community College history to win the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship. This scholarship covers up to $30,000 annually at†the university of the student?s choice for a period ranging up to three years.
Rodeo on the road to the CNFR
† † † The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles rodeo team gained serious momentum last week as the men won first place at the Hill College Rodeo.
NTCC Ag Club wins big at TJCAA convention
Seven students †from the Northeast Texas Community College Ag Club attended the Texas Junior College Agricultural Association (TJCAA) Convention at Texas A&M University-Kingsville April 3-5.† Dakota Hall won second place†in the Outstanding Student Award and received a $500 scholarship.† Ashley Surman finished second†in Prepared Speaking, third†in Job Interview, and fourth†in Ag Economics quiz.† Taylor Hammonds and Syke Talsma finished third†in Public Relations, and David Underhill, Jared Lowery, and Julie McCoin helped NTCC win third†in Chapter Sweepstakes.
ENACTUS team hosts etiquette class for local students
Marguerite Morris (front left), Director of Developmental Education, recently joined up with†NTCC?s†Enactus†(formerly SIFE) team to offer a dining etiquette and table manners course to 34†elementary students.††Mrs. Morris and the†Enactus†team organized a serious of etiquette classes for local 4th†graders that was conducted during an after school program at†E.C.†Brice Elementary School.† †
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Melissa Weinbrenner named Phi Theta Kappa Faculty Scholar for second consecutive year
Dr. Melissa Weinbrenner (second row, third from left) is pictured with the 2013 class of Phi Theta Kappa Faculty Scholars.†
Dr. Melissa Weinbrenner,†Northeast Texas Community College history professor and Phi Theta Kappa advisor, has been chosen to serve as a Phi Theta Kappa 2013 Faculty Scholar. Only 25 community college instructors were selected from among nearly 3,000 chapter advisors to serve in this role.
