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.
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Shelby fans gather at ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý for memorial event



† † † †Car enthusiasts from near and far gathered at ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý (¿ªÔÆÌåÓý) Wednesday night to say goodbye to automotive legend Carroll Shelby.


† † † † The event was hosted by ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý in conjunction with Team Shelby Texas. The evening began with car lovers gathering on the north side of Mount Pleasant for a memorial run.
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¿ªÔÆÌåÓý signs articulation agreement with A&M-Texarkana

Representatives from ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý and Texas A&M University-Texarkana recently met at the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý campus to sign a Reciprocal Articulation Agreement that will assure continued local access by ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý students to Texas A&M-Texarkana degrees.

A signing ceremony was held on May 22 a the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts with ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý President Dr. Brad Johnson (left) and A&M-Texarkana President Dr. C.B.
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Shelby memorial event to be held at ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý

Pictured, Carroll Shelby spends time in the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Shelby Automotive Technology shop during one of several visits to ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý.

East Texans will have the opportunity to join other Shelby fans nationwide in saying goodbye to one of their own next week as the Team Shelby Club will host a memorial celebration for automotive legend Carroll Shelby at ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý.

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Euterpean Club supports ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Campaign for the Whatley

The Euterpean Club of Mount Pleasant recently presented a gift to the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Campaign for the Whatley. The check was presented during their regular meeting at the First Presbyterian Church of Mount Pleasant. Pictured is: front row (from left):†Helen Hampton, Jon McCullough, Frances Beck and Carolyn Franks. Pictured back row (from left) is Barbara Caldwell, Rosemary Evetts, Francis Standridge, Joyce Caldwell, Sharon Palmer and†Sharon Weeks.

¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Board swears in members, elects officers



The ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Board of Trustees elected new officers and swore in three board members at the regular May meeting Tuesday night.




Dr. Dan McCauley and Sid Greer were sworn in for new six-year terms by Titus County Judge Brian Lee. Both terms expired in 2012, but were renewed without holding an election as both incumbents were unopposed.†




"Dr. McCauley and Mr.
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