¿ªÔÆÌåÓý honors memory of Carroll Shelby
This video is in memory of our dear friend Mr. Carroll Shelby, who passed away this week. His generosity has made a difference in countless lives at ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý. His presence and friendship will be greatly missed by all of us. Visit to learn more about the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý. Below are some words on how Mr.
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý graduates largest class in college history
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý held its spring 2012 commencement at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, May 11. This marked the largest graduating class in the history of ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý. During the ceremony, 188 students were awarded associate degrees and 69 earned certificates of competency in their chosen fields. Dr. Melissa Weinbrenner, ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Associate Professor of History and Division Director for Social Studies, delivered the commencement address.
Eleven GED grads inducted into honor society
The Titus County Literacy Advisory Council recently honored 11 deserving†General Equivalency Diploma (GED) students from Northeast Texas Community†College by inducting them into the National Adult Education Honor Society†(NAEHS).
Those inducted were: Back row (from left) Oscar Rodriguez, Johnny Roberts, Curtis Ivory and Gabriel Flores. Front row (from left) is: Dulce Rodriguez, Catalina Cervantes, Nicole Martof, Joyce Bears, Claudia Ramirez, and Shelbe Falagaipupu. Not pictured was Yessica Salazar.
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý raises $2,651 for Relay for Life
Last weekend, ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý participated in the 2012 Relay for Life at the Mount Pleasant Junior High School track. Despite getting a late start, the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý family was able to raise $2,651.31 for the cause. "Estelene Eagle" (AKA Professor Doug Hoppock) won the Mr. Relay competition by a landslide by raising a whopping $1,277.31 towards the total. Pictured, ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý team members pose for a victory shot with "Estelene."
Phi Theta Kappa named ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Student Organization of the Year
The ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý office of Student Activities and Multicultural Affairs has named the Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Mu Chi chapter as the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Outstanding Student Organization for the 2011-2012 school year. This award is given to an official ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý student organization that displays outstanding contributions to the college, contributions to the community and development of its members. Phi Theta Kappa received a plaque and $250 for their student club account.
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý receives $4,000 TASB grant
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý has been awarded a loss prevention grant of $4,000 from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Risk Management Fund. Grant monies help implement loss prevention and safety initiatives to raise awareness of safety issues and reduce potential for property losses and on-the-job injuries.
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý to host, compete in Region XIV Baseball Tourney
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý will host the NJCAA Region XIV Baseball Tournament May 12-16 at Eagle Field. The top eight teams from Region XIV will compete for the chance to play in the JUCO World Series in Grand Junction Colorado later this summer.
The ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Eagles enter the tournament as the top seed in the Eastern Zone of the region with a 26-10 record. The Navarro College Bulldogs earned the second spot in the zone with a 24-12 record.
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Rodeo sends four to CNFR
Pictured (from left) is: Dustin Jackson, Zack Bocco, Coach C.J. Mohl, Kolt Henderson and Chelsie Wilhoite.â€
The Notheast Texas Community College Eagles Rodeo Team will once again be represented at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR).
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Ag students design flower beds at Hanson-Sewell Center
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Sustainable Agriculture students recently participated in a hands-on project at the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Hanson-Sewell Center in Pittsburg.††Under the guidance of Assistant Professor, Chris Oefinger, the students were assigned the task of redesigning the flower bed at the center. A landscaping plan was selected from those submitted by students. The next task included, cleaning the bed, preparing the soil, planting, and replacing the weed guard and mulch.