Ron Clinton to perform solo piano recital at NTCC
Dr. Ron Clinton, Northeast Texas Community College Executive Vice President for Instruction, will perform a solo piano recital on Sunday, Sept. 15 at†2:30 p.m. at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts.†Tickets to the concerts are $10 for adults and $5 for children and NTCC students with a current ID. Proceeds from the event will benefit scholarships for NTCC students.
The concert will feature selections by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Chopin,†Gershwin,†and Liszt.
"Dr. Clinton is a phenomenal pianist and we are thrilled to host his concert at the Whatley Center.
Fredia Thomas completes Leadership Excellence Academy
Fredia Thomas, Northeast Texas Community College†TEAMS and Adult Education Student Retention Specialist, recently completed the Leadership Excellence Academy (LEA) and is now a Certified Manager in Program Improvement (CMPI). This certification is the first of its kind in the adult education and literacy field and signifies†national†membership in an elite group of professional managers.
Thomas, of Daingerfield, began working in Adult Education at NTCC as a student†worker.†She has been with the department for 23 years.
Noah Griffin wins Coca-Cola Leader of Promise Scholarship
A Northeast Texas Community College sophomore has been named a 2013 Coca-Cola Leader of Promise by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Free GED, ESL classes offered
The Adult Education Department at Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) will offer free General Education Development (GED) classes and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at various locations throughout the area this fall. All students must in enroll in an orientation session before beginning classes.†The GED exam is changing in January 2014. At that time, all students seeking a GED will be required to complete the entire new test.
Hall holds state office for Phi Theta Kappa
Ashley Hall, a member of the Northeast Texas Community College Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Mu Chi chapter, is currently serving as a state officer for the Phi Theta Kappa Organization. Hall, of Leesburg, was elected to the office of District III Vice President of the Texas Region of Phi Theta Kappa during the spring 2013 semester. In this role, she serves on the Texas Regional Officer team and represents 18 colleges in the Northeast Texas region. She is also responsible for planning and attending statewide events.
Whiskey Myers and Bri Bagwell in Concert Sept. 24
Northeast Texas Community College will host an Evening With Whiskey Myers and Bri Bagwell on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The show is at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students (18-under & NTCC students with current ID). Call the Whatley Center box office at 903-434-8181 to order your tickets today!
Poetry reading set for Sept. 6
Last Year?s Student Winners are pictured with Michael Whitney of Elliott Auto Group, who sponsors the Northeast Texas Poetry Contest.The sixth-annual reading of the Northeast Texas Poetry Contest will be held on†Friday, Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. in the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Northeast Texas Community College.†
The two adult and four student winners will read their poems and receive awards.
The two adult and four student winners will read their poems and receive awards.
Farmer's Market scheduled for Sept. 6
The Northeast Texas Community College Agriculture Department will hold a Farmer's Market on Friday, Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to sell out.
Welcome Back activities planned
Fall 2013 Welcome Back Activities†
Pilgrim's gives $1,000 to Communities In Schools
Pilgrim's recently gave Communities in Schools (CIS) of Northeast Texas †$1,000 to purchase school supplies. Pictured making the donation to Melody Henry (left),†Executive Director of CIS, is Joni Worrell (center), Pilgrim's HR Supervisor, and Jennifer Bilbrey (right), HR Supervisor Pilgrim's Mount Pleasant Complex.
