Agriculture: Focused event scheduled
The NTCC Agriculture Department is hosting a two-day Agriculture: Focused event Oct. 17 & 18. Click here for event details and registration information.†
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NTCC accepting applications for Evening Police Academy
The Northeast Police Academy at Northeast Texas Community College is now accepting applications for its next evening†police academy, which begins on†Monday, Oct. 27.
The evening academy†meets from 5-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and every first and third Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.†The program will end in late May 2015.†This program is designed for working adults who may not have time to complete the daytime academy.
Building 429 to play at Whatley Center
† † † Grammy nominated Christian rock group Building 429 will perform at the†Northeast Texas Community College campus in the Whatley Center for the†Performing Arts on October 19 at 6:30 p.m. The Whatley Center is bringing†the band's†We Won't Be Shaken†Tour to Mount Pleasant.
Annual poetry contest winners announced
Winners were pictured above:†Morgan Capps, Kelli Knepp, Zachary Davis, Miranda Mendoza, Tyler Reynolds, and Shelby Blevins
For those interested in what Northeast Texas was or could be, the Whatley Foyer of the campus of Northeast Texas Community College was again the place to be as local poets and commentators took the challenge to define the region.
For those interested in what Northeast Texas was or could be, the Whatley Foyer of the campus of Northeast Texas Community College was again the place to be as local poets and commentators took the challenge to define the region.
Texas A&M scholar to speak on history of Northeast Texas
Dr. Walter Buenger, former chair of the History Department at Texas A&M University College Station, and former president of the Texas State Historical Association, will speak at Omaha's historic Concord church†Friday, Oct. 24†after a dinner starting at 6:00 p.m.† Concord is ten miles east of Mount Pleasant.
?Buenger is the foremost authority of our region?s history,? according to Dr.
?Buenger is the foremost authority of our region?s history,? according to Dr.
August Fittest Employee is...
Charla Hunt, Lou Ann Schlagel, Shemetric Williams & Lisa York
Josh Stewart†presents Lou Ann, Charla and Shemetric†with gift baskets†for being named NTCC?s Fittest Employees†of the Month†for August (Lisa not pictured).
Carroll Shelby Foundation gives $25,000 for scholarships
Dr. Jonathan McCullough (left), Northeast Texas Community College Vice President for Advancement, and Keith Fennimore (right), Director of the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program, are pictured holding a $25,000 check the NTCC Foundation recently received from the Carroll Shelby Foundation. They are joined with students in the Shelby Automotive program. The money will provide scholarships for students in the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at NTCC. Mr.
Looking for NTCC Softball alumni
The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles Softball program will host an Alumni Game on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Eagle Field. All NTCC Softball alumni are invited to come enjoy friendly competition and fellowship with the current team and coaching staff. Those planning to attend should contact Jessica Keith at†jkeith@ntcc.edu. Game time is at 11 a.m. and lunch will be provided following the game. The public is invited to come cheer on friends and family.†
NTCC to host 25th annual rodeo
† † †Rodeo fans will get to see more than 300 athletes from throughout the Southern Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) compete for points and prizes next weekend as Northeast Texas Community College its 25th annual rodeo. The event will be held October 9-11 at the Mount Pleasant City Arena on Greenhill Road.
† † †Rodeo action will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and at 2 p.m.
Women's soccer update
† † †The Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Women?s Eagles Soccer team won two of four games this past week. The Eagles defeated Western Texas College and Paris Junior College, but fell to Jacksonville College and third ranked Tyler Junior College.
† † †Melanie Barnes kicked off the game against Paris on Saturday with a goal seven minutes in, assisted by Imelda Pina.