NTCC receives $4,000 TASB grant
Northeast Texas Community College 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.
NTCC to host, compete in Region XIV Baseball Tourney
Northeast Texas Community College 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 NTCC 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.
NTCC Rodeo sends four to CNFR
Pictured (from left) is: Dustin Jackson, Zack Bocco, Coach C.J. Mohl, Kolt Henderson and Chelsie Wilhoite.†
The Notheast Texas Community College Eagles Rodeo Team will once again be represented at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR).
NTCC Ag students design flower beds at Hanson-Sewell Center
Northeast Texas Community College Sustainable Agriculture students recently participated in a hands-on project at the NTCC 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.
Marguerite Morris named April Fittest Employee of the Month
Jackie Johnston (right) presents Marguerite Morris with a fruit and vegetable gift basket for being named NTCC?s Fittest Employee†of the Month for April.†To receive this award, an employee must be caught practicing overt wellness behavior and attitude.†The Wellness Committee is on the lookout for a May recipient!
Here are a few words from Marguerite about her personal wellness plan...
Classified Staff Organization supports Relay for Life
The Northeast Texas Community College Classified Staff Organization recently donated $200 to benefit Relay for Life in memory of Joe Bernat. Pictured, Jo Ann Rodriguez (left) and Donna Griffin (right), Co-Chairs of the Classified Staff Organization, present Teresa Wooten†(center), NTCC Relay for Life Co-Captain, with the gift. Also pictured (standing from left): Julie Smith, Julie Summerlin, Lisa York, Charla Hunt, Kelsey Flores, Brenda Sumrell, Delbra Anthony, and Kaleta Burgin.
Poster contest winners announced
Photo caption: Pictured are the winners of the 2012 McGraw Hill Poster Contest at Northeast Texas Community College (from left): Jessica Rogers (second place), Isaac Griffin (first place) and April Dodson (third place).†
The fifth-annual McGraw Hill Poster Contest was held on April 27 at the†Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at†Northeast Texas Community College.
This competition gives NTCC students and local high school seniors an opportunity to present their unique ideas and research.
NTCC Adult Education to hold GED commencement
The Northeast Texas Community College Adult Education program will hold its annual commencement ceremony for students who received their General Education Development†(GED) diploma during the 2011-2012 school year on Thursday, May 10. The ceremony will be held at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on the NTCC campus at 7 p.m. Family and friends of graduates are encouraged to attend.
May 8 Reception to honor McCallum
Northeast Texas Community College will host a reception for Latrel McCallum on Tuesday, May 8 from 12-1 p.m. in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts foyer. The event will†honor†McCallum's 14 loyal years of service as a member of the NTCC Board of Trustees.† She retired from the board in April.
"Ms. McCallum was a great asset to the NTCC Board and her presence will be greatly missed. We†want to†give the public a chance to thank her for her service and leadership as a board member," NTCC President, Dr.
Bryan Hughes meet and greet planned for May 3
Northeast Texas Community College, the Mount Pleasant-Titus County Chamber of Commerce and the Daingerfield Chamber of Commerce invite the public to attend a meet and greet to introduce your new state representative, Bryan Hughes.
The event is free and will be held on Thursday, May 3 from 12-1 p.m. at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on the NTCC campus. Remarks will be at 12:30 p.m.
