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The �ǿմ�ý Foundation was the top fundraiser for East Texas Giving Day 2022. Finishing the night with $135,300, NTCC raised more than almost 300 nonprofits from across 32 East Texas Counties. NTCC also finished fifth place for the total number of donations with 140 gifts.

“We really just can’t thank everyone enough for their support. There are so many wonderful nonprofits that participate in East Texas Giving Day and the fact that so many chose to give to NTCC is humbling,” Nita May, NTCC Director of Development, said.

The NTCC Continuing Education Department announced the class list for the 2022 Discovery Kids College this week. They include: 

Design Academy Using Canva
Drones 101
“Wizard of Oz” – The Mini Musical
Cooking with Chef Reeves
Robotics I (beginner)
Game of Life
Mad Scientist
3D Printing
Video Game Design
What’s Your Type? (typing)
Video Fun
Robotics II (advanced)
First Responder Academy

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Jordan Chapin was recently named the winner of the 2022 Chitsey Award, granted each year to the student of Honors Northeast who after their first semester, most exceeded expectations.  The award comes with a $200 check.

The NTCC Adult Education Department will be offering a FREE Fast Track citizenship prep class beginning May 10, 2022.

The classes will provide information on English and citizenship preparation, eligibility for naturalization, test-taking resources and strategies and individualized instruction as needed. Classes will be held at the Hanson-Sewell Center at 237 College Street in Pittsburg on Tuesdays and Thursdays May 10 through June 2 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Registration is May 2-9 (by appointment).

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

�ǿմ�ý is pleased to announce the hiring of two new Head Coaches for the Eagle Soccer Programs. After a few years stint as a combined position, the Women’s Team has hired Assistant Coach Heather Brady as the new Women’s Head Coach, and the Men’s team has hired Assistant Coach Juan “JD” Perales as the Men’s Head Coach. Both Coaches will assist the other with each team as well.

The �ǿմ�ý Board of Trustees held its regular April meeting on Tuesday, April 26. It marked the final meeting for trustee Frankie King, who is retiring from the board. King, of Camp County, joined the board in 2019.

Pictured (from left): Brian Ramirez, director; Cade Bennett, star; Victor Diaz, producer, Jordan Chapin, actress; Jessie Parchman, actress, and Evan Sears, film scholar.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

NTCC Employees are some of our best donors! Dr. Karyn Skaar and Julie Ratliff are among several college employees who have already made their ETGD contributions. Thank you for supporting our students!

The �ǿմ�ý Foundation will again participate in East Texas Giving Day (ETGD) on Tuesday, April 26. East Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour event that provides critical funding for area nonprofits like us. ETGD takes place online between 6:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.

Members of the Morris County Retired School Employee Association recently visited �ǿմ�ý for their April meeting. The group presented Dr. Jonathan McCullough (right), NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement, with a $500 check to support the Work4College Program. Attending and posing for the photo were (from left): Billye Foster, Martha Baker, Susan Loffer,  Claudia Traylor, Melba Craig, Joan Cook, Pam Spann, and Bertha Cole.