Eleven GED grads inducted into honor society
The Titus County Literacy Advisory Council recently honored 11 deserving鈥燝eneral Equivalency Diploma (GED) students from Northeast Texas Community鈥燙ollege by inducting them into the National Adult Education Honor Society鈥(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.
NTCC raises $2,651 for Relay for Life
Last weekend, 星空传媒 participated in the 2012 Relay for Life at the Mount Pleasant Junior High School track. Despite getting a late start, the NTCC 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, NTCC team members pose for a victory shot with "Estelene."
Phi Theta Kappa named NTCC Student Organization of the Year
The 星空传媒 office of Student Activities and Multicultural Affairs has named the Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Mu Chi chapter as the NTCC Outstanding Student Organization for the 2011-2012 school year. This award is given to an official NTCC 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.
NTCC receives $4,000 TASB grant
星空传媒 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
星空传媒 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.鈥
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
星空传媒 Sustainable Agriculture students recently participated in a hands-on project at the NTCC Hanson-Sewell Center in Pittsburg.鈥犫燯nder 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鈥爋f the Month for April.鈥燭o receive this award, an employee must be caught practicing overt wellness behavior and attitude.鈥燭he 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 星空传媒 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鈥(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 星空传媒 (from left): Jessica Rogers (second place), Isaac Griffin (first place) and April Dodson (third place).鈥
The fifth-annual McGraw Hill Poster Contest was held on April 27 at the鈥燱hatley Center for the Performing Arts at鈥犘强沾.
This competition gives NTCC students and local high school seniors an opportunity to present their unique ideas and research.
