PTK chapter sets record at international convention

PTK Catalyst, Phi Theta Kappa’s international convention, was open as a virtual streaming event this year on April 8-10, including six general sessions, educational forums, and virtual booth explorations for career and college transfers.  Aside from amazing keynote speakers, such as those featured this year including, Platon, a world-recognized photographer, and Heather McGowan, Future of Work Strategist, chapters look forward to the Hallmark Awards, which recognize chapters, advisors, college leaders, and members throughout Phi Theta Kappa’

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Jerald and Mary Lou Mowery give $10,500 for ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Honors scholarships

Jerald and Mary Lou Mowery recently presented the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Foundation with a check for $10,500. The gift provided $10,000 to establish the Russell-Mowery Perpetual Honors Scholarship and $500 for current honors scholarships. The Mowerys are pictured presenting the gift to Dr.

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Career and Training Expo planned for April 23

ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº, in partnership with the Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation (MPEDC), will host a Career and Training Expo on Friday, April 23. The event will be held at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôºâ€™s Industrial Technology Training Center (ITTC) in Mount Pleasant (westbound I-30 frontage road east of Lowes) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. 

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ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Scholars publish essays in state journal

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Honors Director

The pandemic had a way of delaying initiatives. But the 2020 issue of Touchstone, one of the most venerable undergraduate journals in the United States, finally has appeared in April, 2021. Published by the Texas State Historical Association, Touchstone has appeared continuously since 1982 in real form, and since the 1990s on high-quality cotton-stock paper, designed to last.

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Rodeo Team hosts annual Kids Rodeo

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Rodeo team put on a Rodeo for Titus County Elementary school children on Tuesday, April 6th. The student athletes from the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Rodeo team held the event at the Mount Pleasant Priefert Arena located at the Mount Pleasant Rodeo Association complex on Greenhill Road.

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Softball splits series with Paris Junior College

Pictured: Emma Farquhar sliding safely into second base.

 

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº started the second round of conference on Saturday, April 3 with a two-game series with Paris Junior College. After PJC defeated the Eagles in game one 19-1, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº bounced back for a 15-7 win in game two.

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