Eagles Baseball continues winning streak
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Eagles (ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ) baseball team dominated Pratt Community College this weekend, winning four out of four games.
The highlight of the series was a 12-run shutout Saturday evening pitched by Tim Winders. Friday?s game was a series of back and forth runs every inning with local pitcher Brandon Colbert from Pittsburg pitching the lion's share of the game. Colbert racked up eight strikeouts in four-and-a-half innings.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ softball kicks off spring season
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Lady Eagles Softball team split two doubleheaders with the Temple Junior College Leopards to start their season. They kicked off the series with a 10-0 win on Friday and dropped their nightcap 3-2. The Lady Eagles started off the day on Saturday with an 8-0 win and dropped the second game in another one-run barn burner, 4-3.
?We scheduled to play Temple at the last minute and we had just started practicing on the field and coming together as a team.
Bestselling author Laura Schroff speaks at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ
Bestselling author and motivational speaker, Laura Schroff, spoke at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts this week. The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation sponsored the event as part of its annual Distinguished Lecture Series. Schroff shared the inspirational true story behind her book,†An Invisible Thread, which shot to the top of the New York Times Bestseller List after its release in 2011. After the lecture, Schroff visited with guests and signed copies of her book.
Honors Northeast to premier original Harriet Potter Ames film
Perhaps the most revered and controversial Northeast Texas legend of all time is the story of Harriet Potter Ames.†In 1959 it was immortalized in an international best-seller,†Love is a Wild Assault,†by Elithe Kirkland.†It is a tale with Shakespearean dimensions that plays out against the backdrop of the Texas Revolution, and Caddo Lake.
In a cinematic version of the story,†ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ's Walter Webb Society under the auspices of Honors Northeast will re-present the story on Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m.
In a cinematic version of the story,†ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ's Walter Webb Society under the auspices of Honors Northeast will re-present the story on Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m.
AEP SWEPCO contributes to ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship Program
Jennifer Harland,†Manager of External Affairs for AEP SWEPCO†(right), recently made s $2,000 contribution to The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship Program. Dr. Jonathan McCullough accepted the gift on behalf of the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation.
Dr. Michael Minadeo gives ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Nursing scholarships
Dr. Michael Minadeo recently contributed $2,000 to the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation. The funds are designated for scholarships to be used by students enrolled in the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Nursing Program. Dr. Minadeo (right) is pictured presenting the gift to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Vice President for Advancement. For more information on this or other scholarship opportunities at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ, please contact McCullough at 903-434-8115.
EASTEX Motorsports partners with Shelby Auto Tech Program
From EASTEX Motorsports
Carroll Shelby was born and raised in East Texas minutes from Adam Poland?s home town of Mount Vernon, Texas. As a way of giving back to his community and career, Carroll Shelby funded the startup of the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ, located in Mount Pleasant, Texas. The program provides an avenue for motorsports-minded students to develop their skills in prepartion of working as technicians in the motorsports industry.
Carroll Shelby was born and raised in East Texas minutes from Adam Poland?s home town of Mount Vernon, Texas. As a way of giving back to his community and career, Carroll Shelby funded the startup of the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ, located in Mount Pleasant, Texas. The program provides an avenue for motorsports-minded students to develop their skills in prepartion of working as technicians in the motorsports industry.
Eagles Baseball kicks off season with 3-0 start
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Eagles baseball team kicked off its spring season†last†Friday with two wins against Cedar Valley Community College.
The†Eagles started the season off on the right foot with a 2-0 shutout. Brandon Colbert, of Pittsburg, got the win.
?Brandon dominated from the first inning.
The†Eagles started the season off on the right foot with a 2-0 shutout. Brandon Colbert, of Pittsburg, got the win.
?Brandon dominated from the first inning.
Chamber of Commerce names Judy Jackson Woman of the Year
Congratulations to our very own Judy Jackson! She was presented with the Drucilla Pruitt Memorial Woman of the Year Award at Thursday's Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce banquet. Allen Weatherford (pictured right) presented Judy with the award. Judy was acknowledged for her years of active service for both ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ and other Camp County causes.
