W.G. Foster gives $5,000 to ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship Program

W.G. Foster, a long-time resident of Morris County, recently gave $5,000 to sponsor five†students in the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ pilot Work Scholarship Program this summer. The gift was given in memory of Foster's late wife Bobbie Garrett Foster. Foster (center) is pictured with (from left): ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ President, Dr. Brad Johnson; work scholarship student, Trevor Baldwin; †work scholarship student, Joclyn Capers; and ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Vice President for Advancement, Dr.
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Students complete ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ phlebotomy training

The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ department of Continuing Education and Corporate Training recently honored 12 students who completed the spring Phlebotomy program. The 200-hour certificate in Phlebotomy prepares students for a career drawing blood in various healthcare settings. Those who completed the program are pictured (from left): Front row: Vanessa Bryant of Mount Vernon, Magdalena Sanchez of Mount Pleasant, Chris Harpold of Mount Vernon, Jessica Parrish of Mount Vernon, and Katie Stroman of Daingerfield.
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Jackie Baker gives $10,000 scholarship

Jackie Baker of Mount Pleasant recently gave $10,000 †to ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ in order to create an endowed scholarship for the Eagles baseball program. The donation is in memory of her late husband, Bob Baker, who was a long-time ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ board member and was very influential in starting the Eagles baseball program. Ms. Baker is pictured (center) with Josh Stewart, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Head Baseball Coach and Athletic Director (left) and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Vice President for Advancement (right).
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Guaranty Bank sponsors ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship student

Robin Sharp recently gave $1,000 on behalf of Guaranty Bank to sponsor a student in the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ pilot Work Scholarship Program this summer. Sharp (center) is pictured with Baily Hunnicutt (left), a student in the Work Scholarship Program, and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Vice President for Advancement (right).†If you would like to sponsor a Work Scholarship student, please contact McCullough at 903-434-8115.

 
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Sistrunk family gives $2,000 for ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship Program

Pat and David Sistrunk of Tyler recently gave $2,000 to the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation. The gift will sponsor two students in the college?s new Work Scholarship Program. The program allows students the opportunity to volunteer to work at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ doing meaningful work (preferably in a field related to their major) and earning credit (in the form of a scholarship) towards their future college expenses. The Sistrunks (center) are pictured with current ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship student, Addison Ivery (left), and Dr.
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ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Softball to host skills camp

The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Eagles Softball staff will host a three-day skills camp June 16-18 at Eagle Field on the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ campus. The camp is open to players ages 5-14. It provides a way to learn and improve on all necessary skills in a structured and scientifically proven system. Games, challenges and prizes will be included to provide a fun and positive experience for all campers. The camp will run from 8 a.m. to noon daily.

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Charlie and Helen Hampton give $1,000 to Work Scholarship Program

Charlie and Helen Hampton recently gave $1,000 to the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation. The gift will sponsor a student in the college's new Work Scholarship Program.† The program allows students the opportunity to volunteer to work at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ doing meaningful work (preferably in a field related to their major) and earning credit (in the form of a scholarship) towards their future college expenses. The Hamptons (center) are pictured presenting the gift to Nita May (left), ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Director of Development, and Dr.
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ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ to offer Medication Aide course

ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ will host a Medication Aide Course this summer beginning Monday, June 9.†This course is 144 hours and provides instruction in preparation administration of designated medications by non-licensed nursing personnel employed in licensed health care agencies. It also teaches the responsibilities associated with such administration.†There will be two orientation sessions.
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Automotive program holds Carroll Shelby Memorial Cruise

The Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ honored the memory of its benefactor last weekend with the 2014 Shelby Memorial Cruise. It was a beautiful day for a cruise to celebrate a life well lived. Car and bike enthusiasts gathered at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ and then†cruised to Leesburg (Shelby's hometown) and the Leesburg Cemetery. Pastor Dominic Crescimanno (Brother Dom) had some inspirational words about Mr. Shelby and life. The group then†cruised the back roads where Mr. Shelby grew up.

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