Eleven GED grads inducted into honor society
The Titus County Literacy Advisory Council recently honored 11 deserving†General Equivalency Diploma (GED) students from Northeast Texas Community†College by inducting them into the National Adult Education Honor Society†(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.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ raises $2,651 for Relay for Life
Last weekend, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ participated in the 2012 Relay for Life at the Mount Pleasant Junior High School track. Despite getting a late start, the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ 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, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ team members pose for a victory shot with "Estelene."
Phi Theta Kappa named ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Student Organization of the Year
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ office of Student Activities and Multicultural Affairs has named the Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Mu Chi chapter as the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Outstanding Student Organization for the 2011-2012 school year. This award is given to an official ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ 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.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ receives $4,000 TASB grant
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ 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.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ to host, compete in Region XIV Baseball Tourney
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ 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 ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ 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.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Rodeo sends four to CNFR
Pictured (from left) is: Dustin Jackson, Zack Bocco, Coach C.J. Mohl, Kolt Henderson and Chelsie Wilhoite.â€
The Notheast Texas Community College Eagles Rodeo Team will once again be represented at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR).
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Ag students design flower beds at Hanson-Sewell Center
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Sustainable Agriculture students recently participated in a hands-on project at the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Hanson-Sewell Center in Pittsburg.††Under 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 ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ?s Fittest Employee†of the Month for April.†To receive this award, an employee must be caught practicing overt wellness behavior and attitude.†The 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 ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ 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†(center), ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ 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 ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ (from left): Jessica Rogers (second place), Isaac Griffin (first place) and April Dodson (third place).â€
The fifth-annual McGraw Hill Poster Contest was held on April 27 at the†Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at†ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ.
This competition gives ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ students and local high school seniors an opportunity to present their unique ideas and research.
