Continuing Education announces new courses for July
The Continuing Education Department at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is pleased to announce these new courses starting in in July:
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ 101 night scheduled for June 28
†††ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ will host an ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ 101 college readiness †night on Thursday, June 28 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Student Union Building. Representatives from advising, financial aid, admissions, the business office, testing and other areas will be available to assist students.
†††The event is free and open to the public. Both current and prospective students are encouraged to attend.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ opens disc golf course
Pictured: ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Advisor, Troy White, makes a putt at the first hole on the new ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ disc golf course.â€
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ recently completed construction on a new nine-hole disc golf course on the main campus. It is free to use and open to the general public.
The course is located on the east side of the campus and the first tee box is located between the new Student Housing East building and the back of the Eagles Softball field.
Upward Bound team named Fittest Employees for June
Rico Willis†(center) presents the Upward Bound Team with fruit and†vegetable gift baskets for being named ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ?s Fittest Employees†of the Month for June. Winners included (from left) Kelsey Flores, Keziah Eckstrom, Elisa Henninger and Laura Lambert.
Jackson finishes 10th at CNFR
†††Dustin Jackson, a team roping header from ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ, finished the 2011-2012 season at 10th in the nation last week at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming.
†††Jackson was partnered with heeler Corey Hendrick of Wharton County Junior College. The team missed their final steer in the short round, dashing their hopes of a higher finish.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ athletes hold their own at CNFR
Pictured is Dustin Jackson, who is currently in the running for the national title in Team Roping at the CNFR.
†††The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Eagles Rodeo Team is making a great showing at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming this week.
†††After the first three go-rounds, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ's Dustin Jackson has secured a spot in the short round and is currently in fourth place in average for Team Roping (header).
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Evening Police Academy holds commencement
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Police Academy held a commencement ceremony for the evening police academy on Friday, June 8. Graduates are pictured. Front row (from left) is Brandy Elliott of Mount Pleasant, Brian McLendon of Hawkins, Hollie Cantu of Pittsburg and Colby Sharp of Mount Pleasant.
Jerald and Mary Lou Mowery give $5,000 for Whatley Campaign
Jerald and Mary Lou Mowery of Mount Vernon recently pledged $5,000 to benefit the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Campaign for the Whatley. They are pictured presenting the gift (center) to Carolyn Franks, Director of the Whatley Center (right) and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Vice President for Advancement (left). Their gift will be used to help make much-needed renovations to the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts.
Pittsburg Hanson-Sewell Center offers variety of classes for fall
Want to save gas while working toward your college education?†The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Hanson-Sewell Center in Pittsburg will offer a variety of courses during the fall 2012 semester.†â¶Ä Some classes are offered in a 16-week†â¶Ä semester format; ohers in a hybrid format , running either eight or five weeks.â€
Student proves that it is never to late to learn
Pictured, Ivory (center) is presented with the J. Travis Jackson Memorial Scholarship during the 2012 GED graduation ceremony. Making the presentation is Danny Muskrat, President of the Mount Pleasant Rotary Club (left) and Carolyn Pope, GED Instructor.
Like many young people, Curtis Ivory dropped out of Pittsburg High School in 1996 with the best of intentions. His girlfriend (now wife) was pregnant with their first child and it was up to him to get a job to support his growing family.
