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The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta recently inducted new members at an afternoon ceremony on campus. Sigma Kappa Delta is an English honor society with more than 400 chapters across the country. In order to qualify for an invitation for Sigma Kappa Delta, students must maintain a high GPA and achieve excellent grades in their English courses. The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ chapter was recently revived after a several year hiatus under the leadership of Jennifer Sparks, Interim English Faculty. 

Students who were inducted include:

Every semester full-time and associate faculty at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ can select students, who are exceptional in some way, to be honored for their efforts. For the Spring 2023 semester, Interim English Faculty Jennifer Sparks nominated (from left) Kimberly Vaughan, Mary Faith Wilson, Klarissa Vaughn, Owen Nichelson and Carson Lorch.

Sparks said that each of these students worked very hard and went the extra mile in her classes. 

Pictured: Award winners included (from left) Aubrey Watkins, Maddy Smith, Skylar Fondren, and Shea Taylor.

Madison Speight has been selected as the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Psi Beta National Junior Honor Society chapter’s scholarship winner for 2022/23 academic year. The $500 scholarship is to help defray expenses of Psi Beta members who are transferring to a 4 -year school. Scholarship winners are selected based on scholastic achievement, community service and leadership. Ms. Speight from Daingerfield, TX will be attending Texas Woman’s University in the fall. 

The Medical Assistant Program at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ has extended the deadline for 2023-2024 applications through July 31, 2023. If you are interested in becoming a Certified Medical Assistant, please contact April Brannon at 903-563-1694 or 903-434-8131. You can also visit www.ntcc.edu/medassist for information regarding the courses, pricing, and application process.

Every semester full-time and associate faculty in ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ’s Division of Math, Physics and Engineering can select an outstanding student, who is exceptional in some way. For the Spring 2023 semester, Mathematics Professor Dr. Jackie Johnston nominated Jacob Harvey.

Every semester full-time and associate faculty in ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ’s Division of Math, Physics and Engineering can select an outstanding student, who is exceptional in some way. For the Spring 2023 semester, Dr. Doug Richey nominated Rohan Sanganeria from the DFW metroplex (left) as outstanding in Calculus III and Differential Equations. 

Congratulations, Rohan!

The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Board of trustees met on Wednesday, May 3rd for its delayed regular April meeting. Board Chairman Chuck Johns opened the meeting by announcing that Sid Greer, who held Place Four from Morris County, has resigned from his position on the board.

Greer joined the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ board in 2000 and has been instrumental in many major milestones at the college, including his particular interest in the construction of the Elizabeth Hoggatt Whatley Ag Complex and the development of the Sustainable Agriculture program.

Pictured: Shelby enthusiasts lined up to pay their respects at a historical marker dedication at Carroll Shelby's grave in Leesburg, Texas. 

Members of the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Business Club recently presented two $500 checks to the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation. The donation will provide two business students with a scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the fourth year the Business Club has given scholarships. Club members raise funds by participating in various events on campus and selling chocolate covered strawberries on Valentine’s Day. This is one of only a few student-led scholarships at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ. They are pictured presenting the checks.