NTCC Ag students design flower beds at Hanson-Sewell Center

91²Ö¿â Sustainable Agriculture students recently participated in a hands-on project at the NTCC 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.
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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 NTCC?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...

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Classified Staff Organization supports Relay for Life

The 91²Ö¿â 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), NTCC 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.
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Poster contest winners announced

Photo caption: Pictured are the winners of the 2012 McGraw Hill Poster Contest at 91²Ö¿â (from left): Jessica Rogers (second place), Isaac Griffin (first place) and April Dodson (third place).†


The fifth-annual McGraw Hill Poster Contest was held on April 27 at the†Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at†91²Ö¿â.


This competition gives NTCC students and local high school seniors an opportunity to present their unique ideas and research.

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May 8 Reception to honor McCallum



91²Ö¿â will host a reception for Latrel McCallum on Tuesday, May 8 from 12-1 p.m. in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts foyer. The event will†honor†McCallum's 14 loyal years of service as a member of the NTCC Board of Trustees.† She retired from the board in April.




"Ms. McCallum was a great asset to the NTCC Board and her presence will be greatly missed. We†want to†give the public a chance to thank her for her service and leadership as a board member," NTCC President, Dr.
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Eagles sweep Navarro, clinch regular season title

The NTCC Eagles moved one step closer to the Junior College World Series Wednesday as they swept defending national champion Navarro to earn the regular season conference title.

A pair of outstanding pitching performances from starters Jordan Marah and Tanner Allgood, coupled with a strong defensive showing, carried the day as the Eagles defeated the visiting Bulldogs 3-1 and 2-0.

With the wins, the Eagles finish the regular season 26-10 in Region XIV Eastern Zone play and 33-14 overall.
?We just had a good performance at the plate and in the field today,?
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Eagles battle Navarro for conference title Wednesday

The 91²Ö¿â Eagles baseball team is hoping for †a large home crowd Wednesday†afternoon as they battle Navarro College for the Region XIV†Eastern Zone regular-season title.


The two teams enter Wednesday?s matchup in a virtual tie†atop the standings with an Eagle sweep earning NTCC the†title outright. While the games mark the end of the regular†season for the Eagles, the Bulldogs finish their season with†a pair of games at Paris Junior College Saturday.


The Eagles (31-14.
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