Carolyn Pope receives Adult Education Teacher of the Year Award
The Adult Education department at 91²Ö¿â recently announced that GED (General Education Development) and ESL (English as a Second Language) instructor Carolyn Pope of Mount Pleasant has received the Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE) Adult Education Teacher of the Year Award. Pope, who has taught adult education with NTCC since 1990, was nominated for this honor by colleagues and students.
NTCC Adult Education student receives TALAE ESL Student Persistence Award
The Adult Education department at 91²Ö¿â recently announced that ESL (English as Second Language) student Maria De La Luz Dominguez (pictured) of Mount Pleasant has received the Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE) ESL Student Persistence Award. This statewide honor is awarded to students who exhibit personal accountability and commitment to pursuing their education while maintaining their family and civic responsibilities. A award of $500 was given during the TALAE Awards Dinner in San Antonio earlier this month.
Photo Contest Deadline Extended
The deadline for the 91²Ö¿â Alphabet Photography Contest has been extended to Monday, Feb. 27. The contest is open to NTCC students, employees and the general public.†Cash prizes totaling $500 will be given for winning photographs.
Each photo should creatively depict one letter ? either N, T or C.
Eagles softball wins one, drops one to Connors State
The Eagles softball team moved to 3-7 Saturday as they picked up a split in a double header with visiting Connors State.
With both teams battling frigid temperatures, it was the Eagles that came away with a 3-2 victory in game one.
The Eagles took advantage of their three hits to score their three runs in the contest and held off the Cowgirls late to get the win.
The Cowgirls grabbed a quick lead in the top of the second inning on a fielder?s choice play with the bases loaded but the Eagles answered with three runs in the bottom of the inning.
Jessica Miller
With both teams battling frigid temperatures, it was the Eagles that came away with a 3-2 victory in game one.
The Eagles took advantage of their three hits to score their three runs in the contest and held off the Cowgirls late to get the win.
The Cowgirls grabbed a quick lead in the top of the second inning on a fielder?s choice play with the bases loaded but the Eagles answered with three runs in the bottom of the inning.
Jessica Miller
Eagles baseball team splits at Weatherford
The Eagles baseball team moved its record to 3-3 Tuesday as the squad split a double-header at Weatherford College.
It took extra-inning heroics for the Eagles to pick up a win in game one as Matt Durst drove in the game-winning runs with a two-RBI single in the top of the eighth inning to secure a 3-1 victory.
A pitcher?s duel throughout, Weatherford took the lead in the bottom of the second inning with a sacrifice fly by Cody Semier.
The Eagles tied the score in the top of the fifth inning as a two-out single to center by Richard Bain brought in Eric Hughes, who ha
It took extra-inning heroics for the Eagles to pick up a win in game one as Matt Durst drove in the game-winning runs with a two-RBI single in the top of the eighth inning to secure a 3-1 victory.
A pitcher?s duel throughout, Weatherford took the lead in the bottom of the second inning with a sacrifice fly by Cody Semier.
The Eagles tied the score in the top of the fifth inning as a two-out single to center by Richard Bain brought in Eric Hughes, who ha
Jerry and Susan Massey give $2,000 to Whatley Campaign
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry and Susan Massey of Pittsburg recently gave†$2,000†to benefit the Campaign for the Whatley at 91²Ö¿â. This generous donation will help make much-needed improvements to the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. Pictured are Mr. and Mrs. Massey (center) with Campaign Chairs Al and Sue Havenstrite (left) and Nita May (right), NTCC Director of Development. For more information about The Campaign for the Whatley contact May at 903-434-8113.
Frank Sexton Lodge contributes to NTCC scholarships
Members of the Frank Sexton Masonic Lodge, #206, recently presented†a†$739.95†check†to 91²Ö¿â. The funds will be†used to†complete the establishment of an endowed scholarship, which will†provide†perpetual†scholarship opportunities for non-traditional students†from Camp County attending NTCC.†Pictured (from left) is:†Paul Dempsey, W.M. Bill Guy, Dr. Jon McCullough, NTCC Vice President for Advancement, Rhett McCullough and Bruce Carpenter, Secretary of the Frank Sexton Lodge. For information about this or other scholarships at NTCC, please call 903-434-8115.
NTCC sees 2.5% enrollment growth
91²Ö¿â†grew by another 2.5% this Spring, continuing a rapid growth pattern which has existed since 2008.†A recent†preliminary enrollment report†shows 3,159 students enrolled for the Spring 2012 semester.
?NTCC continues to experience a period of sustained growth, for which we are grateful.†I believe this confirms recent decisions to add new programs and dramatically expand dual credit programs with our public school partners," NTCC President, Dr.
Eagles host free baseball/softball kids camp, Ks for Kids Day on Saturday
The 91²Ö¿â Eagles baseball and softball teams will host a special Ks for Kids Day at the ballpark on Saturday, Feb. 18.
The day will begin with a free kids camp at 10 a.m., followed by home doubleheaders for NTCC baseball and softball. In addition to offering a day of fun for the whole family, this event will mark the official kickoff of the Ks for Kids campaign, which will raise funds for the Women and Children's Center at Titus Regional Medical Center.
The day will begin with a free kids camp at 10 a.m., followed by home doubleheaders for NTCC baseball and softball. In addition to offering a day of fun for the whole family, this event will mark the official kickoff of the Ks for Kids campaign, which will raise funds for the Women and Children's Center at Titus Regional Medical Center.
Cypress Bank sponsors Masters of Motown performance
The Masters of Motown concert that will be held at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Feb. 16 is sponsored by Cypress Bank. Pictured is B. Gooding, Senior Vice President, Cypress Bank (center) with Dr. Brad Johnson, NTCC President (left) and Carolyn Franks, Director of the Whatley Center (right). For more information about the show, visit .
