By: René McCracken, NTCC Ag Director

Back by popular demand with a new twist….

The Kids Homesteading College is set for June 14th through June 24th running Monday through Thursday of each week from 8 am to noon. The twist to this camp is that each camper will be buddied up with a “big brother” or “big sister” from the Work4College students to experience the farm and gardens each day! Kid’s Farm College is offered to students 8 to 16 years of age with an interest in gardening/farming or love of animals.

Every semester full-time and associate faculty in NTCC’s Division of Humanities and Social Sciences can select an outstanding student, who is exceptional in some way. This semester, Government Professor Rex Allen nominated Sarah Ann Beatriz Worthen.

Professor Allen explained that “She is a very motivated individual that participates in a very positive manner in our class.  Her desire to do well in the class is shown by her preparation and discussion on all the political issues.  She is most deserving to be recognized for this award.”

NTCC EatBetter4Less Ambassadors planted an apricot tree Thursday in front of the Instructional Annex (IA) building. The tree is in honor of Dr. Ron Clinton, NTCC President, in appreciation for the recent piano concert he performed to raise money for NTCC's Eagle Pantry. They chose to plant an apricot tree because it is self-pollinating and will provide fruit to help support the food pantry for many years to come. To learn more about the EatBetterForLess program, visit www.eatbetter4less.com.

Pictured (from left): Hannah Allen, Emily Cole and Tasha Pierce were just a few standout players from the Carl Albert series. 

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

Starting pitcher for the Eagles, Mikel Howell (Photo by Erica Austin)

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

Northeast Texas Community College Baseball and the Panola Ponies finally met up on Sunday for game one of the three game series after a few days of rainouts. NTCC took down the Ponies 15-7 in a run ruled shortened game.

Every semester full-time and associate faculty in NTCC’s Division of Humanities and Social Sciences can select an outstanding student, who is exceptional in some way. This past year Dr.

The NTCC Agriculture and Continuing Education departments are pleased to offer a Summertime On The Farm camp for kids ages 8-14. Campers will learn how to care for chickens, goats, pigs, ducks, and more. Gardening, planting, and caring for flower beds will also be covered. Join us this summer as we learn how to "do life" on a real working farm!

Don’t forget to save the date for the upcoming Career and Training Expo on Friday, April 23 at the Industrial Technology Training Center (westbound I-30 service road in Mount Pleasant before Lowes). Please help spread the word to anyone you know who might be interested in any of the programs NTCC has to offer. Everyone is invited!

Many thanks to the Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation (MPEDC) for sponsoring the event. Here is what you can expect that day:

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a $20,000 gift from the East Texas Communities Foundation (ETCF). The funds were made available to the College by the ETCF through a planned gift from the estate of the late Burt and Nancy Marans, formerly of Pittsburg. This donation will contribute to the new Shelby Restoration Center that will soon be built on the NTCC campus. Pictured receiving the donation is Dr. Jonathan McCullough (left), NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement, and Nita May, NTCC Director of Development.

This is NTCC’s 7th year to participate in East Texas Giving Day, a regional online giving/fundraising event. Our students and programs benefit greatly from donations made during this time because wonderful matching grant opportunities really stretch the power of every dollar given. 

It’s very easy to give!  Make gifts anytime between NOW and April 27th

GO TO:  www.easttexasgivingday.org/ntccfoundation