College receives $40,000 from Greater Texas Foundation

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently announced it received $40,000 from the Greater Texas Foundation to support the Work4College Program. Dr. Ron Clinton (right), NTCC President, and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement, are pictured receiving the gift on behalf of the college. The 2021 Work4College program will kick off June 7 with more than 80 student participating.

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Cosmetology students volunteer to help local homeless

Representatives from the NTCC Cosmetology Program recently visited local non-profit, Rhute Haven, to provide haircuts for homeless individuals. Pictured (from left) is instructor Necah Posey and students Elizabeth Isbell, Crystal Carpenter and Alejandro “Dro” Barcenas.

Despite the fact that the event was held the day after spring commencement, the new cosmetology graduates were happy to lend their skills for a good cause. While the turnout wasn’t as high as they hoped, students were able to help one client that day.

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Orchard Ensemble to perform at Whatley Center

The Orchard Ensemble featuring pianist Evan Mitchell, violinist Mark Miller and violist Ute Miller will perform at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College on Sunday, June 13 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for age 17 and under. They may be ordered online at www.whatleycenter.com or by calling the box office at 903-434-8181. 

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GED graduates inducted into NAEHS

The Northeast Texas Community College Adult Education Program honored five deserving General Equivalency Diploma (GED) students during its recent GED Graduation ceremony by inducting them into the National Adult Education Honor Society (NAEHS). Those inducted were: (from left): Conner Mitleff of Mt. Pleasant, Chloe McGee of Talco, Theresa Kitchens of Mount Pleasant, Silvia Villa Garcia of Winfield and Tia Dailey of Hughes Springs.

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Mitleff receives J. Travis Jackson GED Scholarship

Conner Mitleff of Mount Pleasant was recently presented with the J. Travis Jackson GED Scholarship during the 2021 GED graduation ceremony hosted by the Northeast Texas Community College Adult Education Program. This $500 award is given by the Mount Pleasant Rotary Club in memory of Jackson, who was a long time adult educator in Titus County. Pictured is Conner along with Suzie Castillo, President of the Mount Pleasant Rotary. To learn more about adult education opportunities and services, call 903-434-8341.

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