Pat Wommack of Lone Star recently gave $1,000 to benefit the Northeast Texas Community College†Campaign for the Whatley. This gift was made in honor of Mrs. Wommack's daughter-in-law, Kim Wommack, who is a Professor of Art and Division Director for Creative and Performing Arts at NTCC. The goal for the campaign is to raise $750,000 over the next three years to help update the aging performing arts facility. Pictured, Wommack (second from left) presents a check to†Carolyn Franks, Director of the Whatley Center (left),†Nita May, NTCC director of Development (second from right) and Dr.

The Adult Education Department at Northeast Texas Community College will offer free General Education Development (GED) classes and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at various locations throughout the area. Students interested in attending classes must enroll in a 12-hour orientation. The information regarding dates/locations of classes is included below:

 

 

Mt. Pleasant Community Adult Education Center

201 Gibson St.

Mt.

Al and Sue Havenstrite recently agreed to serve as chair of the Northeast Texas Community College†Campaign for the Whatley. The goal for the campaign is to raise $750,000 over the next three years to enhance the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The facility hosts many professional and local performances each year and is need of updating. Pictured, Mr. and Mrs. Havenstrite (center) present a check for their gift to the Campaign to Dr.

Guaranty Bond Bank recently gave $3,000 to Northeast Texas Community College to underwrite the Tuesday, Dec. 13 Cherish the Ladies Christmas concert at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. Pictured making the donation on behalf of Guaranty Bond Bank is Robin Sharp (left), Senior Vice President and David Hand (far right), Senior Vice President Business/Development Officer. Carolyn Franks, Whatley Center Director, and Nita May, NTCC Director of Development are pictured receiving the gift. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

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Rico Willis (center) presents Karyn Skaar (left) and Lory Galloway (right) with fruit and
vegetable gift baskets for being named NTCC?s Fittest Employees of the Month for November.†

To receive this award, an employee must be caught practicing overt wellness behavior and attitude.
The Wellness Committee is on the lookout for an December recipient!

Here are a few words from Lory and Karyn about their personal wellness plans...

We are honored to be your first exercise ?buddy?

Northeast Texas Community College recently held a ceremony to recognize 11 students who successfully completed the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program. Those graduating from the program included: Back row (from left) Evette Alford, instructor; Rachel Smith of Talco; Lori Tursam of Pittsburg; Billie Kealer of Pittsburg; Jessica Lewis of Naples and Kelly Brindley of Pittsburg.

The Flight of the Phoenix Aviation Museum in Gilmer recently donated $1,000 to benefit the Auto Body portion of the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology program at Northeast Texas Community College. Pictured making the donation on behalf of the museum are Steve Dean and Aneita Henry†(front right). Ken Williams (front row, second from left), Assistant Professor of Auto Body Repair, accepted the gift. Also pictured are NTCC auto body students (from left): Cordarro Wright, Billy Tarver, Lee Kenemore, Adrian Ramirez, Rodney Jones, Jorge Santiesteban, Eddie Alexander and Francisco Banda.