The NTCC Continuing Education department recently offered its very first pickleball course starting in late march. The course, taught by Marc Levesque, is a great way to stay fit, have fun and make new friends. 

"Thank you NTCC continuing education for allowing me to teach and instruct the fastest growing sport in America “Pickleball”  This amazing sport combines tennis, badminton and ping pong and is played with a paddle and heavier type whiffle ball," Levesque said. 

Texas A&M University-Texarkana is offering a special admission application fee waiver for community college transfer students during the month of April. They are doing so in celebration of Community College Month. For more information, visit www.tamut.edu/apply. 

The sketch pictured will be on display at the exhibit.

The Northeast Texas Community College Art Department will hold its annual student art show from Thursday, April 6th through Tuesday, May 2nd in the foyer gallery of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The exhibit will feature student artworks in design, drawing, ceramics, photography, and digital media. A reception will be held Wednesday, April 12th in the Whatley Center foyer at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come, meet our amazing students, and enjoy the exhibit.  

Carson Zachry at bat for the Eagles.

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

Northeast Texas Community College Softball traveled to Corsicana, Texas on March 25th to take on Navarro College, coming away with one win and one loss. After losing in extra innings, 6-5 in game one, NTCC bounced back for a 4-1 victory in game two.

The Eagle newspaper staff attended the 2023 Texas Intercollegiate Press Association convention last week and returned home with a number of awards! The staff won a total of 23 awards including a 1st place in Best of Show and 2nd place in overall excellence. Co-Editor-in-Chief Skylar Fondren also took 2nd place in the feature photography on-site contest and was also awarded the $2,000 Fred Stewart Community College Journalism Scholarship.

The Northeast Texas Community College Professional Driving Academy continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. One new student recently graduated from the program. Pictured (from left) is: Aron Farley (Instructor), graduate Alex Martinez, and Jimmy Smith (Director of Continuing Education and Corporate Training).

The NTCC Sociology Travel Club will host a yard sale on Saturday, April 1st from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1303 Larkin Avenue in Mt. Pleasant. All proceeds from the sale will go toward the cost of the first NTCC study-abroad course coming up this May.

Anyone who has gently used unwanted items they wish to donate for the sale can drop them by the CARE Center in IA 105 or e-mail care@ntcc.edu to arrange for a pickup by Thursday, March 30th. 

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a $25,000 gift from the Carroll Shelby Foundation. Aaron Shelby (left), is pictured presenting the check to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement. The funds will be used to provide scholarships for students enrolled in NTCC’s Carroll Shelby Automotive Program.

NTCC Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) students (above from left): Monse Rivero, Neida Pérez and Anahí Valente represented NTCC at the state TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) competition in Austin. Neida and Anahi (pictured below) qualified to compete at the National competition in Orlando June 29-July 2. We wish them luck as they represent their college this summer!

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

Northeast Texas Community College Baseball as busy during spring break with six games over eight days. NTCC opened spring break up with a Saturday conference two game set with Bossier Parrish Community College, losing 7-1 and 8-0.

NTCC would bounce back on Monday, March 13th when they traveled to Centenary College and picked up a 12-4 road non-conference win.