By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director
The Northeast Texas Community College Softball team made the trip to Grayson College in Denison, Texas on Wednesday for the inaugural games under new Head Coach Joshua Freeman. The Eagles dropped game one 11-3 and game two by a score of 13-2.
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a check for $30,000 from Barry Smith of Pennsylvania. The funds benefit NTCC’s Carroll Shelby Automotive Progam and will go toward an upcoming Shelby restoration project. Smith is pictured (right) with his grandson, Parker, on a recent visit to northeast Texas in the driveway of a Pittsburg home formerly occupied by Shelby.
By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director
Northeast Texas Community College athletes started arriving on campus January 14th in preparation for the upcoming seasons. Arrival on campus was spread out over a few days to allow for social distancing and COVID-19 testing as the athletes arrived back to campus.
Carter BloodCare will be on campus Tuesday, Jan. 26 conducting a blood drive. Please help save a life by donating blood! The blood drive bus will be in the parking lot by the Student Union Building from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Information about donating:
• A mini physical is performed prior to donation
• Blood pressure, pulse, body temp and hemoglobin (red cell count) checks
• Following donation, donors can learn their blood type and non-fasting cholesterol count
Northeast Texas Community College will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The spring semester begins and offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Students, please check your schedules carefully to make sure you are aware of the dates, times and format of your classes. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing long weekend before we kick off another great semester!
The Northeast Texas Community College Professional Driving Academy recently celebrated the graduation of six more students, making a combined total of 15 completers since the first class in September. Pictured (from left) is: Steven Lopez, Paul Hurndon, Kolin MCcuin, Michael Jones (Program Director), LaDavia Cornelius, William Birkham, and David Kennedy.
The four-week Professional Driving Academy includes 160 hours of training, DOT physical, drug screen, MVR and CDL permit. Students spend 50 hours in the classroom and 110 hours on the road driving.
The NTCC Agriculture and Continuing Education Departments are please to announce an upcoming Spring Break "Life on the Farm" Camp with Rene McCracken (NTCC Ag Director).
Do your kids have a green thumb or a love for animals? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for them to spend their spring break enjoying some fresh air and learning about farm life.
