NTCC Shelby Automotive team competes in endurance kart race
By: Christopher Hamilton
NTCC Eagle Staff Writer
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Go-kart racing is hard work.†
Spring registration opens at NTCC
Registration for the spring 2014 semester is currently underway at Northeast Texas Community College. Students may also register for the holiday intersession term.
Intersession courses run December 16 through January 6. These intensive online classes allow dedicated students to earn full college credit in about two weeks. Learn more about these classes at www.ntcc.edu/intersession.†The regular Spring 2014 semester begins on Monday, Jan. 13.
Kim Wommack named November Fittest Employee of the Month
Sherry Hoppock (left)†presents Kim Wommack†with a fruit and†vegetable†gift basket for being named NTCC?s Fittest Employee†of the Month†for November. To receive this award, an employee must†be caught practicing†overt wellness behavior and attitude.†
GenTX hosts video contest for high school students
The Generation TX (pronounced "Generation Texas") movement to promote a college and career-ready culture in communities statewide has declared†November 18-22†to be GenTX Week. To celebrate GenTX Week, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), creators of the Generation Texas movement, invites all high school students to participate in the first-ever GenTX video contest dubbed†Take the Challenge!
Matthew Jordan elected to GPHC Executive Council
The annual October vote of the members of the Great Plains Honors Council (GPHC), an association of 80 honors colleges and programs, recently confirmed†Matthew Jordan,†a Presidential Scholar at Northeast Texas Community College, as the 2013-2014 Student Representative of its Executive Council.
Jordan, the 2012 Salutatorian of Pittsburg High School, will become the highest ranking student in an organization that represents thousands of honors students, including those at large and prestigious universities.
Eagles Soccer finishes record season with loss to San Jacinto
The Northeast Texas Community College Men's Eagles Soccer team suffered a 6-1 defeat against San Jacinto College-South on Friday, ending their season for the year. The Region 14 semifinal game was the closest that the Eagles have ever gotten to a national championship since their program began in 2010.
The Eagles and San Jacinto both defended their goals until the 35-minute mark when Eagles Forward Rimario Gordon scored a goal, assisted by Logan Humphries.
SGA, Enactus host food drive
The Office of Student Activities, Student Government Association and Enactus is hosting a campus-wide food drive November 4-December 12.
Charlie and Helen Hampton sponsor The Broadway Tenors
Charlie and Helen Hampton recently gave $3,000 to sponsor the upcoming performance of The Broadway Tenors at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College. The show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available by calling the Whatley Center box office at 903-434-8181. The Hamptons are pictured above (seated) after presenting the gift to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Vice President for Advancement. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities for Whatley performances, please call Carolyn Franks at 903-434-8182.
The Broadway Tenors to perform at Whatley Center
Fans of Broadway musicals won't want to miss the chance to see The Broadway Tenors live at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College.†Musical theater?s best leading men will transport you from the Golden Age and back in a thrilling and moving evening of Broadway?s most beloved hits.†The show is Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students.†
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NTCC Men's Soccer beats Coastal Bend, advances in playoffs
The Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Men's Eagles soccer team kicked off the playoff†season with a†victory against the Coastal Bend College Cougars Tuesday. The Eagles defeated the Cougars 2-1, achieving the first-ever playoff win for the NTCC soccer program, which began in 2010.
Omar Aguilar started things off for the Eagles with an unassisted goal in the first five minutes. Roman Rodriguez scored again at the 30-minute mark, assisted by Rimario Gordon.
Omar Aguilar started things off for the Eagles with an unassisted goal in the first five minutes. Roman Rodriguez scored again at the 30-minute mark, assisted by Rimario Gordon.
