By: Justin Hargrove, Athletic Trainer/Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Human Performance
Northeast Texas Community College would like to recognize all the Area Athletic Trainers who go above and beyond to take care of the athletes they serve. March is designated at National Athletic Training Month and this year the slogan is “There’s an AT for that”.
Nolan Bushko (pictured) had three hits, two RBI’s, and two runs scored on the day.
By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director
Northeast Texas Community College baseball took to the road on Monday, February 27th to take on Hill College in a non-conference contest. NTCC scored early and often to bring home the 11-6 win over the Rebels.
Students who volunteered were: (pictured from left) Eddie Banda, Arron Gage, Jayce Nutt, Deagan England, Brandi Neal, and Michael Herrera.
Six current NTCC Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students recently had the opportunity to volunteer at a special needs Valentine’s dance at Coppergate Ranch. These students took extra time out of their weekend to help make the event memorable for attendees aged 9-67. One special guest, Grace, was a 17-year-old girl who got to celebrate her first birthday party at the dance.
Film Poster Created by Dr. Jerry Wesson Scholar, Monserrat Rivero-Sanchez
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
Honors Northeast and the NTCC Webb Society to feature the story of a surprise success—the victory of the Texas Suffragettes in 1919, at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at NTCC
Pictured: Braylynn Henderson pitched game one for the win.
By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director
Wet field conditions pushed the Northeast Texas Community College matchup with National Park College to Sunday, February 26th, and the Eagles used that extra day to prepare and came away with a sweep. Game one saw NTCC defeat the Nighthawks 6-0 and win a back and forth contest in game two 11-10.
Do you plan to transfer to Texas A&M-Texarkana in the fall? If so, they are offering an application fee waiver for transfer students who apply March 6th through 10th. This is a great way to save some money and take the next step toward continuing your education. For more information, contact Amanda Sanders, Transfer Admissions Counselor, at 903-434-8353 or asanders@tamut.edu. You can apply at www.tamut.edu/apply.
Pictured: Kevin Schoneboom on the mound for the Eagles.
By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director
Northeast Texas Community College Baseball hosted Paris Junior College for the first home conference games of the 2023 season and each team came away with a win in the series. NTCC won game one 7-2 before falling to Paris in game two 8-3.
Pictured: Raef Wright at-bat for the Eagles.
By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director
February 22nd the NTCC Eagles head down to Tyler, Texas to open of Conference play for the 2023 season with the TJC Apaches. TJC would take game one, but it took extra innings to do so, winning 3-2 in eleven innings. Game two would go the Eagles way with a 9-2 win over the Apaches.
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a check for $197,778 in Title V matching funds from the U.S. Department of Education. Pictured (from left) is Dr. Ron Clinton, NTCC President, and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement. Thanks to a unique provision of the federal grant, all donations to the Foundation’s endowment are matched 100 percent by Title V funds.
Have you heard about Pickleball and want to learn how to play? Come join the NTCC Continuing Education Department for a class on this up-and-coming sport that is sweeping the country. Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It is an easy game for beginners to learn, so if you are looking for a fun, social and friendly game, Pickleball is for you!
