Pictured: NTCC alumnus, Ricky Huitema, Dr. Andrew Yox, and NTCC alumnus, Matthew Jordan at the new lithium factory outside Texarkana, created by EnergyX out of Austin

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

When two aspiring engineers, both from Pittsburg High School, placed first and second in the Northeast Texas Poetry Contest of 2012, then vice president of the college, Dr. Herbert Riedel, was impressed.  He had the two read their poems to the subsequent meeting of the NTCC Board of Trustees.

The Adult Education Department at Northeast Texas Community College is accepting new students for its English Language course. Those interested in participating in this free course should call to make an appointment for registration beginning May 4. Registration will be held at the Community Resource Center (old Mt. Pleasant High School) at 105 N. Riddle Street in Mt. Pleasant and classes will be held at the Hanson-Sewell Center at 237 College Street in Pittsburg. Please call 903-434-8341 for an appointment.

The NTCC Library is hosting a fundraiser to support its student scholarship, and the community is invited to participate. For every $5 donation to the Library Scholarship, donors will receive a Pizza Hut coupon good for a large one-topping pizza for just $10.

This is a great opportunity to save some money on a meal while making a meaningful impact on student success at NTCC.

The 3rd Annual Taste of NTCC: Battle of the Booths brought together students, faculty, staff and community members for an afternoon of food, games and friendly competition. Nine student organizations participated in this year’s event, showcasing a wide variety of creative dishes and engaging displays.

Attendees who purchased tasting wristbands sampled offerings from each booth and cast their votes for their favorites. After a close competition, the 2026 winners were announced as:

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NTCC finished second overall among participating nonprofits for the day, while leading all organizations in total number of donors—setting a new record for donor participation in the college’s East Texas Giving Day history.

The Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Culinary Arts Program is pleased to announce the return of its popular couples cooking classes this May. Back by popular demand, this unique series once again partners NTCC with area restaurants to give participants the opportunity to learn how to prepare some of their most popular dishes directly from the chefs who create them.

Friends and family of Chuck and Sarah Johns recently made a generous $59,000 gift to establish the Chuck and Sarah Johns Memorial Scholarship at Northeast Texas Community College. The endowed scholarship will benefit students from Camp County, with a special emphasis on those pursuing degrees in education.

Northeast Texas Community College recently received a memorial gift that will impact students for generations to come. Dr. Kevin Rose, NTCC President, and his wife, Tracie, presented the NTCC Foundation with a $10,000 check to establish the Paula Rose Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarship honors the memory of Dr. Rose’s mother, Paula Rose, who passed away in October 2025. A longtime resident of Mount Pleasant, she dedicated much of her life to serving others, particularly through her work in libraries and her commitment to education and community engagement.

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a generous $3,000 donation from the Cypress Basin Master Gardeners to support student scholarships. The gift, made as part of East Texas Giving Day contributions, will benefit area students pursuing degrees in agriculture or related fields and will also sponsor a Work4College student.