Free GED, ESL classes offered

The Adult Education Department at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø (NTCC) will offer free General Education Development (GED) classes and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at various locations throughout the area this fall. All students must in enroll in an orientation session before beginning classes.†The GED exam is changing in January 2014. At that time, all students seeking a GED will be required to complete the entire new test.
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Hall holds state office for Phi Theta Kappa

Ashley Hall, a member of the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Mu Chi chapter, is currently serving as a state officer for the Phi Theta Kappa Organization. Hall, of Leesburg, was elected to the office of District III Vice President of the Texas Region of Phi Theta Kappa during the spring 2013 semester. In this role, she serves on the Texas Regional Officer team and represents 18 colleges in the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Texas region. She is also responsible for planning and attending statewide events.
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Poetry reading set for Sept. 6

Last Year?s Student Winners are pictured with Michael Whitney of Elliott Auto Group, who sponsors the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Texas Poetry Contest.
The sixth-annual reading of the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Texas Poetry Contest will be held on†Friday, Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. in the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø.†

The two adult and four student winners will read their poems and receive awards.
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NTCC dental hygiene program provides low-cost services to community

† † †The fall semester is about to start at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø. This means that dental hygiene students will be back in the clinic providing low-cost services to the community as of August 27.


† † †A flat nominal fee of only $30 for adults and $15 for children, NTCC students, and NTCC employees is charged to receive dental hygiene services. These may include dental screenings, x-rays, teeth cleanings, fluoride applications, oral health education, and sealants.
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