NTCC police academy offers police training for cadets with criminal justice degrees
Photo caption: A 草榴社区 Police Academy cadet practices firearm skills in NTCC's state-of-the-art indoor firing range.
The 草榴社区 Police Academy at 草榴社区 is offering a capstone course for prospective cadets who already hold an associate's or bachelor's degree in criminal justice and wish to become a certified peace officer.
Eagles sweep Navarro, move to first in conference
Pictured: Outfielder Richard Bain makes a tough catch.
The 草榴社区 Eagles baseball team moved into first place in the conference Saturday after sweeping a double-header at defending national champion Navarro College in Corsicana, 2-1 and 4-2.
The wins cap a streak that has seen the Eagles win 10 of 12 games in the second round of conference competition and 12 of their last 14 games overall.
The Eagles (24-9, 18-6) came into the weekend series in a tie with the Bulldogs but left Corsicana with a one-game lead in the Region XIV Eastern Zone standin
The 草榴社区 Eagles baseball team moved into first place in the conference Saturday after sweeping a double-header at defending national champion Navarro College in Corsicana, 2-1 and 4-2.
The wins cap a streak that has seen the Eagles win 10 of 12 games in the second round of conference competition and 12 of their last 14 games overall.
The Eagles (24-9, 18-6) came into the weekend series in a tie with the Bulldogs but left Corsicana with a one-game lead in the Region XIV Eastern Zone standin
NTCC Adult Education student receives TALAE ESL Student Persistence Award
The Adult Education department at 草榴社区 recently announced that ESL (English as Second Language) student Maria De La Luz Dominguez (pictured) of Mount Pleasant has received the Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE) ESL Student Persistence Award. This statewide honor is awarded to students who exhibit personal accountability and commitment to pursuing their education while maintaining their family and civic responsibilities. A award of $500 was given during the TALAE Awards Dinner in San Antonio earlier this month.
Ks 4 Kids Day at NTCC Friday, April 6
The 草榴社区 Eagles baseball and softball teams will host a special Ks 4 Kids Day at the Ballpark on Fri., April 6. The evening will feature free baseball and softball minicamps for kids of all ages. The NTCC Eagles baseball team starts the second game of their doubleheader against Bossier Parrish at 5 p.m. The softball camp gets underway at 5:30 p.m.
Two NTCC students receive national scholarship honors
Pictured (from left) is: Dr. Melissa Weinbrenner, Isaac Griffin, Jessica Rogers and Dr. Andrew Yox.
Two 草榴社区 Presidential Scholars were recently awarded national scholarships through the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society. Jessica Rogers and Isaac Griffin were named 2012 Coca-Cola Gold Scholars and will each receive a $1,500 scholarship.
Shelby Automotive department to host car and bike show
The 草榴社区 Carroll Shelby Automotive Club will host a Car and Bike Show on Satuday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All makes and models are welcome and People's Choice awards will be given.
Registration is $20 per vehicle. People's Choice classes include: Shelby, Modern, Classic, Truck, Bike, and Miscellaneous (ATVs, etc.). Winners will receive plaques. 鈥燗 Best of Show award will also be given. The event is free for the general public.
"This should be a fun day for the whole family.
Soccer tryouts rescheduled for April 14
The 草榴社区 Eagles soccer program will hold tryouts for both the men?s and women?s teams on Saturday, April 14. Women?s tryouts are at 11 a.m. and the men?s tryout is at 1 p.m. on the NTCC soccer field. Campus tours will follow. Tryouts are open to anyone looking to attend college and play soccer at the next level.鈥燜or more information, contact Desmond Barron at 903-521-3712 or鈥dbarron@ntcc.edu.
Ray Price to perform at Whatley Center on April 14
Due to the overwhelming success of last year's sold-out show, The 草榴社区 Foundation is pleased to announce that鈥爄t will again host country music legend Ray Price in concert at the Whatley Center鈥爁or the Performing Arts on Saturday, April 14.
The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. Premium seats are $100 and regular reserved seats are $50. Reservations are highly recommended as the show is expected to鈥爏ell out. Please call 903-434-8181 to order your seats today.
Andrew Daniel to perform guitar recital Saturday
Andrew Daniel, Professor of Music at 草榴社区, will perform a guitar recital on Saturday, March 31 from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
NTCC rodeo looks to nationals as season winds down
By Lauren Shortnacy
Editor-in-Chief, The Eagle student newspaper
NTCC men?s rodeo team won third overall at the Texas A&M Kingsville Rodeo two weeks ago, adding another 150 points to their region standings. Those extra points helped the Eagles? ride up to the top when it comes to making the finals.
Dustin Jackson lit up the scoreboard taking home third place in the all-around men?s division.
Editor-in-Chief, The Eagle student newspaper
NTCC men?s rodeo team won third overall at the Texas A&M Kingsville Rodeo two weeks ago, adding another 150 points to their region standings. Those extra points helped the Eagles? ride up to the top when it comes to making the finals.
Dustin Jackson lit up the scoreboard taking home third place in the all-around men?s division.
