Massey retires from NTCC board

Jerry Massey, an 18-year member of the 草榴社区 Board of Trustees, announced his retirement from the board effective June 24th, 2013.鈥 鈥燤r. Massey cited his upcoming move out of the college district as the reason for his resignation.鈥 The College will hold a reception honoring him for his service early in the fall term.鈥 The Board of Trustees will consider the vacancy at the next regular meeting of the Board, June 25th.
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James Rogers receives national Phi Theta Kappa Award

James Rogers of Pittsburg was recently honored at Phi Theta Kappa's (PTK) 2013 Annual Convention in San Jose, CA. He was one of only 26 members nationwide to receive the PTK Alumni Award of Appreciation.鈥燫ogers graduated from 草榴社区 in May 2012. He was nominated for the Alumni Award of Appreciation by NTCC's Alpha Mu Chi chapter. This award is reserved for alumni members who demonstrated outstanding support to the organization. Rogers is currently studying computer science at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
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CNFR standings update

Representatives from the NTCC Rodeo Team are hard at work in Casper, Wyoming this week at the College National Finals Rodeo. Below is an update on their progress as of Tuesday, June 11 (according to CNFR website standings):


? Sadie Johnson is in sixth place overall in goat tying after three runs. Her times were 7.7, 7.2, and 6.5 seconds respectively.


? Zack Bocco is in 36th place in Steer Wrestling after two go-rounds.
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35 students complete RN program

The Nursing Program at 草榴社区 recently awarded 35 students with an Associate's Degree in Nursing. These students are now eligible to test to become Registered Nurses. The May 2013 graduating class is pictured above:

First Row:鈥犫燣eft to right

Kayla Denise Segari of Mount Pleasant; Laramie Jade Worden of Cooper; Shelby Lee Ann Harrison of Como; Shannon Merie Atchley of Wake Village; Hannah Grider of Reno; Jennifer E.
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Farmer's Market on Friday, June 7

Getting Blood from a Turnip, by Rene' McCracken, NTCC Agriculture Director

I think as a native Texan I have been privy to (and guilty of using) my fair share of ?old-timey sayings." In fact, my agriculture students at 草榴社区 just love to ask for clarification of ones like ?86th鈥爐he noise? or鈥?gobbldygook? or ?hottsy tottsy?or ?flapping your gums?.

One such colloquialism that I heard quite a bit growing up was ?You just can?t get blood from a turnip!?
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Fine Arts Club of Mount Pleasant gives scholarship

The 草榴社区 Foundation recently received a $500 gift to benefit a student majoring in fine arts. This scholarship, contributed by the Fine Arts Club of Mount Pleasant, is one of the longest running scholarships at NTCC (established 1985). Pictured, Sandra Price (center), Rosalie Chambers, and Joyce Thomas present the donation to Nita May, NTCC Director of Development (left) and NTCC President Dr. Brad Johnson. For more information on this or other NTCC Foundation Scholarships, please call 903-434-8115.
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