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By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

In her first year at NTCC, Neida Perez became a standout among standouts.  As a top-ranked Presidential Scholar, she has earned this fall one of the two most lucrative foundation scholarships granted through the college’s honors program. She will be the college’s James and Elizabeth Whatley Scholar for 2023-24.

This scholarship came into being as part of a record-breaking 1.7 million-dollar gift to ²ÝÁñÉçÇø in 2007 by the Whatley family.

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

²ÝÁñÉçÇø has named Haley Colwell as the new leader for the Eagle Softball program. Haley Colwell joins the talented staff at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø as the new Head Softball coach.

Colwell brings a wealth of knowledge and experience both as a player and as a coach. Recently she served as the first head softball coach in program history at West Plains High School in Amarillo, Texas.

We are officially less than two weeks away from the start of the Fall 2023 semester. Classes start Monday, Aug. 28th. There is still time to sign up, but you need to act now!

Most current students should be able to register online in the . New students should visit  to get started and schedule to see an advisor ASAP. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for the 2023-2024 academic year!

The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Theatre Department, in collaboration with Firefly Community Theatre (Pittsburg Camp County Arts Council) will soon host auditions for it's upcoming radio play production of Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus, based upon the teleplay by Val De Crowl and Andrew J. Fenady. Auditions will be held on September 6th at 6 p.m. at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts and callbacks (if needed) will be September 7th. Both NTCC students and members of the community are encouraged to audition. 

Pictured: Yara Maldonado delivers the student response address.

²ÝÁñÉçÇø celebrated its August 2023 commencement on Friday, Aug. 11th at 7 p.m. in the Whatley Center. There were 95 total graduates (not all were in attendance) who received 69 degrees and 50 certificates of competency. Monaka Rash gave the student welcome and Yara Maldonado gave the student response address. 

By now you've probably heard about Pickleball, but have you given it a try? NTCC's continuing education Pickleball class is back by popular demand!  There's never been a better time to get some exercise and have a great time making new friends and learning about this exciting sport. 

Pictured: student winners in 2019: Jacob Lambie, Cade Armstrong, Karla Fuentes, and Mercedes Collins. Photo courtesy of the NTCC Eagle and Mandy Smith.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Honors ²ÝÁñÉçÇø, the honors program of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø announces a call for poems and images that can accent or enliven our sense of the surroundings, people, the culture, and/or the history of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Texas.

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø is set to dazzle audiences with an exciting variety of performances for the 2023-2024 season. From world-renowned acts to local talents, this season promises a diverse range of entertainment that offers something for everyone. to view the full season brochure!

Entertainment Series

The Adult Education Department at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø is accepting new and returning students for its GED (General Educational Development) and ESL (English as a Second Language) programs. Those interested in participating in either of these free educational programs should call to make an appointment for registration. While classes are offered in various convenient locations around the area, all registration will be held at the Community Resource Center (formerly MPISD Administration Building) at 105 N.

The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Continuing Education department has a variety of fun learning opportunities lined up for the fall semester. If you are interested in signing up, please complete the registration forms (below) or call 903-434-8134 or e-mail continuinged@ntcc.edu. 

Upcoming classes include: