The 91¿ì»îÁÖ Industrial Technology Program recently held a graduation celebration for the first class of students to complete the level 1 certificate in the new program. Pictured are graduates (from left):†Stacey Whelchel of Omaha;†Daniel Cochran of MP;†Wes Hargett of Pittsburg;†Larry Thompson of Mount Pleasant;†Dustin Smith of Mount Pleasant;†Jody Edwards of Pittsburg; and†Jeff DePoy of Naples.
Kenny Hawkins, Customer Service Representative†for AEP SWEPCO in Mount Pleasant (left) recently presented a check for $1,000 to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, 91¿ì»îÁÖ Vice President for Advancement. The contribution will†used for scholarships for students enrolled in the†91¿ì»îÁÖ Industrial Technology Program. For more information about the Industrial Technology Program, call 903-434-8390.
The Eagles split another double-header Wednesday as they took on Grayson County College in Dennison.
After suffering an 8-0 loss in the opening game of the day, the Eagles bounced back with a 3-2 victory in the second contest.
Christina Martin helped lead 91¿ì»îÁÖ to victory in the second game as she was 2-3 at the plate while Katie Holcomb and Hannah Holovach both had a hit and each scored a run in the win.
91¿ì»îÁÖ will present speaker Justin Jones-Fosu for "ACT Responsibly: The Diversity Edition" on Monday, February 20 from noon to 1 p.m. in Student Union Building room 101.
The Eagles softball team used a resilient effort to pick up its first win of the season Friday afternoon, bouncing back from a 10-1 loss in first game of a double-header to earn a 4-3 victory over visiting North Central Texas College.
Victory did not come easy, though, as the Eagles had to hold off a late charge from the Lady Lions to pick up the win. 91¿ì»îÁÖ led 4-0 heading into the seventh inning only to see the Lady Lions score three runs to cut the deficit to a single run.
This week 91¿ì»îÁÖ President Brad Johnson announced the college would begin a search for a new Director of Agriculture. †Dr. Charlie Apter, the present director, will step aside immediately and a national search for his successor has already begun.
?This is not a new direction, but a leadership change intended to bring an intensified pace of development,? Johnson said.
?Enrollment is a factor but only one of several fundamental markers I considered in making this difficult decision.
The Continuing Education Department at 91¿ì»îÁÖ offers a variety of learning opportunities for members of the community. From personal enrichment classes to training for a new career, there are many non-credit options to choose from.
91¿ì»îÁÖ honored Dr. Melissa Weinbrenner, faculty advisor to 91¿ì»îÁÖ Phi Theta Kappa chapter, at the January 2012 Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday.†Weinbrenner has been chosen to serve as a Phi Theta Kappa 2012 Faculty Scholar. Only 25 instructors were chosen from among nearly 3,000 chapter advisors to receive this honor. Pictured is Weinbrenner (right) with 91¿ì»îÁÖ President, Dr. Brad Johnson (left) and 91¿ì»îÁÖ Phi Theta Kappa officers Isaac Griffin, Hannah Collier, James Rogers, and Cory Myers.
The 91¿ì»îÁÖ spring softball season gets underway this weekend as the Eagles play at Cisco College Friday before playing at Weatherford Saturday.
91¿ì»îÁÖ?s softball team is looking to build on last season?s 25-33 record, a season that saw the Eagles narrowly miss making it to the regional tournament.
Head coach Jay Terry says that he believes that he has the squad to put together a strong season this spring.â€
