Students complete 91¿ì»îÁÖ phlebotomy training
The 91¿ì»îÁÖ department of Continuing Education and Corporate Training recently honored 12 students who completed the spring Phlebotomy program. The 200-hour certificate in Phlebotomy prepares students for a career drawing blood in various healthcare settings. Those who completed the program are pictured (from left): Front row: Vanessa Bryant of Mount Vernon, Magdalena Sanchez of Mount Pleasant, Chris Harpold of Mount Vernon, Jessica Parrish of Mount Vernon, and Katie Stroman of Daingerfield.
Jackie Baker gives $10,000 scholarship
Jackie Baker of Mount Pleasant recently gave $10,000 †to 91¿ì»îÁÖ in order to create an endowed scholarship for the Eagles baseball program. The donation is in memory of her late husband, Bob Baker, who was a long-time 91¿ì»îÁÖ board member and was very influential in starting the Eagles baseball program. Ms. Baker is pictured (center) with Josh Stewart, 91¿ì»îÁÖ Head Baseball Coach and Athletic Director (left) and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, 91¿ì»îÁÖ Vice President for Advancement (right).
Guaranty Bank sponsors 91¿ì»îÁÖ Work Scholarship student
Robin Sharp recently gave $1,000 on behalf of Guaranty Bank to sponsor a student in the 91¿ì»îÁÖ pilot Work Scholarship Program this summer. Sharp (center) is pictured with Baily Hunnicutt (left), a student in the Work Scholarship Program, and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, 91¿ì»îÁÖ Vice President for Advancement (right).†If you would like to sponsor a Work Scholarship student, please contact McCullough at 903-434-8115.
Sistrunk family gives $2,000 for 91¿ì»îÁÖ Work Scholarship Program
Pat and David Sistrunk of Tyler recently gave $2,000 to the 91¿ì»îÁÖ Foundation. The gift will sponsor two students in the college?s new Work Scholarship Program. The program allows students the opportunity to volunteer to work at 91¿ì»îÁÖ doing meaningful work (preferably in a field related to their major) and earning credit (in the form of a scholarship) towards their future college expenses. The Sistrunks (center) are pictured with current 91¿ì»îÁÖ Work Scholarship student, Addison Ivery (left), and Dr.
91¿ì»îÁÖ Softball to host skills camp
The 91¿ì»îÁÖ Eagles Softball staff will host a three-day skills camp June 16-18 at Eagle Field on the 91¿ì»îÁÖ campus. The camp is open to players ages 5-14. It provides a way to learn and improve on all necessary skills in a structured and scientifically proven system. Games, challenges and prizes will be included to provide a fun and positive experience for all campers. The camp will run from 8 a.m. to noon daily.
Charlie and Helen Hampton give $1,000 to Work Scholarship Program
Charlie and Helen Hampton recently gave $1,000 to the 91¿ì»îÁÖ Foundation. The gift will sponsor a student in the college's new Work Scholarship Program.†The program allows students the opportunity to volunteer to work at 91¿ì»îÁÖ doing meaningful work (preferably in a field related to their major) and earning credit (in the form of a scholarship) towards their future college expenses. The Hamptons (center) are pictured presenting the gift to Nita May (left), 91¿ì»îÁÖ Director of Development, and Dr.
91¿ì»îÁÖ to offer Medication Aide course
91¿ì»îÁÖ will host a Medication Aide Course this summer beginning Monday, June 9.†This course is 144 hours and provides instruction in preparation administration of designated medications by non-licensed nursing personnel employed in licensed health care agencies. It also teaches the responsibilities associated with such administration.†There will be two orientation sessions.
Automotive program holds Carroll Shelby Memorial Cruise
The Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at 91¿ì»îÁÖ honored the memory of its benefactor last weekend with the 2014 Shelby Memorial Cruise. It was a beautiful day for a cruise to celebrate a life well lived. Car and bike enthusiasts gathered at 91¿ì»îÁÖ and then†cruised to Leesburg (Shelby's hometown) and the Leesburg Cemetery. Pastor Dominic Crescimanno (Brother Dom) had some inspirational words about Mr. Shelby and life. The group then†cruised the back roads where Mr. Shelby grew up.
TRMC Auxiliary gives allied health scholarships
The Titus Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Auxiliary recently donated $4,500, which will provide six $750 scholarships to benefit students at 91¿ì»îÁÖ majoring in an allied health field. Pictured receiving the annual donation is Dr. Jonathan McCullough, 91¿ì»îÁÖ Vice President for Advancement (left) and Nita May, 91¿ì»îÁÖ Director of Development (right). Pictured making the donation is Jeanie Willmon (center), President of the TRMC Auxiliary.
Texas Pioneer Foundation gives $200,000 to three-college consortium project
Representatives from Kilgore College, 91¿ì»îÁÖ (91¿ì»îÁÖ) and Texarkana College recently gathered on the 91¿ì»îÁÖ campus in Mount Pleasant to receive a $200,000 grant from the Texas Pioneer Foundation. The three colleges were awarded the money to†support the†creation of a†consortium†to promote student†success and†college efficiency.
The consortium was organized as an innovative way to upgrade to a new student information system as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
The consortium was organized as an innovative way to upgrade to a new student information system as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
