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The �������� Vocational Nursing (VN) program recently learned that 100% of its graduates from August 2024 passed their NCLEX-PN examinations. This marks the fourth year in a row that the VN program has had a 100% pass rate. 

“This is a true testament to the dedication and hard work of our instructors and the excellence of our students. I’m incredibly proud of this accomplishment, and I look forward to seeing how we can continue to grow and strengthen our program,” Dr. Charla Denman, �������� Director of Nursing Programs, said. 

Students from the Carroll Shelby Automotive Program at �������� attended the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada last week. In addition to attending one of the largest automotive trade shows in the world, students also had the opportunity to attend a special event at the Carroll Shelby Heritage Center at the invitation of Shelby American and the Carroll Shelby Foundation. 

Pictured (from left): Skylar Hodson, Remington Covey, Monse Rivero, Vanessajane Bayna, Alison Majors, and Avery Woods

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Is your new year’s resolution to start a new career? If so, The �������� Continuing Education department has a great opportunity to consider. A new 13-week HVAC Installer Helper Program begins in January 2025. It focuses on broad, transferable skills, including an understanding of the heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industry. The program will begin January 21st and run through April 9th with classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

The Theatre Program at �������� is thrilled to present its highly anticipated production of Wait Until Dark this Thursday, Nov. 14th through Saturday, Nov. 16th in the on-stage black box theater of the Whatley Center. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with an additional 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Due to the unique setup, seating is limited, and advance tickets are highly recommended. 

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Honors Northeast, the �������� Honors Program, is pleased to announce its Honors Students for the 2024-2025 school year. This includes five Presidential Scholars and twenty-three Honors Scholars.

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Throughout September and early October, ��������’s official chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta, Gamma Gamma, worked to collect children’s books for Chapel Hill Jr. High and Elementary. 

The Carroll Shelby Automotive Program at �������� is proud to announce a new partnership with TOPDON USA! The following article was released by the company this week:

Quilts by local quilters will hang in the Whatley Center foyer in what is now an annual tradition for the �������� art department. For the eighth year, quilters will bring their treasured art to share with the community. The exhibit will run from Friday, Nov. 8th through Monday, Nov. 25th. A reception is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 13th at 12:30 p.m. in the Whatley Center foyer, and refreshments will be served.

The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular business hours, but please call ahead to 903-434-8181 to ensure the gallery is open.