Seven Eagles named Scholar-Athletes

Seven members of the 2010-2011 ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý softball team were recently named National Fastpitch Coaches Association Scholar Athletes.
Chastin Smiddy, Shelby Perry, Christina Martin, Katelyn Holcomb, Ashley Eaves, April Breshears and Reagan Smith all qualified for the honor after finishing the 2010-2011 academic school year with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.

?College athletics is about preparing players for the real world and academics are a big part of that,? ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý head softball coach Jay Terry said.
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¿ªÔÆÌåÓý offers Music Academy for grades K-6

¿ªÔÆÌåÓý will begin the inaugural semester of the newly formed Northeast Texas Music Academy on January 9 for grades K-6. The academy consists of 22 weeks of instruction, which includes private lessons, theory classes, ensembles and special events.

Students may receive instruction in one of the following areas: voice, piano, strings (violin, viola, cello) or guitar. Theory classes meet from 5:00-5:30 p.m. one day each week, with a choice of Monday-Wednesday. Ensembles meet Thursdays from 5-6 p.m.
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¿ªÔÆÌåÓý holds winter commencement

¿ªÔÆÌåÓý held its winter 2011 commencement ceremony at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Dec. 16. During the ceremony, 102 students were awarded associate degrees and 42 earned certificates of competency in their chosen fields. John Coleman, ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Associate Faculty Member in Psychology gave the commencement address. Pictured above, Matthew James Burt, of Lone Star, gives the student response as ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý President Dr. Brad Johnson looks on. Burt received an Associate of Applied Science in welding.
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Hastings supports local literacy

Hastings Entertainment recently gave $209.17 to benefit the Titus County Literacy Advisory Committee. These funds were donated by Hastings customers at the local Mount Pleasant store. Pictured making the donation are Brandy White (right), Book Manager, and Mandy Cole (second from right), Store Manager. Receiving the gift on behalf of the Titus County Literacy Advisory Committee are Freda Duncan (left) and Linda Zepeda. Hastings maintains an active involvement in the fight against illiteracy.
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Tommy Lee Memorial Bike Run provides $3,300 for ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý scholarships

Glenda Lee recently presented a check to the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Foundation for $3,300. These funds were raised at the annual Tommy Lee Memorial Biker Run at Chickfest. The gift will be used to provide scholarships to Camp County students attending ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý. Pictured, Glenda Lee (center) presents the check to Lori Hunter (left), ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Assistant to the Vice President for Advancement/Scholarship Advisor and Dr. Jonathan McCullough (right), ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Vice President for Advancement.
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