New edition of The Eagle available online
The latest issue of The Eagle is now ! Be sure to check it out. This edition includes a great story on the Guardians of the Children biker organization. The article features two «Ƶ faculty members who are a part of The Guardians. There is also a Christmas section with “letters to Santa” from some of our students and a “Grinch” pancake recipe for Christmas morning.
English named Outstanding Music Appreciation Honors Student
Jalyn English, a sophomore Presidential Scholar in Honors Northeast, was recently named Outstanding Music Appreciation Honors Student by the «Ƶ Division of Creative and Performing Arts.
"Jalyn's dedication to the craft of composition was evident in several original works he completed for the Honors Seminar. His final work, presented during the performance final, was well received and encouraged the audience contemplate the nature of impermanence in an uncertain world," Dr. Andrew Daniel, Associate Professor of Music, said.
A&M-Texarkana at «Ƶ sends holiday greetings.
Our friends at Texas A&M University-Texarkana at «Ƶ send holiday greetings to the entire «Ƶ community.
Kearney named outstanding Design 1 Student
The «Ƶ Division of Creative and Performing Arts recently named Tamara Kearney as Outstanding Design 1 student for the Fall 2020 semester.
EMT program enrolling for day, evening classes
«Ƶ is accepting applications for Day and Evening EMT Basic classes. Go to to fill out the online application. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays with a clinical component added.
December graduation photos, video available
While it looked a lot different from our normal commencement, the «Ƶ class of December 2020 walked the stage Friday in a socially-distanced ceremony. For those of you who didn't get to watch it live, you can view it at the links below. There is also a separate link for photos that were taken that night, which are free to download, share and print.
Congratulations, graduates! We are so proud of you.
Delacruz-Cason named Outstanding PE Student
The «Ƶ Physical Education department has named Sherry Delacruz-Cason as Outstanding Physical Education Student for the Fall 2020 semester.
“Sherry Delacruz Cason has been my most consistent and hard-working physical education student during this Fall semester. She is a role-model for all of us to take a few minutes each day to work out," Dr. Tom Seabourne, physical education professor, said.
DeLisi honored as Outstanding Drawing Student
The «Ƶ Art Department recently honored Amalyah DeLisi as the outstanding drawing student for the 2020 Fall semester.
"Amalyah DeLisi is the type of art student that doesn't come along every day. She has shown that her talent is unique. She is a hard worker and takes her assignments very seriously and works to the best of her ability. Her personality along with her talent makes her the ideal student every instructor enjoys having in their class," Maurya Beth Holland, art adjunct instructor, said.
«Ƶ funeral services faculty appointed to chair state committees
This article was published in the December 9 edition of the Mt. Pleasant Tribune
By: DI DUNCAN
Mount Pleasant Tribune
(shared with permission)
Troy Murray of Gilmer, 2020-2021 President of Texas Funeral Directors Association (TFDA), has announced chairs for the association’s committees.