ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ recently wrapped up its first class in the new Personal Training Certification program. Thirteen students (nine pictured above)†completed†the program, which involves 15 hours of training that provides students the necessary skills required to become a personal trainer. The course is taught by Dr.
ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ recently hosted its first Health STAR (Student Training and Access to Resources) program. Over a three-day period, 35 area high school students with an interest in healthcare professions spent time at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ and Titus Regional Medical Center (pictured). Students had the opportunity to learn more about the educational†requirements†for various healthcare fields, shadow working†practitioners and participate in real-world scenarios using simulators.
The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ will host the popular humorist, Jeanne Robertson, on its stage Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Turning 70 years young this year, Robertson continues to charm audiences with her humorous observations about life around her.
Michael Brown (left) recently gave $500 to the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Foundation on behalf of his organization, Team Arise. The funds will provide a scholarship to ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ students who are veterans or children of veterans. Dr. Jonathan McCullough, ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Vice President for Advancement, is pictured receiving the gift. To learn more about this and other scholarships at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, please contact McCullough at 903-434-8115.â€
Congratulations to Brenda Deming, the very first recipient of ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ's new Wellness Caught in Action honor!†She was spotted in the FIT doing a spinning workout. Brenda was presented with a gift basket†in recognition†of her steps toward a healthy lifestyle.
The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Foundation recently received a $25,000 gift from the Carroll Shelby Foundation. The donation will provide scholarships for students in the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. Dr. Jonathan McCullough (second from right), ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Vice President for Advancement, accepted the gift.
ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ recently inducted new members into Psi Beta, the national honor society in psychology for students at two-year colleges. From left are current officers (second row), Trinity Dewveall (reporter), Hector Zuniga (vice-president), Latasha Triplett (president) and newly elected members, Keely Baker of Mount Pleasant, Teresa Miller of Pittsburg and Amanda Ross of Bogata. Other new members pictured (front row) are Cassandra Banda of Mount Pleasant, Stacie Orr of Pittsburg, Kassity Connor of Daingerfield, and Mary Smith of Gilmer.
Presidential Scholar Angelica Fuentes recently set another precedent for ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. She is the first student in the college?s history to appear on the program of a professional historical association.
