For additional information about any of the news stories listed below, please contact Rodger Boyce in the NCTC Office of Marketing & Public Relations, 1525 W. California St., Gainesville, TX 76240, telephone 940-668-4255. All material Copyright 2003, North Central Texas Community College District.

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Mar, 2008
GET YOUR ENTRIES READY FOR ANNUAL NCTC ART SHOW
DAVE ALEXANDER BRINGS WESTERN SWING TO NCTC


Feb, 2008
NCTC MUSICIANS RECEIVE ALL-STATE HONORS
NCTC PROFESSOR ENGLAND IS NEW TCCTA TREASURER
"HAIRSPRAY" AND COOL JAZZ TOP "SOUNDS OF NCTC" CONCERT
NCTC DRAMA PRESENTS COMEDY CLASSIC "NOISES OFF"
NCTC ANNOUNCES HONORS LISTS FOR FALL 07
BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION SET FOR FEBRUARY 22
NCTC ISSUES CALL FOR 2008 CREATIVE WRITING ENTRIES


Dec, 2007
"SEASON OF LIGHT" IS NEW HOLIDAY PLANETARIUM SHOW


Nov, 2007
"SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS" CONCERT SET FOR DECEMBER 6
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE RECOGNIZED AT FALL PTK INDUCTION
NCTC DANCE CONCERT "CONNECT!" ON NOVEMBER 15
NCTC REPRESENTED AT PTK SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP


Oct, 2007
"MUSIQUE MACABRE" CONCERT COMBINES DANCE & MUSIC
SEE "DRACULA," DONATE BLOOD (WE'RE NOT KIDDING)
PIANIST ARLINGTON JONES TO HEADLINE JAZZ CONCERT AS GUEST ARTIST
NEW HISTORICAL MARKER TO HONOR PROFESSOR HUBERT MOSS
KEELER HONORED FOR SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICE
NCTC SINGERS PRESENT FALL CONCERT ON OCTOBER 11


Sep, 2007
FORMER NCTC LIONS NOW PLAYING IN MAJOR LEAGUES
NCTC TEAM IN NATIONAL COLLEGIATE BASS FISHING CHAMPIONSHIP
NCTC BOARD OF REGENTS EXTENDS PRESIDENT'S CONTRACT
PROSTHETIC LEG DOESN'T HOLD BACK HER DREAMS
NEW ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP SETS STAGE FOR ANNUAL AG ROUNDUP
AG SCHOLARSHIP "ROUNDUP" IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
FAMILY, FRIENDS MOURN LOSS OF NCTC BASEBALL PLAYER JOSH FANT
EIGHT HANDS TO PLAY TWO KEYBOARDS AT PIANO RECITAL


Aug, 2007
HEARTS OF HARMONY TO PRESENT FREE CONCERT AT NCTC
"BEATLEGRAS" TICKETS WILL GO FAST – ON STAGE HERE SEPTEMBER 28
CORD MCBRIDE: AN NCTC SUCCESS STORY
RYAN COX IS NEWEST WRIGHT SCHOLAR
PTK OFFICERS ATTEND HONORS INSTITUTE
NCTC DRAMA ANNOUNCES "DRACULA" AUDITIONS
CASIANO RECEIVES $1,000 COCA-COLA SCHOLARSHIP


Jul, 2007
FUTURE COMMUNITY LEADERS GRADUATE FROM ACADEMY
"PETER PAN" MUSICAL OPENS SOON AT NCTC


Jun, 2007
PURPLE HEART SCHOLARS NAMED AT NCTC
NCTC OFFICIALS STUNNED BY GOVERNOR'S FUNDING VETO
ADN NURSING GRADS PERFORM WELL ON LICENSE EXAM


May, 2007
HONORS LISTS ANNOUNCED FOR SPRING 2007
EQUINE PROGRAM RECEIVES SOFTWARE DONATION
KATRINA SURVIVOR RECEIVES "TRIUMPH OF SPIRIT" AWARD
ED WRIGHT HONORED WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING CLASS OF 2007
PRESERVER OF "BUFFALO SOLDIER" HERITAGE IS 2007 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS
NCTC CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST WINNERS HONORED


Apr, 2007
NCTC ANNOUNCES SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS
SUMMER HORSEBACK RIDING CLUBS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS
PTK OFFICERS ATTEND CONVENTION IN NASHVILLE
FORMER TEXAS RANGER RIGLER ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP
NCTC STUDENTS DELIVER MESSAGE TO STATE LAWMAKERS
RENOWNED TEXAS NOVELIST TO SPEAK AT NCTC
PTK INDUCTION RECOGNIZES ACACEMIC EXCELLENCE
MUSIC DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES SPRING CONCERT
GOSPEL CONCERT WILL RAISE SPIRITS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
HORTICULTURE PROGRAM ANNOUNCES PLANT SALE
FEEL LUCKY? ATTEND "MACBETH" ON FRIDAY 13TH


Mar, 2007
APPLY NOW FOR NCTC SCHOLARSHIPS
SOPRANO REGINA WALTER IN RECITAL APRIL 1
DANCE CLASS MEMBERS STEP OUT IN APRIL CONCERT


Feb, 2007
"SOUNDS OF NCTC" CONCERT SET FOR MARCH 9–10
ARTIST LEMONS TO PRESENT "BIG LOAD OF TEXAS"
BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM SET FOR FEBRUARY 22
TRUMPET RECITAL SET FOR FEBRUARY 14


Jan, 2007
TIME TO SUBMIT CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST ENTRIES
NCTC ANNOUNCES HONOR LISTS FOR FALL 06


Dec, 2006
SCHNEIDER NAMED TECH PREP COUNSELOR OF YEAR


Nov, 2006
LAURA INGALLS WILDER CHRISTMAS ON STAGE
CHRISTMAS CONCERT SET FOR DECEMBER 5
DONORS & SCHOLARS MAKE MAGIC AT BREAKFAST
"STORY OF THE STAR" AT NCTC PLANETARIUM


Oct, 2006
JAZZ BAND IN CONCERT THURSDAY NIGHT
PTK INDUCTION RECOGNIZES ACACEMIC EXCELLENCE
"MUSIQUE MACABRE" CONCERT OFFERS MUSIC, DANCE, FUN
NCTC BOOK DRIVE HELPS EASE AFRICAN BOOK FAMINE
"FRANKENSTEIN" COMES ALIVE ON STAGE AT NCTC
ABBA Songs from "Mama Mia" Top Singers Concert Program
DR. HAUNT'S CHAMBER OF FEARS SUPPORTS NCTC SCHOLARSHIPS
SANGER STUDENTS VISIT NCTC SURGICAL TECH LAB
SBDC & LOCAL BUSINESS GET NATIONAL RECOGNITION


Sep, 2006
INTEREST BUILDING FOR "GOD'S MAN IN TEXAS"
BOX OFFICE OPEN F0R "GOD'S MAN IN TEXAS"
YOUNG OR OLD – LEARN TO RIDE HORSES AT NCTC
NCTC EVENT TO "ROUND UP" SCHOLARSHIPS ON SEPTEMBER 16
YOU'RE INVITED TO NCTC AMERICAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
NCTC STUDENT WINS NATIONAL PTK SCHOLARHSIP
LEDBETTER GIFT EXPANDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT NCTC


Aug, 2006
LEARN TO READ MUSIC AT NCTC THIS FALL
NCTC OFFERS NEW MEDICAL OFFICE CERTIFICATE OPTION


Jul, 2006
TICKETS GOING FAST FOR "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST"
ARTS COUNCIL DONATION FOR ARTS CENTER PARKING


May, 2006
ACADEMIC HONOR LISTS ANNOUNCED FOR SPRING 06
NEW NCTC REGENTS SWORN IN
REGENTS EXTEND PRESIDENT'S CONTRACT THROUGH 2008
SADDLE UP FOR SUMMER YOUTH RIDING CLUB
NCTC PARTNERS WITH HORIZON HEALTH FOR WORKER TRAINING
NCTC DONATES SUPPLIES TO LOCAL SCHOOLS
ANNUAL NCTC ART SHOW WINNERS ANNOUNCED
ARTS COUNCIL FUNDS K–12 ART SHOW AWARDS
LIFELONG LEARNING DIVISION HONORS BOWIE INSTRUCTOR
CAST ANNOUNCED FOR "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST"


Apr, 2006
NCTC SINGERS IN CONCERT MAY 4
NCTC SINGERS PRESENT SPRING CONCERT MAY 4
OFFICIAL TEXAS STATE ARTIST TO LECTURE AT NCTC
NCTC STUDENT NURSES DONATE TO RED CROSS
NCTC TO HOST NORTH TEXAS GOAT CONFERENCE
CREATIVE WRITING AWARDS WINNERS HONORED
APRIL 24–28 IS ADJUNCT APPRECIATION WEEK
"GRACE & GLORIE” OPENS APRIL 28
ADN NURSING GRADS READY FOR GRADUATION & PINNING
TEXAS NOVELIST TO SPEAK AT CREATIVE WRITING AWARDS
NCTC HONORS TOP STUDENTS AT PTK INDUCTION
STUDENT HOUSING DEPARTMENT WINS DIVERSITY AWARD


Mar, 2006
NCTC OFFERS TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM


Feb, 2006
"SOUNDS OF NCTC" CONCERT SET FOR MARCH 3-4
TWU DANCERS TO PERFORM AT NCTC
"PUMP BOYS & DINETTES" SET TO OPEN
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR DISTINGUISHED ALUM, COMMUNITY SERVICE
NCTC FORMS YOUTH, ADULT RIDING CLUBS FOR BEGINNERS
MUSICAL COMEDY SHOW COMES TO NCTC


Jan, 2006
CALL FOR ENTRIES – 2006 CREATIVE WRITING CONTESTS
CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT SET FOR JANUARY 26
RENOWNED "COWGIRL" ARTIST TO LECTURE AT NCTC
NCTC FACULTY & STAFF HELP COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS
SPRING LIFELONG LEARNING COURSES ANNOUNCED


Dec, 2005
CHRISTMAS CONCERT SET FOR DECEMBER 8


Nov, 2005
BOX OFFICE OPENS FOR "THE LITTLEST ANGEL"
BOX OFFICE OPENS FOR "THE LITTLEST ANGEL"
AUDITIONS SET FOR "PUMP BOYS & DINETTES"
DONORS, SCHOLARS MEET AT ANNUAL BREAKFAST
STUDENT ART ON EXHIBIT AT CPA
NCTC PLANETARIUM TO PRESENT "STORY OF THE STAR"
NTMC Trains Students for Future Health Care Openings
TREE LIGHTING TO PRECEDE HOLIDAY JAZZ CONCERT


Oct, 2005
AUSTIN COLLEGE FACULTY TRIO PRESENTS CONCERT AT NCTC


Sep, 2005
"BAREFOOT IN THE PARK" A SURE-FIRE AUDIENCE PLEASER
NCTC'S KIM BROWN PLAYS KEY ROLE IN LOCAL KATRINA SHELTER
HURRICANE VICTIMS ENROLL AT NCTC
FALL ENROLLMENT SETS ALL-TIME RECORD
AG SCHOLARSHIP "ROUNDUP" SET FOR SEPTEMBER 17


Aug, 2005
NEW CATHERINE WILDE SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED
HORTICULTURE CLASSES – STILL TIME TO ENROLL FOR FALL 05


Jul, 2005
"ANNIE" TICKETS ON SALE – LEAPIN' LIZARDS!
SHARE AN ADVENTURE WITH "THE HOBBIT"
ESTHETICIAN PROGRAM NEW THIS FALL AT NCTC


Jun, 2005
PURPLE HEART SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
NCTC RECEIVES WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS
NCTC STUDENTS TO CONDUCT EQUINE CLINICS IN EUROPE
"LEND ME A TENOR" OPENS JUNE 17 AT FSB CENTER
RADIOLOGY TECH PROGRAM NEW THIS FALL
SIFE TEAM ENCOURAGES READING AT EDISON ELEMENTARY
NCTC EQUINE MAJORS TO CONDUCT CLINICS IN EUROPE
HONOR LISTS ANNOUNCED FOR SPRING 2005


May, 2005
STUDENTS LEARN GOOD LANDSCAPE DESIGN NO ACCIDENT
MASTER GARDENERS BRING GREEN TO GAINESVILLE CAMPUS
AUDITIONS FOR "ANNIE" AND "THE HOBBIT" MAY 23-24
"CINDERFELLA PAGEANT" SET FOR MAY 10
SPRING CONCERT MONDAY NIGHT AT CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS


Apr, 2005
ART SHOW WINNERS ANNOUNCED
NCTC RECEIVES HIGHLY VALUED WESTERN ART COLLLECTION
"LEND ME A TENOR" AUDITIONS SET FOR MAY 4-5
CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT SET FOR SATURDAY AT NCTC
NOVELIST WOOD TO SPEAK AT CREATIVE WRITING AWARDS
GRAND OPENING, FIRST SHOW SET FOR FSB CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS


Feb, 2005
CHARITABLE GIVING IS FOCUS OF ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR
NCTC ALL-STATE BAND MEMBERS GET HELP FROM ARTS COUNCIL
ENTRIES BEING ACCEPTED FOR 2005 CREATIVE WRITING AWARDS
PARENTS ESTABLISH JACLYN FROST TEAGARDEN SCHOLARSHIP
KIWANIS CLUB INCREASES SCHOLARSHIP FUND


Jan, 2005
NEW SCHOLARSHIP TO BENEFIT 4-H MEMBERS
PURPLE HEART SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
CHEROKEE TRAILER HELPS NCTC HORSES RIDE IN STYLE
HONOR LISTS ANNOUNCED FOR FALL 2004


Dec, 2004
EQUESTRIAN TEAM HAS GREAT RIDE
CONCURRENT OFFERINGS INCREASED FOR SPRING ’05
GED PREP CLASSES TO CONTINUE THIS SPRING
FALL GRADUATES HONORED AT COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
WELDING COURSES OFFERED THIS SPRING
DARWIN GOLF TOURNAMENT SCORES BIG FOR NCTC ATHLETICS


Nov, 2004
PTK INDUCTS 89 NEW MEMBERS
PAC COMMITTEE GETS SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEW BUILDING
BREAKFAST HONORS DONORS, SCHOLARS
SOUNDS OF NCTC DINNER CONCERT NOV. 19
"STORY OF THE STAR" AT NCTC PLANETARIUM
WEB AUTHORING IS FOCUS OF NEW CITE COURSES


Oct, 2004
COSMETOLOGY STUDENTS ANNOUNCE FUND-RAISER
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC ON GAINESVILLE CAMPUS
DANNY DARWIN GOLF TOURNAMENT MOVES TO NEW COURSE
SCOTT ESTATE WILL FUND NEW NCTC SCHOLARSHIPS


Sep, 2004
CHORALE WELCOMES NEW VOICES, BEGINS NEW SEASON
SECOND ANNUAL MINIATURE GOLF TOURNAMENT
EVENT TO ROUND UP AG SCHOLARSHIPS
PANEL, FILM TO EXPLORE CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS


Aug, 2004
GROW INTO GOOD CAREER WITH HORTICULTURE MANAGEMENT
REGENTS ADOPT BUDGET, SET TAX RATE
NCTC TO OFFER GED PREPARATION CLASS AT ALL CAMPUSES
NEW SERIES OF WELDING CLASSES TO START


Jul, 2004
MUSIC DEPARTMENT TO HOST CHOIR CAMP
NCTC EARLY REGISTRATION SET FOR JULY 19 TO AUGUST 13


Jun, 2004
NCTC Reviving Drama Program
NCTC STUDENT NAMED TO ALL-STATE ACADEMIC TEAM


May, 2004
SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS GRADUATES HONORED
CAREER CAMP WILL HELP STUDENTS EXPLORE TECHNICAL TRAINING OPTIONS
NCTC RECOGNIZES TOP STUDENTS FOR SPRING 2004
MARRITA MCMILLIAN IS NCTC DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA FOR 2004
CEREMONY HONORS ANNUAL NCTC ART SHOW WINNERS


Apr, 2004
POLLING PLACES ANNOUNCED FOR REGENTS ELECTION
REGENTS APPROVE PURCHASE OF NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM
CREATIVE WRITING AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
NCTC SIFE TEAM WINS REGIONAL HONORS
NCTC NURSING STUDENTS WILL CONDUCT FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC
RENOWNED TEXAS NOVELIST TO SPEAK AT CREATIVE WRITING AWARDS
SPRING FASHION SHOW SCHEDULED AT NCTC
GROUNDBREAKING, DEDICATION SET FOR AGRICULTURE-EQUINE CENTER, GREENHOUSE
ANNUAL PTK INDUCTION FOCUSES ON EXCELLENCE


Mar, 2004
NCTC OFFERS PARENTS TIPS ON HELPING CHILDREN READ
DRAMA DEPARTMENT PRESENTS "ALL IN THE TIMING"
MINIATURE GOLF NO SMALL THING TO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
SGA CLAIMS HONORS AT REGIONAL CONFERENCE
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM RECEIVES ACCREDITATION IN FIRST YEAR
EARLY NCTC GRADUATE EXTENDS HELPING HAND TO NURSING STUDENTS
NOMINEES SOUGHT FOR DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI, COMMUNITY SERVICE


Feb, 2004
NCTC SINGERS PRESENT MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY
CEREMONY HONORS SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS GRADUATES
TRAINING FOR K-12 EDUCATORS TO ENTER SECOND PHASE AT NCTC
NCTC ANNOUNCES TAX WORKSHOPS, OTHER PROGRAMS FOR SMALL BUSINESS
NCTC DRAFTING PROGRAM BLENDS OLD & NEW
COMBINE SUMMER STUDY WITH TRAVEL TO SCOTLAND, MEXICO
CALL FOR ENTRIES -- 2004 CREATIVE WRITING CONTESTS
COLLEGE RECOGNIZES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT


Jan, 2004
STUDENT GOVERNMENT OPENS DIALOGUE WITH REGENTS, ADMINISTRATION
NCTC CREDIT RATING UPGRADED FOR BOND SALES
SPAETHS GIVE $200,000 TO BUILD NEW AGRICULTURE CENTER
NCTC PRESIDENT CHAIRS UNT HIGHER ED COMMITTEE
NCTC HEADS TOWARD ANOTHER RECORD ENROLLMENT
NEW GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY


Dec, 2003
NCTC CONDUCTS FIRST EVER FALL COMMENCEMENT
ROTARIANS CONTRIBUTE TO "BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE" CAMPAIGN
NCTC DONATES GIFTS FOR LITTLEST ANGELS
NURSING SCHOLARSHIP NAMED IN MEMORY OF CLARA FLEITMANN
NCTC MUSIC DEPARTMENT PRESENTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT


Nov, 2003
COOKE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL ENDOWS NEW SCHOLARSHIP
PLANETARIUM TO PRESENT "STORY OF THE STAR"
GOLDEN SPIKE TO REPLACE SHOVELS AT PAC GROUNDBREAKING
BUTTERFIELD STAGE ESTABLISHES NEW SCHOLARSHIP & PARTNERSHIP
SGA OFFICERS ARE "GEOGRAPHICALLY PERFECT"
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR "SOUNDS OF NCTC"
GETTING ON THE STICK FOR SCHOLARSHIPS


Oct, 2003
PHI THETA KAPPA INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS
PHOENIX TRIO IN CONCERT AT NCTC
NEW NCTC SCHOLARSHIP NAMED IN MEMORY OF ALBRO PARSONS
NCTC JAZZ BAND CONCERT TO FEATURE CLASSIC TUNES OF OL’ BLUE EYES
ROUNDUP SCORES BIG FOR AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS


Sep, 2003
NCTC ADMINISTRATOR SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS INSTITUTE
NEW CONRADY-KLEMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR AG MAJORS
SONS HONOR MEMORY OF SALLIE BASS WITH SCHOLARSHIP
NCTC Enrollment Continues to Climb -- New All-Time High
Regents Give Go-Ahead to Performing Arts Center Project
Performing Arts Center Will Have Monolithic Dome Design
Master Gardeners Help Grow NCTC Greenhouse
Boosters Add to Athletic Program Endowment


Aug, 2003
NCTC Offers Age Appropriate Theater Classes
Jazz Band Leader Passionate About Teaching


Jul, 2003
New Dean Had Humble Beginning At NCTC

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