Three 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ history students emerged on top in the 2021 Bonnie Spencer competition, for the best student essays in history. Essays could have been entered from any history course from any history instructor, full-time or part-time, on campus or off, such as with embedded dual history classes.
On May 5, 2021 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ EMS, Nursing, and PTA students participated in an interprofessional collaboration experience. The Health Science students are developing communication skills preparing them to be able to collaborate accurately and adequately about patient care.
There is still time to register your kids for upcoming summer activities through 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½'s Continuing Education Department. Registration for Summertime On The Farm with the 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Ag Program closes June 4. The program begins June 14.
The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ will host a performance by award-winning singer-songwriters Lynn Adler and Lindy Hearne on June 6 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children ages 17 and under. They may be purchased online at or by calling 903-434-8181.
91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ celebrated Spring 2021 commencement on Saturday, May 15. Two ceremonies were held at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts honoring a total of 291 students who earned a combined 345 degrees/certificates.
As most of you are probably aware, earlier this week Governor Abbott issued his Executive Order GA-36, which prohibits government entities from requiring or mandating individuals to wear face coverings. In compliance with that order, effective immediately, 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ will no longer require the wearing of face coverings on its main campus or any of its outreach centers.
After a year of virtual presentations facilitated by iPhones and YouTube, Northeast community poster judges, and 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ students came back together in real time at the Whatley Foyer, Friday, 7 May, for the Thirteenth Annual McGraw-Hill Poster Contest. This scholarly contest, sponsored this year by Santa’s Sweeties, a high-end sewing circle in Mount Vernon, McGraw-Hill Education Corporation, and Jerald and Mary Lou Mowery of Mount Vernon featured what many believed was the best visualization of scholarly work in the history of the conference.
Every semester full-time and associate faculty in 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½â€™s Division of Humanities and Social Sciences can select an outstanding student, who is exceptional in some way. This semester, Psychology Professor Nicole Sutton nominated Crystal Warren.
The 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Foundation recently received a check for $1,000 from the Shelby Cobra Association of Texas. Jeff Sol (left) is pictured presenting the gift to Ron Luellen, Director of 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½â€™s Carroll Shelby Automotive Program.
91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ will hold two spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 15. In-person attendance is very limited due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Both ceremonies will be streamed live online to allow everyone to join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our May 2021 graduates. You can view at:
