Men's soccer move up in rankings

After an impressive 2-1 win over #1 Tyler Junior College last Friday the men's soccer team has moved up in this week's NJCAA Division 1 Soccer Rankings. Previously ranked at #15 the Eagles are now sitting at #5 in this week's rankings. The Eagles are also ranked #3 in the United Soccer Coaches Junior College rankings this week (previously #8). The men's team is currently second in Region 14 standings only behind #6 Tyler Junior College. The Eagles have three more games until entering the Region 14 tournament and starting their playoff journey.

Iris Society presents scholarship to 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Ag student

The Piney Woods Iris Society of Mount Pleasant met at their regular meeting Monday, Oct. 15 to present 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ student Jan Shirley with a $500 scholarship. Shirley was nominated by René McCracken, 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Director of Agriculture. She was highly recommended for the scholarship and she hopes to finish her degree in horticulture. The Iris Society presents scholarship funds each year to help someone interested in the horticulture field. The Piney Woods Iris Society is a member of Region 17 of the Iris Society.

Honors presents panel at East Texas Historical Association

Submitted by Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director For the first time in the history of the college, 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ students, in this case, three Presidential Scholars, comprised the panel of a professional association.  At the recent meeting of the 2018 East Texas Historical Association in Nacogdoches, 11-13 October, Jordan Whelchel (left), Matthew Chambers, and Karla Fuentes all presented major essays in Texas history.  Dr. Andrew P.