Perryman gives $3,000 for scholarship reception

Richard Perryman, (pictured, left) recently presented a $3,000 check to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, Vice President for Advancement, 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½.† The funds will be used to underwrite the 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Foundation Annual Scholarship Reception.† The reception is held on the 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ campus each fall and allows scholarship recipients to meet the donors who made their award possible. In addition to helping 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ with scholarships themselves, Richard and Margaret Perryman have been underwriting the Scholarship Reception for more than 10 years.
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Lions Club of Pittsburg donates scholarship

The 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Foundation recently received an $1,800 gift from the Lions Club of Pittsburg. The donation will provide three $600 scholarships to 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ students from Camp County. Lions Club President, Allen Weatherford (right) is pictured making the donation to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Vice President for Advancement. For information about this or other scholarship opportunities at 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½, contact McCullough at 903-434-8115.
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91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Farmers Market to help you grow local

The next 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Farmer's Market is Friday, May 16!

It seems ironic that as little as a generation ago, my grandparents managed to feed their family of eight, either by fishing, hunting, gathering and/or subsistence farming and yet most of our so-called technologically advanced people today would starve if we had to eat only what we could grow. I can remember that my grandparents hardly ever made a weekly trip to the store to purchase any food product that they could grow on their farm.
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PTK inducts 27 new members

91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ recently inducted 27 new students into the Alpha Mu Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership and service programming.
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Graduation portraits available

91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ who had portraits taken before graduation on May 10 can now download their complimentary photo online at . The photos are viewable in a Flickr gallery. Below are instructions for downloading the full-size image:

1. Visit the link and click on your photo

2. Look to the right of the page and click the "more actions" button (looks like three small circles).

3.
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91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ holds May commencement

91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ held its May 2014 commencement at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, May 10. Due to the large number of graduates, commencement was held in two ceremonies at 9 and 11 a.m.††In the 9 a.m.†ceremony, 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ awarded 3 Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees, 12 Associate of Arts degrees, and 106 Associate of Science degrees. During the second ceremony, 69†Associate of Applied Science Degrees and 107 Certificates of Competency were awarded.†Dr.
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AARP Driver Course to be held at Hanson-Sewell Center

A Smart Driver Course, hosted by AARP, is scheduled for Thursday,† May 29 at 8:45 a.m. at the 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Hanson-Sewell Center in Pittsburg. †This newly-revised, four-hour course may qualify attendees for significant car insurance discounts with many auto insurance companies.† The course is designed for seniors 50 years and older, however, anyone may enroll.† Topics include common crash situations, driver safety strategies, new state laws, effects of aging on driving, and others. †Class size is limited and participants must call to enroll.
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91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ softball wins game one of regional tourney

The 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Eagles Softball team is one step closer to the world series this week as they picked up a win on day one of the Regional Tournament in Lufkin. Despite trailing early on, the Eagles managed to come back and beat Galveston College 3-2 Thursday.


Galveston jumped out to a quick lead, scoring two unanswered runs in the first four innings. Things started to turn around in the bottom of the fifth, when the Eagle defense managed a three-up-three-down inning.
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