91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ offers Music Academy for grades K-6

91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ will begin the inaugural semester of the newly formed Northeast Texas Music Academy on January 9 for grades K-6. The academy consists of 22 weeks of instruction, which includes private lessons, theory classes, ensembles and special events.

91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ may receive instruction in one of the following areas: voice, piano, strings (violin, viola, cello) or guitar. Theory classes meet from 5:00-5:30 p.m. one day each week, with a choice of Monday-Wednesday. Ensembles meet Thursdays from 5-6 p.m.
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91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ holds winter commencement

91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ held its winter 2011 commencement ceremony at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Dec. 16. During the ceremony, 102 students were awarded associate degrees and 42 earned certificates of competency in their chosen fields. John Coleman, 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Associate Faculty Member in Psychology gave the commencement address. Pictured above, Matthew James Burt, of Lone Star, gives the student response as 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ President Dr. Brad Johnson looks on. Burt received an Associate of Applied Science in welding.
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Hastings supports local literacy

Hastings Entertainment recently gave $209.17 to benefit the Titus County Literacy Advisory Committee. These funds were donated by Hastings customers at the local Mount Pleasant store. Pictured making the donation are Brandy White (right), Book Manager, and Mandy Cole (second from right), Store Manager. Receiving the gift on behalf of the Titus County Literacy Advisory Committee are Freda Duncan (left) and Linda Zepeda. Hastings maintains an active involvement in the fight against illiteracy.
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Tommy Lee Memorial Bike Run provides $3,300 for 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ scholarships

Glenda Lee recently presented a check to the 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Foundation for $3,300. These funds were raised at the annual Tommy Lee Memorial Biker Run at Chickfest. The gift will be used to provide scholarships to Camp County students attending 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½. Pictured, Glenda Lee (center) presents the check to Lori Hunter (left), 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Assistant to the Vice President for Advancement/Scholarship Advisor and Dr. Jonathan McCullough (right), 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Vice President for Advancement.
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Bill Price commits $5,000 to the Campaign for the Whatley

Bill Price of Mount Pleasant recently committed $5,000 to benefit the 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½â€ Campaign for the Whatley. His donation will be used to help renovate the 20-year-old Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The goal for the campaign is to raise $750,000 over the next three years. Pictured, Price (center) presents a check to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Vice President for Advancement (left) †and Carolyn Franks, Director of the Whatley Center (right). For more information about the Campaign for the Whatley, call 903-434-8113.