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FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS
Making college dreams come true one scholarship at a time
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Money should not be the reason someone doesn’t go to college. This is a philosophy that is taken seriously at Northeast Texas Community College, and the Foundation is there to make sure it is true.
A non-profit corporation, the NTCC Foundation seeks and manages donations and grants that support the mission of the college. Scholarships are a major part of that mission. Each year hundreds of students are able to attend college thanks to an NTCC scholarship. “While the majority of NTCC students qualify for federal financial aid, there are still many who don’t. That’s where the Foundation comes into play,” Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement, said. “Between private donations and grants, we are able to offer more than 400 scholarships to students each year. These range from a few hundred dollars to full rides.” Brian Ramirez (pictured on the cover of this magazine) is a current NTCC student and recipient of the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo and James and Elizabeth Whatley Honors Foundation Scholarships. He graduated in the top 10% of his class at Mount Pleasant High School in 2020 and chose to start his college journey at NTCC. During his time at NTCC, Ramirez has participated in Honors Northeast, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, the Eagle newspaper and more.
McCullough pointed out that most NTCC students do not fit the carefree, entitled stereotype of college students from generations past.
“Even students attending college directly out of high school are juggling lots of responsibilities like working to help support their families or taking care of children,” McCullough said. “We have had situations in the past where not having $100 to pay for a textbook was going to force a student to drop out of college. The foundation is here to step in and help in those situations.”
Hilda Rodriguez, who also graduated from MPHS in 2020, is another current scholarship recipient. She is a member of Honors Northeast, Psi Beta and Phi Theta Kappa.
“I knew there would be a financial obstacle to my decision to pursue higher education. So when opportunities for scholarships presented themselves, I applied to all of them, intending to relieve my parents of the pressure and keep my dream alive,” Rodriguez said.
The minimum amount to establish an annual scholarship at NTCC is just $500. Perpetual scholarships ($10,000 minimum) and Endowed scholarships ($25,000) are
Dr. Jonathan McCullough Brian Ramirez (right) on set filming a recent Honors film.
one-time gifts that provide scholarships out of investment earnings. This allows them to continue to benefit students as long as the college exists. “I think there is a misconception out there about how much impact even smaller gifts can make. You can give to NTCC knowing that every penny you give will go directly toward the pupose you spec-
“With the help of my ify,” McCullough said. Many people choose to make scholarship foundation scholarships, donations in honor or memory of loved ones or colleagues. I was able to completely pay “Giving a scholarship in someone’s name is a thoughtful way to honor them with my tuition and fees.” something that has a very direct positive impact right here in our community. Many Brian Ramirez, Sophomore people send small gifts in lieu of flowers at memorial services,” Nita May, NTCC Director of Development, said. Anytime a gift is given in someone’s honor or memory, the person being honored or their family receives a personal acknowledgement from the foundation informing them of the donation. “Working for the Foundation is very personally rewarding for me, because I get to know many of the scholarship recipients personally and watch them excel in college and then move on to successful, productive lives,” McCullough said. “Some people may say the ‘American Dream’ is dead, but I can attest that it is very much alive at NTCC. Our students are proof of that.” To learn more about the NTCC Foundation and scholarships, visit www.ntcc. edu/foundation. You can also contact McCullough at 903-434-8115 or jmcculough@ntcc.edu. The next two pages in this publication list the current scholarships offered at NTCC and their donors.
• Sharon Bliss Memorial Scholarship, Thomas & April Bliss • Kelly John Brindley Nursing Scholarship, Ms. Lynette Lajda • Brison-Crosby Education Scholarship, J.T. & Kaye Brison • Brison-Crosby General Scholarship, J.T. & Kaye Brison • Capps Family Scholarship, Steve & Judy Capps • Joel Conroy Memorial Scholarship, Ms. Sally Conroy • Shirley Crane Memorial Nursing Scholarship, Sheila Bradley & Family • Cypress Basin Master Gardeners Scholarship, Ms. Kay Miller • Nelda Davis Medical Assisting Scholarship, Ms. Nelda Davis • Nita DeWoody Memorial Scholarship, Ms. Christi Denney • Faculty Senate Scholarships, Ms. Julie Ratliff, NTCC Faculty Senate • Adam Ferris Memorial Scholarship, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Ferris • Fine Arts Club of Mt. Pleasant Scholarship, Mrs. Yvonne Hampton • Guardian Angel Emergency Nursing Scholarship, Anonymous Donor • Hearron Math/Science Education Scholarship, Dr. Mary Hearron • International Sulphur Transfer Scholarship, Ms. Marcie Henderson • J. Travis Jackson GED Memorial Scholarship, Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club - Bobby Rice • Jessup/Reed Legacy Veterans Scholarship, Mr. Steve Austin • Bradyn Dawn Loy Memorial Scholarship, Thomas & April Bliss • Burt and Nancy Marans Memorial Scholarship, Mr. Jon Alexander • Dr. Winston C. McCowan, Sr. Memorial Scholarship, Mrs. LaWanda McCowan • McDaniel Family Morris County Scholarship, Marc & Lisa McDaniel • Medical Assisting Scholarship, Dr. Tawny Morrison • Ned C. and Margaret (Haak) Muse Honors Travel Scholarship, Ned & Margaret Muse • NTCC Advancement Scholarship, NTCC Advancement Staff • NTCC Bookstore Scholarship, NTCC Bookstore Staff • NTCC Business Club Scholarship, NTCC Business Club • NTCC Library Scholarship Fund, NTCC Library Staff • NTCC Memorial Student Scholarship Fund, Various Donors • Sam & Norween Parker Memorial Scholarship, Sam & Sue Parker • Justin Keith Peugh Memorial Nursing Scholarship, Ms. Veronica Peugh • Madelyn Page Pierce Theatre Scholarship, Ms. Page Petrucka • Pittsburg HS Class of ‘64 Welding Scholarship, Mrs. Mary Shrum • Bill & Mary Ann Ratliff Memorial Scholarship, Ms. Julie Ratliff • Traylor Russell Memorial Scholarship, Dr. Melissa Fulgham • Dr. Reynaldo Sarmiento Nursing Scholarship, Dr. Reynaldo Sarmiento • Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Scholarships, The Carroll Shelby Foundation & Mr. Aaron Shelby • Shelby Cobra Association of Texas Scholarship, Mr. Jeff Sol • Danielle “Dani” Smith Memorial Nursing Scholarship, Ms. Cara Smith • Jerald Smith Memorial Rodeo Scholarship, Mr. Payden Franks • Maria Souza Hope Memorial Scholarship, Mr. Daniel Souza & Family • Tennison United Methodist Church Scholarship, Martha Ministries • Texas Heritage National Bank Honors Scholarship, Texas Heritage National Bank • Titus Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship, Mrs. Linda Blount • Thomas Howard Wilkinson Memorial Scholarship, Ms. Paige Gates
Annual scholarships require a minimum of $500 and are renewed annually.
Nita May (right) receives a $15,000 gift from Brantley and Suzanne Foster of Mount Pleasant. Additionally, NTCC received a $10,000 gift from Kappa Pi. Combined, the funds will create the Brandon Foster Memorial Endowed Scholarship at NTCC.
Endowed scholarships require a minimum of $25,000. The funds received from the earnings on the investment will be used to pay for a full scholarship (tuition, fees, and books) for one student each year.
• Alfred & Ethel Fowler Morris County Scholarship, Fowler Family • Irvin C. Gage, Jr. Agriculture Scholarship, Ms. Karen Gage • Greater Texas Foundation W4C Scholarship, Ms. Carol Miller • Scott and Ginger Griffin Memorial Scholarship, Dr. Mel Griffin • Christine “Owsley” Hall Baseball Scholarship, Ms. Sandra Crane Issing • Charlie and Helen Hampton W4C Scholarship, Mrs. Helen Hampton • J.C. & Katie Hampton Morris County Scholarship, Hampton Family • J. Hugh and Gladys Harkrider Memorial W4C Endowed Scholarship, Mrs. Carolyn Harkrider • Phineas and Shaney Hassell Nursing Scholarship, Mr. Richard Perryman • Havenstrite Criminal Justice Scholarship, Mrs. Sue Havenstrite • Bruce and Carol Hodges W4C Scholarship, Ms. Carol Hodges • Hoppock Family Theatre Scholarship, Doug & Sherry Hoppock • Pat Horn Memorial Scholarship, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Massey • Bullard and Nan Johns Memorial Scholarship, Chuck & Sarah Johns • Dr. John S. Kennedy LVN Scholarship, Mrs. Janet Martin • Tommy Lee Memorial Scholarship, Ms. Glenda Lee & Mr. Dillon Lee • Edna Lyster Scholarship, Mr. Mike Coker • Burt and Nancy Marans Memorial W4C Scholarship, Mr. Jon Alexander • Joe Don Mashburn Memorial W4C Scholarship, Ms. Judy Mashburn • Evyone Matthews Memorial Nursing Scholarship , Mr. Kevin Matthews • McCauley Visual Arts Endowed Scholarship, Dr. Dan McCauley • Ewell W. and Bobby W. McClinton Honorary Scholarship, Mrs. Bob McClinton • E.G. McMillan Family Scholarship, Mr. Scott McMillan • William L. (Billy) Means Honorary Scholarship, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Means • Michael and Nolan Memorial Scholarship, Mrs. Pat Sistrunk • Weldon and Jo Ann Miller Memorial W4C Scholarship, Ms. Cindy Armstrong • Minadeo Nursing Scholarship, Dr. Michael Minadeo • Miss Dorothy Music Scholarship, Ms. Robin Sanders • Imogene Murphy Morris Memorial Nursing Scholarship, Ms. Jeanie Confer • Mary Smith Morrison Memorial Endowed Scholarship, Mrs. Jerene Sarratt • Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Cinco De Mayo, Mr. Richard Bonney • Mt. Pleasant Community Fund Scholarship Program , Rev. Tommy Earl Burton & Dr. Herbert Cross • Monty Newman Memorial Industrial Technology W4C Scholarship, Mrs. Judy Newman • Randy Nobles Memorial Scholarship, Ms. Mindy Nobles • NTCC Agriculture Scholarship, Mr. Chad Henry • NTCC Eagles Foundation Athletic Scholarship, NTCC Friends • NTCC W4C Scholarship, NTCC Advancement Staff • Mary Bellatti and Robert Blunden Palmer Memorial Scholarship, Mr. Robert L. Palmer • Pittsburg Lions Club Camp County Scholarships, Mr. Frank Harrison • Bill & Sally Ratliff CIS W4C Scholarship, Gov. Bill Ratliff • B.E. Richey Memorial Math Scholarship, Dr. & Mrs. Doug Richey • H. Richard Romine Scholarship, Ms. Barbara Volentine • Russell-Mowery Honors Scholarship, Jerald & Mary Lou Mowery • Bart Scharlach Memorial W4C Scholarship, Mr. & Mrs. Art Scharlach • Scharlach/Wight Memorial Scholarship, Mr. & Mrs. Art Scharlach • Katherine C. Seale Nursing Scholarship, Mrs. Lori Seale Hunter • Frank Sexton Masonic Lodge #206 Scholarship, Mr. Rhett McCullough • Jim and Larue Shanahan Endowed Scholarship, Mr. Jim Shanahan • David Sistrunk Memorial W4C Scholarship, Mrs. Pat Sistrunk • Temple Lodge #70 Scholarship, Mr. Rex McGee • Texas Pioneer Foundation W4C Scholarship, Mr. Fred Markham • John & Beth (Reudelhuber) Thompson Memorial Scholarship, Dr. John Thompson • Title Five (TV3) Endowment, NTCC Foundation • Title Five CO-OP (TV2) Endowment, NTCC Foundation • Jeana Turner Scholarship, Mr. & Mrs. George Turner • Glenn and Judy Weiss Morris County Scholarship, Glenn & Judy Weiss • Dr. Jerry Wesson Honors Scholarship, Mr. Scott Wesson & Dr. Jerry Wesson • Florence J. Whatley Memorial Scholarship, Mrs. Jennifer Ogilvie • James and Elizabeth Whatley Honors Scholarship, Mrs. Jennifer Ogilvie • James Royce Whatley Memorial Baseball Scholarship, Mrs. Jennifer Ogilvie • Ralph Whatley Memorial Agriculture Scholarship, Dr. & Mrs. Doug Richey • Willeford, Willeford & Callaway Agriculture Scholarship, Mr. Glen Willeford • Gilbert C. Wilson Family Scholarship, Mr. Gib Wilson • Gladys Winkle Memorial Art/ Music Scholarship, Mr. Wes Meixner • Gladys Winkle Memorial Honors/Humanities Scholarship, Mr. Wes Meixner
