COUNTY LIFE

NCTC dean shares her story of community college with graduates

Published

6 years ago

01/04/2019

By Dr. Bonita McClain Vinson, dean of health science, NCTC
It isn’t often I tell the story of how attending community college may have saved my life (or at least my future), but I feel compelled to share.
My hope is somehow my story illustrates how critically important the role of community college education is in our country and how vitally important the personnel at these institutions are in helping to shape the futures of citizens in this country. So, this publication isn’t really about me as much as it is about those who give of their time, commitment and energy to the students of two-year colleges.
I’m sure stories similar to mine have been lived by infinitely more people over the last 30 years than any of us are aware of, yet it will probably not grow old. Had it not been for the existence of a local community college during a major life shift, I am convinced that the trajectory of my life would have been completely different.

Read the dean’s full story in the weekend News.

COUNTY LIFE

Bowie Back to School Fair Saturday

Published

42 mins ago

07/19/2024

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The Back to School Fair for Bowie Independent School District students will be 9 a.m. on July 20 in the high school cafeteria and gym.
The fair will feature free school supplies, haircuts and eye screening and vendors.

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July Jam planned for July 27

Published

3 days ago

07/17/2024

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The 22nd annual July Jam returns on July 27 to the Bowie Community Center West Hall, 413 Pelham Street in Bowie.
There will be a “chickin’ pickin’ fiddling fun time” as guests will be entertained by amazing fiddling tunes and enjoying a chicken meal with delicious homemade jams because it wouldn’t be July Jam without it.
Tickets are just $15 with the event starting at 6 p.m. The funds raised help provide awards for the Championship Fiddler Competition during Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival on Oct. 5.
This attracts talented musicians from all over to visit downtown Bowie to test their fiddling skills on stage in the Bowie Fire Hall on Oct. 5.
Along with the live fiddling entertainment, come hungry and be ready to outbid your neighbors at the silent auction or just stop by for a great meal, fellowship and soak in the air conditioning.

Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.