Scott Wesson recently gave $10,000 to create the Dr. Jerry Wesson Honors Scholarship at Northeast Texas Community College. The scholarship is in honor of Scott’s father, Dr. Jerry Wesson, for his legacy in education. Dr. Wesson was an original administrator at NTCC when the college opened, and he served in that capacity for many years. The perpetual scholarship will benefit students participating in Honors Northeast. Dr. Jerry Wesson, right, is pictured with NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement Dr. Jonathan McCullough.

Thomas and April Bliss recently presented the Northeast Texas Community College Foundation with $2,000 for scholarships. The Sharon Bliss Memorial scholarship is in memory of Thomas’ mother, who had a lengthy career as a respiratory therapist. This scholarship benefits a student studying health science at NTCC. The Bradyn Dawn Loy Memorial Scholarship is in memory of the Mount Vernon High School student and friend of the Bliss family. Bradyn was involved in the cosmetology program at MVHS. This scholarship will help two students studying cosmetology at NTCC. April and Thomas Bliss, center, are pictured presenting the gift to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, left, NTCC executive vice president for advancement and Nita May, right, NTCC director of development.