Automotive Program Nationally Recognized

by Jacob Tucker, feature editor

The South Plains College has given automotive students an added incentive for completing their degree.

The SPC automotive training program recently received certification by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

“This is great news for automotive-minded young people and their parents,” said Donald Seyfer, NATEF chair.

According to Seyfer, this certification will give students the added stabilization of finding a job in their field after diploma completion.

SPC Jazz Band Sets Concert

for March 7

by Ray Buffington, editor-in-chief

South Plains College’s Jazz Band and faculty members will be combining their musical talents to perform their first concert of the spring semester at 7:30 p.m., March 7, at the SPC Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Under the direction of Dr. Bruce Keeling and Al Gardner, this group will be playing pieces such as “I Remember You”, by Mark Taylor, featuring soloists Ashley McNeely on tenor sax and Adrian Moreno on alto sax. “Splanky”, by Neil Hefti, will feature soloist Ruth Cunningham on trombone. “Floatation”, by Les Hooper, will feature soloists Greg John on trumpet and Charles Brown on guitar.

Texan Cheerleaders Aid Recycling Effort

for March 7

by Amanda Hurt-Piercy, staff writer

Texan Cheerleaders Take Up Recycling Project

South Plains College cheerleaders have decided to lend a hand to the recycling effort by signing a partnership with the National Junior College Athletic Association and DonationsINK.com.

The recycling project began on Feb. 13, after it was chosen by the Texan Cheerleaders as their on-going service project.

DonationsINK.com is an organization based in Colorado that combines environmentally- friendly recycling with charitable giving.