This week, WTC's Upward Bound students worked on superhero stories, made and learned about lungs using craft supplies, and continued to refine their welding and pottery skills! These students are truly building a bridge to college!
about 7 hours ago, Western Texas College
Upward Bound students make lungs using craft supplies.
A student practices welding technique with the instructor.
A student shapes a bowl on he pottery wheel.
Upward Bound work on their superhero stories in the courtyard.
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about 14 hours ago, Western Texas College
A collage of three WTC students smiling.
The WTC Upward Bound Students had an eventful week! They enhanced their welding and ceramics skills, crafted a poster, and explored Shakespearean language in English class. They also engaged in interactive group activities that promoted teamwork and connections. 🌟🤝
7 days ago, Western Texas College
A student focuses intently while using a pottery wheel, shaping a clay bowl.
A student sits in a lecture hall, concentrating as he writes on a piece of paper.
A group of students stands in a circle inside a classroom, smiling and laughing.
A student is welding inside a welding booth. Sparks fly as she concentrates on her work, wearing proper safety gear including a welding jacket and face shield.
A fun and informal classroom moment: one student wearing a cat-themed sleep mask is being fed a snack by another student.
A student stands in front of his desk in a classroom, smiling as he reads from a sheet of paper, presenting to the class.
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9 days ago, Western Texas College
Students at the pottery wheel on the left, students looking through microscopes on the right.
📣 Attention Dual Credit & 2025 Snyder, Hermleigh, and Ira Graduates! Don’t miss your opportunity to attend Western Texas College with the Opportunity Tuition Waiver! This program offers FREE tuition for Snyder, Hermleigh, and Ira High School Dual Credit students and 2025 graduates of those high schools. ✅ Submit your Opportunity Tuition Waiver forms by Thursday, July 10! 📄 Contract + Timesheet required 🕒 20 volunteer hours (Dual Credit) 🕒 40 volunteer hours (Grads) 🔗 wtc.edu/page/otw
9 days ago, Western Texas College
An open book sits on top of closed books with information contained in the post.
🤠 The WTC Upward Bound Summer Bridge program is in full swing! Throughout June, Upward Bound students immerse themselves in campus life at Western Texas College. 🎉📚 When we caught up with them today, students were learning statistics in Math class, and learning to throw clay on the pottery wheel in Art class! 🎨 ➕
15 days ago, Western Texas College
A student welding emits a bright light as the instructor and students look on.
Students throwing clay on the pottery wheel as the instructor helps a student in the back of the room.
An Upward Bound student smiles for the camera in math class.
Upward Bound students share a laugh while sitting at a table learning statistics.
Art professor Patrick Schneider explains a process to students.
Welding instructor Jeffrey B. Stewart and students watch as a student welds in the welding shop.
Happy Memorial Day! WTC is closed today as we honor and remember our heroes. 🤠 💙 Enjoy this day with your loved ones, and we'll see you tomorrow! 🌟
25 days ago, Western Texas College
Silhouettes of men and women of the armed forces salute as an American flags waves in the background.
📣Just a friendly reminder that Western Texas College offices will close at noon today in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. 📅 Additionally, offices will be closed this Friday and Monday. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday! 🤠 👍
29 days ago, Western Texas College
A view of the WTC arch with trees creating shadows on the walkway.
We're so proud of WTC's Class of 2025! 🎓✨ This remarkable group of students has worked tirelessly to reach this significant milestone. Let's cheer them on as they step into a bright future filled with endless possibilities! 🌟👏
about 1 month ago, Western Texas College
WTC 2025 graduates seated at the ceremony.
Emily Escobedo, Distinguished Student Speaker and Outstanding Student, stands as she is introduced.
A graduating student smiles for the camera as students exit.
A graduating student smiles as students exit.
Three generations of WTC graduates: Julia Lewis, Becky Cross, and Elayna Renae Cross.
A graduate poses with friends.
A graduate holding flowers smiles and point at a friend.
Dual credit graduates from Snyder High School.
Coach James Williams poses with two students from his team.
Dr. Scates with Dr. Beebe after Commencement.
🎉🎓 Hey, everyone! Join us TODAY at 10:00 AM for the 2025 Western Texas College Commencement Ceremony at the WTC Coliseum! Everyone’s invited! We're celebrating our graduating students!🎈✨
about 1 month ago, Western Texas College
Graduating students with a blue tint with 2025 overlaid.
Good morning, graduating Westerners! 🎓 🤠 Congratulations! If you are taking part in the Commencement Ceremony, the rehearsal is at 3:00 PM today at the WTC Coliseum. See you there!
about 1 month ago, Western Texas College
A student cheers after leaving the stage with their diploma.
We're so excited for the Commencement Ceremony on Thursday! We're so proud of WTC students and everything they accomplished this year! The ceremony begins at 10:00 AM. Everyone is welcome to attend!
about 1 month ago, Western Texas College
Graduating students with a blue tint with 2025 overlaid.
Help us applaud Justin Saenz! 👏 He is the 2024-2025 Outstanding Electrical Lineworker Student! 🎉 Electrical Lineman Technology Instructor Tony Strawn presented the award at the WTC Lineworker Training Facility.
about 1 month ago, Western Texas College
Tony Strawn presents the award to Justin Saenz.
🎉 Say a big congratulations to Emily Escobedo! Emily is the 2024-2025 Outstanding Art Student! The award was presented to her by Patrick Schneider, Assistant Professor of Art. 👏
about 1 month ago, Western Texas College
Patrick Schneider presents the art award to Emily Escobedo.
Let's give a big shout-out to Rowdy Randall! 🎉 He has been named WTC's Outstanding Agriculture Student for 2024-2025. Congratulations on this achievement, Rowdy! 👏 Award presented by Jessica Colvin, Assistant Professor of Agriculture.
about 1 month ago, Western Texas College
Jessica Colvin presents the award to Rowdy Randall with the Golf Course in the background.
🎉 Let's give a round of applause to Grace Macza! 👏 She has been honored with the 2024-2025 WTC Outstanding Mass Communications Student Award. Dr. Geron Scates, our Mass Communications Professor and Radio Station Manager, presented the award to her today in the Library. 📚✨
about 2 months ago, Western Texas College
Dr. Scates presents the ward to Grace Macza.
Let's give a round of applause to Hannah Simmons, WTC's Outstanding Business Administration Student for 2024-2025! 🎉 The award was presented to her by Business Instructor Dr. Nancy Taft this afternoon.
about 2 months ago, Western Texas College
Dr. Taft presents the award to Hannah Simmons.
Brandon is all set for WTC's 2025 Commencement! 🎓 He just picked up his cap and gown at the WTC Bookstore this morning. 📚 If you are participating in the Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, don't forget to pick up your cap and gown at the Bookstore! 💙
about 2 months ago, Western Texas College
Brandon Leatherwood holds a package containing his cap and gown in the Bookstore.
🎉 A big congratulations to Priscila Velasquez for being honored as WTC's Outstanding Chemistry Student for 2024-2025! 🎊 Fantastic achievement, Priscila! This proud moment was presented by Assistant Professor Sylvia Mason!
about 2 months ago, Western Texas College
Sylvia Mason presents the award to Priscila Velasquez in front of a large periodic table of elements poster.
Western Texas College starts Summer Hours this week! 🌞 Mon-Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fri-Sun: Closed
about 2 months ago, Western Texas College
The WTC arch on the walkway with summer hours superimposed over the photo.