2018 Press Releases

A LASTING IMPACT WCJC Business Office Technology program prepares graduates for workplace
Wharton County Junior College Instructor of Business Office Technology Mary McClelland, left, had a lasting impact on Vicki Hudson, right, when Hudson was a student at WCJC. After graduating with her associate degree, Hudson was hired as Division Sec...
April 5, 2018
BROADWAY CLASSICS Choir concert features show tunes
Wharton County Junior College Choir members Jacob Alexander, left, and Michael Garza, both of Wharton, rehearse for the upcoming concert, "Broadway Classics." The concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, in the Horton Foote Theatre of the D...
April 3, 2018
SHOW OF SUPPORT Donation benefits WCJC Process Technology program
Wharton County Junior College received a $10,000 donation from the Matagorda Complex of LyondellBasell. Pictured, from left, are Willie Myles, WCJC’s Instructor of Process Technology; Ryan Norris, Operations Manager of LyondellBasell’s Matagorda Comp...
March 28, 2018
NAME THAT TV TUNE WCJC Jazz Band concert features Jeopardy-style participation
Wharton County Junior College band member Destiny Denton of Wharton rehearses her part. The Jazz Band will present “Name That Television Show” at 7 p.m.
March 23, 2018
AN IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE WCJC Drama students earn 22 awards at play festival
Wharton County Junior College Drama students earned 22 awards at the Texas Community College Speech and Theatre Association's Play Festival, which was held at Texas A&M in Commerce. Front row, from left, are Cole Fitzgerald (Bay City) and "Sandy....
March 9, 2018
ON THE ROAD AGAIN WCJC music students to head to Missouri for performance
Trumpet player Christopher Weinberg of Danevang rehearses with the Wharton County Junior College Band. The band and choir will travel to Branson, Mo., on March 15 for performances at iconic music venues. WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior Colle...
March 9, 2018
ADVENTURE IS WAITING WCJC Band concert recalls super hero, spy theme songs
Wharton County Junior College Band member Pablo Martinez of Wharton practices his trombone during a recent rehearsal. The band will perform "Adventure is Waiting" at 7 p.m.
February 26, 2018
FULL SPEED AHEAD Johnson Health Occupations Center project moves forward
Construction crews have been hart at work on a new 18,000 square foot addition on the north side of Wharton County Junior College’s Johnson Health Occupations Center. The addition is part of a two-phase project designed to expand the college’s Allied...
February 22, 2018
Wharton County Junior College choir member Catching Valentinis-Dee of Katy rehearses for the upcoming concert,
Wharton County Junior College choir member Catching Valentinis-Dee of Katy rehearses for the upcoming concert, "Greatest Hits." Scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
February 5, 2018
WCJC Drama Department to present unique, challenging play
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zina L. Carter 979.532.6417 Wharton CountyJunior College Drama Instructor Greg McLarty, center, coaches student actor Cole Fitzgeraldof Bay City (seated) while Trace Morris of Needville and Maren Ellis of Wharton look ...
January 31, 2018
Eight Wharton County Junior College instructors have been recognized for their dedication and commitment to their particular fields of study by the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD).
NISOD award winners Eight Wharton County Junior College instructors have been recognized for their dedication and commitment to their particular fields of study by the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). Front row...
January 19, 2018
PAYMENT DEADLINES EXTENDED FOR SPRING 2018 SEMESTER - Funding Still Available for Students Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zina L. Carter 979.532.6417 WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College is helping more students to attend college for the spring 2018 semester by extending tuition payment deadlines for all students and als...
January 11, 2018