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WCJC undertakes a host of improvement projects.
WCJC undertakes a host of improvement projects.
February 14, 2025
The Wharton County Junior College Drama Department will present
The Wharton County Junior College Drama Department will present "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors" from Feb. 20 through Feb. 22 at the Horton Foote Theatre on the Wharton campus. Pictured with Dracula (Dante Hancock of East Bernard) are, from left, Makaya Brown of Bay City, Valerie Brown of Eagle Lake and Ryan Martin of Needville.
February 13, 2025
Wharton County Junior College Choir students Elaina Light of Sugar Land and Spencer Cole of Needville will perform in San Antonio as part of the Texas Two Year All-State Choir.
Wharton County Junior College Choir students Elaina Light of Sugar Land and Spencer Cole of Needville will perform in San Antonio as part of the Texas Two Year All-State Choir.
February 10, 2025
Wharton County Junior College Band members follow Band Director Joe Waldrop's guidance as they rehearse for the upcoming
Wharton County Junior College Band members follow Band Director Joe Waldrop's guidance as they rehearse for the upcoming "My Favorite Songs I" concert. Scheduled for two performances on Tuesday, Feb. 11, the show is open to the public and free of admission.
February 5, 2025
Wharton County Junior College nursing students participate in a training exercise at the Wharton campus. The college will launch a new Continuing Education Patient Care Technician program later this spring, providing 30 qualified students with full scholarships.
Wharton County Junior College nursing students participate in a training exercise at the Wharton campus. The college will launch a new Continuing Education Patient Care Technician program later this spring, providing 30 qualified students with full scholarships.
February 4, 2025
Wharton County Junior College Automotive Technology students demonstrate an engine trainer at the Wharton campus. A Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant will enable the program to purchase additional trainers and hydraulic lifts to provide students with more cutting-edge opportunities. Pictured, from left, are Automotive Technology students Scarlet Casas, Stacie Anderson, Alexa Ortiz, Alejandra Hoyos and Olivia Miller.
Wharton County Junior College Automotive Technology students demonstrate an engine trainer at the Wharton campus. A Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant will enable the program to purchase additional trainers and hydraulic lifts to provide students with more cutting-edge opportunities. Pictured, from left, are Automotive Technology students Scarlet Casas, Stacie Anderson, Alexa Ortiz, Alejandra Hoyos and Olivia Miller.
February 3, 2025
Members of the 2025 Wharton County Junior College Pioneers baseball team.
Members of the 2025 Wharton County Junior College Pioneers baseball team.
January 30, 2025
El Campo native Savannah Prihoda was one of 10 students randomly selected to receive free tuition and fees at Wharton County Junior College for the Spring 2025 semester through the Registration Incentive Program.
El Campo native Savannah Prihoda was one of 10 students randomly selected to receive free tuition and fees at Wharton County Junior College for the Spring 2025 semester through the Registration Incentive Program.
January 17, 2025
Equipment and supplies are ready for students at Wharton County Junior College's Construction Trades Training facility on the Bay City campus. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Equipment and supplies are ready for students at Wharton County Junior College's Construction Trades Training facility on the Bay City campus. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the campus. The event is free and open to the public.
January 14, 2025
Twenty-three students have earned their Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing from Wharton County Junior College.
Twenty-three students have earned their Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing from Wharton County Junior College.
January 7, 2025
Wharton County Junior College employee Gus Wessels, left, receives an award of appreciation from WCJC President Betty McCrohan. Wessels retired after 23 years of service.
Wharton County Junior College employee Gus Wessels, left, receives an award of appreciation from WCJC President Betty McCrohan. Wessels retired after 23 years of service.
December 12, 2024
The Wharton County Junior College Senior Citizens Program held the 5K Stride and Stroll event on Saturday, Dec. 7, in downtown Wharton. Pictured are the top three finishers in the male division. From left to right are Alberto Velazquez (third place), Evan Jacinto (first place) and Jorrdin Garcia (second place).
The Wharton County Junior College Senior Citizens Program held the 5K Stride and Stroll event on Saturday, Dec. 7, in downtown Wharton. Pictured are the top three finishers in the male division. From left to right are Alberto Velazquez (third place), Evan Jacinto (first place) and Jorrdin Garcia (second place).
December 10, 2024