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The Wharton County Junior College Drama Department presents "Black Comedy" at 7 p.m. Nov. 12-14 at the Horton Foote Theatre on the Wharton campus. The show is free of admission and open to the public. Pictured are, from left, Jony Hernandez of Sealy, Cooper Claxton of East Bernard and Emma Frias of Richmond.

Three former student athletes were recently inducted into the Wharton County Junior College Athletic Hall of Fame. From left are Glenn Sparkman (baseball, class of 2013), David Pierce (baseball, class of 1983) and Matt Prichard (rodeo, class of 2006).

Pictured, left to right, are Dr. Trudy Cherasaro, Director of Research for Marzano Research; Wharton County Junior College President Dr. Amanda Allen; Kaylan Connally, Houston Endowment’s Program Director of Education; and Dr. Kimberly Lowry, Executive Director of the Texas Success Center.

Competitors of all ages take off from the starting line of the Wharton County Junior College Senior Citizens Program's 5K Stride and Stroll. Held on Oct. 31 in downtown Wharton, the event raised more than $2,000 for the benefit of the area's senior citizens.

Wharton County Junior College volleyball player Jaycee Spears of Lumberton attacks the ball during a game against Lee College.

Wharton County Junior College's HVAC and Electrical Technology programs have received a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant, which will provide cutting-edge training equipment for students like Lucien Dann of Richmond, left, and Joseph Barron of El Campo.

Wharton County Junior College and Lamar Consolidated Independent School District this month signed a dual credit partnership agreement that will create new pathways for dual credit students. Pictured signing the document are, from left, Lamar CISD Executive Director of CTE Dr. Kayse Lazar and WCJC President Dr. Amanda Allen.

The Wharton County Junior College Band presents "An Evening of Dance" at 3 p.m and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the Pioneer Student Center on the Wharton campus. The event is free and open to the public. Pictured, left to right, are Aiden Zahradnik of Needville and Elliott Stains of Wharton.

WCJC and UH have signed an agreement that will provide new educational opportunities for students at the Sugar Land campus.

Wharton County Junior College Instructor of Geology Peter Anderson was recently recognized by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for his contributions to the park service's educational programs. Pictured, left to right, are TPWD ranger Hannah Pickens, Anderson and TPWD ranger Andrew Berezin.

The Wharton County Junior College Choir will team up with faculty members and the community for “An Evening of Music,” scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29. Pictured rehearsing is choir member Leeya Parr of Needville.

The WCJC Senior Citizens Program will host their annual 5K Stride and Stroll event on Oct. 31 in downtown Wharton.