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TC3 Honored with "Best of New York" Award
TC3 to Celebrate 39th Commencement May 22
TC3 Lacrosse Places Two on All-MSAC Team
Three TC3 Students Honored by SUNY Chancellor
TC3 Students Named to Who's Who 
Creative Writing and Outdoor Recreation Added to Degree Programs
Two More TC3 Nursing Faculty Members Receive National Certification
TC3 to Offer One-Day Sports Clinics
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5/12/2008
TC3 Honored with "Best of New York" AwardCollege Technology Department Recognized for Mobile InitiativeDRYDEN, N.Y. – Tompkins Cortland Community College has been honored with a Center for Digital Government 2008 Best of New York award. The College was recognized for its "Mobile TC3" initiative that allowed students and staff greater access to important information from mobile communication devices like cell phones, smarts phones, or PDAs. The award in the category "Project Demonstrating Most Innovative Use of Technology" was presented to TC3's Director of Information Technology, Marty Christofferson, at the government technology conference in Albany earlier this spring.
 
"Mobile TC3" created a way for members of the College to get information while on the go. As a result of the project, students have portable access to their grades, class schedules, and account information, and faculty can access class lists and e-mail their students. "We first built the system for educational purposes, like course schedules, grades, faculty contact information," said Christofferson, who got the idea for Mobile TC3 when he first got a smart phone several years ago. "We added emergency contact ability over a year ago, and now we have the ability to text information to students very quickly."
 
While the technology is vital in an emergency situation, it's also useful for contacting students with everyday information, especially those who take classes meeting outside of the normal business day hours. "I was teaching an evening class one semester, and I got caught in New York City at the airport on my way back to campus," said Christofferson, noting the class met for four hours once a week, so losing an entire class would be significant. "I knew I wasn't going to be on time to start class, but that I'd be back on campus for most of the class if I let the students know to wait. I logged onto Mobile TC3 and was able to e-mail all my students with an update on when I'd be there. When I arrived 45 minutes after the class was to have started, all my students were there, so we didn't lose the entire four-hour class period. That never would have happened if I hadn't been able to contact them directly and quickly."
 
The idea for the Mobile TC3 initiative was Christofferson's, but the implementation was a collaborative effort with Tim Densmore, administrative software systems manager, and Brandon Wood, system administrator. "The idea was the easy part; we had to figure out how to make it work. It wasn't as simple as linking to our current web site, although it needed to be directly linked to our live database," said Christofferson. The result was a valuable service to the College, one utilized by over 2,000 students and staff.
 
The award was presented by the Center for Digital Government, the same organization that has twice recognized TC3 as the top digital community college of its size in the country. Of the 18 Center for Digital Government 2008 Best of New York awards given out, only two were given to educational institutions. CUNY's Kingsborough Community College's Institute for Virtual Enterprise was also honored. 
 
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5/12/2008
TC3 to Celebrate 39th Commencement May 22Alumnus Robert DuBois to Deliver Commencement AddressDRYDEN, N.Y. – Tompkins Cortland Community College will award certificates and associate's degrees to about 597 graduates during its 39th Commencement ceremony Thursday, May 22. The ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. in the College's new athletic facility. 
 
Individual students will be honored for academic-related achievement, and faculty and staff will receive the Chancellor's/Trustees' Awards for excellence in teaching, professional service, adjunct teaching, and classified service. A Friend of the College award will also be presented, recognizing an individual for his contributions to the College.
 
Alumnus Robert DuBois, a member of the class of 1979, will be the main speaker. He earned an associate's degree in liberal arts and sciences at TC3 before going on and earning a bachelor's degree in fisheries science from Cornell University in 1981. He has worked for nearly 25 years as a research scientist in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and is the author of Damselflies of the North Woods, a field guide published in 2005, as well as numerous scientific papers. He is a frequent guest lecturer on topics in aquatic ecology and his research is credited with improving management of trout fisheries in Wisconsin. He is an active member of his community, coaching high school chess and youth softball, as well as serving as a Sunday school teacher, church elder, and church treasurer, and was recognized in 2007 by Tompkins Cortland Community College as a distinguished alumnus. 
 
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5/9/2008
TC3 Lacrosse Places Two on All-MSAC TeamAaustin and Macera Represent First-Year PanthersDRYDEN, NY – Two Tompkins Cortland Community College lacrosse players have been named to the Mid-State Athletic Conference all-conference team. Freshmen Zachary Austin (Brewster H.S./Brewster) and Brandon Macera (Chittenango H.S./Cazenovia) have been voted second-team all-MSAC for the 2008 season. Voting for the all-conference team is done by coaches from the seven MSAC schools. A total of twenty-two players were named either first- or second-team all-conference.  
 
Austin and Macera were the team's top scorers. Macera finished the year with 51 points on 45 goals and six assists. Austin was next with 47 points on 34 goals and 13 assists. The two accounted for 45% of the team's total points and 52% of the goals. Macera ended the year 8th in the nation in goals scored and both finished ranked in the top 40 in the nation in points. 
 
In the first season of varsity lacrosse in 30 years, TC3 enjoyed a measure of success uncommon for such a young team. Playing in the toughest region in the nation, the Panthers went 3-9 overall and 1-5 in conference with several close losses. The team posted three wins over established programs and came within ten goals over three games of having a .500 record.   
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4/9/2008
Three TC3 Students Honored by SUNY ChancellorDRYDEN, N.Y. – Three Tompkins Cortland Community College students have been recognized with the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence by State University of New York Interim Chancellor John B. Clark. Meryl Bursic, Justine Lewis, and Timothy Parsons were honored at a reception in Albany on April 7.
 
A total of 275 students from 62 SUNY campuses were honored with a Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. Bursic is a computer science major from Trumansburg. Lewis is a human services major from Berkshire. Parsons is a computer forensics major from Groton. All are members of TC3's class of 2008.  
 
"A rigorous three-part process that begins at the campus and evaluates each student's performance not only in the classroom, but also in the athletic arena, the art studio and the community, is used to determine our winners," said Interim Chancellor Clark.  "This year's recipients of the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence are among the most gifted and talented students in the entire SUNY system and I congratulate them, their families and the campuses for all their achievements."
 
The Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence was created 11 years ago to recognize students who have best demonstrated, and been recognized for, the integration of academic excellence with accomplishments in the areas of leadership, athletics, community service, creative and performing arts or career achievement. The average grade point average for all recipients this year is 3.75.
 
In addition to grade point average, Chancellor's Award nominees must have demonstrated significant contributions to the campus community. Each nominee was reviewed by a campus selection committee and the chancellor's office of university life before being recommended to the chancellor.  
 

 
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3/27/2008
TC3 Students Named to Who's Who DRYDEN, NY – Ten TC3 students have been selected for the 2008 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. The publication recognizes outstanding campus leaders from over 1,000 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Colombia and several foreign nations.
 
To be eligible, students must earn a minimum grade point average of 2.7 and be active in campus and community organizations. Nominations are made from the college community, with each nomination reviewed by an on-campus screening committee prior to submission to the national organization. Criteria for selection include academic achievement, service to community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success.
 
This year's TC3 students included in Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, with hometown and major:
 
Angela Angel (Staten Island - Liberal Arts and Science: General Studies)
Kyle Carr (Willseyville - Broadcast Production)
Vinessa Crispell (Ithaca - Accounting)
Rose Dovi (Cortland - Graphic Design)
Mickey Knorr (Dryden - Business Administration)
Justine Lewis (Berkshire - Human Services)
Shante Montgomery (Bowie, Md. - Early Childhood)
Misty Pocwiercz (Groton - Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math/Science)
Shuntelle Stephen (Brooklyn - Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies)
Jessica Watkins (Berkshire - Accounting)
 
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3/24/2008
Creative Writing and Outdoor Recreation Added to Degree ProgramsCollege Now Offers 41 Degree OptionsDRYDEN, N.Y. – The Tompkins Cortland Community College Board of Trustees has approved the addition of two new degree programs: creative writing and outdoor recreation. Each will now be sent to SUNY and the New York state Education department for final approval. If approved, it will push TC3's total degree offerings to 41.
 
The creative writing program will lead to an associate of arts (A.A.) degree. It follows TC3'a relatively new, but already successful, creative writing certificate program, which was approved in 2005. The A.A. degree program builds on the certificate program, expanding opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and preparing students for transfer to English, creative writing, screenwriting, and related degree programs at four-year institutions. 
 
The structure of the program emphasizes literacy scholarship, student writing, and critical thinking. Students will be able to interact with visiting writers and attend workshops, festivals, and other special events. A side benefit of the program will be the enhancement of the TC3 community with the celebration of creative expression by students, staff, and members of the community. 
 
The outdoor recreation program will offer an associate in science (A.S.) degree. The program is designed to help students develop a foundation of skills and knowledge they will need in the field of outdoor recreation, or to successfully transfer to an outdoor-related four-year degree program. 
 
Students in the outdoor recreation program will be trained in understanding and analyzing the history, development, and value of recreation and parks to individuals, society, and the environment. Students will develop an ability to analyze activities for participation requirements while developing leadership techniques, skills, and strategies to enhance experiences while maintaining a safe environment. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to plan and implement appropriate outdoor activities for various groups.
 
The offering is in response to trends showing an increase in the number of people and agencies involved in outdoor recreation programs. 
 
 
 
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3/18/2008
Two More TC3 Nursing Faculty Members Receive National CertificationCollege Now Has Three CNE FacultyDRYDEN, N.Y. – Tompkins Cortland Community College professor Linda Pasto and associate professor Kim Sharpe have received certified nurse educator (CNE) designation from the National League for Nursing (NLN). The two join TC3 professor Janet Morgan to give the College three CNE faculty members, an unusually high number. The designation was first offered in 2005 and there are currently just 36 CNE faculty members in all of New York.
 
Both Pasto and Sharpe completed a rigorous examination to earn certification. The certification establishes nursing education as a specialty area of practice and creates a means for faculty to demonstrate their expertise in this role. It is designed to communicate to students, peers, and the academic and health care communities that the highest standards of excellence are being met while recognizing the academic nurse educator's specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities.
 
The National League for Nursing advances excellence in nursing education that prepares the nursing workforce to meet the needs of diverse populations in an ever-changing healthcare environment. The NLN has taken the lead in setting standards that advance excellence and innovation in nursing education. 
 
Pasto joined the TC3 faculty in 1988. She lives in Lansing. Sharpe came to the College in 2001. She lives in Homer. 
 
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12/12/2007
TC3 to Offer One-Day Sports ClinicsClinics Offered in Basketball, Lacrosse, and SoftballDRYDEN, N.Y. – The TC3 athletics department will offer one-day clinics in three sports this winter. The sessions, which will be held in the new athletics facility on the Dryden campus, will each cost $25 and include coaching from the TC3 staff. Each participant will also receive a Panthers t-shirt. 
 
On Monday, January 21, a basketball clinic will be held, with separate two sessions. The morning session will be open to boys and girls in grades three to five and will run from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The afternoon session will run from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and will be open to boys and girls in grades six to eight. 
 
On Saturday, February 23, a lacrosse clinic will be held, also with two separate sessions. From 9 to 11:30 a.m. a session will be held for boys and girls in grades four to seven. The afternoon session from 1 to 3:30 p.m. will be open to athletes in grades eight to 12.
 
The TC3 softball coaching staff will offer clinics on Sunday, February 24 and Saturday March 2. The clinics on February 24 will focus on hitting, while the March 2 clinics will be for pitchers. 
 
For each clinic, a limit of 40 athletes has been established to guarantee each participant receives individual attention. More details and application paperwork is available at www.TC3.edu/Panthers/camps.asp.
 
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		Top News Articles Contact: Peter Voorhees, news@TC3.edu External Programs and Communication 607.844.8222, Ext. 4351 TC3 Honored with "Best of New York" Award TC3 to Celebrate 39th Commencement May 22 TC3 Lacrosse Places Two on All-MSAC Team Three TC3 Students Honored by SUNY Chancellor TC3 Students Named to Who's Who Creative Writing and Outdoor Recreation Added to Degree Programs Two More TC3 Nursing Faculty Members Receive National Certification TC3 to Offer One-Day Sports Clinics More News 5/12/2008 TC3 Honored with "Best of New York" Award College Technology Department Recognized for Mobile Initiative DRYDEN, N.Y. – Tompkins Cortland Community College has been honored with a Center for Digital Government 2008 Best of New York award. The College was recognized for its "Mobile TC3" initiative that allowed students and staff greater access to important information from mobile communication devices like cell phones, smarts phones, or PDAs. The award in the category "Project Demonstrating Most Innovative Use of Technology" was presented to TC3's Director of Information Technology, Marty Christofferson, at the government technology conference in Albany earlier this spring. "Mobile TC3" created a way for members of the College to get information while on the go. As a result of the project, students have portable access to their grades, class schedules, and account information, and faculty can access class lists and e-mail their students. "We first built the system for educational purposes, like course schedules, grades, faculty contact information," said Christofferson, who got the idea for Mobile TC3 when he first got a smart phone several years ago. "We added emergency contact ability over a year ago, and now we have the ability to text information to students very quickly." While the technology is vital in an emergency situation, it's also useful for contacting students with everyday information, especially those who take classes meeting outside of the normal business day hours. "I was teaching an evening class one semester, and I got caught in New York City at the airport on my way back to campus," said Christofferson, noting the class met for four hours once a week, so losing an entire class would be significant. "I knew I wasn't going to be on time to start class, but that I'd be back on campus for most of the class if I let the students know to wait. I logged onto Mobile TC3 and was able to e-mail all my students with an update on when I'd be there. When I arrived 45 minutes after the class was to have started, all my students were there, so we didn't lose the entire four-hour class period. That never would have happened if I hadn't been able to contact them directly and quickly." The idea for the Mobile TC3 initiative was Christofferson's, but the implementation was a collaborative effort with Tim Densmore, administrative software systems manager, and Brandon Wood, system administrator. "The idea was the easy part; we had to figure out how to make it work. It wasn't as simple as linking to our current web site, although it needed to be directly linked to our live database," said Christofferson. The result was a valuable service to the College, one utilized by over 2,000 students and staff. The award was presented by the Center for Digital Government, the same organization that has twice recognized TC3 as the top digital community college of its size in the country. Of the 18 Center for Digital Government 2008 Best of New York awards given out, only two were given to educational institutions. CUNY's Kingsborough Community College's Institute for Virtual Enterprise was also honored. Top News Articles back to top 5/12/2008 TC3 to Celebrate 39th Commencement May 22 Alumnus Robert DuBois to Deliver Commencement Address DRYDEN, N.Y. – Tompkins Cortland Community College will award certificates and associate's degrees to about 597 graduates during its 39th Commencement ceremony Thursday, May 22. The ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. in the College's new athletic facility. Individual students will be honored for academic-related achievement, and faculty and staff will receive the Chancellor's/Trustees' Awards for excellence in teaching, professional service, adjunct teaching, and classified service. A Friend of the College award will also be presented, recognizing an individual for his contributions to the College. Alumnus Robert DuBois, a member of the class of 1979, will be the main speaker. He earned an associate's degree in liberal arts and sciences at TC3 before going on and earning a bachelor's degree in fisheries science from Cornell University in 1981. He has worked for nearly 25 years as a research scientist in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and is the author of Damselflies of the North Woods, a field guide published in 2005, as well as numerous scientific papers. He is a frequent guest lecturer on topics in aquatic ecology and his research is credited with improving management of trout fisheries in Wisconsin. He is an active member of his community, coaching high school chess and youth softball, as well as serving as a Sunday school teacher, church elder, and church treasurer, and was recognized in 2007 by Tompkins Cortland Community College as a distinguished alumnus. Top News Articles back to top 5/9/2008 TC3 Lacrosse Places Two on All-MSAC Team Aaustin and Macera Represent First-Year Panthers DRYDEN, NY – Two Tompkins Cortland Community College lacrosse players have been named to the Mid-State Athletic Conference all-conference team. Freshmen Zachary Austin (Brewster H.S./Brewster) and Brandon Macera (Chittenango H.S./Cazenovia) have been voted second-team all-MSAC for the 2008 season. Voting for the all-conference team is done by coaches from the seven MSAC schools. A total of twenty-two players were named either first- or second-team all-conference. Austin and Macera were the team's top scorers. Macera finished the year with 51 points on 45 goals and six assists. Austin was next with 47 points on 34 goals and 13 assists. The two accounted for 45% of the team's total points and 52% of the goals. Macera ended the year 8th in the nation in goals scored and both finished ranked in the top 40 in the nation in points. In the first season of varsity lacrosse in 30 years, TC3 enjoyed a measure of success uncommon for such a young team. Playing in the toughest region in the nation, the Panthers went 3-9 overall and 1-5 in conference with several close losses. The team posted three wins over established programs and came within ten goals over three games of having a .500 record. Top News Articles back to top 4/9/2008 Three TC3 Students Honored by SUNY Chancellor DRYDEN, N.Y. – Three Tompkins Cortland Community College students have been recognized with the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence by State University of New York Interim Chancellor John B. Clark. Meryl Bursic, Justine Lewis, and Timothy Parsons were honored at a reception in Albany on April 7. A total of 275 students from 62 SUNY campuses were honored with a Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. Bursic is a computer science major from Trumansburg. Lewis is a human services major from Berkshire. Parsons is a computer forensics major from Groton. All are members of TC3's class of 2008. "A rigorous three-part process that begins at the campus and evaluates each student's performance not only in the classroom, but also in the athletic arena, the art studio and the community, is used to determine our winners," said Interim Chancellor Clark. "This year's recipients of the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence are among the most gifted and talented students in the entire SUNY system and I congratulate them, their families and the campuses for all their achievements." The Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence was created 11 years ago to recognize students who have best demonstrated, and been recognized for, the integration of academic excellence with accomplishments in the areas of leadership, athletics, community service, creative and performing arts or career achievement. The average grade point average for all recipients this year is 3.75. In addition to grade point average, Chancellor's Award nominees must have demonstrated significant contributions to the campus community. Each nominee was reviewed by a campus selection committee and the chancellor's office of university life before being recommended to the chancellor. Top News Articles back to top 3/27/2008 TC3 Students Named to Who's Who DRYDEN, NY – Ten TC3 students have been selected for the 2008 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. The publication recognizes outstanding campus leaders from over 1,000 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Colombia and several foreign nations. To be eligible, students must earn a minimum grade point average of 2.7 and be active in campus and community organizations. Nominations are made from the college community, with each nomination reviewed by an on-campus screening committee prior to submission to the national organization. Criteria for selection include academic achievement, service to community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success. This year's TC3 students included in Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, with hometown and major: Angela Angel (Staten Island - Liberal Arts and Science: General Studies) Kyle Carr (Willseyville - Broadcast Production) Vinessa Crispell (Ithaca - Accounting) Rose Dovi (Cortland - Graphic Design) Mickey Knorr (Dryden - Business Administration) Justine Lewis (Berkshire - Human Services) Shante Montgomery (Bowie, Md. - Early Childhood) Misty Pocwiercz (Groton - Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math/Science) Shuntelle Stephen (Brooklyn - Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies) Jessica Watkins (Berkshire - Accounting) Top News Articles back to top 3/24/2008 Creative Writing and Outdoor Recreation Added to Degree Programs College Now Offers 41 Degree Options DRYDEN, N.Y. – The Tompkins Cortland Community College Board of Trustees has approved the addition of two new degree programs: creative writing and outdoor recreation. Each will now be sent to SUNY and the New York state Education department for final approval. If approved, it will push TC3's total degree offerings to 41. The creative writing program will lead to an associate of arts (A.A.) degree. It follows TC3'a relatively new, but already successful, creative writing certificate program, which was approved in 2005. The A.A. degree program builds on the certificate program, expanding opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and preparing students for transfer to English, creative writing, screenwriting, and related degree programs at four-year institutions. The structure of the program emphasizes literacy scholarship, student writing, and critical thinking. Students will be able to interact with visiting writers and attend workshops, festivals, and other special events. A side benefit of the program will be the enhancement of the TC3 community with the celebration of creative expression by students, staff, and members of the community. The outdoor recreation program will offer an associate in science (A.S.) degree. The program is designed to help students develop a foundation of skills and knowledge they will need in the field of outdoor recreation, or to successfully transfer to an outdoor-related four-year degree program. Students in the outdoor recreation program will be trained in understanding and analyzing the history, development, and value of recreation and parks to individuals, society, and the environment. Students will develop an ability to analyze activities for participation requirements while developing leadership techniques, skills, and strategies to enhance experiences while maintaining a safe environment. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to plan and implement appropriate outdoor activities for various groups. The offering is in response to trends showing an increase in the number of people and agencies involved in outdoor recreation programs. Top News Articles back to top 3/18/2008 Two More TC3 Nursing Faculty Members Receive National Certification College Now Has Three CNE Faculty DRYDEN, N.Y. – Tompkins Cortland Community College professor Linda Pasto and associate professor Kim Sharpe have received certified nurse educator (CNE) designation from the National League for Nursing (NLN). The two join TC3 professor Janet Morgan to give the College three CNE faculty members, an unusually high number. The designation was first offered in 2005 and there are currently just 36 CNE faculty members in all of New York. Both Pasto and Sharpe completed a rigorous examination to earn certification. The certification establishes nursing education as a specialty area of practice and creates a means for faculty to demonstrate their expertise in this role. It is designed to communicate to students, peers, and the academic and health care communities that the highest standards of excellence are being met while recognizing the academic nurse educator's specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. The National League for Nursing advances excellence in nursing education that prepares the nursing workforce to meet the needs of diverse populations in an ever-changing healthcare environment. The NLN has taken the lead in setting standards that advance excellence and innovation in nursing education. Pasto joined the TC3 faculty in 1988. She lives in Lansing. Sharpe came to the College in 2001. She lives in Homer. Top News Articles back to top 12/12/2007 TC3 to Offer One-Day Sports Clinics Clinics Offered in Basketball, Lacrosse, and Softball DRYDEN, N.Y. – The TC3 athletics department will offer one-day clinics in three sports this winter. The sessions, which will be held in the new athletics facility on the Dryden campus, will each cost $25 and include coaching from the TC3 staff. Each participant will also receive a Panthers t-shirt. On Monday, January 21, a basketball clinic will be held, with separate two sessions. The morning session will be open to boys and girls in grades three to five and will run from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The afternoon session will run from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and will be open to boys and girls in grades six to eight. On Saturday, February 23, a lacrosse clinic will be held, also with two separate sessions. From 9 to 11:30 a.m. a session will be held for boys and girls in grades four to seven. The afternoon session from 1 to 3:30 p.m. will be open to athletes in grades eight to 12. The TC3 softball coaching staff will offer clinics on Sunday, February 24 and Saturday March 2. The clinics on February 24 will focus on hitting, while the March 2 clinics will be for pitchers. For each clinic, a limit of 40 athletes has been established to guarantee each participant receives individual attention. More details and application paperwork is available at www.TC3.edu/Panthers/camps.asp. Top News Articles back to top
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