Weatherford College (WC; officially Weatherford College of the Parker County Junior College District) is a

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Weatherford, Texas Weatherford ( ) is a city and the county seat of Parker County, Texas, United States. In 2020, its population was 30,854. Weatherford is named after Thomas J. Weatherford, a State senator and advocate for Texas’ secession to the Confederate S ...

, with branch campuses in nearby Wise County, and Granbury.

Organization and administration

As defined by the

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, the official service area of WC includes all of

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and Wise Counties. Ultimate responsibility for governance of the college is vested by state statute in a district board of trustees with seven members. Executive responsibility for administering policies of the board is delegated to the president of the college, who is assisted by the administrative officers.

Student life

Athletics

Baseball, Softball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Women's Tennis, Men's Golf, and Rodeo Baseball 34 former Coyote baseball players have played professionally, including four major leaguers: *

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, Major League Pitcher and World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox * German Duran, professional baseball infielder. *

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, professional baseball player for the

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. Basketball * Harvey Catchings, former professional basketball player. *

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, former professional basketball player. *

Leta Andrews Leta Mae Rains Andrews (born July 7, 1937) is a retired American high school basketball coach who holds the record for the most wins by a high school basketball coach. Biography Andrews was born near Granbury and graduated from Granbury High Sc ...

, holds the record for most wins by a high school basketball coach. *

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, an American educator, author, businessman, and public speaker. Golf * Jerod Turner, professional golfer.

Student housing

In the fall of 2003, Weatherford College opened a new on-campus student community known Coyote Village. A unique alternative to traditional dormitory living, the facility features apartment-style two- and four-bedroom suites for 280 students. Construction began in 2022 on a new resident hall on campus.

References

External links

Official website
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