Weatherford College (WC; officially Weatherford College of the Parker County Junior College District) is a
public
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community college
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in
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
Texas Legislature
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, the official service area of WC includes all of
Jack,
Palo Pinto,
Parker Parker may refer to:
Persons
* Parker (given name)
* Parker (surname)
Places Place names in the United States
*Parker, Arizona
*Parker, Colorado
*Parker, Florida
*Parker, Idaho
*Parker, Kansas
*Parker, Missouri
*Parker, North Carolina
*Parker, Pe ...
,
Hood and
Wise WISE may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media
* WISE (AM), a radio station licensed to Asheville, North Carolina
*WISE-FM, a radio station licensed to Wise, Virginia
* WISE-TV, a television station licensed to Fort Wayne, Indiana
Education
* ...
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:
*
Jake Arrieta (born 1986), professional baseball player for the
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) East division. Since 2004, the team's home stadium has been Citize ...
.
*
Ryan Brasier, Major League Pitcher and World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox
*
German Duran, professional baseball infielder.
*
Tejay Antone, professional baseball player for the
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are an American professional baseball team based in Cincinnati. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) National League Central, Central division and were a charter member of ...
.
Basketball
*
Harvey Catchings
Harvey Lee Catchings (born September 2, 1951) is an American former professional basketball player.
He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1974 to 1985 as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, ...
, former professional basketball player.
*
Olga Firsova, former professional basketball player.
*
Leta Andrews, holds the record for most wins by a high school basketball coach.
*
Stedman Graham, an American educator, author, businessman, and public speaker.
Golf
*
Jerod Turner
Jerod A. Turner (born March 4, 1975) is an American professional golfer.
Turner was born in Oak Harbor, Washington. He turned professional in 2000 and played on mini-tours until qualifying for the 2009 Nationwide Tour.
Turner won the inaugural ...
, 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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Buildings and structures in Parker County, Texas
Community colleges in Texas
Education in Parker County, Texas
Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Universities and colleges in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex
Educational institutions established in 1869
1869 establishments in Texas
NJCAA athletics