Statistics from area universities
indicate that Weatherford College
alumni perform as well or better
academically at the university level
than students who attended those
universities straight out of high
school.
“I have learned so much here,
and the staff and faculty are some
of the friendliest people I have
ever met,” said psychology major
Pattie Sue Noe. “WC has taught
me that I make myself into the
person that I want to be, and that
has shown me a strength I didn’t
know I had. I don’t have to blame
others for the trouble that comes
my way. I am responsible for my
own life, and that is incredibly
liberating.”
A variety of collegiate
experiences, including student
organizations, entertainment
activities, student housing and
intramural events provide students
with the opportunity to find their
niche in the student body.
“My experiences at WC have
given me a platform to discover
what career I want to pursue,
provided me with opportunities to
sharpen my public speaking skills
and has allowed me to become
more confident in myself,” said
agriculture communications
student Elise Swanson. “Once
you find ‘your people,’ it is a
great community where you can
grow with others. I joined the Ag
Club last year and have had many
memorable experiences with my
peers through it.”
WC boasts nationallyacclaimed
theatre, music and jazz
programs and is also known for its
excellence in men’s and women’s
basketball, baseball, softball and
rodeo.
Weatherford College was
founded in 1869 and is currently
celebrating it’s 150th anniversary.
The college officially serves the
citizens of Parker, Palo Pinto,
Hood, Jack and Wise counties. In
addition to the main campus in
Weatherford, courses are available
at locations in Mineral Wells,
Granbury and Wise County; plus
dozens of online courses including
dual enrollment courses for high
school students.
With a total of enrollment of
approximately 6,000 and growing,
expansion into Eastern Parker
County is in the early planning
stages with the purchase of 30
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