ACC graduate Natalie Van Druten, of Alvin shows off her degree to
the crowd during Commencement on May 13.

ACC Board of Regents chair Pete Nash swears in regents Cheryl Knape, Mike Pyburn and Jody Droege during the meeting on May 20.

After the regents certified the vote from the May 10 election, Cheryl Knape and Mike Pyburn, who were unopposed during the election joined the newest member, Jody Droege in taking the oath of office.

Droege replaces former regent Brenda Brown, who decided not to seek reelection after 24 years on the board.

The meeting was also the first for new ACC President Dr. Christal M. Albrecht who began her presidency on May 19.

Regents also received a report from the Communications Department, approved personnel changes and approved the purchase of computer software licenses.

The board will meet again on June 26 at 7 p.m. in the Nolan Ryan Center.   

Baseball legend Nolan Ryan, center, talks about raising cattle for his Nolan Ryan Beef company along with the CEO, Charlie Bradbury, left and Texas Ranger executive chef Christobal Vasquez.

The Author's Luncheon is hosted every year by the Foundation to raise funds for ACC student scholarships, staff development and community enrichment programs. Past speakers include Barbara Bush, Dan Pastorini and Susan Baker.

Visit the Nolan Ryan Beef Company website to learn more about the new cookbook. You can also read more about the luncheon. 

Country singer Cory Morrow will lead off the Alvin Live Summer Concert Series on June 12.

The Alvin Live Summer Concert Series will feature another stellar lineup for 2014 starting with Texas country music singer Cory Morrow on June 12.

The Summer Concert Series is sponsored by the ACC Foundation. Funds raised from Alvin Live performances go to ACC Broadcast Communications student training, equipment and scholarships.

Morrow is a Houston native and has a wide following throughout the Southwest thanks to his extensive touring and lively, dynamic performances.

His hits include Beat of Your Heart, Ramblin' Man, Lead Me On and Texas On My Mind a duet he performed with Pat Green. Morrow has independently sold more than 200,000 albums.

The K-219 provides an intimate venue for 65 guests giving fans a chance for an up close experience. 

The concert series also includes tropical coastal-style singer Kelly McGuire on July 10 and the jazz band Kelly Dean Group on August 14.

Refreshments will be provided.  

To get more information or to purchase tickets online visit the website or call 281-756-3600. 

Music instructor Tim Salter, left, performs with two students during the 2012 ACC Rock Camp.

Music instructors are looking to reach out to those kids and give them a chance to build on their skills during the third annual Rock Camp June 9-12.

The camp gives students an opportunity to learn about classic rock, including instrumental techniques, rehearsal methods and recording sessions. Campers will need to bring their own instruments.

Rock Camp is open to all guitar players, bass players and drummers who will be entering 7th grade through 12th grade in the fall.

All camp instructors are professional musicians and will give the young rockers some valuable lessons on making great rock music.

Campers will get a chance to perform in a studio and learn how to make a recording. There will also be a concert at the close of the camp on June 12.

The camp will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is open to all skill levels.

The Drama Department and area students will perform Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp from June 23-26.

The play is the classic Middle Eastern story of a wayward teen who finds a magical lamp with a mysterious genie living inside.

Performances will be at 10 a.m. on Monday through Thursday. There will be a 7:30 p.m. performance on June 26.

The Festival will continue with Thumbelina on July 28-31.

The Summer Children's Theatre Festival is sponsored in part by the ACC Foundation.  

For more information about the Summer Children's Theatre Festival, or to buy tickets, visit the Drama website or call 281-756-3606.

Although kids will be out of class during the summer months, they still have opportunities to learn at the Busy Bodies Kids' College.

This summer's camps will include topics such as engineering, creative writing and illustration, CSI forensics and Lego construction.

Registration for the camps is now open and they are available to kids between the ages of 5-13 years. The first of the four-day camps begin on June 16 and they will continue throughout the summer.