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Nunez Community College
Nunez Community College (NCC) is a public community college in Chalmette, Louisiana. Its full name is Elaine P. Nunez Community College; it was named for the deceased wife of former Louisiana State Senate President Samuel B. Nunez.[1] Its service area includes St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes.[2] HistoryThe school was formed by the 1992 merger of Elaine P. Nunez Technical Institute and St. Bernard Parish Community College. As a result, it offers both academic and vocational classes. In 2005, Nunez Community College was heavily damaged by flooding due to Hurricane Katrina.[3] However, it was able to resume classes on January 25, 2006. AthleticsThe Nunez Pelicans are composed of one athletic team representing Nunez Community College in intercollegiate athletics.[4] The school sponsors baseball, which competes in National Junior College Athletic Association Division 1, Region 23.[5] The Pelicans sports teams are members of the Louisiana Community Colleges Athletic Conference. The Pelicans baseball team plays at the Val Riess Recreation Complex and Noel Suarez Stadium.[6][7] Nunez Community College FoundationThe Nunez Community College Foundation is a non-profit organization that enables donors and organizations to donate and contribute towards the growth and future development of the college.[8] References
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