CONGRATULATIONS!!

The mission of the Heart of Georgia Technical College Alumni Association is to provide programs and services to inform, nuture, and involve the alumni of HGTC and encourage their continuing suport of the College. The Association shall assist HGTC in being of increasing benefit to the Alumni and the students enrolled, foster a spirit of loyalty to HGTC and to coordinate the activities of Alumni in the welfare of HGTC.

Build a Future, Buy a Brick

Heart of Georgia Technical College Alumni Association and the HGTC Foundation invite alumni, businesses, and friends to support the Build a Future, Buy a Brick Campaign. Don’t miss out on this limited opportunity to engrave your name on a brick to be placed in the lobby of Louie Livingston Hall. Four-by-eight inch brick pavers are $100 each. Buy yours today!

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HOLDS

ANNUAL MEETING

DINNER & AWARDS BANQUET

Alumni Association held its Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on June 10, 2008. The guest speaker for the dinner was HGTC Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) 2008 winner, Kristi Graham .

Dr. Randall Peters, HGTC president, announced that Veronica Rodriquez of Dublin is the 2008 Alumnus of the Year. Rodriquez is a two-time graduate of HGTC. She earned a business office specialist diploma and an assoicate's degree in applied office technology. Rodriquez is the secretary for the HGTC adult education department since May 2007.

There were five alumni nominated for the award. Others nominated were Ethel Bloodworth of Cochran, Jason Clark of Lyons, Kay Grinstead of Dublin, and Joe Thomas of Dexter. Each alumni nominated has proven to be exceptional in the community and workplace. Nominees exhibit a positive attitude, have outstanding character, and have excellent work habits.

Dr. Randalls L. Peters also announced Kimberly Noles as the first recipient of the Mary Alice Watson Scholarship. Noles is the secretary for the HGTC allied health department.

The Mary Alice Watson Scholarship was established by Judith (Judy) R. Benton, former Board of Trustee and Board of Directors. The scholarship is designed to assist HGTC employees continuing their formal education. Mary Alice Watson, Ed. D., began her employment in 1983 and was one of the first employees of this institution; she retired in 2003 as vice president of institutional effectiveness. Dr. Watson was present to give the award.

Noles is like most non-traditional students. She works full-time, has a family, and attends college. Noles understands the importance of an education and has committed to persevering in order to not only better her life, but her family's life. She is a graduate of HGTC with a microcomputer specialist diploma (2000) and a graduate of Midddle Georgia College with an associate degree in business administration (2003).

Pictured: (l) Mary Alice Watson (r) MAW Scholarship Recipient, Kimberly Noles

The bond between students and Heart of Georgia Technical College continues after graduation. Lifetime job placement assistance, career counseling, opportunities for continuing education, and alumni activities and events are just some of the benefits available to HGTC alumni.

Keeping HGTC graduates involved in the life of the College is an important goal for the HGTC Alumni Council. The Alumni Council helps launch projects to encourage graduates to participate in the ongoing development of HGTC.

Let us hear from you! Contact Patti Davis, Alumni Coordinator at alumni@heartofgatech.edu or (478) 274-7627.