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	Jets fall in double overtime Friday November 20, 2009 By Chris Whitaker, Sports Editor Americus Times Recorder Forty minutes weren’t enough. Neither was 45 or 49. With six seconds remaining in double overtime, Juevol Myles scored a layup to lift No. 13 Tallahassee Community College to a 90 ... more
	Louis Faulstich Awarded the Leon F. Strickland Welding Scholarship at SGTC Thursday November 19, 2009 Louis Faulstich of Ruthven, Iowa, a welding student at South Georgia Technical College, was awarded the Leon F. Strickland Welding Scholarship at the South Georgia Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees luncheon held recently in the John M. ... more
	Dan Ariail uses WIA benefits at SGTC to start a new career in law enforcement Thursday November 19, 2009 Dan Ariail of Americus is a firm believer that dreams can become reality at South Georgia Technical College. He graduated from South Georgia Technical College’s second Law Enforcement Academy class in October and began his new job as a Sumter County ... more
	SGTC Visual Merchandising class takes field trip through Americus Thursday November 19, 2009 South Georgia Technical College Marketing Management students in adjunct instructor Marcus Johnson’s Visual Merchandising class took a field trip throughout the City of Americus recently to examine the importance of outdoor lighting for businesses. Wally ... more
	SGTC Board of Directors recognized at state conference Thursday November 19, 2009 The South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors was recognized at the Technical College Directors Association and the Technical College Foundation Association annual conference in Macon recently as a fully certified board. All seven ... more
	SGTC's Early Childhood Care and Education advisory committee meets Thursday November 19, 2009 South Georgia Technical Early Childhood Care and Education program recently held an advisory meeting on SGTC’s Americus campus in the Odom Center conference room. Members of SGTC’s Early Childhood Care and Education advisory committee met with Early ... more
South Georgia Tech to celebrate homecoming Thursday November 19, 2009 South Georgia Technical College is celebrating Homecoming 2009 on Saturday, November 21st, when the JETS host Brewton-Parker JV and the Lady ... more
	SGTC's Honor Society inducts new members Wednesday November 18, 2009 The South Georgia Technical College chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) inducted 34 new members in a ceremony in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus recently. Mrs. Carolyn Myers, South Georgia Tech’s ... more
	Americus-Sumter High Band Performs at SGTC Wednesday November 18, 2009 The Americus Sumter High Band, under the direction of Debra Hughes, performed recently at the South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets basketball games in the James S. Peters gymnasium on the Americus campus. The band performed ... more
SGTC will be testing job seekers Wednesday November 18, 2009 Cynthia Carter, Director of Career Services at South Georgia Technical College of Americus recently reported that there are employment opportunities ... more
	Lady Jets fall to Tallahassee Wednesday November 18, 2009 By Chris Whitaker, Sports Editor Americus Times Recorder The final 12 minutes of Tuesday's game against Tallahassee might be the worst the lady Jets have played so far this season. Trailing by as many as eight in the second half, the Lady ... more
	SGTC's new Recreation and Leisure Management program tours new recreation facility Wednesday November 18, 2009 South Georgia Technical College’s newest program, Recreation and Leisure Management, recently toured the new Sumter County Parks and Recreation Department facility with their instructor Reco Dawson. Tim Estes and Darius Harris gave a tour of the facility ... more
	Georgia Power Foundation Contributes $2,500 to South Georgia Technical College Foundation TechForce Drive Tuesday November 17, 2009 Mike Donnelly, Area Manager for Georgia Power in Americus presented Sparky Reeves, President of South Georgia Technical College with a $2,500 donation to the South Georgia Technical College Foundation. The donation supports the South Georgia ... more
	SGTC’s “Emmett Usry Scholarship” Awarded to Valerie B. Coleman Tuesday November 17, 2009 Valerie B. Coleman, a Culinary Arts student at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC), was awarded the Emmett E. Usry scholarship from the South Georgia Technical College Foundation recently. SGTC President Sparky Reeves made the presentation on behalf ... more
	Gulf Coast rallies past SGTC, 80-71 Monday November 16, 2009 By Chris Whitaker The Americus Times-Recorder AMERICUS — Gulf Coast used a 15-4 run over a 5-minute span to break a tie and go on to beat South Georgia Tech 80-71 on Saturday at The Hangar. The Jets led by as many as seven in the second half ... more
	South Georgia Tech Jets read to Schley County Elementary students Friday November 13, 2009 South Georgia Technical College Jets Brian Wood of Stockbridge, Princeston Zackary of Stone Mountain, and Maliek Daniels of Columbus recently read stories to first, second, and third grade students at Schley County Elementary. The Jets currently have ... more
Jets host SGTC Classic Friday November 13, 2009 By Chris Whitaker , Sports Editor The Americus Times-Recorder AMERICUS — The Jets will host their annual South Georgia Tech Classic this ... more
	SGTC Cosmetology students compete in styling competition Thursday November 12, 2009 The South Georgia Technical College Cosmetology students competed in a hair styling competition in the Cosmetology lab on the SGTC Americus campus recently. Dorothea Lusane-McKenzie, SGTC Cosmetology instructor, coordinated the annual competition for ... more
	Jets pull away from Eagles for 87-79 win Wednesday November 11, 2009 By Chris Whitaker, Sports Editor The Americus Times-Recorder CARTERSVILLE — Daley Strafford scored 17 points to lead six Jets in double figures as South Georgia Tech won at Chattahoochee Tech, 87-79, on Tuesday night. Markell Smith, Rearkus ... more
Lady Jets hold off Summerhill Prep Wednesday November 11, 2009 By Chris Whitaker, Sports Editor The Americus Times-Recorder CARTERSVILLE — Early in the season, ugly games can be expected. That’s ... more
	SGTC attends Fountain City Classic Career Expo and Job Fair Wednesday November 11, 2009 South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Career Services department was among 3,000 people attending the first Fountain City Classic Career Expo and Job Fair at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center Exhibit Hall recently. Approximately 30 educational ... more
	Jennifer Hilton-Slenker: A combination of determination and dedication Wednesday November 11, 2009 Dream, Learn, Become! That is South Georgia Technical College’s new marketing slogan and that is exactly what SGTC Adjunct Culinary Arts Instructor Jennifer Hilton-Slenker embodies. Jennifer Hilton-Slenker had a dream. She wanted to study culinary ... more
	Jamie Roberts receives new Leonard and Marie Waitsman Marketing Scholarship at South Georgia Technical College Tuesday November 10, 2009 Jamie Roberts of Oglethorpe, a Marketing Management student at South Georgia Technical College, has been selected as the first recipient of the Leonard and Marie Waitsman Marketing Scholarship, which was established and endowed recently by the Waitsman ... more
	SGTC's Electronics Technology advisory committee meets Tuesday November 10, 2009 South Georgia Technical Electronics Technology program recently held an advisory meeting on SGTC’s Americus campus in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center. Members of SGTC’s Electronics advisory committee met with Electronics instructors ... more
	SkillsUSA club at SGTC hosts special guest at meeting Tuesday November 10, 2009 South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) SkillsUSA club members met recently to introduce the club’s newly elected officers and to discuss upcoming fundraising and community service ideas. Tony Varamo, Workforce Development Manager of MetroPower, Inc. ... more
	Pensacola tops Jets on Saturday, 89-79 Monday November 9, 2009 By Chris Whitaker, Sports Editor The Americus Times-Recorder PENSACOLA, Fla. — Rearkus McCrory had a team-high 19 points and eight rebounds, but South Georgia Tech couldn't stop the hot-shooting from Pensacola from behind the 3-point line in ... more
	SGTC's Air Conditioning Technology advisory committee meets Monday November 9, 2009 South Georgia Technical College’s Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) program recently held an advisory meeting on SGTC’s Americus campus in the HVAC classroom. Members of SGTC’s HVAC advisory committee met with instructors Glynn Cobb and Glen Redding, ... more
	SGTC Practical Nursing program to host Health Day Monday November 9, 2009 Students enrolled in South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Practical Nursing program will be on hand this Thursday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on SGTC’s Americus campus to perform a variety of services for SGTC’s annual Health Day. ... more
Jets defense can't slow down Faulkner State Saturday November 7, 2009 By Chris Whitaker, Sports Editor The Americus Times-Recorder PENSACOLA, Fla. — Faulkner State used runs to start each half as the Sun ... more
McMath leads Lady Jets to 2-0 start Saturday November 7, 2009 By Chris Whitaker, Sports Editor The Americus Times-Recorder ALBANY — Ophelia McMath led the Lady Jets to two wins this weekend, scoring ... more
	Friends and Neighbors: Terrie Smith, SGTC administrative assistant Friday November 6, 2009 By Robert Griffin The Americus Times-Recorder AMERICUS — Terrie Smith likes to fish. Whether it is casting a line from the banks of a lake, or into the ocean off the deck of a boat, Smith loves everything about the sport. She also knows that ... more
Jets set several records in season opener Wednesday November 4, 2009 By Chris Whitaker, Sports Editor The Americus Times-Recorder AMERICUS — After sitting out last season, Steve Robinson came back in his ... more
	Jets set school record in season-opening romp - Robinson leads all scorers with 27 Wednesday November 4, 2009 By Chris Whitaker The Americus Times-Recorder AMERICUS — Steve Robinson was 11 of 14 from the floor, made five 3-pointers and scored a game-high 27 points as South Georgia Tech stormed past Middle Georgia Tech, 133-57. The Jets set a school ... more
Annual GED Awards Luncheon Honors Georgia’s Adult Learners Wednesday November 4, 2009 (Atlanta) – More than 1.1 million Georgians over the age of 25 are without their high school or GED® diploma. Many face considerable odds against ... more
	Shattuck flies in to visit SGTC aviation students Wednesday November 4, 2009 A retired corporate pilot and Vietnam veteran flew in to the Jimmy Carter Regional Airport in Americus recently to show South Georgia Technical College Aviation students his Lancair home-built airplane and share his love of aviation with the students. George ... more
	Waitsman Family Endows New Scholarship for SGTC Students Tuesday November 3, 2009 A new scholarship fund at South Georgia Technical College has been established and endowed by the Waitsman family in honor of Mrs. Marie Waitsman and in memory of the late Leonard Waitsman, announced South Georgia Technical College President Sparky ... more
Jets aiming for repeat trip to NJCAA Tuesday November 3, 2009 By Chris Whitaker, Sports Editor The Americus Times-Recorder AMERICUS — South Georgia Tech made history last season when it earned its ... more
	Deatric Smith receives national recognition - Smith selected honorable mention to NJCAA All-America Teams Monday November 2, 2009 By Chris Whitaker, Sports Editor The Americus Times-Recorder AMERICUS — South Georgia Tech’s Deatric Smith has been selected honorable mention in relation to the NJCAA Preseason All-American Teams. Smith, a sophomore from Americus, averaged ... more