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Jets fall in double overtime

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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