Elijah Harris Named Student of Excellence at SGTC Crisp County Center

April 29, 2022
Standing (l-r): Julie Partain, SGTC Dean of Enrollment Management; Carol Cowan, Medical Assisting instructor; Mike Enfinger, HVAC and Electrical Systems instructor; Brandy Nipper, Practical Nursing instructor; and Brad Aldridge, Welding instructor. Seated (l-r): SGTC Student of Excellence nominees Valerie Barber, Shana Jolly, Gregory Bacon, Ladarius Smith, and overall winner Elijah Harris. Not pictured is nominee Cody Gillis.
Standing (l-r): Julie Partain, SGTC Dean of Enrollment Management; Carol Cowan, Medical Assisting instructor; Mike Enfinger, HVAC and Electrical Systems instructor; Brandy Nipper, Practical Nursing instructor; and Brad Aldridge, Welding instructor. Seated (l-r): SGTC Student of Excellence nominees Valerie Barber, Shana Jolly, Gregory Bacon, Ladarius Smith, and overall winner Elijah Harris. Not pictured is nominee Cody Gillis.

The Crisp County Center of South Georgia Technical College recently recognized Elijah Harris of Rochelle as the April Student of Excellence. Harris, a welding student, was nominated for the honor by his instructor, Brad Aldridge.

SGTC Crisp County Center Student of Excellence overall winner Elijah Harris of Rochelle.
SGTC Crisp County Center Student of Excellence overall winner Elijah Harris of Rochelle.

After being announced as the award recipient by Julie Partain, SGTC Dean of Enrollment Management, Harris was presented with a $50 check, an engraved personal plaque, a congratulatory letter from SGTC President Dr. John Watford and a “Student of Excellence” t-shirt.  His name was also engraved on a perpetual plaque that is displayed in the front lobby of the Crisp County Center.

The nominees from the other programs included: Gregory Bacon of Cordele, HVAC, nominated by Mike Enfinger; Valerie Barber of Cordele, Culinary Arts, nominated by Hunter Little; Cody Gillis of Pitts, Electrical Systems Technology, nominated by Mike Enfinger; Shana Jolly of Warwick, Medical Assisting, nominated by Carol Cowan; and Laderius Smith of Cordele, Practical Nursing, nominated by Brandy Nipper.

South Georgia Technical College offers over 200 degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit programs designed to prepare students for successful careers. Summer semester begins May 25 when students can earn a full semester of credit in just eight weeks. Apply now at www.southgatech.edu.