Hunter Aldridge Named Student of Excellence for SGTC in Cordele

December 7, 2021
Pictured standing (l-r) are SGTC instructors Mike Enfinger, Brad Aldridge, Hunter Little, Carol Cowan, and Brandy Nipper. Seated (l-r) are SGTC Student of Excellence nominees Clifton Jordan, winner Hunter Aldridge, Bertha Lucas, Damaya Gee, and Lawanda Harper. Inset is nominee Selvin Ramirez Jeronimo.
Pictured standing (l-r) are SGTC instructors Mike Enfinger, Brad Aldridge, Hunter Little, Carol Cowan, and Brandy Nipper. Seated (l-r) are SGTC Student of Excellence nominees Clifton Jordan, winner Hunter Aldridge, Bertha Lucas, Damaya Gee, and Lawanda Harper. Inset is nominee Selvin Ramirez Jeronimo.

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Center in Cordele recently recognized several students for outstanding work in their respective programs. Hunter Aldridge of Americus, a student in the welding program, was named the overall Student of Excellence. Aldridge was nominated by SGTC Welding instructor Brad Aldridge.

As the overall Student of Excellence, Aldridge received a commemorative plaque and a $50 check from SGTC Dean of Enrollment Management Julie Partain. In addition to the plaque and the monetary reward for winning, Roland received 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.

Twice during each semester, instructors in different program areas on the Cordele campus nominate one student from their program who has exhibited high standards academically, socially and professionally. After nominations are submitted, a committee of SGTC staff members use a point system to determine the winner. Points are awarded for GPA, work ethics, involvement in student organizations and other factors.

Other nominees for the award were: Bertha Lucas of Cordele, Culinary Arts, nominated by Hunter Little; Damaya Gee of Cordele, Medical Assisting, nominated by Carol Cowan; Selvin Ramirez Jeronimo of Vienna, Air Conditioning Technology, nominated by Mike Enfinger; Lawanda Harper of Albany, Practical Nursing, nominated by Brandi Nipper; and Clifton Jordan of Cordele, Electrical Systems, nominated by Mike Enfinger.

South Georgia Technical College offers over 200 diplomas, degrees, and technical certificates of credit in a variety of programs. Apply online at www.southgatech.edu. Spring semester begins January 12.