Ja’Ron Davis Named SGTC Student of Excellence

November 18, 2024

Seated (l-r) are SGTC Student of Excellence nominees Phillip Sanders, Uriah Scott, Jermonta Bell, Gary Jenkins, Ja’Ron Davis, and Troytavian Smith. Standing (l-r) are nominating instructors Jason Wisham, David Grant, Brandon Dean, Starlyn Sampson, Charles Christmas, David Cox, and Kevin Beaver. Not pictured is nominee Desmond Williams.

Ja’Ron Davis of Blakely was honored recently as the Student of Excellence at South Georgia Technical College in Americus for November. Davis is in the Diesel Equipment Technology program and was nominated for the award by his instructor, David Cox.

“Ja’Ron is the first member of his family to attend college, and he is on track to do great things,” Cox said. “Technical education fills the positions in the workforce that keep this country running and also offers financial freedom past graduation.”

“I’m very excited to be accepting this award here today,” Davis said. “I’d like to thank my instructors and my classmates for keeping me on track and focused on my work.”

Ja’Ron Davis accepts the Student of Excellence award from SGTC Academic Dean Dr. David Finley.

Other students chosen as students of excellence in their respective programs were: Desmond Williams of Montezuma, Aircraft Structural Technology, nominated by Jason Wisham; Phillip Sanders of Unadilla, Aviation Maintenance Technology, nominated by David Grant; Uriah Scott of Conley, Automotive Technology, nominated by Brandon Dean; Jermonta Bell of Port Wentworth, Auto Collision Repair Technology, nominated by Starlyn Sampson; Gary Jenkins of Rochelle, Avionics Maintenance Technology, nominated by Charles Christmas; and Troytavian Smith of Montezuma, Motorsports Vehicle Technology, nominated by Kevin Beaver.

Each month, students from certain divisions are nominated for the Student of Excellence award by their instructors. The Student of Excellence is chosen based on a number of criteria, including grades, work ethics, participation in clubs and organizations, and amount of program completion.

As the winner, Davis was awarded with a plaque of recognition, a personal letter of recommendation from SGTC President Dr. John Watford and a $50 check for his accomplishments. Additionally, his name will be displayed on SGTC’s digital marquee as well as inscribed on a plaque in Hicks Hall among previous Student of Excellence winners. Each nominee was awarded with a nomination certificate and an exclusive student of excellence t-shirt.

South Georgia Technical College offers over 200 diplomas, degrees, and technical certificates of credit in a variety of programs plus many opportunities to get involved in campus life beyond the classroom.

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