Noah McCleskey is Awarded SGTC Student of Excellence for November 2017, Crisp County Center

Noah McCleskey of Pinehurst, a Welding and Joining student, was the recipient of the November Student of Excellence Award for the Crisp County Center of South Georgia Technical College. This award recognizes an outstanding student from six of the program areas at the school. Program instructors nominate one student from their programs who has exhibited high standards academically, socially and professionally. The student who receives this honor has proven that he or she realizes what hard work is and has made a decision and sincere commitment to excellence. McCleskey was presented a $50 check, an engraved personal plaque, a congratulatory letter from Dr. John Watford, SGTC President, and a “Student of Excellence” t-shirt.  McCleskey’s name was also engraved on a perpetual plaque that is displayed in the front lobby of the Crisp County Center.  A Student of Excellence Banner is hung in the program area until next semester’s ceremony at which time the banner will be moved. The nominees from the other eleven programs were as follows:  Terrence Turner of Cordele, Culinary Arts;  Casey Garrett Rucker of Unadilla, Electrical System Technology;  Jessica Mourey of Cordele, Electronics Degree;  Ashley Butler of Cordele, Medical Assisting; and Lisa McClendon of Cordele, Practical Nursing.  Each nominee received a certificate and a “Student of Excellence” t-shirt. Immediately following the program, all guests were invited to attend the Student of Excellence Reception. Seated from left to right are nominees Terrence Turner, Casey Rucker, Jessica Mourey, Ashley Butler, Lisa McClendon, and Noah McCleskey. Standing from left to right are nominating instructors Johnny Davis, Mike Enfinger, Deryk Stoops, Vickie Gilbert, Cathy Freeman, and Brenda Gilliam.