Theressa Bryant of Abbeville was recently honored as the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Center Student of Excellence for the month of October. Bryant was one of several students recognized for their exceptional work in their respective programs. The ceremony was held on the Cordele campus of SGTC.
Bryant, a medical assisting student, was nominated by her instructor, Carol Cowan. Cowan noted Bryant’s diligence and dedication to her course work, she said she believed Bryant was an outstanding candidate for the Student of Excellence award.
“Theressa’s husband passed away five years ago,” Cowan said. “She felt she needed to get a job to get out of the house.” After working in retail for a time, Bryant decided to pursue and new path and enrolled at SGTC.
“I am proud to nominate Theressa as student of excellence for the Medical Assisting program,” Cowan remarked, “and feel she will represent the program and the school well.”
After introductions and short speeches from the other nominees and their nominating instructors, Bryant was announced as the winner and accepted her 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, Bryant received a congratulatory letter from SGTC president Dr. John Watford and a “Student of Excellence” t-shirt. Her name was also engraved on a perpetual plaque that is displayed in the front lobby of the Crisp County Center.
In her acceptance speech, Bryant thanked her instructors and said she is looking forward to her career in medical assisting.
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: Andrew Houser of Cordele (air conditioning technology); William Austin Miller of Cordele (culinary arts); Brooks Cape of Eastman (electrical systems technology); Kara West of Warner Robins (practical nursing); and Starla Maze of Arabi (welding and joining technology).
Other nominating instructors were Mike Enfinger (air conditioning technology and electrical systems technology), Hunter little (culinary arts), Cathy Freeman (practical nursing), and Bradley Aldridge (welding and joining technology). South Georgia Technical College offers over 200 degrees, diplomas, and certificates of credit in a variety of in-demand disciplines. For a complete list of programs visit www.southgatech.edu. Apply now for the spring semester. Classes begin January 9.