FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Contact:  Robert Preston, Jr.,
              912.260.4276
              robert.preston@sgc.edu

SGC Honor Society Welcomes Newest Members

South Georgia College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa inducted 22 new members at an induction ceremony on Tuesday evening, Dec. 2. Phi Theta Kappa is dedicated to promoting scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service among students in two year colleges.

Dr. Virginia Carson, SGC President, offered congratulatory remarks to the new members and their guests, challenging them to continue their efforts to excel inside and outside the classroom. Ms. Diane Blum, who is a member of the chapter and a member of the SGC staff, provided information about the organization’s ideals. The group is advised by Dr. Jim Cottingham and Ms. Leann Griffiths. The new members included an impressive number of leaders from other student organizations and SGC’s intercollegiate athletic teams. The inductees represent academic programs of study from throughout the campus.

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South Georgia College (www.sgc.edu) was founded in 1906 and is a two-year institution in the University System of Georgia. Located in Douglas, Ga., the college's environment gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty.