FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, March 5, 2010

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

South Georgia College Names Tiger Senators for 2010

South Georgia College has named its 2010 Tiger Senators, the highly-esteemed campus group that serves as official student spokespersons and representative for the campus. The Tiger Senators represent every organization on campus and are very active in campus activities, faith-based activities, and community activities, all while maintaining very high grade point averages. They were nominated because they stand out from their peers as leaders and as dependable workers. The Tiger Senators will work throughout this school year to develop their leadership skills through retreats, seminars, and service activities.

Membership in this group requires a nomination from a faculty member or an administrator, and the criteria include leadership ability, academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement, and a strong work ethic. The Tiger Senators have already been extremely busy, beginning the year with a retreat on January 22. Dr. Jim Cottingham, Vice President for Student Affairs, led the group on a behind-the-scenes tour of the campus. Dr. Randy Braswell, Director of Admissions and Records, worked with the group on business etiquette and interviewing skills. Two local entrepreneurs, Luke Christian and Adam Smith, shared their insight into business success and leadership. On February 18, the Tiger Senators hosted Mr. Erroll B. Davis, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia. With over 300,000 students in the University System, a time like this for the SGC Tiger Senators to interact one-on-one with the Chancellor and relate to him their concerns in a private meeting represents an opportunity only a very small percentage of students ever realize.

In April, the Senators will meet with President Virginia Carson and the Vice-Presidents for Business, Student and Academic Affairs, and will confer with them concerning campus leadership. The Senators also serve as hosts for campus events, including South Georgia College’s graduation ceremony on May 6.

2009-2010 Tiger Senators include: Jody Arnold (Surrency), Ashley Blanton (Douglas), Anna Braswell (Douglas), Isis Cain (Florence, SC), Justin Deen (Douglas), Ivan De Los Santos (Fitzgerald), Stuart Drew (Douglas), Lavena Ellis (Douglas), Melinda Gallegos (Fitzgerald), Zach Hall (Hazlehurst), DJ Hines (Cartersville), Katie Holste (Douglas), Janice Jackson (Homerville), Iti Kansal (Douglas), Michelle Mai (Broxton), Drew Meeks (Axson), Amanda Mincey (Brunswick), Chelsea Mitchell (Hazlehurst), Andrew Palmer (Douglas), Allison Rogers (Odum), Brian Sellers (Hazlehurst), Kenneth Sellers (Hazlehurst), Amy Sims (Douglas), Danza Smith (Hazlehurst), Victor Snell (Hazlehurst), Kaley Wilkes (Douglas), Andrew Winalski (Jesup), Timothy Wood (Axson), Brittany Yates (Douglasville).

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About South Georgia College

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.