Insights

Fall 2022 INSIGHTS

SANTANA GRAHAM DONATION WALL

A warm thank you to all who contributed to the Santana Graham Donation Wall to assist Ms. Graham with her medical expenses. We are pleased to announce received donations met and exceeded the targeted goal. Santana Graham, an ATC Alumna, received a kidney transplant earlier this year. While attending ATC, Santana was a member of the first Titan Cheer Squad, Cheer Co-Captain, and Miss ATC.

IRISH HAMMOND DONATION CHECK

A special thank you to the family and friends of the late Irish Hammond.

Irish was a member of the Titan Family for many years until her untimely death in April 2021. Her husband Michael recently presented a check for more than $1,400 to the Albany Tech Foundation in memory of Irish. The donations were from friends and family. Shown are Michael and members of the family with Dr. Emmett Griswold, Interim President. Michael said he hopes to make the presentation an annual event in honor of Irish.

In Remembrance Individuals who contributed to Albany Technical College’s success and will be dearly missed as we move forward. They were a part of our family and their efforts to the college and our students will never be forgotten.

PATRICIA RICHARD

Early Childhood Care & Education April 25, 1948 - June 7, 2022

With sincerest condolences, we want to acknowledge the passing of Patricia Richard, affectionally known as "Pat". In 1980 Patricia Richard was the first center director as the program started in what is now the Cross Healthcare Building. In 1991, Mrs. Richard received the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Educations Commissioner’s Award of Excellence for her contributions and leadership in the field of technical and adult education. In addition, during her tenure here at the college she was one of the key contributors in establishing the state-of-the-art campus laboratory school, for the purpose of providing a training site for Early Childhood students at Albany Technical College. Through many phases of construction, the new facility was completed in 2001. Under her leadership the center became licensed by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) and later accredited by NAEYC.

UPS DONATES SEMI-TRACTOR

United Parcel Service (UPS) donated a semi-tractor to Albany Technical College (ATC) during a special presentation on June 24th. Through a special partnership, UPS agreed to donate this tractor to be used to train the next generation of CDL drivers at the college. "To produce qualified CDL truck drivers for the trucking industry, operative trucks and trailers are needed to train students. We appreciate the donation from UPS. It will be used for instructional purposes in the college's Commercial Truck Driving program," stated Albany Technical College Interim President Dr. Emmett Griswold.

The college has created valued partnerships with companies such as UPS in previous years. This brings Albany Technical College closer to meeting the needs of industry demand for more trained drivers. Working closely with industry leaders to have the needed equipment to prepare these students will promote economic and workforce development within the southwest Georgia region.

DR. ANTHONY O. PARKER SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION

Dr. Anthony Parker valued education immensely and understood the positive impact the dual enrollment program gives to students surrounding education. In his honor and support of his family, including his daughter Andrea Smith, who is a 1997 Westover High Graduate, the Westover High Class of 1997 raised a total of $1600.00 and presented $800.00 scholarships to two recent Westover High Comprehensive graduates who were also dual enrolled at Albany Technical College. Ms. Janilya Benton is a Westover High graduate, Class of 2022, and an Albany Technical College graduate, Class of 2022. Ms. Benton graduated with her associates degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from ATC. Ms. Benton is continuing her education at Georgia State University, Fall 2022, where she will major in Kinesiology. Ms. Kennedy Boone is a Westover High graduate, Class of 2022, and an Albany Technical College graduate, Class of 2022. Ms. Boone graduated with her associates degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from ATC. Ms. Boone is continuing her education at Georgia Southern University, Fall 2022, where she will major in Physical Therapy.

$5.2 MILLION CHECK PRESENTATION

U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop was instrumental in including Albany Technical College in the relief package, CRRSAA, Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. Pictured is Dr. Anthony Parker and Representative Sanford Bishop.