Johnson named SGTC Student of Excellence for October 2013

SGTC Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. John Watford presents Ethan Johnson with his Student of Excellence plaque.

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Criminal Justice Technology student Ethan Johnson of Oglethorpe was named Student of Excellence for the month of October during the college’s student recognition ceremony held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus recently.

Johnson received a plaque of recognition and a financial award from SGTC for his accomplishments. He was nominated for this honor by SGTC Criminal Justice Technology instructor Teresa McCook.

Johnson is a member of SGTC’s Student Leadership Council (SLC) and Phi Beta Lambda (PBL). Johnson traveled to Anaheim, California earlier this year with PBL to compete nationally against students in other technical colleges and universities across the country, and earned first place in the Justice Administration competition.

“Ethan is very determined. He always has a plan and makes sure he accomplishes his goals,” said Johnson’s instructor, Teresa McCook. “He’s always on time and well-prepared.”

“I want to thank my instructors for their endless support and encouragement,” said Johnson.

Johnson’s sister, Jenilee Johnson of Oglethorpe, a Culinary Arts student, was also nominated for Student of Excellence for the month of October, and the two participated in the program together.

Each month, students from certain divisions selected for that month are nominated for the Student of Excellence award by their instructors. This month’s ceremony recognized students in health and personal services programs at SGTC. The winner is selected based on grades, work ethic, participation in clubs and organizations, and amount of program completion.