GOAL

GOAL-The Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership

The Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) recognizes and rewards excellence among students enrolled in postsecondary technical institutes in the state of Georgia. It is co-sponsored by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Technical and Adult Education.

Finalists are selected from each technical institute and compete in an annual competition held in Atlanta. The Griffin Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the program at Griffin Tech. GOAL nominees are rewarded with recognition and opportunities to speak at local events. The GOAL winner from Griffin Tech is called upon to represent the school at various community events.

Barbara Hunt 2008 Goal Winner

2008 GRIFFIN TECH GOAL AWARD WINNER

At the Griffin Exchange Club luncheon on 3/13, John Rainwater, Board Chairman of the Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce, announced the Griffin Technical College 2008 GOAL winner. Barbara Huns, a business management major, is the 2008 GOAL winner. Barbara was nominated by Lewis Brewer.

2008 GOAL FINAL FOUR ANNOUNCED

Chosen as semifinalists are: Jean Cash - Administrative Office Technology, David Gard - Radiologic Technology, Lamar Hand - Radiologic Technology, and Barbara Hunt - Business Management.

CONGRATULATIONS to (left to right):

2008 GOAL DYNAMIC DOZEN

STUDENT NAME	PROGRAM	NOMINATING INSTRUCTOR
Stacey Carter	Carpentry	William Pickett
Judy Manning	Radiologic Technology	Debbie Dawson
Christopher Booth	Radiologic Technology	Dana L. Breeser
Leslie L. Lowery	Radiologic Technology	Debbie Dawson
Brandon Jessup	Criminal Justice/Forensic Science	Steven Marks
Lamar J. Hand, III	Radiologic Technology	Dana L. Breeser
Barbara A. Hunt	Business Management	Lewis Brewer
David L. Gard	Health Care Science/Radiologic Tech	Steven Marks
Danelia B. Pond	Pharmacy Technology	Brad Jester
Vanessa Villaran	Practical Nursing	Steven Marks
Jean Cash	Administrative Office Technology	Karla Weaver
William H. Hall	Health Care Science/Radiologic Tech	Brad Jester

GOAL NOMINEES 2008

Griffin Technical College recently announced the nomination of 37 students for the 2008 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) at a reception held February 11, 2008. The annual GOAL program recognizes students who possess excellence in leadership and ability. Chosen for recognition by their instructors are: Christopher Booth - Radiologic Technology, Jill Butler - Respiratory Care Technology, Jessica Caldwell - Printing/Graphics Technology, Jasmine Carter - Forensic Science Technology, Stacey Carter - Carpentry, Jean Cash - Administrative Office Technology, Katherina Crabtree - Forensic Science Technology, Lisa Dirgo - Medical Assisting, Pamela Duffey - Accounting, Tracey Eells - Business Management, David Gard - Radiologic Technology, William Hall - Radiologic Technology, Lamar Hand - Radiologic Technology, Jessica Hanes - Medical Assisting, Kristi Haren - Medical Assisting, Tessica Harvey - Accounting, Nykol Hendrix - Accounting, Barbara Hunt - Business Management, Heather Hunter - Medical Assisting, Brandon Jessup - Criminal Justice/Forensic Science, Drew Jones - Accounting, Leslie Lowery - Radiologic Technology, Judy Manning - Radiologic Technology, Saudia Martin - Practical Nursing, Betsy McClendon - Printing/Graphics Technology, Miranda Meyers - Printing/ Graphics Technology, Sherene Myers - Practical Nursing, Elizabeth Pearce - Business Management, Danelia Pond - Pharmacy Technology, Susan Quinn - Paralegal Studies, Shalanda Reid - Networking Specialist, Francine Thomas - Cosmetology, Vanessa Villaran - Practical Nursing, Pamela Weldon - Practical Nursing, Steven Whitted - Business Management, and Susan Williams - Medical Assisting.