Table of Contents: Legacy Edition 2015

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Legacy Edition 2015

 

ON THE COVER

 

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GIVE ME A ‘G’ …

Faculty, staff, students, retirees and alumni gathered to celebrate Georgia Perimeter College and help with a special photo shoot. Read More…

 

 

 

 

FEATURES

 

Jaggy_HIJAGGY’S JOURNEY

GPC salutes its favorite cool cat (and mascot) and looks at his past, his contributions and his plans. Read More…

 

 

 

 

 

TOCron_swoffordTHUMBTHE BEST OF GPC

Faculty, staff, students, retirees and alumni share thoughts and memories about what makes the college special. Read More…

 

 

 

 

DeChant_THUMBWHERE ARE THEY NOW?

The Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship has made a lasting impact on recipients of the prestigious national award. Read More…

 

 

 

 

 

GloryDays_THUMBGLORY DAYS

Five decades of intercollegiate athletics provided scholarships, championships contenders and awards for thousands of student athletes. Read More…

 

 

 

 

JEN_THUMBTHE SHOW MUST GO ON!

With more than three decades of college service under her belt, GPC alumna Jennifer Jenkins is the go-to person for college events. Read More…

 

 

 

 

Sign is replaced at GPC Clarkston Campus.Photo by Lamar Bates.GPC HISTORY

Timeline highlights the birth and growth of Georgia Perimeter College. Read More…

 

 

 

 

 

PERSONALITIES

 

 

Anant-HonkanTHUMBANANT HONKAN: GPC’s Father of Engineering

Award-winning professor and Cole Fellow inspires students and earns their long-lasting respect. Read More…

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jessica-KissellTHUMBJESSICA KISSEL: Learning to Help the World

Brown University grad and Delta flight attendant turns to GPC to pursue engineering degree. Read More…

 

 

 

 

 

 

Angela-OwenTHUMBANGELA OWENS: Steering Teens Away from Harm

Student, mother, wife, volunteer draws from past difficulties to help young women at risk. Read More…

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ted-WadleyTHUMBTED WADLEY: Tireless Champion for Students

Retired instructor known for instilling confidence in students—whether high achieving or struggling. Read More…

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

 

 

Rob-WattsTHUMBGROWTH AND CHANGE

Throughout its history, GPC has continued to provide students with a quality of instruction that prepares them for success. Read More…

 

 

 

 

AROUND THE PERIMETER

DeKalb Early College Academy Graduates Largest Class
GPC Reads: John Lewis Draws Crowd
$3 Million Grant Aims to Reduce Achievement Gap
Gates Scholars Selected at GPC
Celebrating 50!
Supplemental Instruction Producing Positive Results
New Funding Expands TRIO Support to Dunwoody
Project Links Decatur to Trail System
Scholarship Reflects Brewer’s Interest in Newton Students

 

LAST LOOK

 

Jaggy_Last_LookTHUMBSo Long, Jaggy!