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Welch has also touched the lives of her youngest students while serving as a preschool Sunday school teacher for 45 years at First Baptist Church in Americus. Additionally, she has spent 46 years coaching cheerleaders and mentoring young women at a pivotal time in their lives. Her life and career have been completely committed to teaching history, with a passion for making it come alive for the thousands of students that have had “Mrs. She has spent the last 48 years in education. Hall of Fame inductee: Lou Davidson Chase, ’87 and ’90, SoftballĪfter earning her undergraduate degree in history and a master’s in education from GSW, Welch went on to teach U.S. Young Alumni of the Year: Ryan Garnto, ’13įamily Legacy Award recipients: Randall “Randy” Roderick, ’81 Debora Durrence Roderick, ’81 Richard “Ric” Roderick, ’10 Shelley Tondee Roderick, ’10 Visionary Award recipient: Jaha Dukureh, ’15 Leewynn Finklea Award recipient: Lamar Radford, ’03 The 2021 Alumni Awardees are:Īeolian Award recipient: Susan Parker Welch, ’73 and ’75 The 2021 awardees are a unique group, and I am excited about the opportunity to recognize and celebrate these distinguished individuals.”Įach of these awards holds special significance and has different criteria. “This is a special time for the GSW family as we honor graduates who have accomplished a lot in life and contributed to the successes of the University. “Georgia Southwestern would not be the great institution that it is today without our outstanding alumni, friends and partners,” said GSW President Neal Weaver, Ph.D. 13 during the annual Outstanding Alumni Awards Dinner in the GSW Storm Dome. These individuals will be recognized Saturday, Mar.
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Georgia Southwestern State University announced nine of its most outstanding alumni for their professional and personal achievements as well as their contributions to the University. In addition to receiving recognition on the Lifetime Membership wall, you will receive a Lifetime Membership certificate along with a perpetual connection to the GSW family and the enduring thanks of your alumni association.
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To reserve your place on the wall, join today for one full payment of $1000 (individual) or $1250 (joint) to the GSW Alumni Association, which supports alumni programming and scholarships. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to demonstrate your lifetime dedication! When you join, your loyalty will be on display for all to see on the Lifetime Membership wall located in the Newman Alumni Center. In honor of your love for Georgia Southwestern State University, your alumni association offers a Lifetime Membership Program. The GSW Alumni Association presents this award on behalf of our newest alumni during the annual University Honors and Recognition event each spring. The previous year’s graduating seniors nominate a professor who has excelled in their profession. Named in honor of our first alumni director, this award recognizes outstanding alumni service to GSW. This award recognizes one family with a tradition of attending GSW – award given in recognition of a multi-generational family that has shown continued interest in and support of GSW.


This award is given to an emerging leader making waves in his/her field, positive role model and reflection on the university. This award is given to entrepreneur and/or innovator for significant contribution to the advancement of a business or enterprise.
