Bonita Barnes

The document pertains to the GMC Veterans Day Parade in 2024. Key discussions or events included the beginning of the parade, a welcome extended by the administration, faculty, and staff of Georgia Military College, and the recognition of distinguished guests, including members of the Board of Trustees and state representatives. The ceremony featured several traditions, such as the presentation of colors, the playing of the national anthem, and remarks on the history of Veterans Day and the significance of military service, including historical anecdotes regarding General Lafayette and local veteran Lemuel Montgomery. A focus was placed on honoring veterans for their sacrifice and commitment, emphasizing the character traits of commitment, courage, and sacrifice exemplified by service members and exemplified by the guest speaker, Colonel Fred Van Horn. The event concluded with a cadet prayer and recognition of the cadet regiment’s performance.

The event, hosted by Cadet Eny Hob and Cadet Olivia Lash, was held to celebrate academic honors for the Georgia Military College (GMC) cadets. The proceedings included the presentation of colors, the playing of the national anthem, and recognition of distinguished guests and dignitaries, including members of the GMC Board of Trustees and city officials. A significant portion of the event involved recognizing the 2024 GMC Educators of the Year across various levels and presenting Servant Leader awards to individuals for their extensive community service hours. The ceremony featured the marching of the 146 core cadets, performances by the GMC band, and remarks from the Senior Vice President, Colonel Nelson Craft, who introduced the keynote speaker, Alderman Walter Reynolds. The event concluded with the presentation of a GMC saber to Alderman Reynolds and the recitation of the Cadet Prayer.

The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for Georgia Military College aims to enhance students' critical thinking abilities and skills. It outlines an initiative to embed critical thinking into core courses, including PDR 101 and PDR 102, and to develop PDR 102 as a capstone course for assessing critical thinking. The plan also focuses on integrating critical thinking activities into various 100-level courses. The overall objective is to equip students with essential critical thinking skills that will contribute to their academic success, preparedness for higher education and the workforce, and improved daily living.

The Patriot Day Ceremony marked the 17th anniversary of September 11th, remembering those who perished and honoring military personnel lost in the global war on terror, as well as recognizing ordinary citizens who responded to the attacks. A key part of the event involved recognizing and presenting awards to the winners of the prep school Patriot Day essay contest. Furthermore, the ceremony highlighted the New Day USA Foundation's scholarship program, announcing two new recipients, bringing the total number of Posner scholarship awards to GMC prep school students to 13.

The document pertains to a ceremony honoring Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and his accomplishments. The event included recognition of various guests and dignitaries, including members of the GMC Board of Trustees and Foundation. The ceremony also featured the presentation of the Distinguished Order of the Servant Leader Award, which recognizes GMC family members who have volunteered significant community service hours. A keynote address by Mr. Al Jackson Jr. detailed his personal journey and inspiration for attending GMC, emphasizing character building, setting goals, and the importance of having a personal mentor, referencing his difficult initial experiences as the first African American junior college student at the institution.