Student Recognitions
GSW graduate Chris Avery one of two in Georgia to receive Jack Mangham Award for student internship at CBS affiliate 
Recent GSW graduate Christopher Avery was awarded the 2018-2019 Jack Mangham Experiential Learning Award by the Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers (GACE). The award is given to those who exemplify the characteristics of an outstanding student in experiential learning or internships, including work habits, high academic performance and good citizenship.
Avery was nominated by Sandra Fowler, GSW’s director of Career Services, for the successful completion of his summer internship with CBS 42 in Birmingham, Ala. in 2018. In addition to being recognized at the GACE Annual Awards Banquet on May 30th at Brasstown Valley Resort, Avery received a $500 monetary award.
“Chris returned to campus that fall excited to tell me about his summer internship experience with CBS 42,” said Fowler. “The internship coordinator described him as ‘a respectful young man who was courteous to others and eager to learn every day.’ His passion for experiential learning helped him develop and make significant preparations for his career.”
During his time at CBS 42, Avery was able to experience each of the many moving parts that contribute to a successful local television station. Avery spent his summer studying the techniques of local and national news anchors, honing his writing skills with local stories, learning about the production of broadcast television, becoming more familiar with common broadcast terms, and marketing for television through on-location shoots and editing.
“I believe my internship helped strengthen my skills in writing, broadcasting and shooting video,” said Avery. “I am honestly glad that I had the opportunity to work there and meet the people that I did. It opened up so many other opportunities.”
Read more about Chris's internship and award here.
Canes Spotlights Announced
Canes Spotlights highlight Georgia Southwestern students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus. The June Canes Spotlights were freshman Pre-Management major Jacob Peed and junior Early Education major Mariya Trimble.
Canes Spotlights are nominated by GSW faculty and staff.
Carrington Price featured in Fayette Woman magazine
Carrington Price, a junior Middle Grades Education major, was recently featured as one of Fayette Woman’s Women to Watch of 2019. The annual issue highlights young women in Fayette County, Georgia that are accomplishing great things within their community.
Carrington’s feature focuses on her involvement in high school and at GSW, including with the Zephyr tour guide, GSW Marshals, Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, Educators Rising, Humanicanes, and Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM).
Check out Carrington’s story on page 44 of the June 2019 issue.
