R T AL N E C CH RGIA T O E E G titans athletics 2015- 16 Me dia g u ide follow ti tans athleti c s at w w w.c e n tra l gate c h . e du / tita n s CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT CGTC About CGTC 3 President’s Message 4 NJCAA/GCAA Information 5 Media Information 6-7 Facilities 8-9 10-13 Staff Biographies 16 Cross Country Women’s Cross Country 18-19 Men’s Cross Country 20-21 24 Basketball Women’s Basketball 26-28 Men’s Basketball COLLEGE INFORMATION Location Founded Enrollment Mascot School Colors Affiliation Conference Home Arena President Director of Athletics Athletics Phone Athletics Fax Warner Robins, Macon, Milledgeville 1962 12,000+ Titans Navy Blue, Cardinal & Gray NJCAA Division I GCAA Region XVII Titans Arena & Larry Walker Arena Dr. Ivan H. Allen Rorie Bradley (478) 757-4361 (478) 757-4364 CGTC ADMINISTRATION Executive Vice President 30-32 Craig Jackson Cheer Team 34-35 Executive Director of Campus Life Dr. Bruce Foster Dance Team 36 Pep Band 37 Where Are They Now? 38 Titans Sponsors 39 Antonio Harris (478) 476-5129 aharris@centralgatech.edu TECHNICAL COLLEGE The Title IX/Section 504/ADA Coordinator for CGTC nondiscrimination policies is Linda Hampton, Executive Director of Conduct, Appeals & Compliance; Room J-133, 3300 Macon Tech Drive, Macon, GA 31206; Phone: (478) 757-3408; Fax: (478) 471-5197; Email: lhampton@centralgatech.edu. Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins and Central Georgia Technical College in Macon and Milledgeville in July 2013. The College offers accessible, affordable, and attainable options for students in Aerospace, Trade and Industry; Business and Computer Technologies; Health Sciences; and Public Safety and Professional Services occupational programs. Additionally, CGTC is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Therefore, many academic credits are transferable, easing the transition process to a four-year institution. Sports Information Coordinator Cambri Steadman Office Phone (478) 218-3349 Email csteadman@centralgatech.edu Mailing Address 80 Cohen Walker Drive Warner Robins, GA 31088 Website www.centralgatech.edu/titans Cross Country Head Coach Phone Email All information supplied in this publication is accurate at the time of printing; however, changes may occur and will supersede information in this publication. Central Georgia Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, provides traditional and distance learning educational programs and services. Through credit instruction, adult education, and customized business and industry workforce training, the College contributes to economic and workforce development within its eleven-county service area and throughout the state of Georgia. SPORTS INFORMATION COACHING STAFF CENTRAL GEORGIA MISSION STATEMENT Jeff Scruggs Vice President for Student Affairs As set forth in its student catalog, Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: 2 CGTC QUICK FACTS Women’s Basketball Head Coach Antonio Harris Phone (478) 476-5129 Email aharris@centralgatech.edu Men’s Basketball Head Coach Phone Email Reco Dawson (478) 757-4360 rdawson@centralgatech.edu Cheer Team Coach Phone Email Regina Elders (478) 757-3423 relders@centralgatech.edu Dance Team Coach Phone Email Melissa Williams (478) 471-5187 mcwilliams@centralgatech.edu Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) has been providing quality technical education programs and meeting the demands of the region’s workforce for over 50 years. As a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, CGTC offers nearly 200 associate degree, diploma, and certificate options to over 12,000 students annually. CGTC’s service area includes Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Dooly, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, and Twiggs counties in Georgia. However, the College serves students from all over the state, nation, and world through traditional on-site and distance education academic program, study abroad opportunities, adult education programs, continuing education, and customized business and industry services. The NEW Central Georgia Technical College is a result of the administrative consolidation of CGTC’s highly-skilled and caring instructors and staff are committed to helping students thrive. Many services are available to help students successfully navigate through college. Financial aid options are available to help students graduate with little or no debt. The Career Services department is available to help graduates find that right career fit. Academic options are also available for high school students through the Move On When Ready program. High school students can start early, save money, and move on to their desired career sooner! Whatever the career goal, CGTC can help students find the path to success. Check CGTC out online or call or stop by one of the College’s nine locations to see how we can serve you! 3 CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE NJCAA/GCAA INFORMATION DR. IVAN H. ALLEN CGTC PRESIDENT Central Georgia Technical College is glad to welcome you as part of the family! Each year, the College serves more than 30,000 unique individuals from communities within our 11-county service area and from across the state of Georgia. CGTC has even expanded our reach to include international partners through contract training, economic development programs, and study abroad opportunities. With nearly two hundred academic programs, GED® and test preparation, continuing education, and customized business and industry training, the College plays a vital role in preparing an educated workforce to support a healthy local economy. As a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, we guarantee our graduates are prepared to work in today’s most advanced and demanding jobs. By partnering with local business leaders and industry professionals, we ensure that our students are learning through hands-on experiences and utilizing the latest NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION technology found in today’s work environment. Our students gain valuable knowledge from our instructors, as they are experts in their fields with true industry experience. CGTC seeks to make sure that our students are our top priority. The College wants to ensure that a student’s time at CGTC is beneficial in helping achieve personal and educational goals, with little or no debt. Providing a wellrounded collegiate experience is important in shaping workforce leaders. Therefore, we highly encourage our students to participate in one of the many professional development student organizations on campus which can help a student build essential leadership characteristics that can be utilized in any career opportunity. As one of the largest two-year colleges in the state, we are proud of each graduate and we seek to make sure that each student finds their own connection to a career. Please take time to review CGTC’s programs and services and discover how we can help you! Ivan H. Allen, Ed.D. Founded in 1938 in Fresno, California, the purpose of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) is to promote and foster junior college athletics on intersectional and national levels so that results will be consistent with the total educational program of its members. The NJCAA sanctions the following sports: Baseball (M), Basketball (M/W), Bowling (M/W), Cross Country (M/W), Football (M), Golf (M/W), Half Marathon (M/W), Ice Hockey (M), Indoor Track and Field (M/W), Lacrosse (M/W), Outdoor Track and Field (M/W), Soccer (M/W), Softball (W), Swimming and Diving (M/W), Tennis (M/W), Wrestling (M), and Volleyball (W). Members eligible to join the NJCAA consist of two year colleges and institutions accredited by the appropriate state and/or regional accrediting agency. The NJCAA has nationwide exposure and support with several national organizations--the United States Olympic Committee, American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, Women’s Sports Foundation, USA Basketball, Track/Field, and Swimming. GEORGIA COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) is a collegiate athletic conference and is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) / Region XVII. The GCAA’s 17members are comprised of four year colleges, two year community colleges and technical colleges. GCAA members compete in 16 sports for both men and women. The GCAA’s mission is to promote the education and development of college students, especially junior college students, through intercollegiate athletic competition. GCAA’s members share the common commitment to high standards and the principle that competitive athletic activities are an important part of education. GCAA and its members believe that student growth and excellence may be achieved through athletic competition because it promotes the qualities of hard work, physical fitness, team play, good sportsmanship, self-discipline and high moral standards. GCAA DIVISION I REGION XVII MEMBER COLLEGES 4 • Albany Technical College • Andrew College • Atlanta Metropolitan State College • Central Georgia Technical College • Chattahoochee Technical College • Darton State College • East Georgia State College • Georgia Highlands College • Gordon State College • South Georgia State College • South Georgia Technical College 5 CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de MEDIA INFORMATION SOCIALIZE WITH US! W W W.CENTR ALGATECH . EDU / TITANS Janet Kelly Assistant Vice President for Marketing & Public Relations Cambri Steadman Marketing & Sports Information Coordinator Rebecca Ledford Public Relations Coordinator Marinda Martin Graphic Design & Web Content Program Specialist facebook.com/CGTCAthletics twitter.com/CGTCAthletics instagram.com/centralgatech CONTACTING THE TITANS MEDIA PERSONNEL Staff Member Office Phone Janet Kelly478-218-3319 Cambri Steadman 478-218-3349 Rebecca Ledford 478-757-3516 Marinda Martin 478-218-3718 The Marketing & Public Relations office coordinates all public relations efforts that support the growth and development of Central Georgia Technical College and the CGTC Athletics Department. The goal of the department is to enhance the College’s and Athletics Department’s presence throughout the central Georgia community by developing and maintaining an effective communications strategy that reaches local, state, and national media, business leaders, legislators, and prospective students. Credentials: All requests for game passes should be made in advance with the Athletics Department. Please contact Rorie Bradley, Director of Athletics, at (478) 757-4361 or rbradley@centralgatech.edu. 6 MEDIA INFORMATION Email jkelly@centralgatech.edu csteadman@centralgatech.edu rledford@centralgatech.edu mmartin@centralgatech.edu Interviews: All requests for women’s basketball team interviews must be made through Coach Antonio Harris. Contact Coach Harris at (478) 4765129 or aharris@centralgatech.edu. All requests for men’s basketball team interviews must be made through Coach Reco Dawson. Contact Coach Dawson at (478) 757-4360 or rdawson@centralgatech.edu. MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS Editors: Cambri Steadman, Janet Kelly, and Rebecca Ledford PHOTOGRAPHY: Cambri Steadman, Rebecca Ledford, Marinda Martin, and Clay Teague Photography DESIGN & Layout: Cambri Steadman and Marinda Martin The print version of the 2015-16 Titans Media Guide is a supplement to the digital version of the 2015-16 Titans Media Guide, which can be found online at http://centralgatech.edu/studserv/athletics/pdfs/2015-16_TitansMediaGuide.pdf 7 facilities facilities CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de TITANS ARENA | MACON, GA Formerly known as The Historic Ballard-Hudson School, Titans Arena opened in fall 2013 and is home to the CGTC Titans men’s and women’s basketball teams. In addition to hosting the Titans’ home basketball games, Titans Arena includes several classrooms that are used by the CGTC Adult Education division. In 2016, the facility will also be home to the William S. Hutchings College & Career Academy. The Titans Wellness center is located on the CGTC Macon campus and is open to all CGTC student-athletes, students, and employees. 8 LARRY WALKER ARENA | WARNER ROBINS, GA Named in honor of former Georgia legislator Lawrence C. “Larry” Walker, Jr. in January 2015, the facility originally opened in fall 2012. The Walker Building is also home to the CGTC Titans men’s and women’s basketball games. In addition to housing Larry Walker Arena, the Walker Building hosts Criminal Justice and General Education courses. The building includes a well-equipped fitness center and workout room open to all CGTC student-athletes, students, and employees. 9 Athletics Staff athletics staff CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de Dr. Bruce Foster, Executive Director of Campus Life 10 Dr. Bruce Foster was named the Executive Director of Campus Life for Central Georgia Technical College in November 2012. In this position, he is responsible for all aspects of campus activities, including student organizations and clubs and intercollegiate sports. Prior to this appointment, Foster worked as the Director of Student Support Services managing the CARE Center, the Testing Center, as well as special populations services and campus life. In this position, he was instrumental in starting the Athletics program for the former Middle Georgia Technical College. MGTC’s Titans and Lady Titans basketball teams first competed at the club level and then moved to the Technical College System of Georgia Athletic Association. In 2010, the Titans joined the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) as a Division III team. Dr. Foster received a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies from Mercer University and his master’s degree in Education from Columbus State University. In 2011, he earned his Doctorate in Education from Nova Southeastern University. He is married to Jacqueline Evette Foster and they have three children, Breanna, Brudarius, and Bruce, Jr. Antonio Harris, Cross Country/Women’s Basketball Head Coach Antonio Harris was basketball program, Harris helped coach the team to an named the head women’s 18-12 overall record and 8-10 conference record. basketball coach in June Prior to CGTC, Harris began his coaching career at 2015, after serving as Howard Middle School in 2005. His next stint at coaching the CGTC men’s assistant occurred at Tattnall Square Academy in 2008, where he basketball coach and the served as the varsity basketball assistant coach, junior cross country head coach varsity basketball head coach, and the assistant golf during the 2014-2015 coach. Harris continued his coaching career at Miller season. Magnet School as the assistant football coach and defensive coordinator, associate girls’ basketball coach, In his first year with the cross country program, Harris led and the assistant track coach. Since 2004, Harris has runners Danny Shaw and Eddie Stafford to first and third mentored the Girls in Motion basketball club and the place finishes, respectively, in the inaugural CGTC Titans Middle Georgia Monarchs girls’ basketball teams in Invitational. Both runners earned Georgia Collegiate Macon. Athletic Association (GCAA) all-conference recognition and the opportunity to compete in the National Junior A native of Macon, Harris attended Hampton University College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national competition. and Central Texas College. Coach Harris resides in the area with his wife, Rhonda Harris, and their three In his first season as an assistant with the men’s Rorie Bradley, Director of Athletics Rorie Bradley was named the Director of Athletics at Central Georgia Technical College in June 2010. Bradley was given the task of building the CGTC athletic program from the ground up. Under his leadership the men’s and women’s basketball programs began their inaugural seasons in his first year at the helm. CGTC brought its total sports to four with the addition of men’s and women’s cross country during the 2013 season. Bradley is responsible for all aspects of leading the athletic program. He is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), the National Alliance of Two Year Collegiate Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA), and also serves as the standards and ethics chair and cross country chair for the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA). Bradley began his coaching career at Lander University in 2003 and was a member of the women’s basketball staff for two seasons. He continued coaching on the collegiate level as an assistant on the women’s staff at Columbus State University during the 2006-07 season. Bradley also coached at the high school level leading the LaGrange Academy girls program from 2007-2010. He amassed an overall record of 63-21 during his tenure at LaGrange. Bradley received a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Lander University and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Columbus State University. A native of Sumter, SC, he is married to Melanie Warnock, and they have one daughter, Emmeline. children, Faren, Jaren, and Zaren. Rachel Henry, Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach Rachel Henry enters her first season as the women’s basketball assistant coach at Central Georgia Technical College after spending one year coaching at Fort Valley State University. Coach Henry is a former women’s collegiate basketball player, having played at Darton College in Albany and West Virginia University Institute of Technology at West Virginia. While at WVU Tech, Henry helped the Lady Golden Bears win their first Mid-South Conference championship in 17 years. In 2008, Coach Henry earned her first assistant coaching position at the former Middle Georgia College under Coach Anderson Ligon. During that year, Middle Georgia College won the Georgia Junior College Athletic Association (GJCAA) Championship and the District J Championship. In 2011, Henry became the assistant coach for the Bleckley County Middle School girls’ basketball team. In 2013, she was instrumental in guiding the team to win the Middle Georgia Middle School Athletic Association (MGMSAA) Region Championship for the first time in 40 years. Coach Henry graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with an emphasis in Athletic Coaching Education. She also earned a Master of Arts in Teaching in Kinesiology from Georgia College and State University. Coach Henry currently resides in Macon. 11 Staff biographies staff biographies CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de Reco Dawson, Men’s Basketball Head Coach Reco Dawson enters his fourth season at the helm of the Titans men’s basketball program, and his 12th year of coaching basketball at the collegiate level. In his career, Dawson has coached 18 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) First and Second Team All-Conference players, one GCAA Player of the Year, two National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Americans, one NJCAA All-Tournament player, one GCAA Defensive Player of the Year, two Georgia Basketball Coaches Association (GABCA) selections, and one GABCA Newcomer of the Year. Coach Dawson led the Titans to their first GCAA playoff appearance during the 2012-13 season, and their first GCAA playoff win in 2014. In his second season as head coach, Dawson guided the Titans to a second place finish in the conference championship, which earned them a zone qualifying bid the NJCAA National Tournament. Dawson is a graduate of Georgia Southwestern State University, earning both a bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master of Business Administration. He is married to Jennifer Dawson, and they have two sons, Brandon and Jalen. Coach Dawson and his family reside in Warner Robins. Byron Mincey, Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Byron Mincey was named the assistant coach for men’s basketball in September 2015. Mincey joins Central Georgia Technical College after spending four years with the men’s basketball program at the College of Coastal Georgia (CCG). Coach Mincey’s career at CCG began as a student manager prior to his transition to the role of student assistant coach. During his tenure, Mincey was responsible for multiple facets of the men’s basketball program including sports information, basketball operations, equipment management, and team scouting. Under former Head Coach Gerald Cox and current Coach Jesse Watkins, Mincey helped coach two 1,000 point scorers in Kentorey Johnson and Reggie Burke. A graduate of the College of Coastal Georgia, Mincey holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs with a concentration in Public Management. Coach Mincey currently resides in Macon. Regina Elders, Cheer Team Coordinator Regina Elders is in her fourth season as cheer coach for CGTC. She, along with three other coaches, was instrumental in the formation of the inaugural cheerleading squad in 2012 to support CGTC’s basketball program. In addition to serving as cheer coach, she is a Campus Life specialist and an adviser for the Central Georgia Technical College Student Government Association. Elders is a graduate of Central Georgia Technical College and also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership from Mercer University. She currently resides in Macon. Melissa Williams, Dance Team Coordinator Melissa Williams enters her first season as the dance team coach, after coaching the cheer team for three years. In addition to her coaching duties, she also serves as an English instructor for the College. Additionally, she works in the community as the auxiliary coordinator for the Central High School “Sugarbear” Marching Band. Williams holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre with a concentration in Speech Communications from Albany State University. She also has a Master of Arts in Teaching from Armstrong Atlantic State University. Williams resides in Macon. Ronnie Chester, Wellness Center Coordinator Ronnie Chester was named to his current position in January 2012. Chester, a native of Macon, previously worked in private industry for over 20 years. housing ,including maintenance, room checks, and the daily shuttle. Chester also holds the title of Wellness Center coordinator and is responsible for the daily operation of the wellness center, which includes maintaining equipment, check in and check out, and managing the hours of operation. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a minor in Economics from Savannah State University. Ronnie currently resides in Macon, GA. He is responsible for monitoring student-athlete 12 13 CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de CGTC CGTC Y D A E R N E H W N O E V MO Connect to your career at CGTC! www.centralgatech.edu WARNER ROBINS | MACON | MILLEDGEVILLE EATONTON | FORSYTH | FORT VALLEY | HAWKINSVILLE | ROBERTA | ONLINE AcAdemics A e r o s pA c e , T r A d e , & i n d u s T r y B u s i n e s s & c o m p u T e r T e c h n o lo g i e s h e A lT h s c i e n c e s puBlic sAfeTy & professionAl services generAl sTudies Earn c h scho g i h n i e l i h w t i d ollege cre You have choices! Central Georgia Technical College offers affordable and convenient options for earning college and high school credit simultaneously. Students entering 9th-12th grades can take transferable degree-level courses and/or occupational (CTAE) college courses while in high school.* Daytime, evening, and online classes are available depending on choice of courses. 27 degree-level classes are transferable to any college or university in Georgia. ** Full tuition, fees, and cost of textbooks are covered for the Move On When Ready program! Occupational choices include Early Childhood Care and Education, Criminal Justice, Health Sciences, Cosmetology, Barbering, Aviation Maintenance, Automotive Fundamentals, Welding, and more. *** MOWR college hours do NOT count against the HOPE hours cap. *Must meet CGTC entrance requirements. **Transferability is guaranteed by agreements between the Technical College System of Georgia and the University System of Georgia and the Georgia Independent College Association. For more information, speak with your high school counselor or a high school initiatives coordinator at CGTC. ***For a complete list of program offerings, visit www.centralgatech.edu. Some programs do not include online courses and must be taken on a CGTC campus. A d u lT e d u c AT i o n ged® And T e s T p r e pA r AT i o n e c o n o m i c d e v e lo p m e n T cusTomized 14 c o n T i n u i n g e d u c AT i o n Business & indusTry TrAining ol! Learn more about Move On When Ready: http://www.centralgatech.edu/highschool highschool@centralgatech.edu (478) 218-3701 Warner Robins | Macon | Milledgeville www.centralgatech.edu A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia • Equal Opportunity Institution A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia • Equal Opportunity Institution 15 CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de cros s country 16 cross country 17 CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de women’s CROSS COUNTRY women’s CROSS COUNTRY JASMINE ASKEW LA’KEYRIA GORDON SAVANNAH KRUEGER ALEISHA MERRIWEATHER RA’KETA SHELTON SHAMBRIA SMITH Freshman Macon, GA 201 5 Women’s Cross Countr y Runner s (L - R ): Shambria Smith, La’Keyria Gordon, Ra’Keta Shelton, Aleisha Merriweather, Savannah Krueger Not Pict ur ed: Jas mine As kew 201 5 SCH ED UL E 9 / 1 1 U WG Cross Count r y Meet C arrollton, G A 5:00 P M 9 / 2 5 M ercer U niver sit y Inv it at ional Macon, G A 6:00 P M 10 /9 La Grange College Inv it at ional LaGr ange, G A 9:00 P M Sophomore Augusta, GA Freshman Chauncey, GA Sophomore Albany, GA Sophomore Macon, GA Sophomore Warner Robins, GA 10 / 10 CGTC Invit atio n alMacon, G A 10: 00 AM 10 / 24 GCA A Ch ampio n shipsMacon, G A 10: 00 AM 1 1 / 7 NJCA A National Champions hips For t Dodge, IA TB A ( Iowa Cen tral Comm unity C ollege) 18 Home meets in BOLD CARDINAL and ran at the Georgia Industrial Children’s Home in Macon, G A . 19 CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de men’s CROSS COUNTRY men’s CROSS COUNTRY CHRIS ARREDONDO Sophomore Columbus, GA 201 5 Men’s Cross Countr y Runner s Front (L-R): Chris Arredondo, Eddie Stafford Back (L-R): Tyler Dumbleton, Nathaniel Blocker, Jonathan Beers 201 5 SCH ED UL E 9 / 1 1 U WG Cross Count r y Meet C arrollton, G A 5:00 P M 9 / 2 5 M ercer U niver sit y Inv it at ional Macon, G A 6:00 P M 10 /9 La Grange College Inv it at ional LaGr ange, G A 9:00 P M TYLER DUMBLETON Freshman Macon, GA JONATHAN BEERS NATHANIEL BLOCKER Sophomore Macon, GA Freshman Macon, GA EDDIE STAFFORD Sophomore Columbus, GA 10 / 10 CGTC Invit atio n alMacon, G A 10: 00 AM 10 / 24 GCA A Ch ampio n shipsMacon, G A 10: 00 AM 1 1 / 7 NJCA A National Champions hips For t Dodge, IA TB A ( Iowa Cen tral Comm unity C ollege) 20 Home meets in BOLD CARDINAL and ran at the Georgia Industrial Children’s Home in Macon, G A . 21 CROSS COUNTRY CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de SHAMBRIA SMITH 22 CROSS COUNTRY FIR ST TE AM L-C O ER ST 2015 FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE 2015 SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE EN CE 2015 GCAA DIVISION I REGION XVII WOMEN’S CHAMPION FIR JONATHAN BEERS AL NF ALEISHA MERRIWEATHER EDDIE STAFFORD TE TITANS CROSS COUNTRY AM AL L-C O NF ER EN CE 2015 GCAA DIVISION I REGION XVII WOMEN’S THIRD PLACE 2015 GCAA DIVISION I REGION XVII MEN’S RUNNER-UP 23 basketball CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de basketball 201 4-1 5 Women’s Bas ketball Season Results Overall 21-9 24 Percentage Home .700 12-1 Away 8-4 Neutral 1-4 Conference Finish 14-4 Tied 2nd 201 4-1 5 Men’s Basketball Season Results Post-Season 1-1 (GCAA) Overall 18-12 Percentage Home .600 11-4 Away 3-8 Neutral 4-0 Conference Finish 8-10 Tied 4th Post-Season 0-1 (GCAA) 25 CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de women’s basketball 2015-16 women’s basketball 201 5- 16 Women’s Basketball Front (L-R): Temia Sapp, Jemira Hill, Lauren Duncan, Shambria Smith, La’Shayla Pittman, Jasmine Askew Back (L-R): Coach Henry, Emilyn Pennimon, La’Keyria Gordon, Lyric Jordan, Lorrie Cruse, Aleisha Merriweather, Ra’Keta Shelton, Coach Harris Returners Lauren Duncan, Lyric Jordan, Aleisha Merriweather Emilyn Pennimon, Ra’Keta Shelton, Shambria Smith Newcomers Jasmine Askew, Lorrie Cruse, La’Keyria Gordon Jimera Hill, La’Shayla Pittman, Temia Sapp 26 women’s basketball 11/6Martinique National TeamWarner Robins5:30 PM 11/10 Chattahoochee Valley CC Phenix City, AL 5:30 PM 11/12 Clinton Community College Warner Robins 5:30 PM 11/17Brewton-Parker College JVMacon6:00 PM 11/20 Clinton Community College Rock Hill, SC 5:30 PM 11/24Chattahoochee Valley CCMacon5:30 PM — Georgia Highlands College Classic — 11/27Roane State CCRome4:00 PM 11/28Walters State CCRome12:00 PM — 12/2 South Georgia Technical College* Macon 5:30 PM 12/7Denmark Technical CollegeDenmark, SC5:00 PM 12/10Brewton-Parker College JVMount Vernon5:30 PM 12/12 Chattahoochee Technical College* Warner Robins 1:00 PM 12/15Andrew College*Cuthbert1:00 PM — South Georgia Technical College Classic — 12/29Gadsden State CCAmericus4:00 PM 12/30Broward CCAmericus4:00 PM — 1/6 East Georgia College* Warner Robins 5:30 PM 1/9Atlanta Metropolitan College*Atlanta2:00 PM 1/13Georgia Highlands College*Macon5:30 PM 1/16Darton College*Albany2:00 PM 1/20Albany Technical College*Macon5:30 PM 1/23 South Georgia Technical College* Americus 1:00 PM 1/30Andrew College*Macon1:00 PM 2/3East Georgia College*Swainsboro5:30 PM 2/6 Atlanta Metropolitan College* Warner Robins 1:00 PM (Think Pink Basketball Game) 2/10Chattahoochee Technical College* Smyrna5:30 PM 2/13Georgia Highlands College*Rome5:30 PM 2/17Darton College*Macon5:30 PM (Sophomore Night) 2/20Albany Technical College*Albany2:00 PM 2/23First Round GCAA TournamentTBATBA 2/26Semi-Finals GCAA TournamentTBATBA 2/27Finals GCAA TournamentTBATBA ( *) DENOTES CONFERENCE G AM E | HOM E G AM ES ARE IN BOLD THINK P INK BREAST HEALTH AWARENESS G AM E M ACON G AM ES = CARDINAL ( TITANS ARENA , 1780 ANTHONY ROA D ) WARNER ROBINS G AM ES = BLUE ( LARRY WALK ER ARENA , 80 COHEN WA LKER D RI VE) 27 2 JASMINE ASKEW FR•G•5’5 Macon, GA LA’SHAYLA PITTMAN SO•G•5’7 Dublin, GA 10 RA’KETA SHELTON SO•F•5’10 Albany, GA 11 LA’KEYRIA GORDON FR•F/C•5’11 Macon, GA Helping Our Students Go The Distance The CGTC Foundation supports the mission of CGTC and helps our students achieve their academic goals. • Adult Education 15 JIMERA HILL FR•G•5’9 Elberton, GA 20 SHAMBRIA SMITH SO•G•5’6 Warner Robins, GA 21 LYRIC JORDAN SO•F•6’0 Dublin, GA 22 LORRIE CRUSE SO•G•5’9 Atlanta, GA • Community Partnerships • Campus Expansion • Textbook Assistance • Sta Innovation Awards • Student Scholarships EMILYN PENNIMON SO•F•5’10 Macon, GA 30 TEMIA SAPP FR•G•5’5 Warner Robins, GA 32 33 SO•F/C•5’10 Augusta, GA SO•G•5’7 Concord, GA ALEISHA LAUREN MERRIWEATHER DUNCAN To nd out how you can make a dierence IA TECH RG O in the lives of our students, visit us E online G 23 28 5 CGTC at www.centralgatech.edu/foundation. CENTRAL CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de Women’s Basketball The CGTC Foundation is a non-prot, 501(c)3 organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. 29 CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de men’s basketball men’s basketball 2015-16 men’s basketball 201 5-16 Men’s Basketball Front (L-R): Jahir Cabeza, Camryn Moye, Andrei St. Vistal, Coach Dawson, Mike Harden, Tyrone Young, Rashad Jones Back (L-R): Coach Mincey, Mike Hardin, Jr., Sheldon Williams, Darryl Tucker, Jr., Lester Rochez, Joshua Sallette, Anthony Johnson Returners Mike Harden, Lester Rochez, Andre St. Vistal, Sheldon Williams Newcomers Jahir Cabeza, Mike Hardin, Jr., Anthony Johnson, Rashad Jones, Camryn Moye, Joshua Sallette, Darryl Tucker, Jr., Tyrone Young 11/2Handle It PrepMacon7:00 PM 11/4Shorter University JVRome5:00 PM 11/6 Martinique National Team Warner Robins 7:30 PM 11/12 Clinton Community College Warner Robins 7:30 PM — Albany Technical College Classic — 11/13America Basketball InstituteAlbanyTBA 11/14Alabama Southern Comm. Col.AlbanyTBA — 11/18Fort BenningWarner Robins7:00 PM 11/20 Clinton Community College Rock Hill, SC 7:30 PM 11/24Chattahoochee Valley CCMacon7:30 PM 11/30 Chattahoochee Valley CC Phenix City, AL 7:30 PM 12/2 South Georgia Technical College* Macon 7:30 PM 12/9Gordon State College*Barnesville7:00 PM 12/12 Chattahoochee Technical College* Warner Robins 3:00 PM — Tallahassee Community College Holiday Classic — 12/28 Pensacola State College Tallahassee, FL 5:30 PM 12/29 Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee, FL 4:00 PM — CGTC New Year’s Classic — 1/1Middle Georgia PrepMacon4:00 PM 1/2 Combine Academy Macon 3:00 PM — 1/6 East Georgia College* Warner Robins 7:30 PM 1/9Atlanta Metropolitan College*Atlanta4:00 PM 1/13Georgia Highlands College*Macon7:30 PM 1/16 South Georgia State College* Waycross 4:00 PM 1/20Albany Technical College*Macon7:30 PM 1/23 South Georgia Technical College* Americus 3:00 PM 1/30Gordon State College*Macon3:30 PM 2/3East Georgia College*Swainsboro7:30 PM 2/6 Atlanta Metropolitan College* Warner Robins 3:00 PM (Think Pink Basketball Game) 2/10Chattahoochee Technical College* Smyrna7:30 PM 2/13Georgia Highlands College*Rome4:00 PM 2/17 South Georgia State College* Macon 7:30 PM (Sophomore Night) 2/20Albany Technical College*Albany4:00 PM 3/1First Round GCAA TournamentTBATBA 3/4Semi-Finals GCAA TournamentTBATBA 3/5Finals GCAA TournamentTBATBA ( *) DENOTES CONFERENCE G AM E | HOM E G AM ES ARE IN BOLD THINK P INK BREAST HEALTH AWARENESS G AM E 30 M ACON G AM ES = CARDINAL ( TITANS ARENA , 1780 ANTHONY ROA D ) WARNER ROBINS G AM ES = BLUE ( LARRY WALK ER ARENA , 80 COHEN WA LKER D RI VE) 31 men’s Basketball CGTC CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de PROVIDING LIFE-LONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 0 RASHAD JONES FR•G•6’0 Conyers, GA 4 JOSH SALLETTE SO•C•6’8 Macon, GA 1 ANDRE ST. VISTAL SO•G•6’2 Far Rockaway, NY 5 ANTHONY JOHNSON FR•F•6’6 Jacksonville, FL 2 TYRONE YOUNG FR•G•6’4 Jacksonville, FL 10 CAMRYN MOYE FR•G•6’0 Loganville, GA 3 MIKE HARDIN, JR. FR•F•6’5 Smith Station, AL 20 DARRYL TUCKER, JR. SO•F•6’7 Conyers, GA ADULT EDUCATION It’s never too late to invest in yourself. CGTC’s Adult Education Program is committed to helping each student learn the basic skills to transition into college or compete successfully in today’s workplace. To find out more, visit www.centralgatech.edu/general/adultlearn 21 JAHIR CABEZA SO•G•6’5 Hampton, GA 23 SHELDON WILLIAMS SO•F•6’5 McDonough, GA 24 MIKE HARDEN SO•G•6’2 Hampton, GA 32 LESTER ROCHEZ SO•C•6’8 Marietta, GA Services include: • College Preparation • General Educational Development (GED) Preparation and Testing • PREP 360 Fast Track • Georgia Work Ready Preparation and Testing • Distance Learning • English Literacy/Civics Programs • Adult Ed 101 Program 32 33 A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia • Equal Opportunity Institution CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de Cheer Team CANYEA HARRIS SHELQUONDRA JIMECIA HOLMES JACKSON Sophomore Macon, GA Freshman Macon, GA MERCEDES MCNEAL ZONESHA REYNOLDS WILISA WALKER COURTNEY WARREN SOPHYNE WATSON Freshman Macon, GA 201 5-16 Cheer Team Front (L-R): Tanea Anderson, Jimecia Jackson, Shelquondra Holmes, Coach Elders, Zonesha Reynolds, Wilisa Walker, Chrystine Graham Back (L-R): Mercedes McNeal, Courtney Warren, Canyea Harris, Wesleigh Duncan, Diana Brown Not Pictured: Sophyne Watson and Shamarian Wimbush TANEA ANDERSON 34 Cheer Team Freshman Warner Robins, GA DIANA BROWN Freshman Norfolk, VA WESLEIGH DUNCAN Freshman Macon, GA CHRYSTINE GRAHAM Freshman Macon, GA Freshman Macon, GA Freshman Macon, GA Freshman Macon, GA Freshman Perry, GA Sophomore Macon, GA SHAMARIAN WIMBUSH Freshman Macon, GA 35 CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de dance Team 36 PEP BAND 201 5-16 Dance Team (L-R): Angel Parker, Quintaysia Lowe, Brianna Glover, Shambryia Sarden, Marisha Coleman, Me’Shavise Henderson, Justyce Askew Not Pictured: Marquisha Hollinshed JUSTYCE ASKEW Freshman Warner Robins, GA MARISHA COLEMAN Freshman Cleveland, OH BRIANNA GLOVER Freshman Macon, GA MARQUISHA QUINTAYSHA ANGEL HOLLINSHED LOWE PARKER Freshman Macon, GA Freshman Fort Valley, GA ME’SHAVISE HENDERSON QUINTARIUS BUTLER GREGORY CHRISTIAN KENDRICK EXUM SHAMBRYIA SARDEN SAVAUGHN GARY WARREN SAMPSON TOMARUS STEWART Freshman Macon, Ga Sophomore Sophomore Colorado Springs, CO Macon, GA Sophomore Macon, GA Sophomore Macon, GA Freshman Macon, GA Sophomore Macon, GA Freshman Macon, GA Freshman Newburgh, NY 37 CGTC ATHLETICS 2015-2016 M edi a g u i de where are they now? titans sponsors NameSportYear(s) College/University Mike Engel Jeremey Bradshaw Yashica Smith Christa Moore Christie Smith Kevis Jackson Derry Thorpe Otisshia Burden Jullian Butts Des Culpepper Quay Davis Jasmine Grier Shermika Harris Amber Howell Amber Johnson Amari Moreland LaKeisha Beasley Brea Walker Earl Farnum Dwayne Bryant Crystal Allen Chelsea Brantley LaBria Fulmore Aleksandar Milanovic Nicholas Paul Omar Simpkins Ta’Kierra Gibbs Laura Cherranfant Emili Russ Cameron Baker Tobiasz Hose Nigel Jackson Justyn Olson Brentine Taylor Allyson Crawford Breanna Bryant Aleah Holden Keyondra Jenkins Chris Guilfo Rayven Thomas Lawrance Freeman Milos Sikimic Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball 2008-2010 2009-2010 2010-2011 2010-2012 2010-2012 2010-2012 2010-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2013 2011-2013 2011-2013 2011-2013 2011-2013 2011-2013 2011-2013 2011-2013 2011-2013 2012-2013 2012-2013 2012-2013 2012-2013 2012-2013 2012-2013 2012-2014 2012-2014 2012-2014 2012-2014 2012-2014 2013-2014 2013-2014 2013-2014 2012-2015 2013-2015 2013-2015 2013-2015 2013-2015 2014-2015 2014-2015 2014-2015 Point University Point University Columbus State University Southern Polytechnic St Univ. 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