Middle Georgia Technical College

Middle Georgia Technical College hosts First-Ever Pep Rally

Hawkinsville High Marching Machine Joins in the Celebration

Warner Robins - The Titans and Lady Titans basketball teams and cheerleaders of Middle Georgia Technical College were officially introduced to the student body at a pep rally held in the auditorium on the Warner Robins campus Wednesday, November 19. The Hawkinsville High School (HHS) "Marching Machine" Band served as special guests for the event, providing music and entertainment for the crowd.

The HHS Band kicked off the rally with a presentation from the drum line in the courtyard. Later the crowd moved inside for motivational welcome from Craig Jackson, vice president for Student Affairs.

"What is a Titan, you may ask?," Jackson said to the crowd. "According to Webster, a titan is one that is gigantic in size or power and one that stands out for greatness of achievement. A titan is also a student who works hard and studies to achieve their goals. A titan is a student who faces all the challenges of life and still comes to class and makes good grade. At Middle Georgia Tech, we are all titans!"

Bruce Foster, director of Student Support Services, then came to introduce the band and gave special thanks to Marla Garnto, band director for HHS, for bringing the 125-member band to Warner Robins for the special event.

The band played several selections for the pep rally and the HHS Dance Team performed. Afterwards, Dann Webb, director of Admissions for MGTC, introduced the players for the Titans and Lady Titans and the members of the cheerleading squad.

Players for the Titans include Charahtis Jones of Warner Robins, Kevin Battle of Perry, Nick Manson of Fort Valley, Kenny Willis of Warner Robins, Gerrard Smith of Warner Robins, Tourris Leary of Perry, Michael Ingle of Bonaire, Brandon Whitehead of Fort Valley, Sheridan Thomas of Fort Valley, Antonio Holley of Warner Robins, Joshua Stanley of Cochran, Gabriel Wright of Fort Valley, and David Huntington of Bonaire. MGTC Industrial Systems Instructor Antonio Shelley serves as coach for the men's team.

The Lady Titans have 9 players including Amanda Jones of Warner Robins, Calisha Hill of Warner Robins, Crystal Wade of Warner Robins, Tifany Gatewood of Warner Robins, Jessica Wright of Perry, Moneiscia Sanders of Warner Robins, Trenisha Johnson of Warner Robins, Ashley Hill of Fort Valley, and Vershonda Code of Perry. MGTC Marketing Management Instructor Natalie Turner serves as coach for the lady's team.

Support for the men's and lady's teams are provided by the Titans cheerleaders. The Squad is lead by MGTC Assistant Registrar Courtney James and CARE Center Advisor Felicia Mackey. Members of the squad include Cheer Captain Jasmine Adams of Warner Robins, Crystal Green of Byron, Haley Langford of Pinehurst, Latalia Nicholls of Warner Robins, Alisa Rhodes of Macon, Tara Sprouse of Warner Robins, Tara Weber of Warner Robins, and Sommer White of Warner Robins.

After the introductions, the MGTC Titan Cheerleaders performed several cheers. To conclude the pep rally, the HHS band played as the crowd exited the auditorium.

The Titans and Lady Titans have several games scheduled throughout the end of the year. Check out www.middlegatech.edu for a full scheduled.

Members of the Hawkinsville High School Dance Team and the Titans Cheerleading Squad pose together at Middle Georgia Technical Colleges first-ever pep rally.