As he approached graduation from Augusta College, Tom Beck had the overwhelming desire to have a job lined up before walking across the stage and receiving his degree. The “what” was easy—having seen police officers work in his neighborhood while growing up, Beck had grown to respect the men in blue and wanted to be …
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By Ashley Keane, contributing writer A Charlotte, N.C., native with a unique sense of humor may be considered one of the best ways to describe Sherry Moore, office manager in Augusta State’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. Before enrolling at Augusta State, Moore began her college career as a psychology major at the University …
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By Ashley Denany, contributing writer James Mayes, academic advisor, is a proud father and it is evident when you enter his office as the “Congratulations Daddy” decorations still hang on his door and wall. Mayes and his wife, Kenya, welcomed their new baby boy, DJ, into the world on June 23. “The day my son …
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By Ricci Taylor, contributing writer Throughout the past five and a half years, Danelly Williams has seen many different sides to Augusta State University. She has been a student, graduate, and a valued staff member at ASU. She graduated in May 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish; however, prior to her graduation she became …
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By Tamara Cammack, contributing writer Public safety officer John Pritchett took a vow to protect, increase safety, and promote positive relations among constituents when he joined ASU’s Department of Public Safety. “My job is to monitor the safety and security for students, faculty, and staff at ASU and University Village,” says Officer Pritchett. Although ASU’s …
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By Tiara Jackson, contributing writer Victoria Worsham came to Augusta in 2000 to escape the cold, rainy weather of Seattle, Wash. However, as an added bonus, she found a warm place to work as well as live. “I know everyone here says it, but Augusta State really is a great place to work. Everyone here …
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Her love for the South and its beach life is what drew Alison Rohdy to Georgia from Iowa. Even though she says she misses the seasons and being able to go sledding in the winter, Ms. Rohdy says that living in the South has met all of her expectations. A graduate of Savannah College of …
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By Angela Hamman, contributing writer “The Almighty gave you two strong hands on the ends of two long arms…. use them.” Alice McCann says this is the best advice she ever received from her father, and it has stuck with her throughout her life. “My father is 88 years old and can out-work me any …
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By Lakeisha Forbes, contributing writer Ralph Herndon, the assistant director of special events for Media Services, has a history with Augusta State University that spans over two decades. Mr. Herndon, a talented athlete, attended Augusta College on a baseball scholarship. “It’s a pretty cool thing that a college, and specifically a baseball program, thought I …
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