More than 1,100 students petition to graduate from CTC in December

 

(Media release) In the third graduation ceremony since its merger in 2009, Chattahoochee Technical College is prepared to award more than 1,100 degrees, diplomas and certificates to eager graduates this month. At a ceremony Friday, more than 300 graduates from Chattahoochee Technical College walked across the stage Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center to the cheers of family and friends.

"When you cross this stage to get your diploma, don't look back," Chattahoochee Technical College President Dr. Sanford Chandler told the candidates for graduation. "You have to continue on your journey."

Following on the heels of the school's graduation ceremony in June that honored 1,008, the December ceremony honored students who finished their programs of study during summer or fall quarters. Summer produced the most graduates, with 592 petitions filed. Fall petitions, which must still be verified once classes and final exams are over, equal 548.

Euharlee resident Hannah Lopez was on hand to accept her degree in visual communication – web design. While excited about the accomplishment, she felt some nerves too.

"I feel both excited and nervous," said Lopez, who plans to study in Gwinnett County. "This part of my education is ending, but now I'm moving on for more."

For Richard Bellfield, a job is what he hopes will be next on his agenda. The Cartersville resident completed his studies in electronic technology.

"After such a long road it is nice to see the end of the tunnel," Bellfield said. "I would encourage anyone even thinking about going back to school to do it. It can be done."

　

Of the more than 100 certificate, diploma and associate degree programs, several proved more popular among the 1,140 potential graduates. In associate degrees, accounting, early childhood care/education, marketing, business administrative technology, and criminal justice are the top programs for this group. Among those receiving diplomas, practical nursing, medical assisting, and business administrative technology top the list. And for technical certificates of credit, the most popular programs are automotive, air conditioning technician and early childhood care/education (ECE basics and child development specialist).

Most of the graduates called the Marietta or North Metro campuses their home with 451 of those who petitioned taking the majority of their classes at Marietta and 402 enrolled at the North Metro campus. That is 75 percent of the potential graduates.

For more information about the programs and opportunities at Chattahoochee Technical College, call 770-528-4545 or visit www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu.　

　

　

Potential Graduates By Campus

Out of the Total of 592 petitions for the summer:

Appalachian = 46

Marietta/S. Cobb = 237

Mt. View = 12

North Metro = 228

Paulding = 56

Woodstock = 11

Some graduates chose not to indicate campus of attendance

 

Out of the Total of 548 petitions for the fall:

Appalachian = 60

Marietta/S. Cobb = 214

Mt. View = 21

North Metro = 174

Paulding = 37

Woodstock = 18Some graduates chose not to indicate campus of attendance