91Ƭ hosts ‘Light Up Your Future’ event
The 91Ƭ 9th annual “Light Up Your Future” Drive-Thru event was a huge success again with nearly 2,000 individuals riding around the 91Ƭ campus in cars, vans, and trucks to see the Holiday Lights and kick off the Christmas season.
The “Light Up Your Future” event has become a yearly tradition for many families and thousands of light-up gifts and individually wrapped goods were distributed as community members and families toured the campus to see each program area highlighted in Christmas lights.
The 91Ƭ Aviation Maintenance Department with all out with their lighted display featuring the 91Ƭ Stearman bi-plane in lights.
“Merry Christmas” and “Thank you so much for hosting this again” were some of the comments shared as individuals toured the lighted campus. Lots of laughter could be heard and smiles seen as the individuals drove through the campus with Christmas music playing provided by WISK-FM and from the different displays.
Many visitors were amazed at all the options for education available right here in Sumter County. And one person added, my 17-year old son was with us and trying to decide on what to do when he graduated next year. It was very helpful to show what all 91Ƭ offered.
As participants drove through the campus they were amazed at how big the Americus campus is and how many different programs are offered by the college. Others thanked South Georgia Tech for putting on such a good lighted display and said it reflected the type of community that we have where people give back and enjoy fellowshipping with each other.
91Ƭ Cosmetology instructor Dorothea Lusane McKenzie is shown above with some of her current and former students in front of the Cosmetology display.
Nearly 400 different vehicles encircled the campus during the “Light Up Your Future” drive thru event and most of the vehicles were packed with individuals of all ages. “This really helps get me in the Christmas Spirit,” said one individual. Another pointed out that “it is wonderful to see how many good paying careers can be found from an education right here in Sumter County! And right now, all of these occupations are in high demand.”
91Ƭ offers over 200 associate degree, diploma and technical certificate of credit programs. Individuals can apply now for Spring Semester that begins, January 9, 2025. To apply visit the 91Ƭ website at www.southgatech.edu and click on Apply Now.