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Michael D. Chason Director of Public Relations ABAC 30 -- 2802 Moore Highway Tifton, GA 31793-2601 Phone 229-391-5055 Fax 229-391-4781 mchason@abac.edu

IMMEDIATE May 28, 2008

MADISON STUDENT LEADS WAY FOR ABAC

TIFTON – Dan Pennington will help lead Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College into its second 100 years as the first Student Government Association Vice President from the junior class. Nate Carney, the 2008-2009 SGA President, is also the first member of the junior class in his position.

“I look forward to the progress that SGA can make in our first year of the second century of service,”said Pennington. “I have taken this opportunity to serve the students.”

Pennington, a Diversified Agriculture major from Madison, has plenty on his agenda for his term as SGA vice president. At the top of his list is to find a way to increase the student body’s involvement in on and off campus events.

“ABAC students could have a more positive impact on the campus and the city of Tifton if we all get involved,” said Pennington. “ABAC has a rich history and tradition that I am glad to be a part of.”

Pennington and Carney are a part of a new group of ABAC students. Long known as a two-year college with only freshmen and sophomore students, ABAC is now a State College offering four year degrees in Diversified Agriculture and Turfgrass and Golf Course Management. The college celebrated its 100^th birthday on Feb. 20, and now embarks on its second century of service.

Pennington is a second generation ABAC student. Both his parents, Dan Pennington and Dana Jackson, attended ABAC.

Along with Carney, Pennington also wants to increase the student body’s knowledge of deadlines, especially the July 15 financial aid deadline.

“Since I started ABAC I have wanted to find a way to stay here and earn my Bachelor’s degree," said Pennington. “I love ABAC, and I am excited about the years to come.”

The application deadline for the fall semester at ABAC is Aug. 5. Classes begin for the fall term on Aug. 18.

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