Calendar of Events

Monday, March 17

Today-Spring Break

8:00 a.m.-Ga. Chiefs’ Assoc. Management Program (Cordell Conf. Room C)

3:00 p.m.-Tift Co. Board of Ed Textbook Adoption (Cordell Conf. Room A)

5:00 p.m.-Baseball: Stallions vs. TCC (Stallion Field)

Tuesday, March 18

Today-Spring Break

8:00 a.m.-Ga. Chiefs’ Assoc. Management Program (Cordell Conf. Room C)

10:00 a.m.-BI Probation Training (Cordell Conf. Room A)

4:00 p.m.-Chamber of Commerce Business Expo (Gressette Gym)

Wednesday, March 19

Today-Spring Break

8:00 a.m.-Ga. Chiefs’ Assoc. Management Program (Cordell Conf. Room C)

8:00 a.m.-Police Academy Lecture (Cordell Conf. Room A)

4:00 p.m.-Baseball: Stallions vs. Brewton Parker JV (Stallion Field) DH

Thursday, March 20

Today-Spring Break

8:00 a.m.-Ga. Chiefs’ Assoc. Management Program (Cordell Conf. Room C)

9:00 a.m.-Dept. of Juvenile Justice Workshop (Cordell Conf. Room A)

Friday, March 21

Today-Spring Break

8:00 a.m.-Ga. Chiefs’ Assoc. Management Program (Cordell Conf. Room C)

7:00 p.m.-Police Academy Graduation (Cordell Conf. Room)

Saturday, March 22

8:00 a.m.-Piano Festival (Chapel)

Monday, March 24

8:00 a.m.-Learning Focus Training (Cordell Conf. Room A)

11:00 a.m.-Women’s History Program—Women of Achievement: Celebrating the Role of Women in Society (Cordell Conf. Room C)

7:00 p.m.-Gospel Choir (Chapel)

Baseball Today

Join the Golden Stallions of Coach Steve Janousek at Stallion Field today for a 5 p.m. doubleheader against Tallahassee Community College. The first game will be broadcast live on WKAA Kool 97.7. Emory Johnson will be at the microphone. The Stallions will also be at home on Wednesday against the Brewton Parker junior varsity for another 4 p.m. doubleheader.

Regents’ Test March 25

Please remind your students that the Regents’ Test will be administered at ABAC on March 25 at 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. Students must sign in on March 24 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Student Development Center to confirm their reservation for the test even if they have pre-registered. Students requesting extended time should report to Conger Hall, Room 213. A photo ID is required.

Gatlin Brothers at ABAC Benefit May 9

Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers will be the featured performers at the annual ABAC Foundation Scholarship Benefit Banquet and Show on May 9.

Formerly called Dollars for Scholars, the evening has featured a lavish buffet and top quality entertainment from its first show in 1972. Since last year’s event, ABAC Development Director Melvin Merrill has been informed that Dollars for Scholars is a federally registered trademark of Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America in St. Peter, Minn.

“We’re looking for a new name, but I can promise everyone that we’ll have the same great meal and show,” Merrill said. “The bottom line is that it’s a wonderful opportunity to assist ABAC students through the scholarship program.”

Tickets to the event are $125 each. A limited number of reserved tables for eight people are available for $1,250 each. For additional information, contact the ABAC Foundation Office at (229) 386-3265. All proceeds benefit ABAC student scholarships.

Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers will reunite for their first national tour in over 10 years. Their 17 Top Ten hits include “All the Gold in California,” “Broken Lady,” and “Houston.” Grammy awards, Cash Box recognition, and the highest honors from the Academy of Country Music highlight the Gatlins’ career.

Brady Named Mr. ABAC 2003

David Brady, a sophomore wildlife technology major from Thomasville, won the Mr. ABAC title at the 13th annual contest held last week.

Brady, who was sponsored by ABAC’s Division of Agriculture and Forest Resources, is the son of Gary and Jane Brady.

Other students placing in the top five were Anthony L. Kelly, a pre-law/political science major from Ty Ty; Ben Kennedy, an agriculture education major from Collins; Brett Tucker, an agriculture business major from Ocilla; and Reginald Donterrius Williams, a sports medicine major from Moultrie.

The Mr. ABAC Contest is sponsored, produced, and directed by the Family and Consumer Sciences Club.

Fillies Wind Up 21-7

The Golden Fillies of Coach Julie Conner lost to Georgia Perimeter in the semi-final round of the state tournament at Gressette Gym to end their season with a fine 21-7 overall record. It represents the most number of wins in the history of women’s basketball at ABAC. Conner was named Coach of the Year in the GJCAA. The Middle Georgia women’s team and the Georgia Perimeter men’s team won the state titles.

Check Out Business Expo Tuesday

Visit Gressette Gym on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and check out a variety of exhibits from all over Tifton and Tift County at the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo ABAC is one of the sponsors for the event. There is no charge.

Celebrating

Birthdays

March

18 Lorie Felton

19 Ray Miller

20 Brenda Sellers

23 Brenda Bailey

Women’s History Program March 24

A panel discussion titled Women of Achievement: Celebrating the Role of Women in Society will be held on March 24 at noon in the Cordell Conference Room, Section C. The event is sponsored by the Minority Advising Program. Everyone is invited to attend.

Speech Showcase on March 26

The 34^th annual Lew Akin Spring Speech Showcase will be held on March 26. Preliminary rounds will take place at 4 p.m. in Cordell Conf Room, Sections A, B, & C. The top speakers from these rounds will then advance to the final round which will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Sections A and B in the Cordell Conference Room.

Computer Lab

Spring Break Hours

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Monday - Friday, March 17-21: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 22: Closed

Sunday, March 23: Open 6 p.m. – 10p.m. only

Baldwin Library

Spring Break Hours

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Monday-Friday, March 17-21: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, March 22: Closed

Sunday, March 23: 6-10 p.m.

Weight Room & Gym

Spring Break Hours

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Monday, March 17: Gym—Closed

Weight Room -- 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tuesday, March 18: Closed

Wednesday-Friday, March 19-21: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, March 22: 2-6 p.m.

Sunday, March 23: 3-9 p.m.

Pork Chop Dinner March 27

The ABAC Ag Division is selling pork chop dinner plates at a cost of $6 each. The plates can be picked up at the Yow Building on March 27 from 4-6 p.m. Call 3255 to purchase your tickets.

Win Two Tickets

Enter our on-line contest to rename ABAC’s annual scholarship benefit banquet and show (formerly known as Dollars for Scholars). The winner will receive two tickets to this year’s event to be held on May 9. The contest entry form can be found at http://www.abac.edu/foundation/DFS/contest.htm. The deadline for entries is April 4.

Dunn Wins Quiz Bowl Raffle

Congratulations to Dr. John Dunn of the Social Sciences Division who won the DVD/VCR Combo in the Quiz Bowl Raffle. Thanks to all who purchased raffle tickets and enabled the Quiz Bowl Team to raise $1,167 for its trip to Los Angeles for the National Competition. A very special thanks goes out to Margaret Brogdon and Wal-Mart for supplying the DVD/VCR player.

Care & Concern

Beverly Clark is recuperating from bumps and bruises sustained in a car accident on March 7. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Quiz Bowl Cake Auction Big Success

A huge thank you goes out to the following individuals and divisions who helped make the Quiz Bowl Cake Auction a success: Science & Math Division, the Arts Connection, Student Enrollment Services, Humanities Division, Bobbie Baldree and the ABAC Foundation, Sandra Adams and Student Housing, OITS, Cindy Jones, George Lee, and Becky Waid.

Special thanks to Larry Allen, our peerless auctioneer, BJ Reaves-Smith for the delicious cakes, and William Moore of the Ag Division for his donation of his culinary talents. Due to the ABAC Family's overwhelming support, the Quiz Bowl Team raised $1,047.50 to help with the cost of going to Los Angeles for the National Competition.

East Side Door Closed

The east side entry door of the Horticulture and Chambliss buildings will be closed due to construction on the Pedestrian Mall in that area in the near future. Please keep this in mind as you enter those buildings.

Call Trace Procedures

Many phones at ABAC have the availability of Call Trace. If you receive a bomb threat, personal threat, or harassing phone call, please follow these procedures:

After the call is received, hang up immediately and dial *57. That lets the central office know that the information for the call you received should be retrieved.
Call ABAC Public Safety Office at (386) 3274. Identify yourself and let them know why you are calling. Make sure you give them the date and approximate time the phone call was received, as well as the phone number the call came in on.
Public Safety will take this information and follow up by contacting the phone company.
Make sure you do not make or receive any calls on the phone that receives a threatening call until you hang up and dial *57. After entering *57, the phone can then be used as normal.

Note of Thanks

Thank you so much for the flowers sent during our loss.

The Family of Milton Walker

ABAC Family

Sheila Hughes attended the Georgia Intercollegiate Forensics Association’s 10^th annual tournament on March 6-7. Brooke Hampton and Beth Baldree placed fourth and sixth, respectively in informative speaking.

Mike Chason was the guest speaker on March 11 for the meeting of human resources professionals in Tift County. He spoke on The Eagle in You.