6 Months, 6 more to go!

Well today, marked 6 months I have been with Virginia College here in Savannah. During this time, I have really enjoyed everyone I have worked with. The haters have defintely served as motivators to me. And yes, they are still in the midst, and they continue to do just that-- HATE! However, it has allowed to see who the postive people are and the ones who are genuinely concerned about my success as certified higher educational professional

Johnye Mae Gillan Celebrates her 50th Anniversary as a lady of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.



                         

                                      Johnye Mae "JP" Gillian joins the Golden Soror Club of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.





 

Congratulations and bows are certainly in order for the Emmanuel County native by the way of Savannah, Georgia Ms. Johnye Mae Gillan. Yesterday, at Butler Memorial Presbyterian Church. Ms. Gillan affectionately known as "JP" celebrated her 50th Anniversary as an AKA. She was initiated in 1962 at Savannah State University.

I met this bright shinning face in Walmart on Abercorn when I moved here in 2011. JP has been a very supportive and driving force since I am away from home. She has NO problem correcting you when you are wrong. She will let you know and out you out on Front Street. LOL

Me pictured with JP at her 50th Anniversary @ Butler Presbyterian

For more inforamtion about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. please visit the link below.

http://www.aka1908.com/

Student Awards, Virginia College style

Today, Dr. Kristan Ryan, Dean Carla Insley along with numerous program directors, faculty and staff of Virginia College will highlight the accomplishments of many students.

President's list (4.0 or higher) and Dean's List (3.5 or higher). To date we have had more than 80 students to RSVP to todays ceremony which will be held on campus. It will be held center court of the Savannah Mall.

Dr. Kristan Ryan, Campus President will open the ceremony with remarks honoring the achievements of our students and welcoming their very special guests.

Pics to come soon....

To The Top!

Ricardo Brown

Here are two pics from the Student Awards Ceremony


Cosmetology Student, Mr. Trellius Houston received the President's List. (T cuts my hair)




Admissions Department: Ricardo Brown, LaShonda Hudson and Lerenzo Barr



Congrats to my brother, Joe Paul , JOE PAUL Speaks Internationally!

.....Hear ye! Hear ye! Congratulations are in order for Mr. Joe Paul....

Motivational Speaker Mr. Joe Paul will launch his speaking internationally. He will be traveling to Brussel this Wednesday to kick off his international speach kick off. Below is a paragrgaph about Joe Paul taken from his website, http://www.joepaulspeaks.com/.

JOE PAUL is an accomplished speaker, author, poet, life coach and humanitarian who is driven by an incredible passion for improving the lives of others. His dedication to serving his community and country has led to transformational changes in those who have had the opportunity to meet Joe. His message of learning from your past to improve your future resonates through the hearts and minds of all who have the pleasure of interacting with Joe Paul.

Joe Paul is widely noted for his unique blend of passion, grace, and creativity creating life changing experiences for all who have the opportunity of hearing him speak.

Press Release, CRCT Prayer Fest.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rev. Guy Malcolm Hodge, III

                912-507-3181

Ricardo Brown, M.Ed.

            First Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church, is cordially inviting the community to participate in a city-wide Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) Youth Prayer Fest on Wednesday, April 18^th at 7:00 p.m. at 1023 West 44^th St.   We are looking forward to a blessed and spirit filled prayer fest as we gather to provide positive encouragement and rally for area youth. Mr. Ricardo Brown from the Office of Academics and Enrollment of Virginia College will be the guest speaker. Spiritual warriors from throughout the city are invited to join Pastor Guy Malcolm Hodge, III and local clergy at the CRCT Prayer Fest.

The CRCT is designed to measure how well students acquire the skills and knowledge described in the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). The assessments yield information on academic achievement at the student, class, school, system, and state levels. This information is used to diagnose individual student strengths and weaknesses as related to the instruction of the GPS, and to gauge the quality of education throughout Georgia.

The CRCT Youth Prayer Fest will last one hour; therefore, we encourage your prompt attendance.  The ecumenical, multi-cultural event will feature a broad spectrum of the faith community voicing support for our youth.

For more information, please contact First Nazareth at 912-236-0719 or email at fnmbc@comcast.net.

National Sibling Day! Rick Brown is my brother!

The Brown Boys

(Maurice Ricarles & Ricardo Syntel) 

Hello Folks, TODAY is national sibling day! Thats right, today, I am going to highlight my brother, Maurice Ricarles Brown. He's a dude that is cool as a fan!

I truly love this guy right here. My ROCK, my CONFIDANT and truly a GREATER friend than a best friend. Hes my eldest and only brother born to Maurice and Retha Brown.

Here is a picture Rick and I took at my Aunts house in 2008. I have several others that I will try to post today. Enjoy this one for right now. :-)

Sine Die (Last Day of the Legislative Session)

Greetings!

Here ye! Here ye! The time has come. Yep, its Day 40 already. Both Chambers under the gold dome of Atlanta, Georgia, will put all legislative (voting) business to rest. There have been many feelings about this session. Many officials have called the wrost session ever.

Here are some pics from that historic day!

Syntel pictured with Senate Majority Leader Sen. Chip Rogers

Syntel pictured with The Senator from Clayton County, Sen. Valencia Seay