Aeolian 2013


COVER STORY LEADING THE WAY


GSW GRADS MAKING A MARK ON TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN GEORGIA By Stephen Snyder


Colleges and universities are shameless in touting their famous alums and alumni “leaders.” Georgia Southwestern is no different, in every opportunity sharing that a U.S. president attended and a former first lady and U.S. attorney general earned degrees here.


While incredibly famous, these individuals are by no means the only Southwestern grads who have made a name for themselves. Case in point, prior to May 2012, five schools within the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) had presidents who graduated from Georgia Southwestern: Sparky Reeves, Gail Thaxton, Michael Moye, Kathy Love, and Tina Anderson.


SPARKY REEVES (’71)


The late Dr. William B. King, GSW president from 1963-1978, had a profound impact on South Georgia Technical College President Sparky Reeves.


“I was a student when Dr. King was president,” said Reeves. “And I was always impressed with how he walked the campus and met students and talked with them. As I moved into the education arena years later, I still remember the impact that had on me.”


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Reeves’ tenure at South Georgia Tech began in 1973, a few years after he graduated from Georgia Southwestern, after working in sales. Starting as an instructor in accounting, business and business psychology, Reeves worked his way up in progressively responsible roles, first as an instructor supervisor in 1978, then as vice president of Economic Development Services in 1987. Reeves was named president in 2004 and serves as the school’s leader today. He makes every effort to emulate Dr. William B. King to this day.


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