While Doug Long was protecting the United States of America overseas, he also dedicated time to earn his college degree.
Prior to being deployed, Spec. Doug Long was attending classes at MTC to earn an Associate Degree in Building Construction Technology. Then, while stationed in the Middle East, Long transitioned to taking MTC classes online, enabling him to finish his Associate Degree in Building Construction Technology and his certificate as a Carpentry Qualified Framer.
"He's always been a hard worker, go getter," said Carolann Addison, Spec. Long’s fiancée. "When everyone else would go to bed, he would stay up and do school work. I'm just so proud of him."
While it wasn't easy, Spec. Long said he was determined to finish.
"One of those things that I told myself, I need to finish this before I get back because there's other things I want to grow and do. I just wanted to make sure I got it done because I think that's important," said Long. "You need to finish what you started."
"This is an exciting time. This is quite a young man," said Rhames. "This young man went away to Iraq and Kuwait to defend our liberties here in America. While away, he took five online classes to complete his degrees. So that's just an amazing story. We are so proud of him. It's an extension of our commitment to the military community here in Columbia."
MTC serves the largest populations of college veterans and their dependents out of all of the technical colleges in South Carolina. MTC also is the only VetSuccess on Campus site in S.C.
HARBISON THEATRE HOSTS DRIVE-IN SHOWS
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) brought the joys of music to Midlands citizens in a COVID-safe, drive-in style.
The first show in November 2020 featured South Carolina jazz legend Reggie Sullivan as well as Charlton Singleton from the GRAMMY-winning band, Ranky Tanky.
“We’ve missed our patrons, and we also wanted to support our local musicians,” said Kristin Cobb, Executive Director of HT@MTC. “When the concept of this outdoor drive-in event came to fruition, we decided to give it a go. Our guests have enjoyed some incredible tunes safely from their cars!”
In April 2021, the drive-in music night featured the Dick Goodwin Quintet. Attendees enjoyed a wide range of music from Dixieland stompers to swing standards, Latin and contemporary flavors, sensuous ballads, plus original compositions written especially for the ensemble.
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