Columbus Technical College respiratory care technology student Leonna Harris was named first runner-up for the annual GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership) student in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). This accomplishment means Harris will serve as an ambassador for technical education in our six-county service area and may be called upon to represent the TCSG on the state level as well. To put her position in perspective, the TCSG provided instruction to more than 141,000 students in academic year 2014!

Columbus Tech GOAL student Leonna Harris and Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year Kelli Wilkes.

The Top 9 GOAL students.

Leonna Harris shows off her first runner-up award with TCSG Chief Operating Officer Phil Smith (left) and 2014 GOAL student Luke Teague.

(l to r) CTC President Lorette M. Hoover, Respiratory Care Technology Instructor Matt Dennis, Leonna Harris, TCSG Commissioner Gretchen Corbin and Local Board Member/TCDA Chair Ben Richardson.

This marked the 44th year for the GOAL program. During GOAL Week, as declared and named by our Governor, outstanding students from Georgia’s technical colleges and divisions are recognized for academic excellence and personal achievement. Way to go, Leonna Harris!