Inside April 22, 2003's Issue

-Opinions-

House of Thought

Bourne with an Opinion

Letters to the Editor...

Just saying “thanks” to Georgia Highlands College

Dear Editor,

Please permit a small space in your esteemed newspaper for me to thank all who have made my experience at Georgia Highlands College unforgettable. I am from the Bahamas, and coming to Floyd was a rewarding experience; not only did I grow academically, but I also grew intellectually, culturally and personally.

Unfortunately, I graduate in May. I will truly miss this fine institution. Therefore, I want to take this opportunity to extend a hearty “thank you” to the qualified, competent and patient lecturers at Floyd College. “Thanks” should also go to the staff of the various parts of Georgia Highlands College and to the students. I have nothing but wonderful things to report about the college and I am proud to have been a part of the “Floyd Family.”

C. Sean Deveaux
Business Administration

Former Georgia Highlands College student agrees with article

Dear Editor,

As a former SMP staff member (late 1980s), I was delighted, but not surprised, to see the paper continuing to excel.

Here are a few specific comments:

The story on page one with the headline “Former students attributing their current success to Georgia Highlands College” (Feb. 18) resonated strongly with me.

I credit Georgia Highlands College as an essential part of my success as a conservation biologist and land manager.

Floyd not only catalyzed my education by exposing me to many outstanding and inspiring professors and advisors, it also ingrained in me a sound study and work ethic, and laid the foundation of knowledge that would serve me later in my baccalaureate and masters studies in forestry, wildlife ecology and environmental philosophy at the UGA.

Floyd even helped me to become a much better father.

To sum it up, and please excuse the cliché, Georgia Highlands College opened up a “whole new world” to me, and I appreciate it! I encourage students to take advantage of what Floyd has to offer!

Johnny Stowe
Heritage Preserve Manager
Wildlife Diversity Section
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources