NGTC students receive scholarships

CLARKESVILLE - Two North Georgia Technical College Automotive students recently received scholarships from the Northeast Georgia Antique Auto Region & Truck Club.

Clayton Smith of Toccoa and Montrell Croff of Lawrenceville each received a $500 scholarship. The funds are to be used toward the purchase of tools and equipment to be used in their chosen future profession. 

Smith recently graduated with honors from the Automotive Technology Program at NGTC. Studying under the instruction of Stoney Farmer and Kevin McCurry, Smith participated in SkillsUSA and placed 2nd at the state level competition. He is currently employed with Hayes Chevrolet. 

Croff has already completed the Automotive Technology Program and is now enrolled in the Auto Collision Technology Program with instructor Jeremy McAfee. 

On hand to present the awards to the scholars were the Northeast Georgia Antique Auto Region Chapter president Grady Cowart.

(L-R) NGTC VP of Academic Affairs Kathie Ivester, Auto Collision Instructor Jeremy McAfee, Auto Technology Instructor Kevin McCurry, Auto Club Representative Grady Cowart, NGTC Student Montrell Croff, NGTC Student Clayton Smith, Auto Club Representative Larry Christie, Auto Technology Instructor Stoney Farmer, and NGTC Advancement Director Cynthia Brown.

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