Georgia Military College Honors Legacy and Community at 2024 Alumni Weekend
Georgia Military College Honors Legacy and Community at 2024 Alumni Weekend
Georgia Military College (GMC) celebrated an inspiring Alumni Weekend from October 24-26, 2024, as alumni from across generations gathered at Main Campus to reconnect, reminisce, and honor the institution鈥檚 values of 鈥淒uty, Honor, Country.鈥� This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淩emember When,聽Experience聽it Again鈥� highlighted the unique spirit of GMC, a place where past and present unite to build enduring connections and shape future leaders.
The festivities began on Thursday with the GMC Alumni Association Board Meeting, followed by a reception honoring GMC alumni who are also faculty and staff members across the institution. 鈥淭hese individuals are the very definition of what it means to be 鈥楢ll In,鈥� showing their passion and commitment to our mission every single day,鈥� said GMC President, Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell, IV, USA (Ret).
Friday鈥檚 events started with the Alumni Golf Tournament at The Club at Lake Sinclair, where over 70 participants enjoyed a day of friendly competition in support of Junior College Athletics.
Afterward, alumni enjoyed campus and trolley tours before gathering for the Alumni Parade on Grant Parade Field, complete with a Drill Team exhibition and Knock Out Drill. 鈥淚t was inspiring to see our Cadets, past and present, united on Grant Parade, keeping our cherished traditions alive,鈥� Caldwell noted.
Reflecting on the weekend, Edward聽Amerman, President of the GMC Alumni Association and a 1990 graduate, shared, 鈥淭his year鈥檚 Alumni Weekend was a true testament to the legacy of leadership that GMC embodies. Seeing alumni from the 1950s to today鈥檚 cadets marching on the field reminds聽us聽all of the remarkable impact GMC has on our lives and our communities. It鈥檚 a special time to connect with old friends, make new ones, and celebrate what this institution has done for each of us.鈥�
Friday evening saw alumni and guests gathering for a BBQ dinner followed by a spirited Prep School football game, where seniors were honored on the field.
Saturday morning kicked off with the 29th Annual Will Robinson Memorial Race, a collaboration with the Baldwin County Sheriff鈥檚 Office that honors the life and legacy of former GMC Cadet and Sheriff鈥檚 Deputy, Will Robinson. The day鈥檚 highlight was the Alumni Awards Brunch, where GMC honored outstanding alumni for their achievements and contributions:
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鈥⒙犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅燤G Reginal Neal, USA (Ret) 鈥� Military Service JC 鈥�89聽
鈥⒙犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅燭he Honorable Beth Camp 鈥� Alumni Achievement JC 鈥�99聽
鈥⒙犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅燤s. Macy Watkins 鈥� Emerging Young Alumni Leader HS 鈥�15聽
鈥⒙犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅燤r. Gus聽Pursley聽鈥� Community Service HS 鈥�75聽
鈥⒙犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅燤r. George Hogan 鈥� GMC Service聽
鈥⒙犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅燤rs. Marcia Robinson 鈥� Honorary Alumna聽
鈥⒙犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅犅燤rs. Pam Grant 鈥� Honorary Alumna聽
鈥淭heir achievements inspire us all and reflect the true spirit of GMC,鈥� Caldwell said, expressing pride in the contributions these alumni have made to GMC and their communities.
To close the weekend, alumni gathered for a night of music and laughter with the Andrews Brothers Dueling Pianos, a performance that brought the festivities to a high-energy conclusion. 鈥淭hank you to everyone鈥攁lumni, friends, families, and our extended GMC community鈥攚ho made Alumni Weekend 2024 a success. Your dedication to our alma mater is what makes our GMC family so special,鈥� Caldwell added.
As GMC continues its legacy of leadership, Alumni Weekend provides a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the institution鈥檚 remarkable growth and enduring mission. 鈥淲e鈥檙e sending our students to prestigious institutions nationwide, including service academies and top universities,鈥� noted GMC鈥檚 Alumni Association President, Edwin聽Amerman. 鈥淥ur聽Cadet Corps has nearly tripled since my time here, a testament to the power and appeal of a GMC education.鈥�
For more information on Alumni Weekend and to view the official recap video, please visit聽聽or our Alumni Page here聽.
