GMC’s new building marks a historic day in school’s history

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August 11, 2010

Anonymous The Union-Recorder The Union-Recorder Wed Aug 11, 2010, 08:00 AM EDT

MILLEDGEVILLE — With the ceremonial cut of the ribbon, Georgia Military College opened the doors to its new, self-contained preparatory school facility last week, marking a historic day in the college’s history.

On the first day of the 2010-2011 school year, GMC officials, alumni, students and staff celebrated the completion of the new facility, which for the first time in school history houses the entire prep school, grades six through 12, in one facility.

Named in honor of GMC alumnus William “Bill” Usery, former U.S. secretary of labor, the new, expansive facility’s features include three science labs, two computer labs, two music rooms, a formal conference room, health services, and 18 faculty, staff and Army JROTC offices.

The completion of this new building is a capstone in GMC’s history, a period already marked in recent years with a number of tremendous moments.

The college has made significant strides in the last several years with regards to fundraising and gains in financial solvency. Academically, the local campus and distant learning centers have continued to grow and develop, and the completion of the new prep school campus is a further credit to this effort. Last year, 73 percent of the graduating class graduated with honors or distinction. Sixty percent participated in the GMC Joint Enrollment Program by taking college courses in addition to their high school requirements.

GMC junior college and the prep school have also continued to extended the campus out into the community, working closely with volunteer projects and to promote adult literacy and programs, a testament to the college’s commitment to developing strong character in its students.

All of these significant strides are certainly a credit to the leadership to Maj. Gen. Peter Boylan, the board of trustees, administration, faculty and staff. The college’s achievements are also a credit to the support for its mission that the local community provides, and the completion of Usery Hall stands as an achievement all of Baldwin County should celebrate. With this new addition, GMC is poised for even more significant growth for many years to come.

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