Student Spotlight

Alana Atkinson

Getting to know our Hawks

SGSC Student Spotlight

Where is your hometown?

Broxton, Ga

What is your program of study at SGSC?

Bachelors of Biological Sciences

What are you involved with at SGSC (clubs, organizations, athletic team)?

I am involved in Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, and serving as chapter Vice President. I am also serving as President of the Environmental Awareness Club. Last year, I was President of the Academic Success Organization.

What are your future plans?

After I graduate from SGSC, I will be attending UGA’s graduate program in Plant Pathology. I hope to get my doctorate in Plant Pathology, and work in horticultural or agricultural research.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

I would want the ability to control technology, mostly because this would let me have immediate access to information.

What’s your favorite food?

Cheese pizza

What’s your favorite color?

Pink

What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Chocolate chip cookie dough

If you had to be stuck in an elevator, what three people would you choose to be stuck with you and why?

I would choose an elevator technician, a mechanical engineer, and an EMT. The elevator technician and mechanical engineer would either be able to determine the problem and fix it, or know people in their fields who could come help, while the EMT would be more prepared to help if anyone had a medical emergency inside the elevator.

What’s a fun fact about you?

I like to draw and paint.

What’s your favorite kind of music?

Country music