Chatt Tech Celebrates Graduation

Around 1,000 graduates of were honored in a ceremony at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Thursday. Approximately 300 walked in the ceremony, which recognized those completing their programs of study during the summer term and fall semester.

Cobb County resident Walter Obhiambo isn’t letting any of his books gather dust. The Computer Programing graduate is already enrolled and taking classes at Southern Polytechnic. He is anxious to earn his next degree.

“It’s a relief to graduate, but there is always another challenge,” said Obhiambo in a news release.

Obhiambo is not the only graduate from CTC planning to return to the books this January. Early Childhood graduate Katie Buffington and Technical Communications graduate Dierdre Duncan are looking toward their next degrees. But for Buffington, this graduation was reason to be proud.

“I’m so glad to be graduating,” she said in the release. “It feels like I really accomplished something.”

Duncan has already been accepted at Kennesaw State University. Having broken several records in her days running track and cross country for Chattahoochee Technical College, she says she’s ready for the challenge of a new school and new classes.

State Senator Chip Rogers was asked to be the commencement speaker at the event. Rogers was first elected in 2002 to the Georgia House of Representatives before being elected to the Georgia State Senate in 2004. Rogers was unanimously chosen as the Georgia Senate Majority Leader in 2009.

Popular programs for graduates include Computer Information Systems, Business Administrative Technology, Accounting and Early Childhood Care and Education for those receiving an Associate of Applied Science. Of those graduates receiving a diploma, most studied Cosmetology, Practical Nursing and Medical Assisting.