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Preparation for Success
RANKIN M. SMITH SR. STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC CENTER / STUDENT SERVICES
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he Rankin M. Smith Sr. Student-Athlete Academic Center, which opened in 2002, provides the cutting-edge resources
Georgia’s football players and other studentathletes need to achieve their academic goals. Named for UGA alumnus and former Atlanta Falcons owner Rankin Smith Sr. and built following a generous $3.5 million contribution Left to right: Learning Specialist Wendy LeBlanc, Academic Counselor Eric Beverly, Director of Academic Services Ted White, Academic Counselor Wally Richardson and Associate Director of Compliance and Student Services Rhonda Kilpatrick.
Punter Drew Butler was chosen as a 2010 ESPN Academic All-American as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Butler is just the seventh Bulldog in school history to be named both an All-American and an Academic All-American, joining Fran Tarkenton, Lynn Hughes, Bill Stanfill, Terry Hoage, Matt Stinchcomb and Jon Stinchcomb.
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Cap Burnett Spring 2003
Charles “Andy” Hogan Spring 2003
Jared Noblet Spring 2003
from the Smith family, the center features tutorial rooms, computer labs, counselors’ offices and teaching space.
Tight end Aron White delivered the student graduation address at the December 2010 commencement exercises.
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Ben Watson Spring 2003
Robert Brannon Summer 2003
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Wallace “Ryan” Davis Summer 2003
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