Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders at Middle Georgia State University
The President’s Torch Society is one of the highest honors bestowed upon students at Middle Georgia State University (MGA). This prestigious leadership group consists of thirteen exceptional student ambassadors, carefully selected from each of our five campuses, our online student population, and our academic schools.
These students represent the very best of MGA—chosen not only for their academic achievement, but also for their integrity, character, and commitment to service.
A Two-Year Leadership Journey
As ambassadors of MGA, Torch Society members illuminate the path for future generations of Knights throughout their two-year terms. Their leadership, service, and vision make a lasting impact by carrying the torch forward on campus, in the community, and beyond.
Our Mission
Mission: To foster integrity, excellence, and stewardship with outstanding students, to enable them to become leaders to represent Middle Georgia State University, and to impact positively the MGA family.
Aicha Aribot
Major: Aviation Science and Management with a Minor in Business
Year: Senior
Interestoutside of school: Enjoy flying airplanes, doing makeup, and creating content.
Favorite thing about MGA: I enjoy the leadership opportunities at MGA.
Abner Aylai
Major: Aviation Science and Management Major with a concentration in Flight
Year: Sophomore
Interest outside of school: In my free time, I enjoy hiking mountain trails around Georgia and thrift shopping at small shops I find around my hometown.
Favorite thing about MGA: I'd say my favorite thing about MGA is how accessible and personal the different resources on campus are.
Penney Boerger
Major: Nursing (BSN)
Year: Sophomore
Interest outside of school: Traveling with my dogs, reading, and spending time with my family.
Favorite thing about MGA: My favorite thing about MGA is how the professors genuinely care about their students and want them to succeed
Alaina Brown
Major: Computer Science & AI
Year: Sophomore
Interest outside of school: My favorite hobbies are bowling and fishing.
Favorite thing about MGA: The sense of community and support here is incredible.
Ximena Castro
Major: Business, Financial Economics
Year: Senior
Interest outside of school: playing soccer, journaling, and traveling.
Favorite thing about MGA: The staff and professors; they are always willing to help.
Caitlin Chun
Major: Biology
Year: Senior
Interest outside of school: Hanging out with friends and volunteering.
Favorite thing about MGA: The faculty and staff that make it possible for students like me to receive a good education.
Madison Hunt
Major: Aviation Science and Management with a concentration in Flight
Year: Sophomore
Interest outside of school: I enjoy playing tennis, watching movies, and hanging out with my friends.
Favorite thing about MGA: I love the community centered around aviation and how everyone is always so encouraging to one another’s journeys.
John Lane
Major: Aviation Science and Management, Flight
Year: Junior
Interest outside of school: Anything with cars and motorsports.
Favorite thing about MGA: Love how MGA has made my aviation dream a reality.
Carleesah Orr
Major: Information Technology, Web Application Development
Year: Senior
Interest outside of school: Art and all its forms: drawing, painting, and sculpting, to name a few.
Favorite thing about MGA: The small class sizes. I get to know my professors on a personal level and feel like I can speak to them and my peers without being lost in the crowd.
Dalvin Orr
Major: Information Technology, Web Applications Development
Year: Senior
Interest outside of school: Playing video games, playing soccer, and watching movies— specifically anime films.
Favorite thing about MGA: The different events, such as the Mario tournaments and the running events
Samarion Perkins
Major: Psychology
Year: Senior
Interest outside of school: I am deeply passionate about youth advocacy, as I enjoy finding ways to support and empower young people.
Favorite thing about MGA: The wide range of opportunities to get involved on campus.
Cole Richardson
Major: Bachelor's in Aviation Science and Management & Bachelor's in Business Administration
Year: Sophomore
Interest outside of school: I love playing volleyball with my friends. I also love fishkeeping and caring for different species of aquatic critters.
Favorite thing about MGA: My favorite thing about MGA is the people. Being on a relatively smaller campus makes everyone feel more tight-knit.
Guenett Selassie
Major: English
Year: Sophomore
Interest outside of school: Playing chess, watching vintage movies, and reading
Favorite thing about MGA: I love how some of the classes at MGA are personalized and small, because it's easier to develop a relationship with the professors!
Jasmin Sewell
Major: Aviation Science and Management
Year: Senior
Interest outside of school: Geocaching and doing hair.
Favorite thing about MGA: How friendly and helpful all the students, staff, and faculty are.
Christopher Stubbs
Major: Aviation Science and Management, Management
Year: Senior
Interest outside of school: I am an international student from the Bahamas and I enjoy playing volleyball.
Favorite thing about MGA: The community you can find here. I would truly not pick anywhere else.
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2025 & 2026 President's Torch Society members with President Blake (center)
2026 President's Torch Society inductees with President Blake (center)
President's Torch Society members graduating in 2026 with President Blake (center)
Each year, students are chosen through an application and interview process. They are selected based on academic records, interpersonal skills, dependability, and leadership skills.
Favorite thing about MGA: How easy it is to start becoming more involved and find your own fun inside the school.
Jesse Clements
Major: Biology
Year: Senior
Interest outside of school: Playing pool.
Favorite thing about MGA: Smaller class sizes making for a much tighter-knit community as you move along with your majors' classes.
Hannah Colvard
Major: Psychology
Year: Senior
Interest outside of school: Love painting, keeping myself company, and advocacy about mental health.
Favorite thing about MGA: the sense of community and the opportunities for leadership and involvement.
Lorenzo James Dardin III
Major: Business Administration, Management
Year: Senior
Interest outside of school: Hanging with friends.
Favorite thing about MGA: The connections and support I have received from staff.
Avery Woods
Major: Aviation Science and Management, Flight
Year: Senior
Interest outside of school: Playing video games either solo or with some friends. Fun fact, my favorite game of all time is Super Mario Galaxy.
Favorite thing about MGA: Flying with my flight instructor. Without her, I would not be as far along in my flight training as I am right now, and I am always grateful for what she has done and continues to do for me.
