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Albany Tech receives donation for scholarship funds from American Proteins

Posted: 11.28.2012 at 10:14 AM

Norman Barber of American Proteins presented a check for $6,500 to Albany Tech President Anthony Parker Wednesday morning from the company and it's owner, Tommy Bagwell. / File

ALBANY, GA -- Albany Technical College has received a boost to it's scholarship fund courtesy of a donation from American Protein.

Norman Barber of American Proteins presented a check for $6,500 to Albany Tech President Anthony Parker Wednesday morning from the company and it's owner, Tommy Bagwell.

“We want to help as many students as we can to come to college, especially those living in our rural areas,” said Dr. Parker. “This scholarship will give students a chance to achieve their educational goals and become successful members of the workforce. For that, we are grateful to American Proteins and the Bagwell family.”

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