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HGTC Surveying Team earned 2nd Place.
Pictured left to right: Kiersten Pridgeon, Justin Harrellson, Gretchen Lindow Ozbeidy “Ozzie” Trujillo, Brian Pohl, Gavin Hansen
HGTC Timber-Strong Design Build Team earned 3rd Place.
Pictured left to right: Adnan “Dean” Stewart, Carl Christopher, Lana Bryant, Copper Hardwick, Ozbeidy “Ozzie” Trujillo, Devin Galvin, Thiago Lopez
HGTC T-Shirt Design Winner - Adnan “Dean” Stewart
HGTC Team earned Leadership and Engagement Award
Pictured front row from left to right - Tanisha Moss, Gretchen Lindow, Dillon Hackett, Daniel Wright, Thiago Lopez, and Gavin Hansen; Pictured next row from left to right - Bryanna Allen, Lana Bryant, Scarlet Sanchez, Ozbeidy “Ozzie” Trujillo, Roberto Del Muro Davila, Jacqueline Sarno, and Justin Harrelson; Pictured next row from left to right - David Rosas, Carl Christopher, Asvaldo Garcia, Adnan “Dean” Stewart, Devin Galvin, Kiersten Pridgeon, Thurston Mooe, and Professor Babatunde Alo, P.E.; Pictured back row from left to right - Ed Paz, Professor David D. Lewis, P.E.; Copper Hardwick, David Marshall, Joe Bachini, Brian Pohl, and Cheryl Rainey
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) proudly announces that its Civil Engineering Technology students won four prestigious awards, including two national-level recognitions, at the 2025 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Carolinas Student Symposium, hosted by Clemson University April 10-12. HGTC was the only two-year college competing against ten four-year universities from across the Carolinas—and emerged as a powerful contender.
This year marked HGTC’s largest delegation ever, with 26 students and two (2) faculty advisors, allowing for participation in a record number of events and the most awards earned in a single year.
Highlights include:
- 3rd Place – Timber-Strong Design Build℠ (TSDB℠) Competition
Team Captains: Devin Galvin & Lana Bryant
Build Team: Devin Galvin, Adnan “Dean” Stewart, Copper Hardwick, Ozbeidy “Ozzie” Trujillo, Thiago Lopez, Carl Christopher
The team also earned the coveted “Best in Show” designation and is now among just 20 teams nationally invited to compete for a place at the 2025 ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships in San Luis Obispo, California. - 2nd Place – UESI Surveying Competition
Team Captains: Justin Harrellson, Gretchen Lindow
Field Team: Justin Harrellson, Gretchen Lindow, Kiersten Pridgeon, Gavin Hansen, Brian Pohl, Ozbeidy “Ozzie” Trujillo - 2nd Place – T-Shirt Design Competition
Designer: Adnan “Dean” Stewart - 1st Place – Leadership and Engagement Award
This top honor was awarded to the entire HGTC team, recognizing their exceptional professionalism, teamwork, and enthusiasm.
In addition to these victories, HGTC students also competed in the Steel Bridge, Concrete Bat, Quiz Bowl, Freshmore, Design Challenge, and Geotechnical Engineering events, showcasing the College’s expanding presence and capabilities in civil engineering education.
“This remarkable performance is a testament to the grit, talent, and technical skill of our students and faculty,” said Dr. Marilyn “Murph” Fore, HGTC President. “Their achievements on a stage dominated by four-year universities speak volumes about the quality of education and training offered at HGTC. We couldn’t be prouder.”
Professors David Lewis and Babatunde Alo, faculty advisors for HGTC’s ASCE Student Chapter, expressed their enthusiasm for the students’ growth and success.
“Our students competed head-to-head with some of the most established civil engineering programs in the region—and won,” said David Lewis. “We are especially proud of the Timber-Strong team’s ‘Best in Show’ honor, which puts us on the radar for national recognition.”
A highlight of the event is the invitation to the Timber-Strong Design Build℠ Showcase in California this June. Only 20 teams nationally receive this honor, and HGTC may become one of just seven two-year colleges in the nation to ever attend. The team is currently preparing a 200-word submission to describe what makes their design unique.
As HGTC continues to break barriers and raise the bar for technical education, these achievements shine a light on the impact of dedicated faculty, motivated students, and HGTC’s commitment to hands-on learning and workforce readiness.
For more information about the HGTC Engineering Technology program, please contact Charles Granger, HGTC Chair and Professor, at 843-349-5189 or charles.granger@hgtc.edu.