GCSU license plate could become reality with support
GCSU is preparing a license plate with the school’s emblem to show off the green and blue pride of the Bobcats in order for this to be successful, students must show interest and initiative.
For a $25 fee in addition to the license plate cost, a person’s car can show some school spirit. With the invested interest of 500 GCSU enthusiasts, the specialized license plate could become a reality said Chad Crabtree, the director of alumni relations.
“Students, faculty, or GCSU admirers are all welcome and encouraged to invest in the new license plate,” Crabtree said. “We hope that our alumni will show an interest in the license plates, but even people in the community are welcome to purchase a license tag to support the college. It seems like all the other Georgia schools have their own license plates. It is about time for GCSU to do the same.”
Applications need to be in by July 31 of this year or the license plates will not be made at all. If all goes well, the plates will be circulating around Georgia in 2007, said Crabtree.
“Imagine being in Columbus or Valdosta and seeing GCSU license plate,” said Crabtree. “Being able to recognize others in the GCSU family simply by the back license plate of their car would be exciting. Students, faculty, and GCSU admirers could be proud of their school.”
The reasons vary for the acquisition of a GCSU license plate, but all lead to a new plate to flaunt around the road. There are multiple reasons for the new license plates, said Dylan Borocz, a sophomore international business major.
“The license plate is a great way to promote the school,” said Borocz. “Anyone who has the license plate is representing the school and I would be proud to say that I am a part of GCSU.”
The exact design has yet to be completed, but there are three possibilities that are still options Crabtree said.
“The University Communications Services submitted the three subtle designs,” said Crabtree. “Dr. Dorothy Leland will make the final decision to see which design is finally used for the license plates.”
However, not all the students are interested in purchasing the specialized license plate. Jennifer Wilkerson, a sophomore art major, said she sees other alternatives.
“I am all in favor of supporting the school,” said Wilkerson. “I just do not want to pay an additional fee for my license plate, plus my plates were updated recently. I wish the fee was more like $10 or $15. I can get a sticker for my back windshield and feel proud of my school just the same as if I had the license plate, but it would be nice to see the license plates on the road.”
For the specialized GCSU license plates to become a reality a combination of 500 students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members need to show initiative.
“Applying for the plate is easy,” said Crabtree. “We are bypassing the DMV and going straight through the school.”
If anyone is interested in purchasing a GCSU license plate, contact Crabtree at chad.crabtree@gcsu.edu.
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on Apr 21 2006. Filed under News.
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