Was he always destined to be frozen in bronze, this man of Georgia Tech? The Dean Griffin Statue. A stoic figure, forever mid-stride. He seems to be marching towards something. Or perhaps urging us to follow in his footsteps. Dean George C. Griffin, a name synonymous with Georgia Tech. A man who, in life, embodied the spirit of this institution. His journey began as a student in 1914. He even played in that legendary Tech vs. Cumberland University game. The one where Tech triumphed with a staggering 222-0 victory, a testament to their grit. But life, even for someone as spirited as Griffin, had detours. World War I called him away from his studies. Yet, he returned, finished his degree, and dedicated his life to his alma mater. He wore many hats here: math instructor, coach, mentor. But it was his role as Dean of Students that cemented his legacy. They called him “the best friend of all Tech men.” They called him “Mr. Georgia Tech.” He wasn’t just an administrator. He was a champion for the students, a source of unwavering support. He even established a secret “hip pocket fund” to help students struggling financially. Dean Griffin, they say, never forgot a face, a name, a story. And now, immortalized in bronze, he stands as a reminder of the spirit of Georgia Tech. A spirit of dedication, resilience, and unwavering support. And perhaps, if you listen closely, you might just hear him whisper, “Go Jackets!”
Omenala Griot Afrocentric Teaching Museum
“What if museums could talk?” That’s a question I often ask myself. Today, standing before the Omenala Griot Afrocentric Teaching