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Issue No. 1 - Summer 2021 - 32 Pages
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Drivers Education Classes Offered
Driving on some local highways can be hazardous and difficult for some folks. To help combat this issue Gadsden State's Continuing Education Program is offering summer Driver’s Education classes. All sessions are from 8 a.m. to noon. Students must attend all four classes in a session to receive credit for the course. The session dates and campus locations are as follows: Week of June 7 in Joe Ford Center on Gadsden’s East Broad Campus Week of June 14 at Gadsden State in Centre
Week of June 21 on the Ayers Campus in Anniston Week of July 12 in Joe Ford Center on Gadsden’s East Broad Campus Week of July 19 at Gadsden State Cherokee in Centre The class size is limited to 12 students. The course is $175 and preregistration is required. To register visit www.gadsdenstate.edu/ continuinged. For more info, call Pam Clough at 256-5498462 or email pclough@ gadsdenstate.edu.
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Savannah Wood, a dual enrollment student, was able to earn her Associate Degree from Snead State while also fulfilling credits for her high school diploma at Boaz High School this past May. For more graduation info see the inside of this issue of the Alabama Ledger.
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D.A.R.E. Program Holds Graduation
DeKalb County Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn speaks to 6th grade students during the 2021 D.A.R.E. Graduation festivities at the DeKalb County School's Coliseum in Rainsville. Founded in 1983 the D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Eduction) program teaches students skills they can use to make good decisions and avoid involvement in drugs, gangs and violence. More pictures from the DeKalb County D.A.R.E Graduation are inside this issue.
Election Audit Seeks To Improve Voter Confidence
Following the outcome of the 2020 General Election, many voters, as well as state and local officials, believe that more should be done to ensure fairness in the election process. Although Alabama was not in the national spotlight like its neighboring State of Georgia, the state is taking
steps to improve voter confidence in the future. The Alabama Voter Confidence Act was recently signed into law, authorizing the Alabama Secretary of State and three Probate Judges to conduct a one-time post-election audit after the upcoming November 8, 2022 General Election. According to a press
release from the Secretary of State's office, this project is being done to confirm the accuracy of the originally reported election outcome and to increase voter confidence. The audit, which will be conducted no earlier than November 30, 2022 and no later than January 31, 2023, will occur at one voting location in each of
the three counties selected. The audit will include one statewide office and one county office. Results from the postelection audit will be made public by posting on the county courthouse door in the three counties in which the audit is completed. Additionally, findings will be posted on the website of the Secretary of State.
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Inaugural Edition FROM THE PUBLISHER BRANDON K. PIERCE First of all, thank you for reading the Alabama Ledger’s inaugural print edition. In the previous edition of The Sports Ledger, I mentioned that the Alabama Ledger had been established and that the first edition was coming soon. Well, I am proud to announce that it's here! The Alabama Ledger is home owned and operated by The Sports Ledger, LLC. This new publication will include more than just the traditional sports coverage I hope you have grown to love over the past few years. As you browse through the next few pages, you will find news events, our Ledger Leader award recipients, sports coverage, and graduation info about the Class of 2021. Speaking of the Class of 2021, it is a privilege to honor a few of this year’s graduating seniors. I say a few because not every high school submitted information or photos about the 2021 senior class, and several schools did not respond to our information request for our Ledger Leader awards. However, this lack of response is somewhat understandable this year, as administrators, teachers, students and even parents, have faced many obstacles during the COVID-19 pandemic. But on the bright side, things are getting better. We have now a vaccine, schools and business are doing away
with many of the useless restrictions, and most local schools were able to hold commencement ceremonies and other events this year. Often times, we know about upcoming events such as graduations and sometimes the paper even gets personal invitations to attend these events. Other times, we may not know about your events, so please keep us informed by emailing your event info to AlabamaLedger@gmail.com. Although we are not always able to attend every event that we are invited to, I do appreciate all the opportunities. One of the events I was able to attend recently was the high school and senior awards day ceremony at Valley Head High School. The Valley Head awards day, like many others in the Alabama Ledger’s coverage area, was held to honor and recognize this year’s graduating seniors for their academic excellence and accomplishments. Students in grades 7-11 were also honored for their success in the classroom. It’s not often that I have the time to spend almost two hours at an event, but watching the joy and excitement in the faces of the students who received scholarships or class honors was truly something special. Congratulations to all students and to the Class of 2021. I want to wish all graduates a successful future and the best in everything that life brings.
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Students in grades 7-11 at Valley Head pose for a picture following the school's awards day.
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Lynn's Ledger Devotional What Would Jesus Do?
By Denise Lynn A popular acronym in the early 1990’s mostly with youth asked the question “What Would Jesus Do”? Many wore a bracelet to help them remember to pause and think in their daily life. WWJD is a great way for all of us to remember from graduating senior to senior citizen. The Bible gives tons of instructions on how to live, act and answer that daily question, but first you need to know what the Bible says. If we all could hit our pause button before speaking and ask WWJD, would we still say it? What if before we make a decision, we sought advice in His word and asked WWJD, would we make the same decision? The Bible talks about the fruit of the spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. We have heard or read the list before that we are to have love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. All of these are great to have, and will certainly draw us closer to God, but it’s easy to think of it as a list of qualities, but better to think of it as a tool in your toolbelt of life. Tools serve a purpose and when used properly will bring amazing results in your life. We need to take time and learn about the workings of these tools, and there’s some great books and Bible studies on each one of them. Let’s pretend, you have a situation on your hands. First thing to do is ask “What would Jesus Do?" Jesus would grab one of the tools and apply it to the situation. You may need the tool of gentleness, or you may need the tool of patience or maybe even self control. All the tools work together to grow you and keep you alert, aware and prepared for this crazy world we live in. For believers in Christ, it’s just our temporary home! Let not just survive it, but thrive in it by grabbing our tools and building a beautiful life that can reflect Him and help others ask the question “WWJD?”
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Ledger Leader Awards
Jess Bobo has been selected as one of the 2021 Ledger Leader award recipients. This award is given to high school students who will be entering their senior year this coming fall and it is based on academics, athletics and leadership. Jess is one of the top local students in all three areas She has a 99.7 GPA and plays both volleyball and basketball at Boaz High School. She is involved in various clubs at BHS including HOSA, FCA, Spanish Club, and Beta Club. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and the Math Honor Society. Jess was a 10th grade homecoming court attendant and serves as a Junior Ambassador to the Boaz Chamber of Commerce. To read about additional Ledger Leader award recipients see the following pages of this issue of the Alabama Ledger.
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DNA Analysis Aiding In Cold Case Marshall County Chief Investigator Keith Wilson speaks to the media about a cold case from 1997 during a press conference in May 2021. Wilson is seated in front of a poster created from Snapshot DNA phenotyping technology, which is an "advanced forensic DNA analysis service that accurately predicts the physical appearance and ancestry of an unknown person from DNA." Authorities believe this will help with solving the cold case, as they hope to piece the puzzle together by identifying the victim, whose partial remains were originally found near the Marshall/Morgan County Line. If anyone recognizes the person shown on the poster, or has any info related to the case, call the Marshall County Sheriff's Office at 256-571-7851.
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Ledbetter Named New Adult Education Coordinator Melissa Ledbetter will be working within Marshall County to grow the Adult Education program to enhance its services for the community. “I want to put more attention in Marshall County by working closely with our community partners, by recruiting GED students, and encouraging them to continue their education and training through programs like Ready to Work,” said Ms. Ledbetter. With her office located on Snead State’s Boaz campus, she will be in a position to work closely with the College’s Workforce Development Department, which provides the successful Ready to Work program. Ready to Work is a free program that trains participants in essential job skills and work habits, and once completed, the students earn two industryrecognized certificates, the Alabama Certified Worker and the National Career Readiness Certificate. Completers also receive a tuition-free, three-credithour course from Snead State. “I want to learn more about (Marshall County) and its needs. I want to get to know the different adult ed locations. I want to recruit new students to the program, but I also want to go one step further. I wanted to break the stigma of Adult Education being only for those who need to earn their GED. The program serves every person in a
Melissa Ledbetter different way whether it be computer classes or general remediation prior to entering college. Also, due to COVID, we are now able to see face to face, online and hybrid models of learning depending on the situation. I believe the process can be intimidating and keeps students from taking advantage of the free services we offer,” Ms. Ledbetter said. Ms. Ledbetter said she’s excited about this new opportunity, one for which her career, up to this point, has prepared her. In addition to earning a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and a Master’s degree in Human Resources with an emphasis in Strategic Leadership, her work experience began within the judicial system as a paralegal as she served in public office as a city councilwoman. But it was when she worked as an adjunct Adult Education instructor that she realized what she was meant to do. “I fell in love with it. I knew this was where I was supposed to be. My experience really helps me
in working with potential students. I know how to connect with them and reach them in different ways,” she said. “I want to assess a student’s weaknesses and strengths, so I know how to help them push through the steps to reach their goals on a larger scale. I want them to learn from and build on their successes as well as their mistakes.” The Adult Education program is part of Northeast Alabama Community College but serves the Marshall County area. Ms. Ledbetter said there was many programs and services provided by the state that the community isn’t aware of, and she hopes to help spread the word so those programs can grow. The Adult Education program offers GED, general remediation, Digital Literacy Certification for basic computer training, English as a Second Language, and Ready to Work. For more info contact Ms. Ledbetter at melissa. ledbetter@snead.edu or by calling (256) 601-6854.
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Hanging out in the clouds
Justin May, and his friend Ryan Mitchell, have been seen by many people around the Sand Mountain area using Powered Paragliders. Justin described powered paragliding, or paramotoring, as a form of ultralight aviation in which the pilot is suspended from a paraglider with a back mounted motor to provide forward thrust. Justin added that most "everyone has dreamed of flying since they were young, at least we have, and with powered paragliding being one of the safest and most affordable forms of aviation, and the ability to fly as low and slow or almost as high as you want without being couped up in a cockpit, made it the obvious choice. On top of that you cannot beat the view.” Justin and Ryan are both from Crossville.
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Making a Difference at Kappler
Snead State Community College alumnus Christian Roberts of Albertville cites one of the perks of working in his job field is solving new problems, and he used his education and training to offer a solution to a problem at work. Roberts has worked for six months as an Industrial Engineer and Multi-Craft Technician at Kappler Inc. in Guntersville. While on the job at Kappler, Roberts noticed his co-workers were having difficulty with assembling and pushing out product to meet their goals. An idea came to him for the design of a new boot prototype that would
help the workers be more efficient and eliminate the problem standing between them and their goals. “We still have to get the new layout design for cutting and calculating time studying to see if the new product can fix the previous problem,” he said. Founded in 1976 by George Kappler, Kappler Inc. is a respected global leader in chemical protective apparel. George Kappler is still involved in the business, but his daughter, Laura KapplerRoberts currently serves as the company’s President and CEO. When the company began, very little was known about chemical protective clothing, but
today, Kappler has defined an entire industry with patented fabrics, innovative seaming technology, and unique garment designs. In its 40 years of existence, the company has built a reputation for quality, innovation and straightforward advice on what protective clothing to wear. Roberts said he enjoys working with new situations, and with the new experiences he’s had at Kappler, he’s relied on his education and training he received at Snead State to help him understand the complexities of the job, especially the technical wording and definitions used on a daily basis.
“There are a ton of opportunities in this field if you’re willing to work hard, have a good mind set and be eager to learn every day,” Roberts said. And Roberts plans to continue to learn and grow in his field. He is completing his Associate degree in Industrial Technology and after graduating from Snead State, he plans to transfer to Auburn University. His goal is to own his own business and be a leader in his field. “I want to eventually give back to everyone who encouraged me and believed in me,” he said. Snead State Community College
Christian Roberts President Dr. Joe Whitmore recently toured Kappler to open dialogue on how the College and the company can work together. “We appreciate industry partners such as Kappler not only for their work in the community and worldwide, but also
for the experiences they provide for our students to use their skills and training in the workforce,” said Dr. Whitmore. “I look forward to growing our partnership with Kappler and enhance the opportunities for our students.”
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STATE CHAMPS!
By Josh Bean AHSAA OXFORD – Plainview High School’s fast-pitch softball team arrived at Choccolocco Park on Saturday, May 22, needing three straight wins to capture the Class 3A championship. Little did the Bears know, they’d have to work the midnight shift to do it. Plainview defeated Houston Academy in the elimination bracket finals and then beat Prattville Christian twice to claims the 2021 state crown The Bears won the first match-up 13-4 and then earned a 13-0 victory in the winner-take-all finale that started at 10:26 p.m. and ended at 12:06 a.m., by the 10-run-mercy rule in five innings. Plainview (43-8-1) won their first state fast-pitch softball title and closed out the 2020-21 AHSAA sports championship year in the process. Jada Hampton hit a three-run homer in the first inning of the final game, and her third-inning, basesloaded single cleared the bases with the help of a fielding error. Halle Brown had a three-RBI triple in the Bears’ seven-run fourth inning, and Elaine Puckett finished 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored. Plainview pitcher and Tournament MVP Tessa Word did the rest, allowing just four hits to earn the complete-game shutout. Tessa did not allow a walk, struck out four opposing batters, and picked up the completegame win with the 13-4
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(TOP) Members of the Plainview Bears pose with the 2021 Class 3A State Trophy. (ABOVE) Lily Boswell delivers a pitch for the Bears. victory. She also had two Plainview picked up a 12-1 hits and an RBI. six inning victory over Prattville Christian (35- Houston Academy. 10) had defeated Plainview In that game, Tessa 3-2 in the previous Word and Mia Tidmore night’s winners’ bracket hit three-run homers as final, but the Panthers Plainview won by the 10never found any rhythm in run, mercy rule. the state finale. Lily Boswell pitched The 3A championship a four-hitter and struck out started more than two five. Mia Tidmore finished hours later than its 5 p.m., 3-for-4 with two runs scheduled start because scored and four RBIs, and the 6A championships Mallory Lindsey added also went to the “if” game two hits and two RBIs and ran much longer The members of than expected. The extra the Class 3A All-State rest seemed to energize Tournament Team are: Plainview. Jersee Carter, Prattville The Bears won the first Christian; Landyn game 13-4, thanks to a McAnnally, Prattville nine-run seventh inning, Christian; Elaine Puckett, and carried the momentum Plainview; Mia Tidmore, into the 13-0 finale. Plainview; Halle Brown, To reach the Class 3A Plainview; and Tessa state championship game Word, Plainview (MVP).
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College Students Earn Awards Students at Snead State Community College were recently recognized for their academic achievements. The college's award recipients include: • Accounting: Shelby Payne of Warrior. • Agricultural Science: Kaylie Hanrahan of Albertville and Dylan Sanders of Guntersville. • All-Alabama Academic Team members: Madeline G. Devin of Boaz and Sara C. Koonce of Fayetteville, Tennessee. • Anatomy/Physiology: Zurisadai Ortiz of Albertville, Bethany Savannah Wood of Albertville, Luis Elizarranas Mosqued of Albertville, Emily McDuffie of Crossville, and Alyssa Stanley of Crossville. • Art: Elisa Blackwelder of Guntersville and Marcy Blitchington of Boaz. • Outstanding Student Achievement Award in Biology: Anna Watkins of Rainbow City. • Business: (Transfer Program) Sara Koonce of Fayetteville, TN; (Applied) Roberta Kolb of Jacksonville. • Chemistry: (Inorganic) Salma Santiago of Albertville and Chase Williams of Boaz; (Organic) Madeline Devin of Boaz and John David Hutchens of Horton; and (College Chemistry II) Mauren Arreaga of Albertville and Miriam D. Chavez Ibarra of Albertville. • Computer Science: (Transfer) Savannah Graham of Moulton and Jainum Patel of Albertville; (Cybersecurity) Daniel Jordan Bryant of Attalla. • Dean’s Awards: Emily F. McDuffie of Crossville (Academic) and Lisa Murray of Boaz (Technical). • Economics: Logan Edmonds of Guntersville. • English: Ashia Bice of Boaz, Roman Peppers of Boaz, and Jacqueline Rhodes of Springville. • Health/Physical Education: Sadie Burns of Boaz. • American History: Myriam Eason of Albertville and Wyatt Eason of Albertville. • Information Systems Technology: Alejandro Gomez of Albertville. • Mathematics: Sofia Cruz-Zarate of Albertville (Freshman Award) and Savannah Graham of Moulton (Sophomore Award). • Music: Juan Ramos Jimenez of Albertville (Most Improved Musician) and Natalie Duvall of Boaz (Best Music Theory Student). • Music Endowment Scholarships: Casie McBrayer of Boaz (John Howard Precise Memorial Scholarship) and Natalie Duvall of Boaz (Glenn L. and Mary Wells Maze Memorial Music Scholarship). • Nursing: Rebecca Oden of Boaz (Highest GPA-First Level RN). Mackenzie Wolfe of Gadsden (Highest GPA-Second Level RN), Rachel Cooper of Horton and Deyna Tomas of Boaz (both Clinical Excellence-First Level), and Kayla Upton of Albertville (Clinical Excellence-Second Level). • Office Administration: Angie Perez Gonzalez of Albertville and Youdeline Jean Joseph of Albertville. • Physics: Jainum Patel of Albertville and Miguel Andres of Albertville (both Dr. Byron K. Leles Physics Award). • Political Science: Johnny Figeroa of Albertville. • President’s Award: Olivia A. Logan of Arab (Academic) and Alejandro L. Gomez of Albertville (Technical). • Psychology: Matthew Ard of Albertville. • Sociology: Brisa Martinez of Boaz and Skyler Pittson of Brownsboro. • Speech: Donovan Guinois-Golden of Altoona and Salma Santiago of Albertville (Outstanding Public Speaking Awards); Hailey Hill of Boaz, Katherine Gray of Birmingham, Kaylee Justice of Albertville, Gracie Duncan of Anniston, Ellie Green of Attalla, and Payton DesRosier of Huntsville (All Oral Communication Speech Awards). • Western Civilization: Caroline Smith of Boaz.
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Snead State Holds Commencement Ceremony Joe Whitmore confirmed as college's 12th President
Snead State students, faculty members, and special guests gathered at the Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater on Thursday, May 6, to share in the successes and accomplishments of the 2021 graduating class as well as some of the 2020 graduating class. The Commencement was a special occasion, not only for the graduates, but also for Dr. Joe Whitmore. At the beginning of the ceremony, Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees member Matthew Woods formally conferred Dr. Whitmore as the 12th President of Snead State Community College. “In Dr. Whitmore, we found a leader, but more importantly, we found a man of great personal faith…During these challenging times, he has continued to focus on excellence even in economic uncertainty and a pandemic. We have found a leader in the truest sense of the word,” said Mr. Woods. Mr. Woods closed the official investiture by presenting Dr. Whitmore with the President’s medallion. “It is an honor for me to stand here today as the 12th President of such a great institution. I am truly humbled to be entrusted with the legacy of this great college, and I am excited as we pursue together the many great opportunities that lie before us.” said Whitmore. US Congressman Robert Aderholt was the
commencement speaker and he shared advice with the graduating class about persevering through life and on interacting with people who cross their paths. “I’d like to give you a few simple lessons — I’d like to call them simple rules for human relations that I have run across… They’ve been around for a long time. If you try to put these simple rules into practice, you’ll be shocked at the rewards it will give you," said Aderholt. “The first is to take time to speak to people… The second thing is to take time to smile at people…A smile is the first thing you notice when you meet a person. It really makes a big impact. No. 3, call people by their name. No. 4, just be friendly and helpful to people whenever possible. No. 5, be kind to people. Speak and act like everything you do is a genuine pleasure. No. 6, be genuinely interested in other people. No. 7, be generous with your praise and be sparing of your criticism. No. 8, be considerate of the feelings of others. No. 9, have a good sense of humor, and No. 10, always be alert to give service to others. “I want to add one more. Don’t overlook the importance of faith. Every one of us needs an abiding faith to get us through those tough times,” Congressman Aderholt said. The evening was a time for honoring the success and achievement of students. Some of
Jason Cannon with Civitan Award recipient John David Hutchens
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Snead State Vice President Jason Cannon with James B. Allen Award recipients Sara Koonce, who is also wearing her All-Alabama Academic Team medallion, and Logan Edmonds the graduates were also recognized as award recipients. John David Hutchens of Horton received the Civitan Best All-Around Student Award. The Civitan Award is presented annually to the Best AllAround Student of the graduating class. To be eligible for this award, the student must have attended Snead State Community College for at least three semesters and attained a minimum cumulative academic average of 3.0 on a four-point scale. In addition, the student should have participated in extracurricular and community activities. The student is elected by a vote
of the faculty from a list of eligible graduates who are participating in the graduation ceremonies. Logan Edmonds of Guntersville and Sara Koonce of Fayetteville, Tenn., were awarded the James B. Allen Award. The award is presented annually to the Outstanding Student of the graduating class, but this year both students were chosen. This award is a gift of the late James B. Allen, United States Senator from Alabama. To be eligible for this award, the student must have exhibited outstanding qualities of leadership and service, attained a minimum cumulative academic average of 3.5, and attended Snead State
Community College for at least three semesters. Recipients are elected by a vote of the faculty from a list of eligible graduates participating in the Spring ceremony. Sara Koonce and Maddy Devin of Boaz were recognized as this year’s members of the All-Alabama Academic Team. The All-Alabama Scholarship program is a complement to the AllUSA National Academic Team Program, which is sponsored by USA Today, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and the American Association of Community Colleges. Sara and other members of the Lady
Parsons Softball Team as well as members of the Parson Baseball Team were presented their diplomas on Wednesday, May 5, at a special Commencement ceremony held at Snead’s ball fields. The baseball and softball graduates were unable to attend the traditional Commencement ceremony because they were traveling to compete in the NJCAA District Tournaments. The college also presented 40 Associate in Science degrees, 20 Associate in Applied Science degrees and six Short-Term Certificates during a second graduation ceremony in late May.
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Over 200 Students Graduate at FPHS Patel and Jones are top students in Class of 2021
The Class of 2021 at Fort Payne High School had 207 students and the group was led by Valedictorian Ashvi Hitsesh Patel and Salutatorian Sarah Jones. Valedictorian Ashvi Hitesh Patel Ashvi Patel, the daughter of Hitesh Patel and Pragna Patel, is Fort Payne High School’s class of 2021 Valedictorian. She has achieved a GPA of 4.44 and is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Honors Society, and National Spanish Honors Society. She is also the president of Future Business Leaders
of America and the Project Manager for the Real World Design Team. While attending Fort Payne Ashvi has participated in many clubs including Key Club, BEST Robotics, and Student Council. She will be finishing high school with 22 college credit hours through an AP class and Northeast Alabama Community College. After graduation, she plans on attending (UAB) where she is will be majoring in Engineering Design and participating in an early graduates’ program in Engineering Management.
2021 Fort Payne Valedictorian Ashvi Hitesh Patel
Salutatorian Sarah Jones Sarah Jones, Fort Payne High School's Class of 2021 Salutatorian, is the daughter of Kristi and Brian Jones and the granddaughter of Wanda Jones and Ruth and Paul Porter. Sarah has achieved a 4.4 grade point average and a 31 on the ACT, and she was inducted into National Honors Society as well as Mu Alpha Theta. She has played marimba and been on both drumline and color guard in marching band, and she has played percussion and clarinet in concert band.
Sarah has also participated in Winter Guard, SADD, and Science Club. Upon graduation, she plans to attend the University of Alabama to pursue a degree in Psychology. The remainder of the Top Ten students at FPHS in alphabetical order are listed below: Will Abbott Braden Barksdale Hannah Buffington Erica Hughes Troy McCormick Arturo Rodriguez Lopez Mitzie Rojo Antonio Sandoval
2021 Fort Payne Salutatorian Sarah Jones
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Tennessee Football To Open Season On Sept. 2 First-year Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel and his Volunteers will make their debut in a nationally televised SEC Network primetime game on Thursday, Sept. 2, against Bowling Green in Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. ET. The contest was originally scheduled for Sept. 4.
"This should be a fun way to begin celebrating 100 years of Neyland Stadium while also beginning an exciting new era of Tennessee football under Josh Heupel. I cannot wait to feel the electricity as the Vols come bursting through that T on Thursday night," said UT Athletics Director Danny White.
The 2021 opener commences the centennial celebration of Neyland Stadium, which opened in 1921. Tennessee and Bowling Green are meeting for just the second time. The Vols began the 2015 season with a 59-30 neutral-site win over the Falcons in Nashville. Heupel takes the reins of the Volunteers as one of college football's winningest head coaches over the past three seasons. He produced a 28-8 overall record at UCF, a 2018 American Athletic Conference championship and three bowl appearances, including a New Year's Six Fiesta Bowl berth in January 2019.
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Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Chancellor Jimmy Baker recently announced tuition will not increase for the 2021-2022 academic year and the ACCS anticipates all community colleges will resume normal, oncampus operations for the Fall 2021 semester. “This year has been difficult for many Alabamians and access to education and skills training shouldn’t be
something that makes it harder. By freezing tuition and ensuring online, inperson, and hybrid classes are available at Alabama’s 24 community colleges, we’re doing our part to expand opportunities for coursework and training to help Alabamians build a better future,” said Chancellor Baker. Tuition at ACCS colleges is currently at $133 per credit hour, which is less than half the cost
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Alabama Community Colleges To Freeze Tuition of tuition at the state’s four-year colleges and universities. “This freeze on tuition certainly will be a help to Alabamians who have been slammed hard by economic conditions caused by Covid 19,” stated Northeast Alabama Community College President Dr. David Campbell. “The freeze will not only assist with completing school, but it will also assist individuals seeking new
careers after their old jobs were wiped out by economic changes resulting from coronavirus.” The freeze on tuition is one of many efforts Alabama’s community colleges have rolled out this year to expand access to higher education, including a statewide Community Scholarship program featuring a tuition discount for buy-one-get-one free classes at ACCS colleges for the spring semester.
ACCS colleges also deployed 10,500 laptops to students to help ensure access to course materials was not an obstacle to course completion. According to reported numbers, approximately 87% of Alabama’s community college students receive financial aid and 95% of the community college students are from Alabama. Last year, the ACCS college system served more than 159,000 students. The 24 colleges in Alabama’s community colleges offer 330 degree
and certificate programs and with 130 locations ACCS is Alabama's gateway to first-class, affordable education and technical training to compete in a constantly evolving workforce. Students benefit from the various certification, credential, dual enrollment and degree programs ACCS offers alongside leading industry partners. The System includes the Alabama Technology Network, which provides extensive training and service offerings directly to business and industry.
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Madison Pryor has been named the Valedictorian for the 2021 Graduating Class at West End High School. Kailee Nichols is the school’s 2021 Salutatorian and West End senior classmate Hunter Tucker is the class Historian. The members of the West End Class of 2021 include: Zachary Allan Baldwin Della Ruth Battles Alexis Leilanie Benefield
Miranda Michelle Boswell James Garrett Wayne Box Hunter Lee Davis Andrew Thomas Dodge Kaitlyn Allanah Duffey Anna Victoria Edwards Alexander Ray Evans John Jerome Gann, Jr. Anna Grace Gilbreath Corwyn Jade Gilliland Mckenzey Paige Grochola Michael Garrett Hak Randall Will Hallmark Trevor Brian Hamby Savannah Danyel Harper Daniel Levi Hawkins
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Fyffe Valedictorian Accepted To Yale Salutatorian is Bama Bound
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Fyffe Senior Class of 2021
Fyffe High School held it's 2021 Graduation ceremony on May 20. The Class of 2021 was very successful academically earning a reported 1.6 million dollars in scholarships. The graduating seniors include: (Front to back - left to right) Row 1: Avery Guffey, Brianna Lindblad, Taylor Yancy, Katie Coots, Madeline Farmer, Gracie Kirk, Summer Elkins, Lexi Scott; Row 2: Hope Hearn, Alexia Barber, Courtney Pehm, Barbara Zapata, Summer Anderson, Jade Benefield, Ansley Dukes, Shayla Mayben, Kayla Mayben; Row 3 (standing): Tate Thomas, Sarah Bell, Natalie Bynum, Kylie Fay, Tori Reecer, Jade Johnson, Haylin Veal, Maddie Crowe, Riley West, Madison Myers, Koby Harris, Alyssa Howell, Ivan Salvador, Macey Brown, Matthew McCollum, Dakota King, Allen Marcos, Andrew Hamilton, Dakota Payne; Row 4 (standing) Sarah Bell, Kylie Fay, Jade Johnson, Riley West, Koby Harris, Ivan Salvador, Matthew McCollum, Allen Marcos, Dakota Payne; Row 5 (standing) Emma Hilley, Hayden Pettus, Jacob Tijsma, Caiden Gore, Chris Pytlik, Evan Woodall, Xavier Works, Trace Whitmire, Ty Bell, Tanner Cowart, Eli Hilley, Eli Benefield; Row 6 (standing) Cody Green, Levi Carroll, Perry Dalton, Tucker Dodd, Malachi Mize, Jacob Stiefel, Brayden Robinson; Row 7 (standing) DaKota Manning, Chase Wooten, Brody Coots, Hunter Gillilan, Ike Rowell, Parker Godwin, Gavin Cowart; Row 8 (standing) Hunter Casey, Brody Dalton, Blayden Woodall, Micah Johnson, Tate Goolesby, Caleb Lyles, and Travis Shook.
Quarterfinal Finish
Fyffe varsity athletics was strong in every sport during 2021, including on the baseball diamond. The Red Devils advanced to the Class 3A state playoffs and picked up wins over Lauderdale County and Ohatchee in the opening two rounds.
However, the Red Devils season came to a disappointing ending with a loss to Phil Campbell in the state quarterfinal round. Phil Campbell went on to sweep Bayside Academy to win the Class 3A State baseball championship.
Trace Whitmire, son of Steve and Heather Whitmire, is the Valedictorian of the Fyffe High School Class of 2021. He has big plans for his future, as he gained early acceptance to Yale University in December 2020 and plans to attend in the fall. He is currently unsure of his major, but he is considering graphic design, video production and editing, or music production or management. Trace was very involved in the academic and extracurriculars side of Fyffe. He was a class officer for all four years of his high school career. He was also Reporter for the Beta Club in his 11th grade year and President in his 12th. Trace, through a Beta club program, visited the local senior center every Monday in his 11th grade year and played games with the seniors. As President, Trace spearheaded a campus beautification project and the popcorn fundraiser that funded it. He is a member of the Spanish Club and Vice President of the FBLA club. Trace has taken 8 classes with Northeast Alabama Community College to gather over 24 dual-enrollment hours before he graduated. He also got trained in suicide prevention through Emma Hilley’s awareness team and the SAM Foundation. Emma Hilley, daughter of Chris and Natasha Hilley, is the 2021 Fyffe High School Salutatorian. She plans to attend the University of Alabama in the fall and pursue pre-medicine and major in Psychology or Biochemistry. She intends to take classes with the UA Honors College and shadow the medical professionals in Tuscaloosa County. While attending the University of Alabama, Emma hopes to continue her volunteer work by becoming a part of the Tide Against Suicide Program. She has been accepted into the Rural Health Scholars program at UA. After graduating from college, Emma would like to attend the UA School of Medicine through the Rural Medical Scholars Program, where she will return to the rural communities in Alabama and help those who are in need the most. Her goal is to become a psychiatrist. Emma also excels in her extracurricular activities at Fyffe She has been a class Officer for four years and is currently the senior class vice-president. Emma is the Beta Club chaplain and Spanish Club vice-president. She is a member of NACC honors clubs: Mu Alpha Theta, Phi Theta Kappa, and Sigma Kappa Delta. Emma is the founder of the FHS mental health awareness club YANA (You Are Not Alone) and FHS Morning Announcements. She volunteers with the SAM Foundation/Family Services of North Alabama and has scheduled QPR training for the FHS student body. She also volunteers with the Beta Club’s Campus Beautification, Giving Tree, and Christmas Giving program. Emma commits to all these activities while maintaining a 4.3 GPA and receiving 24 dual enrollment credits from Northeast Alabama Community College.
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Sylvania High School Class of 2021
The members of the 2021 Graduating Class at Sylvania High School are: Gareth Shane Anderson Jaxon Alfredo Andrade Rebeca Andres Tomas Zoey Nicole Bailey Rachel Faith Bewley Kaden Bryce Boman Cassidy Lane Bray Nicholas Hunter Brooks Dawson Jarrett Campbell Adriana Castaneda Felipe Kelby Rain Chadwick Tylin Marlene Cisco Joshua Michael Collins Isabella Faith Corbin Margaretta Susan Grace Davis Savanna Alexis Jullian Davis Alix Bethanie Dekker Dakota Dale Epps Ana Elena Fernandez-Garcia Angel Ulices Fernandez Ogaz Sierra Haze Franks Morgan Olivia Furgerson Avery Hunter Gayski-Crouch Sommer Alexyss Gimm Abigail Lauren Graham Elijah Jude Gurley Payton Sky Hairston Rebecca Candace Hairston Evan Ryan Haney Brayden Kurt Harris
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Hunter Justin Hill Jarrett Shaun Hill Kendall Nicole Hill Preston Miles Holcomb Breanna Nicole Houston Jasmine LeAnn Hurst Steven Edward Ivey Aubrey LeeAnn Johnson Brittany Cheyenne Johnson Isabella Grace Knopps Johnson
Riley Seth Johnson William Conway Joiner, III Jacob Austin Kittle Emily Brooklyn Lambert Thomas Clay Landers Kenadie Rae Lee Logan James McCullough Kylie Cheyenne Moree Steven Matthew Newsome Sandra Paula Ortiz
Montana Christopher Owens Hannah Marie Pair Blakely Austin Phillips Landon Jeremiah Pickett Peter Efrain Ramirez Selena Layne Rodriguez Katelyn Grace Sammons Josey Steven Sargent Abby Grace Shrader Dillon Lucas Shrader
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Kenadie Lee is the 2021 Salutatorian at Sylvania High School. She is the daughter of Kent and Kelly Lee of Henagar. Some of Kenadie's activities in high school include: Yearbook Staff, Student Government Association (SGA) President, Class Officer, National Beta Club, and she is the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership representative. Kenadie has also been nominated for the SHS Alabama Girls’ State representative. She is a member of the school's Varsity Basketball and Varsity Softball teams, where she has won several awards.
Kenadie has received accolades with the Lady Rams Basketball program. In addition to All-County and All-Area honors, she was voted as Overall MVP from DeKalb County. She also made the All-Tournament Team in the 3A State Playoffs and earned a position on the 1st Team All State roster. Outside of school Kenadie is an active member of Henagar Baptist Church where she enjoys spending time with her youth group, as well as singing with the Praise Team. Upon graduation, she has chosen Berry College to
further her education in Sports Administration. Kenadie is a recipient of the Berry College Academic Scholarship, and she has signed with the Lady Vikings Basketball program.
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Selena Rodriguez is the 2021 Valedictorian at Sylvania High School. Selena has been attending Sylvania School for 13 years. She has been a part of Beta Club since 5th grade. She has also been a member of the National Technical Honor Society since her junior year. She has been taking dual enrollment with Northeast Alabama Community College since her sophomore year. Selena has received a Technical Scholarship from Northeast and will begin the Nursing Program there this fall.
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continued her graduate education at University of Alabama and was awarded her master’s degree in education in August 1964. Following her third year at Sylvania, she was selected as a member of the inaugural faculty for the brand new Northeast State Junior College, now Northeast Alabama Community College. She taught English, Spanish, sponsored the Debate Team and remained on the faculty for three years. “We married in Dec. 1966, but despite marrying a career Navy man like my mother, she was able
to continue her position at Northeast State Junior College until moving to California to join me in 1968,” said Fears. John Fears graduated from Sylvania in 1961 after being a student of his mother. He attended Marion Military Institute, Auburn University, and the US Naval Academy en route to Navy flight training in 1965. Upon completion of flight training 1966, he was commissioned, received his wings, and immediately married the late Carol McKown Fears. John served in the Navy for 27 years.
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The Foundation for Northeast Alabama Community College has announced a new memorial scholarship. The Hilda Thornbury Fears and Carol McKown Fears Memorial Teacher Scholarship will be available to current Northeast students who are also graduates of Sylvania. Established by Captain John A. Fears, USN (Ret.) and Diane R. Fears, HMCM, USNR (Ret.), this scholarship donation will enable him to honor his mother and late wife while also fulfilling his desire to give back to his alma mater at Sylvania High School.
Hilda Thornbury Fears graduated from DeKalb County High School in 1928 and furthered her education at Athens College. She completed her degree in 1930 and began her 41-year DeKalb County teaching career at the Rock Bridge School on Lookout Mountain before her 20th birthday. She boarded with the Culpepper family and borrowed a mule to ride home to White Hall community for weekends with family. Mrs. Hilda Fears taught at various schools through the 1930s and married career Navy man
A. M. Fears in December of 1932. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at George Peabody College for Teachers in 1938. In 1947, following assignments at Plainview and Valley Head, Hilda began teaching at Sylvania High School for the first high school graduating class in 1948. That assignment lasted through the graduating class of 1961, and she then taught another 10 years at Ider, before retiring in 1971. Carol Fears also graduated from DeKalb High School, but with the class of 1958.
Carol attended JSU and graduated with a triple major in Languages (Spanish, French, and English) in August 1961. Carol then left Alabama to accept her first teaching assignment at Newnan High School in Newnan, Georgia, barely older than the seniors in her Spanish classes, which also included a witty sophomore, the late columnist Lewis Grizzard. After one year in Georgia, she returned home to Fort Payne and accepted a position at Sylvania High School in the fall of 1962. While teaching at Sylvania High School, she
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Plainview 2021 Ledger Leaders Two students at Plainview High School have earned the honor be being named a 2021 Ledger Leader. Noah White is a two sport star for the Bears athletic program, competing in both football and baseball. In addition to AllCounty football honors in 2020, Noah has achieved academic success in the classroom. He is a member of the school's Beta Club and he has a 3.8 GPA. Ellie White is an AllCounty Cheerleader (2019 & 2020) at Plainview and she is one of the 2021 Ledger Leaders. Ellie has a 4.0 GPA and she studies healthcare science. She is also a member of the Beta Club and Science Club.
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Dismuke and Martin are GHS Ledger Leaders By Brandon K. Pierce Publisher Jaden Dismuke is a three sport star for the Geraldine Lady Bulldogs and she has a 4.17 GPA. These achievements have helped etch her name on the 2021 Ledger Leader award list. "I don’t think I can pick a favorite sport," said Jaden. "Volleyball and softball both are my go to and can turn any bad day good. Whatever season I am in is the sport I love." Jaden was a North/ South Alabama Volleyball Game Participant in 2021. She earned All-County and All-State volleyball honors for two years, as well as All-Area volleyball honors.
She recently earned the program's defensive MVP Award. In softball, Jaden has made the All-Area list for two years and she earned All-County honors for the past five years. In the classroom, Jaden has been an “A” Honor Roll student for three years and she has won the Honors English Award. She is also a Junior Marshall and Beta Club Member, as well as a nominee for the Alabama Governor’s School. When asked what she thought about being a student leader, she said that "I think a leader is someone that the team turns too and looks for when something is going
wrong. Someone to calm them down, but also push them and make them better. I apply this to my athletics by always being that calm teammate and being able to hide my nervousness. In my academics people are not afraid to ask me a question and I take charge and answer questions in the classroom." Jaden added that she is looking forward to her senior year and noted that she is thankful for everyone that has helped her as a student athlete. "I have had many people inspire me to want to be great but one person I couldn’t have done this without is my dad," she said. "He has coached
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Geraldine High School classmate Levi Martin also earned Ledger Leader honors. He has a 4.0 GPA and plays baseball, where he is an All-County and All-Area athlete. Levi is also a Junior Marshall and Beta Club Member, as well as an "A' Honor Roll student at GHS.
By Brandon Pierce Publisher Dual Enrollment is a program that is popular among many students across Alabama as it helps them get a head start in college by earning credits while still attending high school. Both 2021 Collinsville High School Ledger Leader recipients are participating in the Dual Enrollment program this year and both award winners have perfect 4.0 GPA’s. Kayla Beene is a three-sport standout for the Lady Panthers and she is involved in numerous school organizations including Beta Club, FCCLA, FBLA and Teens Together.
She is a member of the school’s basketball, softball and volleyball teams. Kayla is the L.D Dobbins Award winner and an All-County athlete in both basketball and volleyball. In 2020, she helped lead the Lady Panthers to the AHSAA Class 2A State Girls Basketball Championship.
Junior Classmate Donovan Smith is also involved in numerous school activities. He is a member of the Beta Club, NHTS (Tech School), Teens Together, and the Auto Mechanic Program at the Tech School. Donovan is also a member of the Collinsville basketball team.
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was trying to becoming the second public school team since 1993 to win a boys state soccer title in the AHSAA's smallest classification. The Panthers were also trying for the program's first title since winning the crown in 2014. However, the Panthers' dream fell short in the semifinal round.
Collinsville led the match early, but Mars Hill tied the game 1-1 late and went on to rally for a 2-1 double overtime win against the Panthers. Collinsville finished the 2021 season with a 155-1 record. Crossville's varsity boy's soccer season also came to a disappointing
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Boaz High School’s Valedictorian for the 2021 graduating class is Gabrielle McCall Diamond. Gabrielle is the daughter of Penny Freeman and Scott Diamond. Her awards include Distinguished Scholar, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Marshall County Youth Leadership, Jacksonville State University Leadership Scholarship, BBB Torch Scholarship, Health Science Internship,
Top Ten Percent, as well as Early Acceptance of JSU Nursing Program. Gabrielle has been involved in many clubs and activities while at Boaz. Those include Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Varsity Volleyball, Marshall County Youth Leadership, and HOSA. After graduation, Gabrielle will be attending college at Jacksonville State University. She plans on pursuing a Master's Degree of Science in
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Diamond and Stanley Lead Boaz Class of 2021 Nursing to become a nurse practitioner or nurse anesthetist. Her goal is to graduate by 2026 and work at Huntsville Hospital. The 2021 Boaz High School Salutatorian is Alyssa Danielle Stanley. Alyssa is the daughter of Michelle Daniel and Wendell Daniel, and Daniel Stanley and Rachel Stanley. Alyssa’s honors include: Ms. BHS Nation Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Distinguished Scholar, and a Full
Academic Scholarship. Alyssa has also taken several Dual Enrollment and AP classes. Alyssa also received an Outstanding Achievement Award in Anatomy/Physiology from Snead State Community College. While at Boaz, Alyssa has participated in many clubs and organizations and she has served in a leadership position in many of them. Her involvement includes Vice President of SGA, President of
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After Graduation, Alyssa Plans to finish Snead State Community College in the Spring of 2022 and then transfer to Jacksonville State to pursue a career in secondary education.
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Fyffe's Will Edge and Olivia Wilks Named 2021 Ledger Leaders Fyffe High School’s 2021 Ledger Leader award recipients both have perfect 4.0 GPA’s and both exemplify what is takes to be a student athlete both on and off the playing field. Will Edge is a twosport student athlete for the Red Devils and is involved in numerous school organizations. He is a member of the Senior Beta Club and serves as the Beta Chaplain. Will is also a member of both FCA and Yana. Additionally, he plays both football and baseball for the Red Devils. He has the honor of being a three-time state champion, as he played on Fyffe’s 2018, 2019, and 2020 state football championship teams.
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Fyffe Junior classmate Olivia Wilks is this year’s other Ledger Leader award recipient. Olivia is a member of the Red Devils softball program and this year she helped her team finish the regular season with a 22-10 record and the runner-up spot in the Class 3A Area 14 tournament. In addition to playing softball for the past four years, Olivia is involved in the school’s FCA, FCCLA, Yana, and Beta club. She also serves as the Beta Club reporter. Outside of the classroom and off the softball field, Olivia is involved with the Rodeo. She has been a Member of Alabama Little Britches Rodeo Association since 2017 and a member of Alabama High School Rodeo Association since 2018. For the past two years (2020 and 2021) she was the reserve goat tying champion and in 2019 Olivia was the champion breakaway roper. Additionally, she is a National qualifier in goat tying and breakaway roping (2018-2021) and she has placed in the Top The Red Devils lost the opening game 8-2. Fyffe could not rebound from the loss, as the Red Devils suffered a 13-3 setback to Houston Academy in their final game of the tournament. Fyffe finished the season with a 27-15-2 overall record.
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Olivia Wilks 10 in state for Goat Tying and Breakaway roping (2019-2021). When Olivia is not at the ball field she can be found in the practice pen preparing for her next rodeo.
In a social media post prior to this year's softball season, Olivia noted that she is considering attending college at the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB) to become a Pediatrician.
Fyffe Softball Reaches Elite 8
The Fyffe varsity softball was one of the Elite 8 teams in Class 3A, reaching the 2021 AHSAA State Tournament, which was held in Oxford, AL. The Red Devils got on the scoreboard early in the opening game, but could not hold off Prattville Christian.
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Jacie Bell is a junior at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville and she is one of the 2021 Ledger Leader award recipients. Throughout her time at Cornerstone Christian, Jacie has participated in a variety of extracurricular activities ranging from sports to fine arts, all while maintaining academic excellence. Jacie has competed in volleyball since seventh grade and has received numerous awards in the sport including ACAA All-State Volleyball, three all-tournament honors, CCA Best Defensive Player, and All-Star Team nominee. Jacie is also the starting point guard for the varsity basketball team where she was chosen as an All-Star Team member and All-State Team member. During her career on the court, she has helped Cornerstone win two state championships. Additionally, she has competed on CCA’s track team. She reportedly won the state title in triple jump, 4x100m relay, and the 4x200m relay, all of which helped her team win the state championship title in ACAA division. As if three sports and a 4.0 GPA were not enough, Jacie also plays on CCA’s softball team and is involved in numerous other school activities. Outside of athletics, she has participated in the Senior Beta Club for three years, becoming National Group Talent Champion in 2018. In 2019, She was selected as a Premiere Performer at the National Beta Convention in Oklahoma City. Jacie is also involved in music. She is a member of the CCA concert band where she plays the flute and the oboe. Additionally, she is the Prefect of the House of Elisha.
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Valley Head 2021 Ledger Leaders By Brandon Pierce Publisher A Valley Head golfer and a varsity girls basketball standout have both earned the honor of being named as two of this year’s Ledger Leader award recipients. Austin Ingram is a two-sport athlete for the Tigers, competing in both golf and basketball. His performance earned him All-County honors in 2019 and 2021. He was also the 2021 Individual Sectional Winner. Austin has a 3.87 Academic GPA. Junior Classmate Ansley Blalock is one of the top student athletes at Valley Head, as she has a 4.0 GPA. Ansley is a member of the Valley Head varsity girls’ basketball team, where she was selected as an All-Area standout the past three seasons (201819, 2019-20, and 2020-21).
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Valley Head Class of 2021 Valedictorian Britza Rojas and Salutatorian Thomas Potts
By Brandon Pierce Publisher Ider High School baseball standout Peyton Hood has been named as one of the 2021 Ledger Leader award recipients. He is one of two Ider students selected for the award, as varsity girls star Maliyah Smith was also tabbed for the honor. Peyton has earned numerous honors for his efforts on the playing field and he also sports a perfect 4.0 academic GPA. In the 2021 season he earned the Golden Slugger Award and was named to the All-County Tournament Team. He was selected as an All-County athlete this year, and was an All-Area player the past
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Maliyah Smith
two seasons (2020, 2021). Last year, Peyton earned the Golden Arm Award. Maliyah is a multisport standout for the Lady Hornets and has lettered in three varsity sports: volleyball, basketball and softball.
She helped both the volleyball and basketball programs earn Area Runner-up honors and she helped lead Ider to an Area softball championship. Maliyah is also one of Ider’s top academic students with a 3.9 GPA.
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Valley Head's Austin Ingram
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Brady Peek Picked For 2021 Ledger Leaders
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Valley Head High School Salutatorian Thomas Potts is planning to continue his eduction while serving his country as a member of the US Army. He was presented with the above check during the school's 2021 senior awards day ceremony in May.
Law Enforcement officials are always prepared for events and busy days, but DeKalb County Authorities had a particular busy day on May 24, 2021 that included a car chase and a brief stand-off. While attempting to conduct a traffic stop on US Hwy 11, authorities spotted a vehicle with the subject throwing items out of the window as he was heading into Fort Payne. DeKalb County Deputies and Investigators followed as the subject entered onto I-59 south. The vehicle continued, passing the Collinsville exit for several more miles, before striking a guardrail after the subject lost control of the vehicle. According to a press release from DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, Carter Dale Franklin Jr., age 36 of Anniston, was charged with Attempting to Elude, Reckless Endangerment,
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Resisting Arrest and DUI (Controlled Substance). Also on May 24, DeKalb County deputies, as well as police officers from Sylvania, Henagar, Fyffe, and Rainsville responded to a residence on Industrial Drive in Sylvania in response to a subject with what authorities called an altered mental status. Sheriff Welden noted that a male subject called 911 stating he was going to harm himself, the public and Law Enforcement. Authorities set up a perimeter at the location and the DeKalb County Special Response Team was called to the scene. Following a brief stand-off, the subject was coaxed out of the residence and taken to a local hospital on a pickup order issued by Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn. "Everyone involved did a phenomenal job keeping the public safe in both of these situations,” said Welden.
Cornerstone Christian Academy’s Brady Peek is one of the 2021 Ledger Leader award recipients. Brady has a 3.9 GPA and is a multi-sport student athlete at Cornerstone Christian in Rainsville. He competes in basketball, cross country and track. His skills on the basketball court have led to several honors. Brady received the Best Team Defense award in 2019-2020, he was an ACAA All-Tournament member in 2020-2021 and he earned ACAA All-State Basketball Second Team in 20202021. In Cross Country and Track he was chosen for the Best Team Spirit award in 2019 and he earned 1st Place in the ACAA 400 meter Sprint in 2021. In addition to athletics, Brady is a member of the Beta Club (chosen as Premier Performer 2019); Potter's House Paladin (2019-2020) and Chancery (2019). He also participates in the Show Choir, Band, and Theatre. Outside of school, Brady is an active member of New Home Baptist Church and the youth group.
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Albertville Senior Class of 2021
Albertville High School held its Senior Graduation Ceremonies on May 21. The members of the AHS Class of 2021 include: (NOTE: A group photo was not available due to class size) Christopher Mason Abel Emilie Griffin Adams Olivia Adeline Adams Nataly Elizabeth Aguilar Nieto Miriam Aguilar Ramos Benjamin Patrick Allen Kaylee Michelle Allensworth Magdalena Alonzo Alonzo Daniel Alonzo Gregorio Estela Alonzo Lorenzo Domingo Alonzo Perez Emilio Alonzo Xiloj Ashton Caleb Ted Anderson Trevor Keith Anderson Rufina De Leon Andres Pascual Luis Miguel Andres Tomas Anthony Harold Andrews Luz Maria Antonio Diaz Luz Darlin Antonio Diaz Kelly Esmeralda Antonio Juarez Juan Diego Arellano Daniela Sky Argote Natalia DeAnn Arroyo Jessica Laura Baltazar Jackson Trinidad Banda Marcotulio Bartolo Virves Henry Gonzalez Bartolon Adam Ryan Bearden Trinity Alde Shun Bell Nathan Hardy Belue Joana G Benitez Emory Joy Marie Berrey Vivian Nichole Biles Caydin Justice Blunt Elijah Cade Boman Adrianna Maryann Boozer Jacob Demar Bouvier Lizzie Katheryn Bowen Karlie Marie Brodzinski Jordan Brian Burgess Chloe Burke Isabella Grace Bynum Henry Omar Caal Caal Alejandra Paola Cabrera Joel Tanner Cain Zachery Bryant Campbell Miguel Angel Canseco Wilmer Rolando Carranza Karla Niuzet Carmona Oscar Antonio Carreno Ramos
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AHS Ledger Leaders By Brandon K. Pierce Publisher As a member of Class 7A, Albertville High School has one of the largest athletic programs in Northeast Alabama and to be recognized as one of the top student athletes at the school is an impressive achievement. What’s more impressive is that this year’s AHS Ledger Leader recipients both have a 4.0 or better GPA and both are involved in numerous school clubs and organizations. The 2021 Ledger Leaders from Albertville are Campbell Priest and Tristan Golden. Campbell has a 4.05 GPA and is a member of both the Tennis Team and the Aggie Band. Tristan sports a 4.0 GPA and plays both baseball and football. Campbell has played on the Aggies Varsity Girls' Tennis team since the 2017-18 season earning multiple honors along the way. In 2019, she received the Gilmore Brannon “On Target” Award and she was the Marshall County Doubles Champion. In 2019 and 2021, Campbell placed as the runner-up in the county singles competition. Additionally, she earned varsity tennis awards in both 2017-18 and 2018-19. In addition to tennis, she is a 3-year member of the Aggie Band and has been on the Southern Stars Danceline for two years. She earned the 2020-21 Athletic Award and the 2021 Endurance Award. Academically, Campbell was in the Top 10% of her class this year and in the 2018-2019 school year. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the FCA. She also serves as a Youth Worship Leader. Campbell will have the opportunity to add to her accolades next year, as a senior at Albertville. “I am really looking forward to, and thankful for, having a senior year because I know
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Tristan Golden many people didn’t get to have one because of COVID,” she commented. “I am also looking forward to football games and tennis season, all the memories I will make with friends, getting ready for college and all that entails, and so much more!” Tristan earned the Top Scholar award during his sophomore year on the Aggie’s football program, as well as the Top Defensive Newcomer Award. He is a member of the FCA and FFA. Tristan is also an active member of his church youth group.
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NACC President to Join Roundtable of Regional College Presidents NACC President Dr. David Campbell was recently invited to join a roundtable of college presidents from the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Dr. Campbell will be one of twelve presidents selected to participate in the roundtable discussions. “I am very honored by being selected for this group of presidents from around the South,” stated Dr. Campbell. “One major benefit from these discussions is that they will permit me to talk to leading presidents of their states and apply new ideas here at Northeast.” Developed by the Higher Education Research and Development Institute (HERDI-South) and supported by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), this roundtable initiative will consist of monthly, hour-long professional development discussions. These monthly discussions will be held virtually through Zoom and will focus on current and future community college
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issues, challenges, and finding creative solutions to those challenges. The Southern region’s roundtable initiative will be chaired by Dr. Karen Bowyer, President of Dyersburg State Community College in Tennessee. Dr. Ed Meadows, President of Pensacola State College in Florida, will serve as the initiative’s Co-Chair. Campbell, through his career, has been active in Southern regional educational activities, serving as chair Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges committees. He has also served on more than 30 accrediting committees at campuses in six Southern states. In 2015 he was presented the organizations Award for Meritorious Service. Regionally, Campbell is on the Board of Directors for the Community Colleges of Appalachia and Southern Colleges with Associate Degrees. For more info NACC, visit nacc.edu.
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Newsworthy Notes & Events
New CodeRED System The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has launched a new high-speed notification system known as CodeRED, designed to notify residents of missing person alerts throughout the state. ALEA unveiled the new system to highlight the 2021 National Missing Children’s Day. “Our Alabama Fusion Center (AFC) will use the new state-of-the-art system to issue alerts in the event of a missing person, and it will have the capability to quickly deliver essential information to citizens throughout the state or in a targeted area, depending on the situation,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said, “We are continuously looking for ways to improve our overall operations and efficiently serve the citizens of this state. ALEA’s Fusion Center has worked diligently to provide citizens with a new alert system that can easily be accessed. CodeRED will allow all Alabamians to quickly subscribe to alerts via a variety of methods and it will deliver time-sensitive information during high-stress situations where time is of the essence for those missing loved ones.” CodeRED gives those who want to be included an easy and secure method for inputting information. The data collected will be used only for such emergency notification purposes as when citizens are reported missing. Citizens who wish to enroll should visit www. alea.gov and click on the CodeRED logo displayed on ALEA’s homepage. An additional easy enrollment process can be completed by texting “ALalerts” to 99411 from any mobile device. Citizens will then receive an immediate response containing the Community Notification Enrollment (CNE) link for the state. AFC Director Jay Moseley said, “Your participation in this emergency notification system will provide a direct conduit between public safety officials and your local community. CodeRED allows us to disseminate missing person alerts via phone, text, email and social media, however, citizens have the ability to select the preferred means of communication.” Citizens and partners should be advised that ALEA will cease sending emails on the existing system in the near future but will give everyone notice before doing so. Amber Alerts and Blue Alerts will continue to be relayed over the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system, in addition to being distributed on the CodeRED platform. Missing and Endangered Persons Alerts and Emergency Missing Child Alerts will only be distributed over the CodeRED platform. The Fusion Center exists to improve Alabama’s preparedness against terrorist attacks and to deter criminal activity. It is an information-sharing organization designed to combine or “fuse” information between federal, state, tribal and local government, private sector entities, and the intelligence community. Its personnel are responsible for issuing all state alerts, including AMBER Alerts for missing children. For additional information visit the website www.alea.gov/sbi/fusion-center.
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SCHOLARSHIP - Ten senior student-athletes in the AHSAA have been selected by the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (AHSADA) to receive the 2021 Coaches’ Children Scholarships. One of the recipients is Fyffe's Eli Benefield. He is the son of Red Devils Head football coach Paul Benefield. NASCAR TO LIFT RESTRICTIONS - When NASCAR racing returns to Daytona International Speedway for late summer night racing on Aug. 27-28, there will be no restrictions on the number of fans allowed to take in the action at the World Center of Racing. Fans will be treated to two races - the Coke Zero Sugar 400, NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale, on Saturday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. and the Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Friday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Gael Vazquez
Gael Vazquez Named Ledger Leader Boaz High School junior Gael Vazquez has earned the honor of being selected as a 2021 Ledger Leader. Vazquez is a member of the BHS Swim Team and he plays basketball for the Pirates. Vazquez has a 97.3 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theata and the Math Honor Society. He joins Boaz classmate Jess Bobo, who was the girls Ledger Leader nominee from Boaz High.
BRIGGS TO LEAD AHSAA - Alvin Briggs has been selected to become the fifth Executive Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. Briggs, 56, has been on the executive staff of the AHSAA since 2011. He will be taking over his new role as Executive Director officially on July 1. Steve Savarese, who has served as Executive Director for the past 15 years, is retiring. Kimberly Vickers, a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Executive Staff since December of 2014, will become the next AHSAA Associate Executive Director. MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN - Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) officials are excited to announce the return of Music on the Mountain after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of last year’s event. Music on the Mountain will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the NACC Tom Bevill Lyceum. This year’s musical event will feature award-winning American bluegrass band Dailey & Vincent. FREE FISHING DAY IS JUNE 12 - Each year, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources designates a "Free Fishing Day" for the public to fish in public waters without a fishing license. The event is part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which runs June 5-13, 2021. State Public Fishing Lakes still require a fishing permit on Free Fishing Day, and fishing in a private pond requires the pond owner’s permission. Some piers may also require fees and permits. STEAK COOKOFF - The Albertville Chamber of Commerce will host the Sand Mountain Sizzle Double Steak Cookoff in partnership with the Steak Cookoff Association on June 12, 2021. The competition will take place in the Farmer’s Market parking lot behind the Chamber. Teams from all over the Southeast will compete to win cash prizes. The winner of the event will qualify to move on to the World Championship SCA competition. The team entry fee is $150 for Steak A Only & $300 for Steak A&B and $25 for the chicken wing & $25 for the margarita portion. Teams can register at www.steakcookoffs.com. Contact the Albertville Chamber at (256) 878-3821 for more information. FREEDOM FEST - The 2021 Rainsville Freedom Fest will be held on June 26. This year the festival will feature “John Stone” in concert at 7:30 p.m. There will be additional entertainment, fun for the kids, face painting, food vendors and fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
Albertville Chamber Awards
The Albertville Chamber of Commerce recently held its 66th Annual Awards Banquet. The theme, "Be Resilient" echoed how many folks in society have viewed 2020, given the COVID-19 Pandemic and the world we live in today.
The Chamber of Commerce Award Recipients for 2020 are: Ambassador of the Year • Randy Taylor from Taylor Agency, Farmers Insurance Educator of the Year • Caitlin Dickerson from Albertville High School
Emerging Business Ramy's Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance Small Business 1 - 10 Employees • Hollingsworth Shirt Company Small Business 11 - 50 Employees • Papa Dubi's •
Small Business 51+ Employees • Rehab Select Albertville (Albertville Nursing Home) Industry of the Year • Mitchell Grocery, Albertville Foodland Citizen of the Year • Tracy Honea
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Class of 2021 Registered Nurses A special pinning ceremony for the RNs was held Tuesday, May 4, 2021 as friends, family, and Snead State faculty and administration attended to celebrate the students’ accomplishments. Members of the Snead State Community College RN Class of 2021 are: Albertville: Magan Saunders, Sandra Clontz, Julia Davis, Brooke Taylor, Brittany Underwood, Kayla Upton, Jayla Phillips, Guadalupe Ramirez and Jennifer Voss. Altoona: Jennifer Stiefel, Nikki Vaughn, Andrea Willett and Monica Hensley. Anniston: Sierra Stoudemire and Karen Pettus.
Arab: Elizabeth Bennett and Jessica Melendez. Attalla: Ruby Rodriguez and Melisa McGrady. Blountsville: Brittany Vaughan. Boaz: Kayla Davis, Ashley Downs and Kelcie Williams. Gadsden: Deztanee Sanders and Mackenzie Wolfe. Glencoe: Priscilla Banks, and Jill Hunt. Grant: Gregory Pettigrew. Guntersville: Shannon Jones. Holly Pond: Skyler Hansard. Jasper, Tenn.: Taylor Cheyenne Smith. Leesburg: Cadie Wallace.
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Jill Hunt Lincoln: Dylan Vickers. Oneonta: Adriana Villanueva. Phenix City: Erica Lloyd. Piedmont: Vanessa Chasteen. Rainbow City: Kathy Wood. Rainsville: Emily Mays. Southside: Hannah Burchfield and Cecily West. Valley Head: Adele Jones.
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Members of the Collinsville High School Beta Club pose for a group photo during the school's Cap & Gown Senior picture day. The 2021 Collinsville Valediction was Landon Womack and the school's Class of 2021 Salutatorian was Caroline Brannon.
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Prater is a three sport star at FPHS
By Brandon Pierce Publisher Darrell Prater is a three-sport student athlete for the Fort Payne Wildcats, competing in football, basketball and track & field. Academically, he is a member of the National Honor Society and has a 4.2 GPA. For his efforts, both on and off the playing field, Prater has been named one of the 2021 Ledger Leader award recipients. This past year, Darrell was a member of the Wildcats Class 6A football team where he earned 2nd team all-region honors for helping his teammates earn an 8-3 overall record and reach the first round of the AHSAA State Playoffs. He is also a three year “Power Cat” in the weight room in squat and power clean.
Fort Payne's Darrell Prater Darrell also earned third place in the Class 6A Track and Field Javelin competition. Outside of athletics, he participates in the Key Club and he is a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.
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Fort Payne's Maddie Jackson recently won the 2021 Class 6A 4x400 State Championship.
Fort Payne's Jackson Named Ledger Leader By Brandon Pierce Publisher Fort Payne’s Madelyn “Maddie” Jackson is a true champion both on and off the field. With a 4.0 GPA, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and a recent state championship title, she exemplifies what it takes to be one of the 2021 Ledger Leader award recipients. As a member of the Wildcats’ Cross Country and Track & Field team, the FPHS junior standout won the 2021 Class 6A 4x400 state championship.
She was a Class 6A Bronze medalists in the 4x8 outdoor 2021 track meet and she earned a Bronze medal in the 4x4 indoor track meet. Also this year, Maddie was the Class 6A Runnerup in 4x8 indoor track and she was nominated for the 2021 North/South All-Star Team. Prior to this season, Maddie was the 2019 runner up in both 4x4 outdoor track and 4x8 outdoor/ indoor track. She won the 2017 Cross Country State Championship and was
the state runner up in both 2018 and 2019. She has been a member of the AllState team for the past five seasons (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020). The best part is, she has a chance to repeat as a state champion and earn additional honors next year as a senior at Fort Payne High School. Maddie is a member of the National Honor Society, FPHS student council and Spanish Honor Society. She is also a member of the Key Club and she serves as a Junior Class Officer.
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AHSAA Adds Girls Flag Football
The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) recently announced that girls flag football will be a sanctioned sport in 2021. The new sport will be available for member schools beginning this fall. The AHSAA Central Board of Control approved sanctioning the sport at its January 2021 meeting. The new flag football season will culminate with a championship game at the Super 7 State High School Football Championships AHSAA high schools will have the opportunity to declare girls’ flag football as a sport for their schools for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. For more info, please contact the AHSAA at 334-263-6994 or email: abriggs@ahsaa.com.
50 Mile Yard Sale The 14th Annual Mountain Trials 50 Mile Yard Sale is held annually on the weekend before Labor Day. This year's five day event is set to start on Thursday, Sept. 2 and continue until Sept. 6. The yard sale is held on Sand Mountain and goes from Section to Bryant, Alabama on Highways 71 and 73 in Jackson County. For more info call the Chamber of Commerce at 256-259-5500.
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Penn State To Host Auburn Tigers Penn State University and the Big Ten Conference have approved a revised 2021 Big Ten football schedule which includes a September 18, 2021 home match-up against SEC Powerhouse Auburn. Penn State and Auburn kickoff at 7:30 ET. Other game times and network designations are TBD. Penn State will open the 2021 season at Wisconsin, while the Tigers will open up against Akron. Penn State and Auburn's 2021 football schedules can be seen below.
2021 AUBURN FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
2021 PENN STATE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
September 4 September 11 September 18 September 25 October 2 October 9 October 16 October 23 October 30 November 6 November 13 November 20 November 27
at Wisconsin Ball State Auburn Villanova Indiana at Iowa Bye Week Illinois at Ohio State at Maryland Michigan Rutgers at Michigan State
September 4 September 11 September 18 September 25 October 2 October 9 October 16 October 23 October 30 November 6 November 13 November 20 November 27
Akron @ 7 p.m. ET Alabama State @ noon ET at Penn State @ 7:30 ET Georgia State at LSU Georgia at Arkansas Open Date Ole Miss at Texas A&M Miss State at South Carolina Alabama
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Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) hurdles a Notre Dame defender during the 2021 Rose Bowl. Najee helped lead the Crimson Tide to a 31-14 victory over the Fighting Irish. Alabama will be playing without his help this fall, as Harris was selected in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft to play professional football for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Crimson Tide opens the upcoming season in Atlanta against Miami. Kickoff is set for 3:30 ET on ABC.
2021 ALABAMA FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
September 4 September 11 September 18 September 25 October 2 October 9 October 16 October 23 October 30 November 6 November 13 November 20 November 27
Miami @ 3:30 ET (ABC) Mercer @ 4:00 ET (SECN) at Florida @ 3:30 ET (CBS) Southern Miss Ole Miss at Texas A&M at Mississippi State Tennessee OPEN LSU New Mexico State Arkansas at Auburn
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Auburn's Anthony Schwartz (1) runs the football against Mississippi State this past season. Schwartz will be continuing his career this fall in the NFL, as he was selected as the 91st pick in the draft by the Cleveland Browns.
2021 SEC Baseball Awards Player of the Year: Tanner Allen, Mississippi State Pitcher of the Year: Kevin Kopps, Arkansas Newcomer of the Year: Jack Leiter, Vanderbilt Freshman of the Year: Enrique Bradfield, Jr., Vanderbilt Coach of the Year: Dave Van Horn, Arkansas Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Tim Elko, Ole Miss
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HydroFest Racing Returns To Lake Guntersville
Alabama is known for fast cars and a NASCAR superspeedway, but the southern state is also developing a name for fast boats on a liquid track. Lake Guntersville invites people of all ages to an extreme summer event where the fastest boats today race on an oval course at speeds of 200 mph. Hosted by Marshall County Tourism and Sports, the annual Guntersville Lake HydroFest is set for June 26-27, 2021, offering two days of competitive racing as drivers volley to take home the Southern Cup title. H1 Unlimited hydroplanes are the fastest, reaching speeds of up to 200 mph, and most powerful, closed-course racing boats in the world. Racing takes place along scenic Sunset Drive in Guntersville. Eight H1 Unlimited hydroplane race boats, 20 Formula 1 powerboats and 20 jet skis are expected to take part in the actionpacked event that offers three classes of racing: H1 Unlimited, Formula 1 Powerboat and HydroCross Jet Ski. The state-
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West End Ledger Leaders Gary Russell Smith and Kathryn Baylee Grayson are the 2021 Ledger Leaders from West End High School. Gary is a two-sport student athlete with a 3.875 GPA. He competes in both football and track. Outside of athletics he is involved with the Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta.
Kathryn plays both volleyball and softball at West End and she also sports a 3.875 GPA. In addition to sports and being a JSU Emerging Leader, she is involved in the Beta Club, FCCLA, Student Leadership Academy, and Mu Alpha Theta. She was also the school's Girl’s State Representative.
Gadsden State Set To Host Youth Basketball Camps
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The 2021 Hydrofest is scheduled to be held on June 26-27 of-the-art hydroplanes race on a 2 ½-mile oval course and maintain speeds of 130 mph to upwards of 200 mph on the straightaways. In addition to experiencing the action as boats race around the liquid track, there will be entertainment on land including a kid’s area, sponsors giveaways, food vendors and interactive activities provided by the U.S. Army. On Friday, June 25 from 9-11 a.m. at Marshall County Park #1, located at 19348 Highway 431 North, the public is invited to a meet and greet with owners, racers and team members
and up-close views and photo opportunities of the boats. Autograph sessions with the owners, racers and team members will also be available for spectators. A weekend pass is $20 for adults and $10 for kids 6 to 12 years old. A one-day Pass is $15 for adults and $5 for kids 6 to 12 years old. Admission is free for children five years old and under and for active-duty military with valid military ID. The Ultimate Weekend Pass is $30 and includes admission into the event, transportation to see the boats at any time throughout the two days of racing and a commemorative
program. Club Level is $100/ticket and includes access into a large, private tented area for on-thewater viewing at the start/ finish line, transportation to see the boats at any time throughout the two days of racing, lunch and nonalcoholic beverages. Event hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days with activities taking place at 1500 Sunset Drive on Lake Guntersville in unless otherwise noted. Parking is $5 per day. All parking for spectators will be off site with bus transportation running daily from 8:45 a.m. to 7 p.m.
"Friday Night Lights" Youth Football Camp
Douglas High School Football Coach Brandon Lyles, along with the Douglas Quarterback Club, recently announced the dates for the 1st annual “Friday Night Lights” youth football camp. It will be held July 30, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration will be $35 per player and you can pre-register by emailing the quarterback club. In person registration is set for June 10 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the varsity field.
The Gadsden State Cardinals Athletic Department will host summer youth basketball camps at Beck Field House on the Wallace Drive Campus in June. Youth basketball camps for boys and girls in grades 2 through 6 will be held from 8 a.m. to noon June 28-29.
Registration fee is $50 per camper to attend both camp dates or $30 per camper to attend one day. For more info contact Deddric Tarver, Cardinals head coach and camp director, at 205-368-2353. The deadline to register is June 21.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Snead State Alumni Association Assistant Lindsey King, right, recently presented the 2021 Distinguished Service Award to Wayne Hunt of Boaz. Wayne is a graduate of Boaz High School and he served in the U.S. Navy from 1977-90. He has been married to Bonnie Hunt for 28 years. They have two daughters, Kelly Weatherly of Boaz, and Lindsey Salee of Colorado, and two grandchildren. His service to the community was passed down to him by his parents, the late Joe Hunt and Catherine Hunt of Boaz. His parents were owners of the former Hunt & Wright Hardware Store in Boaz. Meagan NeSmith of Boaz received the 2021 Snead State Alumna of the Year Award during the college's Alumni Homecoming.
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