High School Graduation 2024

GRADUATION

A special publication of the May 15, 2024

Hartselle High School Falkville High School

Priceville High School Danville High School Brewer High School

From the Hartselle Enquirer

Rebekah Yancey

Faulkner University | Class of 2011

Anna Baker

Pelham High School | Class of 1985

Pam Gray Morgan County High School | Class of 1975

Katie Henry Hartselle High School | Class of 2019

Baretta Taylor

Parkview High School | Class of 1997

Russell Frye Athens State University | Class of 2015

D HARTSELLE HIGH SCHOOL

Dear Class of 2024 Senior,

As the principal of Hartselle High School, it is my honor and privilege to extend my heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of you on this momentous occasion – your graduation day. You have earned the right to join thousands of other Hartselle High alumni in graduating from this amazing school.

Today marks the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. You have overcome challenges, embraced opportunities, and demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity. Your achievements reflect not only your academic excellence but also your character, integrity, and strength of character.

As you stand on the threshold of a new chapter in your lives, I want to encourage you to reflect on the journey that has brought you to this point. Cherish the memories you have created, the friendships you have forged, and the lessons you have learned along the way. These experiences will serve as a solid foundation for the future endeavors that lie ahead.

As you embark on the next phase of your journey, whether it be pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or exploring other paths, remember the values that Hartselle High School has instilled in you. Strive for excellence in all that you do, remain open to new opportunities, and continue to uphold the principles of integrity, respect, and compassion.

As you spread your wings and soar into the world beyond our school walls, know that you carry with you the pride and support of the entire Hartselle High School community. We believe in you, we are proud of you, and we have every confidence that you will go on to achieve great things.

Congratulations, Class of 2024. May your futures be filled with success, happiness, and fulfillment.

God Bless, Brad Cooper, Ed.D Principal Proverbs 16:3

On the cover:

Pictured from left to right, Jack Adams, Stella Gillette, Maddox Reeves, Olivia Flippo, Easton Agee, Mallory Temples and Coen Dutton. These seniors and their classmates will graduate from Hartselle High School May 20.

Photo by Mariann Parker

Jackson Adams Easton Agee Kathryn Aker Isaiah Alexander Ira Allen

Benjamin Arp Annet Arroyo Taylor Barran Bradyn Barrier Christian Baulding

Brady Baylis Andrew Bean Sarah Beason Allie Beatty Owen Bennich

Kayla Blackburn Landon Blackwood

Jack Blaske

Bridget Bonney Drake Borden

Jackson Boyd Addison Bradley Azaria Brewer Desiree Brown Lincoln Bryant

Kyle Burden Emily Burke

Daniel Butler Kennedy Butler Allie Byrd

Minister

MinisterofChildren:

Austin Canup

Chumley Nikoles

Benjamin Carnes

Cael Clark

John Carroll

Aniyah Clay Kennedy Cataline

Charisma Clayton

Nikoles Chumley

Josh Cliett

Zachary Cliett

Kylie Cornelius

Kayleen Coggin

Matthew Cottrell

Andrew Coleman

Lakelen Crider

Brooklyn Collins

Madison Cryer

Lily Collins

Jaylin Daniel

Dylan Davis

Alyssa Dobbs-Langford

Ryan Davis

Guadalupe Dominguez

Dylan Dean

Dayla Doyle

Kelsey Dennis

Marquxs Dunn Noah Der

William Dutton

W ishing the best today and always. Don’t neglect your eye health. If your vision is clear, then you can see your goals.

Dr. Susan M. Persall

hartselleeyecare.net

“I thank my God ever y time I remember you In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your par tnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will car r y it on to completion until the day of Chr ist Jesus.” Philippians 1:3-6 (NLT)

Halle Eddy

Caden Evans

Caleb Ekema

Analeigh Fansler

Bailey Elder

Abigail Ferguson

Sophie Estep

Abby Ferrell

Mary-Elizabeth Estrada Hayleigh Ferris

Azariah Fletcher

Clark Gamble Olivia Flippo

Lacey Gargus

Holland Foote

Aubrey Garrison

Jayda Foster

Stella Gillette

Kylie French

Anna Claire Gladden

Blayne Godfrey

Joshua Gutierrez

Stephanie Gonsalez

Stinnett Hagemann

JaKaleb Goodwin

Michael Hale

Chloe Gray

Colby S Hall Jr Noah Green

Hannah Hall

Zoe Hall Hollyn Harden Adeline Harper Braelyn Harvel Alex Hatfield

Emily Hayes Jake Haynes Levi Henderson Bailey Hill Jamison Hill

Amber Holshouser

Ashley Holshouser

Briar Holt

Diana Huey Sofia Hutson

Kamryn Isbell Skylar Isbell

Jadelyn Jackson Callie Johnson Jett Johnson

Leah Johnson Elena Johnston Kaelyn Jones Kohl Key Briley Kilpatrick

Ashton King Dominic Kittle

Ocean Kizale

Griffin Knox Grace Kochie

Kaitlin Koebel

Carlee Looney

Hunter Lawrence

Ethan Loyd

Brody Leathers

Allie Maples

Dominic Lee Coleman Marter

Saide Loaeza

Jonah Martin

Charles Mashak

Annmarie Mayo

Jaxon Mason

Jonathan McCleskey

Nolan Matthews

Johnathan McCormick

Lauren Maxson

Cole McDaniel

Macy Mayle

Chloe McLain

Ethan Mendendorp

Madison Moss

Joseph Miles

Susanna Nave

Kyle Mitchell

Haleigh Naylor

Emilee Mock

Kinley Nelson

Lanie Mae Morton

Sean Nicholson

Caitlyn Oldroyd

Gage Ownby

Kaley Olive

Cameron Palahach

Karson Olive

John Palmer

JaMarion Orr

Sydney Pangle

Aidan Owens Rushi Patel

Colten Persall

Nathaniel Powell Grace Pfoutz

Jacob Preiss

Eli Pike

Carlin Price Eli Pinion

Ezekiel Priola

Gavin Posey Athena Ramirez

Yaretzi Ramirez

Dalton Register Tyler Reed Brody Robert James Reeves

Landon Robinson

Kathryn Reeves Olivia Robinson Tripp Reeves

Madison Rolader

Kristian Rose Dawson Seal

Aidan Rosendall

Jordan Sellers

Stratton Rutherford

Hannah Shaw

Bradyn Schultz Lanie Shaw

Anabelle Scott

Brooklynn Sherrill

Connor Simmons

Marilyn Snyder

Brett Smith Gabby Speed

William Smith

Camille Speering

Lacie Smithson

Gracie Spehar

Rylan Smothers

Austin Spivey

Wyatt Spooner

Colton Stinson

Peyton Steele

Andrew Suggs

Luke Stewart

Lillian Sumners

Tucker Stewart

Mallory Temples

Brooklyn Stiles

Brayden Thomas

Dominik Mendoza Ulken Braxton Wallace Emilee Vanvleet

Warner

Vest

Warnick

Vick Madeline Watson

Wade Bo Webster

Carson Westbrook

Kate Wilbanks

Daniel Westburg

Lawson Williams Eden Weygand

Joesey Williamson

Lillianna Whaley

Andrew Woodruff

Alexander White-Eyes

Rachel Wynn

Lucas Yates Noah Yates Gavin Zanda

FALKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Alexis Alexander

Nathaniel Brantley

Cedric Beavers

Malachi Collett

Joshua Boris Jaxson Dabbs

Toby Bradford Jackson Edmonson

Avery Bramlett

Kole Fitzgerald

Ivy Gilstrap

Ellie Cate Hill

Patrick Green

Linda Jackson Starlynn Hagood

Jaylen Knighten

Elijah Halbrooks

Marcus Koditek

Lynsley Hayes

Josie Light

Levi Lynn

Hunter Owens Autumn May Preston Phillips Tori McNutt

Landon Reynolds

Brieanna Mitchell

Kenya Roberson

Brodie Moore Grace Rowe

Emanuel Romero Segura

Gracie Stidham

Timothy Shedd

Alabama Story

Danny Shepherd

Trey Taylor

Allie Smith

Owen Teague

William Smith

Jada Thompson

McKenzie Tillman Abbey Grace Tomlin Madison Veal

Alicia West Thomas Williams

DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Tommy Allred

Avery Brewer

Jaden Baker

Kaylee Bullard

John Blackwood

Robert Byrd

Haley Boes Drake Cook

Michael Borden

Trinity Coots

Jacob Crowe

Wendy Garcia Perez

Taleia Easterday

Christopher Garrison

Hannah Fletcher

Aliyah Gohlmann-Payne

Brodey Flowers

Jeffrey Greenhaw

Robert Floyd

Caleb Griggy

Aidan Grissom

Aiden Holladay

James Hall

Bobby Holland

Dalton Hart

Daniel Horton

Taylor Harvel

Macy Hunt

Charles Haynes

Cabrera Michelle Ibarra

Kason Jeffreys

Rosa Lee Lagunas

Charlie Jones

Katelynn Lane

Damien King

Preston Lindley

Tyler Krohe

Joseph Lovvorn

Emily Lacy

Nathan Martin

Ruben Martinez Valladarez

Abby McDonald

Ava Mause

Sara Melms

Chelsie May

James Milam

Candice McCleskey

Villalobos Ana Rosa Modesto

Madalyn McCreless Shaylee Peppers

Elizabeth Pirtle

Presley Reeves

Lilly Prater

Katlyn Reynolds Reagan Prater

James Roberts Ashley Ramos Duenas

Jacob Russell Jackson Randolph Jackson Sapp

Huntley Segars Dakota Shell

Steven Sigala

Arabella Smith

Olivia Vest Cali Vice

Jade Waddell Madison Wallace Re Anna Wallace

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Enrolling in a trade school or college is widely considered the next step after a student graduates from high school. College is especially popular.

Finding ways to pay for higher education has long been a goal for students and their families. PrepScholar, a college testing preparation resource, calculates that, by 2033, students can expect to pay around $237,000 at in-state public universities and $464,000 at private colleges or universities for four-year degrees. That high cost is why so many families take proactive steps to set aside funds for college soon after their children are born. No matter the situation, taking the steps to plan and save helps to make schooling more affordable.

529 college savings plan

A 529 is a specialized savings account for college and university costs. Most plans can be opened by a U.S. citizen or resident alien age 18 and older. The individual opening the account can be a parent, grandparent, cousin, or even a friend. The student is the beneficiary of the account. Four-year schools, community colleges and vocational/trade schools accept 529 accounts as payment sources. The only requirement is that the school must participate in the U.S. Department of Education student financial aid programs.

Education savings account, or Education IRA

The financial experts at Ramsey Solutions say an ESA works like a Roth IRA but it is designed specifically for education expenses. Indi-

viduals can invest up to $2,000 (after tax) per year, per child. The account grows tax-free. The rate of growth varies based on investments in the account. Ramsey estimates that at an average return rate of 12 percent on a $36,000 investment ($2,000 per year for 18 years) would grow to around $126,000 by the time the child starts college. An ESA also can be used to pay for K-12 private school tuition, school supplies, tutoring, or textbooks. It also can be transferred to a sibling if the money is not needed for a particular student.

UTMA/UGMA plan

This plan is different from ESAs and 529s because it is not specifically designed for college savings. The Uniform Transfer/Gift to Minors Act is in the child’s name but is controlled by a guardian until the child reaches age 18 or 21. This mutual fund account can be used to save for college with reduced taxes, or funds can be used for other expenses, such as a car or housing.

Advanced placement classes

AP classes allow high school students to take college-level courses that can be converted into college credits. Each AP class reduces the need to pay for a class in college. This can add up to some significant savings. In addition, performing well in AP classes may make students more attractive to colleges and universities, helping students to earn academic scholarships. Saving for college can start early and there are various vehicles for families to explore.

BREWER HIGH SCHOOL

DDear A.P. Brewer High School Class of 2024, Congratulations on completing this important milestone in your lives! I am very proud of each of you and who you have become. You have represented yourselves, your families, Brewer High School, and Morgan County Schools exceptionally well.

Being your Principal for the past three and a half years has been one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. Watching you grow and overcome various challenges throughout high school makes me eager to see where you will end up as adults. I look forward to celebrating all of your many successes.

I will leave you with the advice given to many graduating classes: Do not focus on life’s negative aspects, but rather keep your focus forward and lean on the positives you are blessed to have. Keep your eyes up, focus on your goals, and know that you control the decisions you make every day.

To quote Dr. Seuss, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”

Congratulations from all of Brewer High School. We are excited about what your future holds.

Sincerely,

Kevin Serrett Principal

A.P. Brewer High School

Wyatt Adcock Caroline Alexander Fisher Anaya Megan Andrews Aleksandra Arroyo

Jacey Atkinson Andres Avila-Sanchez

Tiana Bailey Alyssa Baker Jadin Ballinger

Savannah Ballinger Caleb Barbee

Dakota Beard Kayla Belcher Autumn Betts

Connor Blaisdell William Bloyer Lexie Bohanan Macon Bradberry Cody Brooks

Anthony Brown Baylor Brown Emaleigh Brown Hunter Brown Layla Bruno

Danny Burney Preston Campbell Roman Cantrell

Parker Carlton Jady Chambers

William Clemons

Trenton Cowley

MaKayla Cooper

Jonathan Crossland

Alexandra Cornell

Gavin Crossley

Victor Correa Espino

Kadin Crouch

Jordyne Couey Gracie Davis

Blaire Drummond

Gracie Echols

Brooke Drummond

Esmeralda Eulogio-Martinez

Chase Dudley

Richard Evans

Bryleigh Dunaway

Chloe Faulkner

Jerimiah Earls

Caiden Fisher

Lexie Fowler

Dekotah Glaze

Amelia Gaines

Nevaeh Goff

Emma Gandy

Tyler Goodwin

Matthew Garner

Ethan Green

Nicole Gibson

Ayden Greene

Bailey Hale

Alyssa Herrington

Blaine Hale

Dalton Hillis

Christopher Hall

Hunter Ingersoll

Madison Harper

Joseph Jennings

Michaela Hayes

Elijah Joiner

Christopher Jones

Brooklyn Knighten

Jeidi Jose-Soto

Dilan Layna

Hayden Kelley

Natalie Lucas Nevaeh Kinslow

Evan Lyons

Connor Kirby

Russell Mahan

Cierra Marquez

Savannah McCormick

Kayla Martin

Mackenzie McIntosh

Oceanna Martinez

Carolanne Medders

Margaret Matkin

Riley Miller

Kamron McAnally

Reese Mitchell

Colton Mooney

Damion Norwood

Brayden Murphy Kole Owen

Abby Nesmith

Yarinet Palma

Julian Nicholson

Daniel Parker Abigail Nieto Tory Parker

Gabriel Parrish

Jennifer Reyes Calleros

Diego Pesina

Holly Richards

Logan Powers

Ashlee Rittenberry

Dalton Pressnell

Chloe Roberts

Alexander Priego-Ortiz

Westyn Robinson

Chloe Romine

Emily Seigrist

Colton Royster

Aaron Sharp Madyson Royster

Jonothan Sharp

Elizabeth Sanders

Haylee Shirey

Emma Sanders

Katelynn Simmons

Callie Smith

Levi Staggs

Haleigh Smith

Michael Stakic

Nolan Smith

Makayla Taylor

Cassandra Sommer

Brett Thompson

Matthew Speakman

Austin Thurman

Emily Torres-Michel

Dawson Whitehead

Phillip Tucker Joshua Wilson Konner Veal

Kiersten Wilson

Sadie Vest

Whitney Woods

Austin Watley

Sierra Wooten

Lilly Yancey

PRICEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 2024,

CIt has been my pleasure and privilege to serve as your principal this year. Most of you, I was lucky enough to meet when you were in 8th grade and some of you, I have known since you have been old enough to attend school. You have worked very hard and persevered through much adversity to achieve many of your academic goals.

Our school and community is stronger because of your efforts to make a lasting impression on everything that you set out to do. Myself, along with all our faculty, can’t wait to see you reap the rewards of your time spent learning to love the process of learning and high achievement. We are proud to say that you have exemplified our core values of Responsibility, Integrity, Fidelity, and Ingenuity.

It is with great honor that we at Priceville High School, send you out into your next endeavor, and we know that you will remember that challenges are meant to be overcome, and excellence is the standard to set for yourself. Go Bulldogs!

Your friend, Mr. Shane Hopkins

Jackson Angiulli

Karoline Barker Wrozlie Barnett Emma Beck Asher Beidleman

Bianca Bennett Ava Beverly Maddie Black Anna Blankenship Khy Boggs

Kenzie Bogle Garrett Britnell Madison Bryant Hayden Burke McKinley Cartee

Isaac Casteel

Layla Caver

Sarah Chambers Blitz Clemons Alan Coker

Preston Colwell Brayden Cook Brody Cook Stephanie Cordero Tristan Creasey

Chance Davis Grant Davis Hayden Denson Kane Dunn Mason Ellison

Jake England James Evans Hunter Fagan Elijah Fite Oliver Fite Dillon Franklin Xoi Gaines

Jane Gargis

Jaidan Gordon Deacon Hall

Ryan Hanks Calvin Harris Eli Hawkins Austin Herchenhahn

Cayden Hill Noah Hill Melina Hollinghead

Tessa Holmes Anna Katherine Hopkins Payton Hopper

Cl a ss of 2024 Congratulations

Back Row: Councilman Patrick Dean, Councilman Melvin Duran III, Councilman Ashley England, Councilman Charles Black, Front Row: Councilman Tommy Perry, Mayor Sam Heflin

Maclain Lawson Samuel LeCroix Kendall Ledlow Micah Lindsay Kody Lohrman

Catherine McWhorter Cohen Miller

Landon Millwood Kaitlyn Murphy Carly Jo Nelson

Nicholas Patterson Anna Pilkington Skye Pombert Gracin Prater Diego Quintero

Garrison Humphries Ashlyn Johnson Beth Keahey MaKenna Kent Katee King

Sarah Beth Kirby Katelyn Kirkland Ashton Knighten Kayla LaFountain

Chloe Alyssa Lambert

Jaxon NeSmith Brody Oliver Addie Olsen Miranda Padgett Mackenzie Patterson

Skyler Thompson

Bentlee Voss Georgia Thrash

Braxton Voss Emma Thurston

Riley Wagg

Oliva Travers

Wes Walker Mae Vick

Alyssa Walldorf

Vincent Wang

Isaac Wright Reagan Watkins

Natalie Wynn Madison Weatherby

Reece Young

Aubrey Wheeler Tanner Wilkinson Not

Congratulations 2024 Falkville Graduates

“How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.” George Washington Car ver

Ellie Cate Hill

Daughter of Councilman

Alton Hill & Christy Hill

Lynsley Madison Jo Hayes

Daughter of Josh & Danielle Hayes

(employee of TOF)

Town of Falkville

Mayor Ken Winkles, Councilmen Brandon Dillard, Alton Hill, Charlie Gover, Patrick Holmes, and David Carroll