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Beating cancer with books

By WESLEY HALLMAN Sports Editor Oak Mountain High School senior Mark Newton often sat in a hospital room in the spring of 2009 receiving chemotherapy treatments for the cancer in his neck and chest.

Newton didn’t question why he was in his predicament or focus his thoughts on his health.

Newton had more important things to worry about.

He had put too much time and effort into attaining one of the highest grade point averages in his class, and he wasn’t about to let Hodgkin’s lymphoma cancer claim his future as well as his present.

“I thought to myself, no matter what happens, I’m not going to let myself get behind,” Newton said. “I worked hard to be at the top of my class. I wasn’t going to lose it.”

Newton, who had surgery March 10, 2009 to remove a cancerous tumor after enduring pain in his shoulder for a few months, kept himself occupied in his hospital room by reading his textbooks and completing his schoolwork.

The cancer claimed his sophomore season on the tennis court, but it didn’t take away his chances of an academic scholarship.

Newton, who plans to attend the University of Alabama, kept his grades up and earned a $2,500 scholarship after being named a BryantJordan Award scholarship recipient this spring. Newton, who was named a Bryant-Jordan region winner and state finalist, was recognized during a ceremony April 11 at the Sheraton Hotel Ballroom in downtown Birmingham.

“It really meant the world to me,” Newton said. “I give glory to God in every situation. All the hard work paid off.”

Newton recovered after his surgery and returned to the tennis court as a member of the Oak Mountain boys’ tennis team during his junior and senior year.

Newton’s senior year was cut short March 28 when doctors noticed a lesion on his right lung. He was disappointed he had to miss the Shelby County tournament and the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 6A section tournament, but

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Newton felt relief when he found out the spot was simply scar tissue.

“It was worth it when I found out it was something that wouldn’t affect my future,” Newton said. “It was a big sigh of relief.”

Newton even found a

silver lining in the disappointing news. He and his No. 3 doubles’ partner finished the season unbeaten during the regular season.

“It was pretty neat to finish undefeated,” Newton said.

Leading life’s drill Answering the call for help

By KATIE HURST Lifestyles Editor

On days when other high school seniors are watching TV or relaxing at home, Sinitha Walker of Vincent High School is hard at work. Whether in her dress military uniform or regular school clothes, Walker is always prepared to get the job done as a member of Vincent’s JROTC program.

With plans to enter the Navy after high school graduation, Walker said her four years in JROTC have been both fulfilling and preparatory for her.

From practicing the military drills to keeping physically fit, Walker said she can’t choose just one favorite part of the program.

“Every bit of it,” she said. “It’s not like I do it for just one thing. We go on trips and help people, we do drills. It’s not a sit-on-your-butt kind of thing. You’ve got to get up and do something.”

One of the aspects she loves about the program is the volunteer work, she said. The group puts on a community Christmas bazaar each year, volunteers at the 4H Center and does the down-anddirty work of community painting and clean up.

Between keeping up a 3.5 grade point average and working part-time after school, Walker also volunteers on her own time as a teacher aide for a legally blind Vincent Middle School teacher.

This drive to help others led Walker to JROTC and the pursuit of a military career after high school.

“My freshman year, joining the military set in my head really hard,” she said. “I wanted a way I could improve my life so I can improve the lives of others.”

Walker is currently in the recruitment process with the Navy and hopes to work in computer engineering, she said.

Originally from Florida, Walker said she’s looking forward to being back on the ocean.

In a traditionally maledominated field, Walker said the half-female, halfmale Vincent JROTC team is sometimes the exception. However, she found the females’ drive to get things done and help others in the process has proved beneficial to the program.

“Here, it’s almost like the girls are more manly than the guys are sometimes,” she joked. “They have more instincts to do this then the boys.”

By KATIE HURST Lifestyles Editor Like many teenagers, Chelsea senior Valerie King spends numerous hours each week on the phone. However, instead of chatting with friends about weekend plans or the latest gossip, King’s phone time is spent counseling other teenagers through dilemmas from homework to heartache.

King is a Teen Link hotline volunteer for the Birmingham-based Crisis Center and spends several hours a week manning the phone lines for those reaching out for help.

King underwent months of training to fill this role and has been answering the phone at Teen Link for two years now.

In a normal volunteer shift, she said she addresses issues such as dating, drugs, depression, self-image, anger, violence, pregnancy, suicide and divorce.

“Any issue a normal teenager would face, I’ve dealt with over the phone,” she said.

“Statistics have shown just having someone to listen and talk to can be beneficial. All they really need is someone to lis-

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ten.”

King’s work at Teen Link has given her a passion for counseling that she hopes to pursue after high school graduation.

She has been accepted into Evangel University, a Christian university in Springfield, Mo., and plans to major in biology and psychology. She said she hopes to one day work in a juvenile prison as a psychiatrist or work overseas as a sex trafficking counselor.

“I’ve always loved meeting and helping people so counseling just naturally called to me,” she said. “It is captivating and I have loved every minute of it. If I’m going to do something, I need to do it all the way.”

King, who has a high-A grade point average and scored a 32 on her ACT, even gave up the slot as class valedictorian in order to help others.

In order to be a part of the Chelsea High School

student group and credit class Peer Helpers, King passed on enrolling in an upper level math class that would have sealed her fate as valedictorian.

Instead, she worked with other Peer Helpers students in school-wide service projects, peer counseling, mediation and tutoring.

“I absolutely don’t regret it,” she said. “It has let me follow my heart and not stress about the numbers game.”

First-place role model

By CHRISTINE BOATWRIGHT Staff Writer HOOVER — Distinguished Young Women, formerly America’s Junior Miss, is not a beauty pageant; it’s a scholarship program.

Danielle DuBose was named Alabama’s Distinguished Young Woman of 2011 after she won the title of Shelby County Junior Miss. A senior at Spain Park High School, DuBose explained how the competition involved more than ball gowns and bikinis.

“Distinguished Young Women is about building self-confidence and self esteem in young peo-

ple,” Dubose said. “We all have different abilities, and we’re unique.

It’s about being healthy, involved, studious, ambitious and responsible.”

DuBose traveled to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Montevallo and Bessemer to promote “Be Your Best Self Week” on April 25-26. She worked with the children to create cards for sick children at Children’s Hospital. She also did jumping jacks and stretches with the children to promote physical fitness and spoke about healthy eating habits.

DuBose had to show her own physical fitness by performing a cardio routine, military pushups and other health-

related activities during the competition.

The titles mean more to her than wearing a medal, which the Distinguished Young Women wear instead of a tiara, DuBose said.

“It means more to me than a title,” she said.

“I’m a role model for younger girls.”

On top of winning her title, DuBose is seventh in her graduating class.

She said she always wanted to be in the top 10. She’ll be attending the University of Alabama in the fall.

“I’ve always known I wanted to go there,” she said. “It’s a huge family tradition.”

She plans to double major in accounting and

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political science before attending law school.

She said she wants to specialize in constitu-

tional law.

“In my government class, I learned about the vision our founders had

for this country. I think laws should keep with American principles,” she said.

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Briarwood Christian School Class of 2011

Rachel Ann Albright William OÕ Neil Ball, Jr. John Jackson Bentley Kelly Rene Bess Justin Mark Bice Kathryn Greer Bisignani Samuel Turner Blackwood Anna Patrice Bonner Meredith Benson Botes Sara Katherine Bracewell Holly Lathan Brazeal Taylor Everett Brewton Katherine Farris Briley Crawford Warren Bryant Jennifer Lyn Buird Thomas Christopher Burris Bradley Hartsell Byers, Jr. Thomas Alexander Cain Mary Katherine Calderini David Jasperson Carlin Christina Rogers Carroll Catherine Hillman Carter Stephan Alexander Castellanos Diana Kathryn Cerice Stephen Andrew Clark Carrie Ann Cochran Luke Philip Collins Katherine Elizabeth Combs

Thomas Clayton Cawthon Valedictorian

Taylor Ben Core Mary Lant Cotten Logan Charles Crook Joseph Michael Darwin Sidney Louise Day Samuel Charles Dayball Charles Blake Dillard Thuy Khanh Ngoc Do Benjamin Jay Donohue Mica Kimberly Driggers Katherine Elizabeth Duffey Brent Nolan Durrett Casey Alexandra Evans Destiny Jean Farmer Mary Kathryn Fletcher Harrison Cole Foster Adelyn Conner Gillon Audrey Anne Glasgow Christina Autumn Glass Ouida Rebecca Gordon Morgan Elisabeth Graves Morgan Elizabeth Grubb Robert Andrew Hale Howard Tucker Hallmark Anna Frances Handlin Andrea Roselyn Hard John Cooper Harrington April Marie Harrison Margaret Varina Hart Abigail Frances Head Kelley Haden Heinss

Kaitlyn Marie Gill Valedictorian

Margaret Anne Hendry Turner Michael Herron Thomas Jackson Hess Carrye Louise Hodges Leanne Marie Holliman Olivia Genevieve Hollon Micah Reid Hooper Britt Mitchell Horne Heath Monroe Hudson Lucy Lovvorn Hughes Madison Elizabeth Imbusch Allyson Lang Jennings Reba Michelle Johnson Albert Osborn Jordan Catherine Mims Jordan Susan Sanders Jordan Tiffani Camille Joseph Dong Hyuk Kim Mary Elizabeth Kinney Mary Edith Kreis Matthew James Lattner Sarah Frances Lavendol Taylor Amber Long William Barclay Loveless Blakeley Jordan Marlow Catherine Marie Martin Mary Ann Rhodes Martin Sarah McGillivray May Chelsea Danielle McClellan Kyle Vincent McGucken Kenslie Christine McGuire

Laura Christine Hutto Valedictorian

Calera High School Calera High School will hold graduation Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at Oliver Park.

Class of 2011 Jeremy Laverne Adams Cristian Vicente Alvarenga Mohamed Saleh Alwajeeh Mallory Hope Bailey Latrice Lashey Baker Elizabeth Sara Bensinger Oneisha ReneŽ Brazzell-Bray Taylor Grant Brooks Krista Shanice Brown William Chase Byers Aileen Nicole Cain Kristie Ariel Caldwell Chase Lane Carter Baldemar Castillo Thomas Clayton Cawthon Samuel Keith Cofer John Paul Costlow, Jr. Michael Anthony Crosby Christopher Wayne Crossley Stetson Lee Cupp Francis Guadalupe Davila Michael Zachery Daw Chelsea Nicole Denny Brittney Devinner Jeremy Dewayne Drake Hillary Morgan Dunkling Perry Ashton Dunkling Lori Ann Ellison Joshua Kyle Elmore DiAireka Vashae Ferrell Channen OÕ Neal Fletcher John Kenneth Frederick II Justin Ross Fritsche Mariah Dionne Gaiters Kaitlyn Marie Gill Kayla Sherell Gosha Megan Rochela Green Travis Deshawn Green Evelyn Moniique Hambrick Chase Alexander Hardwick Erica Jameia Haynes Melissa Monique Haynes

Sarah Elizabeth Helms Maria Fernanda Hernandez Becerra Anthony Lee Hogg Griffin Macmurray Holmes Kendra Rosemarie Holmes Terrence Marcellus Howell Laura Christine Hutto Brandi Alayne Isbell Courtney Danielle Isbell Kevin Mathew Johnson Zane Dalton Johnson Chase Byron Jones Aleksandr Carlton Kauffman Molly Michelle Ketron Tayler Mae King Jeremy Jamal Lacey Andrew Terry Lamb Joshua Chad Langston Jamillah Lashun Leonard Crystin Cheyanne Lewis Arnulfo Leyva Henoko Leonard Lubala Money La Zerrick Dal Vonte Lyles Angela Faye Malone Eric Robert Marsalis Christopher Luke Martin TeÕ Marcus Rashad Martin Francisco Javier Martinez Gutierrez Emily Grace McClellan Lindsay Kay McCormick Kaitlyn Marie McDaniel Kevin Lige McGaughy Monique Deann McGinester Daniel Logan McNamee Natalie Ann McRee Elise Michelaine Mikell Kiara Sanchez Milligan Edwin Tyler Millings CaÕ Netra Marshae Moore LaÕ Jacqueline Deion Morgan Ashley Renee Muldrow Gabrielle Rose Murphree Margaret Muthoni Muya Shannon Lin Neely Erika LeshaÕ Nichols

Anthony Thomas Nixon, Jr. Brent Norris Chase Ryan Northcutt Erin Nunn Brandon Ivelaw Nurse Logan Matthew Petersen Hunter Matthew Phelps Ethan Daniel Thomas Phillips Dalila Anahi Puente Armendariz Brandi Danielle Rappe Teigen Christine Rhodes James Edward Richardson Jennifer Marie Richardson Dulce Victoria Rivera Ashley Marie Roberts Tierra Elizabeth Robinson Andrew Chase Rockco Diania Renea Rutledge Treasure Samone Sailes Calli Ann Sautter Cikai Demetrius Shanks Charles Reid Simpson II Jonathan Michael Smith Nathan Ryan Lee Smith Natasha Joyce Starling Richard Edward Stone III Blayne Michael Sumrall Cristian Tanner Swift Caitlyn Chelsea Taylor Alesha Denise Terry Brittany Leann Thomaston Erick Alfonso Tinajero S‡ nchez Adoraim Yizell Valdiviez Coy Wesley Vining Skylar Edward Wachs Richard Mason Ward Haley Elizabeth Watts Kristain Noel Watts Brandon Keith Wells Amanda Lynn Whitten Deidre Nicole Williams Heather Nicole Wingard Jordan Taylor Workman Jordan Michelle Wright

Chelsea High School Chelsea High School graduation will take place May 26 at 7 p.m. at the high school.

Class of 2011 Blake Morgan Allen Emma Rebecca Anderson Christopher Andrew Ashley Elizabeth Marie Aycox Katherine Aline Barber Janie Emily Ann Barkley Jessica Meghan Barks Keley Leigh Barnhill James Christopher Bearden Amber Symone Bivins Kanesha LaNaeÕ Blake Bradley Shane Boothe Thomas Boyd Bragg Kassie Nichole Brannan Denver Storm Brasher Matthew Neal Brasher Lori Katlin Bright Samuel Paul Bright Jamie Le Bui Veronica Ann Burklow Tanner Austin Cain Taylor Ashley Cain Samuel Joseph Calma II Caleb Edward Calvin Jacob Allan Campbell Brandon J Capers Justin G Capers Jhonatan Hernandez Capulin Miranda Hope Carlee Alexis Grace Carpenter Zachary Joel Carson Charleah Elizabeth Casteel Swi Kathryn Mackenzie Cheatham Kelley Marie Clark Kade Winston Combs

Colton Haynes Cook Kellen Alayna Cowen Rowland Mackenize Coyle Kevin Matthew Cree Alex James Cummings Gabrielle Jordan Cunningham Kevin Neal Cutting Curren Luke Daniels Ashley Nicole Davis Michael Thomas DePaolantonio William Cooper Dinwiddie Dakota James Dresbach Jeffrey Alan Dunkerley II Sean Emory Edwards Matthew Robert Ellis Carey Westbrook Emmerke Haley Ann Evans Kelsey Taylor Fancher Brett Franklin Farris Kayla Lauren Fincher Corey Dillan Foshee Shannon Eugene Foster Sharon Patricia Foster Matthew Randall Fowler Joshua Alexander Franklin Hannah Elaine Gamble Chelsi Joyce Ganus Joie Dyanna Glass Lindsay Katherine Glausier Austin Grant Grace Garrett Austin Grater Todd Alan Greenawalt JR Theodore Lee Gregg III Aimee Alyssa Gulledge Jessica Lea Gunnarson Michael Rui Guo Jared Tyler Hall Sarah Elizabeth Ham

Katherine Barber Valedictorian Ryan Russell Hamrac Lacey Danielle Hand Emily Lauren Handley Heather Alicia Hanks Skylier Blane Harris Sarah Elizabeth Heacock Brandon Lee Hinnergardt Matthew Alexander Hobbs Sydney Michelle Hobson Austin Dean Hodge Erik Von Hofmeister Emily Michelle Holder Gillian Camille Hubbard Iyani Lenice Hughes Trevor Scott Hughes George Randolph Hutchins Katelin Kristine Hutchins Mary Elisabeth Janeway Jeremy Scott Jiles Amber Danise Johnson

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Briarwood Christian School’s graduation was held Sunday, May 15, at 3 p.m. in the Briarwood Presbyterian Church Worship Center.

Madison Joy McKenzie Thomas Grier McMillian Wyndell James Morris Summer Joy Myrick Charles Matthew Nichols Laura Danielle Nowell Margaret Ellen Overstreet Meredith Gray Overton James Ray Palmer, III John David Parkerson Bailey Katherine Powell Katherine Joy Renfroe Michael Alexander Richard Forrest Memory Roberson Jacob Scott Robertson Olivia Grace Rouss Austin Lee Russell Mary Katherine Sanders Hannah Michelle Sankey Madison Nicole Scordino Emily Hope Scott Emma Caroline Seay Jeremy Philip Shank Joseph Leonard Singleton, III Amanda Taylor Smeltzer Amy LaRue Smith Patrick Wilkins Snook David Harrison Spivak Daniel Lloyd Thomas Marie Louise Tucker Bennie Blake Varnado

Edgar Bellenger Voltz Hayden Caverly Walker Brandon Alan Walta Caleb Richard Wambsganss Caleb Nathaniel Ward Eric Alexander Ward Ashley Margaret Waudby Kelsey Gambrelle Weeks Thomas Elliot Weeks Tyler Mark Whitworth Wilson Gaunt Whorton Kathryn Keller Williams Brooks Colson Willoughby Abbey Katherine Windle Haley Claire Wood

Marie Tucker Valedictorian

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Cornerstone Christian School Coosa Valley Academy Graduation will be held at 7 p.m. May 27 at Cornerstone Christian School.

Class of 2011 Joshua Michael Anderson Sherri Christina Bradford Eric Jon Braun, Jr. Stephen Chase Collins Heather Hope Craig Stephanie Michele Dorough John Samuel Fancher Rebecca Michelle George Kailey Breanne Goodwin

Matthew Roland Hensley Daniel Mason Kenders Kallen Elizabeth Morrison Jeannine Paige Pazsak Olivia McKinley Perry Joseph Colby Pierce Brett Dylan Rodgers Nicole Alayne Stefkovich Andrew Blake Uptain Seth Austin Woody Stephan Gabriel Young

Graduation will take place May 19 at 7 p.m. at the Coosa Valley football stadium.

Class of 2011 Valedictorians: Jordan Smiley Allison Davis

Stephanie Michele Dorough Valedictorian

Hope Christian School

Chelsea

Kellie Nichole Johnson Laura Elizabeth Johnson Michael Shane Johnston Chad Eric Jones Landon Aaron Jones Meagan Ashley Justice Rachel Megan Kelley James Andrew Kennedy John Tyler Kennedy Deleace Rashaun Kilpatrick Valerie Ashlynn King Joshua Dwayne Kirby Donald Wayne Knight II A J Alexander Kohler David James Kovakas Kyle Kenneth Latremore Taylor Keith Lawler John Michael Lawley Nicholas Hunter Lawrence Katie Elizabeth Leasure Logan Joseph Leche Bradley Joseph Lemoine Mitchell Charles Lettrich Alec Mathew Levine Joshua Allen Lewis Andrew Wade Ling Joshua Lee Lott Zachary Trenton Lynn Russell Clayton McClinton Blake Hays McLaughlin Emily Anne McVay Justin Phillip Medler Ariel Danielle Minshew Ashley Blaire Mitchell Jennifer Lauren Mitchell Travis James Mitchell Corey Dale Moore Justen Carrier Moore

Jonathan Carman Valedictorian

Evangel Christian School Class of 2011

Class of 2011 Eric Bearss Valedictorian

Joshua Blackwell Valedictorian

Karry Jones Valedictorian

Samantha Cheyenne Agneaux Emily Christiane Bahlmann Gentry Nathaniel Berry Hannah Marie Berry Meghan Alexis Byrd Robert William Byrd Shelby Tyler Dillard Elizabeth LeAnn Dodson Leslee Morgan Edwards Michael Hansen Entrekin Blake William Evans George Simeon Evans Andrew Nigel Frazier Lydia Grace Godwin Taylor DanaeÕ Grammer Katlyn Paige Green Kathryn Elaine Henriques Aleesha Dawn Hoge

Kirstin PooreÕ Asa Porter Whitney Pritchett Lindsey Ragland Kathryn Reed Hannah Rettig Caleb Rettig Peter Ricketts Lauren Robertson Alexander Robertson Melinda Allyn Sanders Joshua Saucier Reese Seals Caroline Seier Houston Shows Tiffany Skinner Lauren Ashley Skinner Jake Smith Tiffany Smith Laura Smith Meagan Stevens Erin Stewart Aubrey Summerlin Tristan Sumners Blake Thomas Kelsey Thompson Lenae Thrasher Christopher Toxey Joseph Turner Christopher Travers Ashley Vann Jonathan Waddell Heather Wallace

Jonathan Waddell Valedictorian Jonathan Ward Katherine Watts Denzel Williams Adam Wolnski Anna Wood Josiah Wooten Taylor Wright Joshua Young Camille Young Katelyn Zeanah Valedictorians not pictured: Carrie Beth Littleton Hannah Rettig Tiffany Smith

continued from page 3 Kyle Daniel Moore Ashley Marie Morris Leah Katherine Morris Aston Jamal Morrison Kayla Catharine Ogletree Ashley William Page Sawan Kamlesh Patel Kortney Denise Payne Lindsey Ann Payne Morgan Elizabeth Pence James Luther Perrin III Daniel Michael Phillips Hunter Jeffrey Picklesimer Parker OÕ Neal Pitts JulieAnn Faith Polk Clayton Cook Posey Kaitlyn Danielle Potter Austin Henry Ray Nathan Allen Ray Christopher Nelson Rezek Nathaniel Cole Rice Taylor Lauren Riggins Shelby Elise Rodda James Emanuel Rossetti Morgan Layne Rowe David Michael Russell Trey Patrick Sanford Mallory Brooke Schneider Woodward Alexander Searcey Jeffery Leslie Seritt Jr James Douglas Shaddix III Rebekah Lauren Shea Brittney Dianne Simmons Sarah Elizabeth Simpson Ryan Matthew Sims John Ryan Sisbarro Alexandria RheÕ Skipper Chelsea Marie Rose Smith

Zachary Parker Smith Tyler Preston Smitherman Hannah Renae Speaks Erin Rebecca Standifer Brittany MarshaÕ Stewart Brittany Nicole Sharma Suggs Lauren Renee Swee Evan Daniel Sznajderman DanÕ Yell R Terry James Christian Thacker Jennifer Lynn Thurman Drewanna Marie Timmons Trent Nicholas Tinsley Carley Moore Toretta Alec Nelson Touchton Shampagne Ladriyyah Sana Drew Carrie Ann Van Der Geest Catherine Lacey Walton Austin James Warren Marcus Wilson Warren Dana Earl Washington Charles Luther Watkins IV Jackson Ryan Watkins Morgen Kelsie Weldon Bailey Nichole Whitfield Elissa Lauren Wienke Andrew Robertson Williams Cheniah Samaria Williams Raymond Kurtis Williams Nicholas James Wilson London Dazz Woods Elham Yadyasar Gabrielle Iesha Young Matthew Wilder Morgan Young Seth Lee Yow Zane Anthony Zito

Jenna Elizabeth Summers Valedictorian Anna Katherine Stockman Jenna Elizabeth Summers Steven Garrett Todhunter Pharao Khalil Townson Hannah Christine Wallace James David Warlick Hannah Brindley Wheeler

Evangel Classical Christian School graduation will take place May 26th at 7 p.m. in the Evangel Church Sanctuary.

Grace Beasley Bethany Carter Katie Foust Drew Herndon Alex Lanter

Joseph McCall Valedictorian

Emma Elizabeth Hollis Anna Christine Howard Marcus DeWayne Johnson Miranda Hope Johnson Gary Joshua Jones Hannah Elizabeth Jude Rodney Orlandis King Abigail Faith Letson Katie Cook McCullers Mary Abigail McNabb Roecker Smith Melick Luke Grantham Miller Thomas Holt Milstead Elizabeth Ruth Moorer Thomas Joseph Morse II Victoria Grace Neathammer Holland Marie Price Anna Hope Schaefer Ethan Reid Sims Julianne Christine Sparkman Jonathan Spriggs

Evangel Classical Christian School Class of 2011

Nicolas Ousley Valedictorian

Ethan Taylor Johnson Daniel Wayne Kennedy Jarrod Christopher Mims Kenneth Christopher OÕ Neal Alexander Randolph Puckett Austin Hunter Roe Jordan Nicole Smiley Justin Chase Wilhite Wesley Tanner Wood

Graduation was held at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at Westwood Baptist Church.

Graduation will be held at 7 p.m. May 19 at Briarwood Presbyterian Church.

Samantha Ashworth Sarah Baxter Eric Bearss Andrew Bell Kami Beutler Sarah Bice Sara Beth Black Joshua Blackwell Brock Boyd Brandon Burchfield Kendra Byford Stephen Bynum David Caffee Ashleigh Callahan Lauren Carrigan Jonathan Carman Anna Carter Katelynn Cash Jennifer Cash Nathan Cash John Chesnut Lemuel Cotton John Crittenden Kasi Crittenden Savannah Daily Hunter Daniel John Defreese Joshua DeMars James Doty Caleb Douglas Mercy Dowling Bethany Dudley Jamie Estes Kara Frolander Ryan Gibbens Robert Givens Morgan Gober Michael Hall Connor Harbin Hannah Hess Reid Hickman Kristen Higginbotham Jillayne Holland Shanna Hopkins Somer Howe Kayla Hubbard Zachary Hughes Joseph Johnson Halley Jones Karry Jones Luke Jones Haleigh Kemmerly Rachel Kirkpatrick Jessica Legrone Carrie Beth Littleton Andrea Linden Anna Lovejoy Melinda Mahan Jamie Marsh Joseph McCall Shannon McCoy Melissa McCurdy Lindsey Merrill Jennifer Mills Bryan Moatts Catarina Mojica Ashton Morgan Jessica Nickolson Kenneth Norris Adam OÕ Keefe Nicolas Ousley Mallory Parks

Nicholas OÕ Neal Bates Ryan Andrew Batson Skylin Hope Brasher

Samuel Daulton Bullard John Robert Bullen Corey Blake Burton Bryce Cook Allison Brooke Davis Dennis Reece Donahoo Ben Casey Frederick III John Claydis Goss Jordan Andrew Green Mark Saxon Grimes

Mariah Lawrence Andy Lucas Hannah Pryor Natalie Santini Elizabeth Scott Abby Shirer Catherine Wilford

Bethany Carter Valedictorian

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Oak Mountain High School

Indian Springs School

Graduation will be held May 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bartow Arena on the campus of UAB.

The Indian Springs School graduation ceremony will be held May 27 at 10:30 a.m. on the school campus.

Class of 2011 Allyson Nicole Adams Darian Shea Aderholdt Andrew Jason Alder Jonathan Michael Allain Mohamed Fadhil Allami Brittany Nichole Allen Matthew Francis Allers Jared Michael Anderson Devin Davis Applegate Hannah Elizabeth Asprodites Elaina Kelsey Aubrey Ashley Michelle Avery Jeffrey Hayden Back Mia Louise Badham Morgan Elizabeth Banks Ameen Barghi Katelyn Marie Barnhill Alex Elizabeth Bemis Kelsey Marie Berryman Reid Austin Biasco Brett Matthew Bierley Lindsey Taylor Bloom Jacob Lewis Bond Austin Christian Bonner Kathryn Anne Borden William Joseph Borden Dalila Ann Bourque Haley Elizabeth Bowen Abigail Grace Boyd Thomas Jackson Brennan Tyler Daniel Brogdon Diamond Crystal Brown Kaycie Lee Brown Kathryn Elizabeth Buczek Richard Schuyler Burg, Jr. Kaitlyn Baker Burrow Matthew Paul Byars Connor Graham Byrum Cullen Blane Cagle Caitlyn Nicole Camp Joseph Alexander Campbell Meagan Elizabeth Campbell Julianne Malloy Carlton Sara Emily Carlton Julie Elizabeth Carr Brittany Rose Carter Jermaine QuenshŽ Carter Taylor Nicole Casebere Mary Elizabeth Champion Matthew Lee Chapman Chih-ting Chen Sarah Rose Clark Shawn Kennedy Clarke Madison Chayce Clement Robert Barry Clements, Jr. William Jennings Clements Allison Haley Clendenon Edwin Patrick Cleveland Kareem Jarell Clopton Ann Marie Coley Alyssa Kathryn Compher Paige Brittney Conklin Christina Renee Cook Christopher James Cooper Alex Garrison Corley Garrett Austin Cosgrove Hannah Grace Crane Madeline Grace Crego John David Crowe Sydney Elizabeth Crutchfield William Tyler Culberson Trent Allen Cunningham Kathryn Elizabeth Dabbs Megan Danae Dancy Tyler Rex Daniel Lauren Ann Dasher Ashley Brooke Davenport Emily Claire Davidson Leticia Maria Davidson Aldosia Davis Grant Smithson Davis Jacob Austin DeLaney Mary Hayden Dennis Mary Ellen Dixon Kathryn Anne Dobson Derrick James Dobyns Erica Sue Dorwaldt Alexis Victoria Drum Ronrico KenÕ ondri Vonsay Dunn Callie Cantrell Eastis Peyton Michelle Ebben Jaimie Lee Thomaston Eckerly Cody Lee Ellis Stephanie Michelle Elmore Macie Alyssa Enman Hannah Katherine Erwin Joseph David Evans Michael Benjamin Evans Daniel Patrick Fagan Jacob Randall Falls Kendall Lauren Fann Chayni Sue Farmer Brady Rogers Faulkner Tanner Storm Featheringill Milton Albert Ferguson Peyton Victoria Fields Laura Allison Fish Sabrina Caitlyn Fitzgerald Alisa Nicole Fleming Amanda Nichole Flores Keiah Jameice Flowers Alicja Maria Foksinska Robert Timothy Foster Emily Louise Fowler Jessica Gabrielle France Nicholas Thomas Freeman Anthony Randon Fusco Emily Grace Gambrell William Joseph Gaskill Christian Rose Giles Jordan Taylor Godfrey Hector Ivan Llamas Gonzalez Mark Patrick Goode Zachary Ellinger Goozee William Kent Gorman Jacob Christopher Gossett Katie Elizabeth Gould Sarah Ann Graham Robert Carson Greene Gurnoor Kaur Grewal Sidney Renee Griffin John Michael Grisetti Jerry Edward Guess Ryan Alvin Guillebeau Mehar Guraya Stuart Rogers Hagan William Stephenson Halsey

Ameen Barghi Valedictorian

Neil Tiwari Valedictorian

Maggie Leanna Hambrick Ryan Darrell Hanson Elizabeth Miller Harper Allison Rawls Harrell Catherine Melanie Harrell Sarah Elizabeth Harrington Christine Marie Harris Andrew Allen Harrison, Jr. Jacob Blair Haun Joshua Blake Haun Tyler Grant Hays Victoria Alexis Hegenbarth Katherine Shader Heiman Andrew Joseph Helms Haley Elizabeth Helms Mallory Carroll Herring Heath Douglas Holbert William David Holder Olivia Chaileon Hood Deryus Sentyl Hooks Tyler Lewis Hoyt Wei Ting Hsing Jake Casey Hubbard Samuel David Huddleston John Joseph Imwalle Rian RenneÕ Imwalle Harrison Alexander Ingram Kelechi Obinna Iwuaba Jake Paul James Lauren Elise Jett Alma Gabriela Jimenez Andrew Gregory Johnston Caitlin Elaine Johnston Rhys Wisdom Johnston Micheal DÕ Amos Leon Jointer, Jr. Andrew Leiland Jones Edna Mae Jones Naomi Jones Olivia RaeÕ Jones Kayanna Olivia Nicole Jordan Alexandra Lynn Kamman John Costa Kanellis Cyprin Momo Kanneh Nicole Rae Kehr Bryant Erzen Kelley Tucker Cauthen King Neil Stewart Kinnebrew Joseph Taylor Kral Douglas Edward Langley Theresa Jeanne Langlois Rhett Collins LaPorte Sylvie Elise Lauzon Grant Alexander Layton Linda Allyn Lee Briauna Kristine LeMay Scottie Marie Lenning Kevin Michael Lessley Lauren Ashley Loggins Colton Timothy Long Hayden Michael Long Meagan Elizabeth Lontine Amir Loubser Anthony Leonard Louis Miller Grayson Lucas Anne Catherine Luckett Rodrigo Daniel Maciel Melchor Andrew Philip Maddox Courtney Nicole Maddox Morgan Elizabeth Mahan Timothy Dent Majors Heather Michelle Mann Trenton Scott Marbut Jacob Allen Marinelli Parker Montgomery Marsch Caleb Albert Martin Daniel Seth Martin Hannah Marie Marxen Thomas Watson Mason Mallory Kendall Matthews Jessica Isabella Mazzei Justin Huey McAlister Kelsey Alexandra McBrayer Ian Shaun McClellan Sara Anne McClellan Mary Catherine McClendon Riley Brennan McClure Maia Blair McDonald Mary Haley McGarity Colton James McGriff Scott Jordan McKnight Sarah Katherine McPhaul Brittany Laine Means Anne Marie Melancon Suzanne Farraday Merlino Elizabeth Hutcherson Middleton Michael Roy Miller Olivia Anne Mire Kristen Nicole Mitchell Emma Kathryn Moates Sarah Elizabeth Monroe Carlie Brittan Moore Chelsea Nicole Moore Christopher Alan Moore Elisa Moore Matthew Edward Moore Stephen John Moore Hanna Rosamond Morehead Taylor Nicole Morris Allie Elizabeth Mosher Daniela del Carmen Mu– oz Rogers Grace Michelle Murphree Joseph Boyd Nation Bruno Navarro Kyle Ray Neeley Lindsay Skye Nelms Stephanie Nicole Nelms Michael DÕ Vante Nelson Todd Anthony Nelson Elizabeth Shelby Newton Markus Malone Newton Austin Keith Norton Josselyn Elizabeth Nu– ez Castro Anthony Stephan Oliver Etzael Ortiz-Olguin

Kendal Colby Overton Thurmon Page III Abigail Lynn Palco Nicole Marie Parent Mary Katherine Parker Kayla Anne Patak Christian Lee Patel Kelvin Pattillo, Jr. Justin Devaughn Paulus Chelsea Nicole Payne Edward William Payne, Jr. Jonathan Cameron Pettry DeJuan Earl Phillips William Jacob Pierce Connor Riggs Pinegar Caroline Elizabeth Pitzer Maria Camila Portnoy Natalie Marie Quinn Elisabeth Anne Ray Jeong Joo Ree Hayden Connor Reese Jasmine Celeste Reese William Wynn Register Emily Elizabeth Reid Cameron Andrew Ridley Taylor Alexander Rinks Andrew Cardon Ripley Lauren Sydney Risher Alexander William Rivera Kasey Marie Robinette LaQuoya Shanese Robinson Bartholomew Caleb Rodgers Drew Robert Rodich Antonio Domingo Rodriguez Martin Francisco Domingo Rodriguez Martin Carol June Rubens Victor Saenz Robert Zackary Schaper Cameron Elizabeth Schencker Carli Marie Schilleci Ann Elizabeth Scibetta Bert Allen Seitz Kimberly Grace Self Jacob Tyler Sellers Audrey Kirsten Senkbeil Mary Katherine Shealy Andrew Austin Shelton Derick Madison Simpson Kourtney Clareese Sipin Samantha Drake Skinner Brian Daniel Smart Evan Wiley Smith Jeremy Jackson Smith Marquell Ahmad Smith Paul Thomas Smith Charles Stirling Snow Steven Eric Sokol Jeffrey William Sommer Lindsay Anjelica Souders Wimberly Elisabeth Sproull Savannah Daisy Stamps Scarlett Camille Stamps Michael Paul Stanaland Joseph Trevor Stanford Austin Lee Stewart Elizabeth Ann Stewart Katherine Lynn Stewart Hunter Matthew Stowe Samuel Marshall Strickland Jerry Reaves Stroupe III Evan Newman Sullivan Sean Patrick Sullivan Deidre Monique Tabb Brittany Leigh Tarrant Ivy Kathryn Taylor Johnathon Andrew Taylor Caleb Josiah Thomas Nathaniel James Thomas Samuel Gunner Thomason Haley Mellon Thomaston Brenton Leigh Thompson Logan Harris Thornton Neil Kamal Tiwari Joel Alexander Tomlin Conor Ben Tomlinson David Allen Tomlinson Shabbrea Cherylle Tooson Tam Thien Tran Alexander Joseph Tucker Jessica Michelle Tucker Weston James Upchurch Mitchell George Vaughan Robert Lee Vaughn Brandon James Vines Ashley Meredith Wagnon Summer Selah Wales Fredarius Jawan Walker Shannon Leigh Walton Kyriae Michele Warner Alaysia Takiria Watts Lindsey Kay Webb Kathryn Ann West Anderson Kay Whitcomb Joshua Douglas Whittle Charniece TashŽ e Wilcox Sarah Grace Williams Hunter Ryan Williamson Catherine Lynne Wilson Garrett Lowell Wilson Jonathan Calvin Wilson Michael Blaine Wilson William Luke Wise Bryan Lee Wolfe Avery Kathleen Wood CherieÕ Zipporah Works Benjamin Arthur Wright Emily Elizabeth Wright Devon Noelle Yarbrough Lance Ryan Yeager Brendan Michael Young Kreable Ann Young Kaitlyn Christine Zeek Jamela Ann Zeinou

Class of 2011 Seth Appiah-Opoku Robert Ascherman Hunt Austill Lizzie Barr Joe Bean Hannah Begue Dylan Bordonaro Sara Brande Kendra Bridgham David Busby Kelly Cho Caroline Choy Sara Clark Zach Corenblum Temple Cox Trae Crocker Mary Damm Sydney Dean Joseph Fisher Gregory Francavilla Olivia Garvey John Garvey

Shelby Goodwin Hollye Hamilton Chris Hawley Dabney Hofammann Carol Hogan Julia Horn Raphael Hwang Nick Igou Khadija Jahfiya Alex Jamroz Elise Kahn Sebastian Koch Ethan Krell Kristina KŸ bel Evelyn Lewis Stewart Lewis Jeff Liu Larry Liu Sam Marshall Sally Martin Mallory Mathews Andrea Mayo Naomi Mayor Stuart McLean Erin McMinn

Ryan McMullan Blake Morgan Justin Morris Hannah Pace Julia Pearce Elizabeth Perry Rachel Peters Michael Pigue Carly Putman Eleanor Roberts Ashleigh Ruggles William Rushton Blake Senn Colin Simon Joseph Simonetti Charlie Simpson George Smith Se Mi Song Jaqueline Stricker Alex Szasz Jock Thacker Brandon Waller Hart Wilson Ji Min Yang Joon Pil Youn

Kingwood Christian School Kingwood Christian School will hold graduation Tuesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at Kingwood Assembly of God in Alabaster.

Class of 2011 James Clinton Ballard Logan Montgomery Barrett Jon Michael Berry Bradly Jade Capps Emily Elizabeth Chambers Bailey Nicole Daniel Victoria Lynn Deliz Steven Wayne Edmondson David Thomas Fillingim Melissa Sue Ford Meredith Lynn Foster Steven Matthew Garcia Zakari Cylas Grater Morgan Carolea Holcombe Jessica Suzanne Holt Autumn Crear Jackson Benjamin Howard Littrell Melanie Rosalia Lykins Tyler Stephen Mathews

Millie Opper Valedictorian Jordan Chase Myers Milza Catherine Opper Haleigh Danielle Purvis Amelia Brooke Randall Clara Elizabeth Robbins Joshua Seth Spinks Michael Payton Sumrall

Haleigh Purvis Valedictorian Kasey Lauren Thompson Kaytlyn Victoria Thorson Lauren Elizabeth Watts Madison Clark Webb MacKenzie Brooke Webster Kevin Myles Woody

Montevallo High School Montevallo High School graduation is May 26, 2011, at 7 p.m. in Palmer Auditorium, University of Montevallo.

Class of 2011 Alex Ray Allen Joseph Paul Andreas Usbaldo Vasquez Arguello Patrick Allen Baugh Genale Kingston Bean Donnie Duvall Bennett Jr. Lauren McKenzie Brantley Briana ChantriÕ ele Brown Aaron Matthew LeSueur Buff Sela Brooke Cabrera Devin Matthew Caldwell Garren Blaine Callahan Rocio Cardenas-Martinez Amber Desiree Cardwell Dwayne Scott Cox Lincoln Henry Crider Heather Michelle Crowson Edward Robert IV Davis Reginald CorDre Davis Steven Randall Davis Tyler Craig Doriety Matthew Ausborn Emfinger Whitney Michelle Fancher Camilo Finamore Salto Giuliano Finamore Salto Rebekah Lee Fowler Derek Ray Freeman Taveon Isheem Garner Timothy John Genry Samantha Paige Gentry Jasubilem Gonzalez Marion Goodes Bianca SaÕ de Green Amanda Kathryn Gwin Brantley Taylor Hale Meagan Brooke Holsomback Keldric Deon Hudson Joshua Wade Hughes Tiffany Deandrea Jackson

Margaret Sue Oswald Valedictorian

Lionel Demitri Watkins Valedictorian

Rashard Tibias Jones Jonathon Michael Keller Marshae LaKerria King Ashley Marie Lee Jesse David Lee Steven OÕ neil Lilly Tiffany Monique Lilly Jacqueline Karina Lopez Mack Author II Mayweather III Chad Allen Miller Timothy Joel Mills Raymond Bishop Moore Christopher Austin Naish Randy William Nalley Michael Austin Nicholas Lindsey Chrislyn Nichols Kevin Lee Odom Margaret Sue Oswald Adam Blake Patterson Loryn Elizabeth Patterson Stoney R-dawe Perkins Dallas Everett Perry Stone Carlisle Pritchett Kelli Nichole Ray Denzell Justin Rhine

Tiffany Nicole Richards Kari Marie Rochester Damian DelMario Rutledge Stephen Anthony Salter Casey Adam Sanderson Savanna Shanae Smith Shamaya Brianne Smitherman Ethan Lee Staab Danyelle Denise Stabler Samuel Allen Stewart Carlos Simon Sumerlin Andrew Joseph Sweat Sheila ReNee Thompson Christopher Douglas Todd Katherine Rose Vaughan Hector Enrique Vazquez-Juarez James Sumner Wagner Lee Edward Walker Andronikia Martianna Ward Joseph Ryan Warren Lionel Demitri Watkins Tamara Kay Wilder Chelsey Renea Wilson Sydney Jola Wright

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Pelham High School

Pelham High School graduation is May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Complex.

Sarah Margaret Banasiewicz Valedictorian

Taylor Danielle Bartlett Valedictorian

Claudia Ruth Brown Valedictorian

Bridget Caitlyn Carlile Valedictorian

James Jeffrey Flaniken Valedictorian

Kayla Renee Ford Valedictorian

Sadie Kathryn Foster Valedictorian

William Daniel Givan Valedictorian

Ashton Perry Haley Valedictorian

Brian Matthew Hester Valedictorian

Mitchell Bradley Morris Valedictorian

Andrea Renesae Mosley Valedictorian

Angela Sharese Mosley Valedictorian

Chase Tyler Nordman Valedictorian

Elsa Rose Sims Valedictorian

Tanner Andrew Smith Valedictorian

Carolyn Tate Speegle Valedictorian

Van Khanh Tong Valedictorian

Class of 2011 Rachel Luise Abel Austin Martin Adams Kathryn Courtney Allen Kimberly Elizabeth Allen Franklin Balmore Alvarado Tyler Edward Amos Emily RenŽ e Anderson Shalette Yvette Anderson Victor Alfonso Angel Evelia Neftali Arceo Orozco Jennifer Lynn Arthur Savanah Taylor Ashworth Catherine Ballentine Anna Olivia Banasiewicz Sarah Margaret Banasiewicz Justina Marquice Barrow Taylor Danielle Bartlett Braydon Ryan Bates Jerrod Allen Bearden Michael Blade Bearden Michelle Elizabeth Bearden Ashley Marie Bell Allison Rae Bendall Tamyris Derrinique Bennett Connor Doyal Benson Ellen Anne Bentley Jessica Taylor Bird Adam Carter Blackmon Jonathan Lance Bohin Jordyn Noelle Boutwell Cassidy Erin Boyce Matthew Connor Boyle Jessica Erin Breland Darren Reed Bright Haley Elizabeth Brooks Jordan Alexander Brooks Christopher Scott Brown Claudia Ruth Brown Saran Alexandria Brown Maegen Anne Bryan Jessica Nicole Bryant Julie Kim Bui Dalton Damien Buse James Brannon Camel Wyatt Cole Campbell Bridget Caitlyn Carlile Hannah Kathryn Carroll Angel Luis Cartagena Erica Whitley Carter Colby Dwight Castle Roman Martin Castor Connor Seth Champion Courtney Eric Chandler Jennifer Chongping Chang Danielle Yvette Charlnoes Kristen Helen Childers Ashley Lashelle Clark Brandon Powers Clark Robert Casey Clark Colin Pierce Claybrook Alexander Thomas Clayton Tyler Whitney Clemmons Cassidy Ryan Clevenger Joshua Kevin Cole Jacqueline Diane Collins Meagan Alexandria Comer Brittany Lynn Contorno Bertha Leticia Contreras-Garcia Jasmine Sierra Cooper Leonel Alberto Corona Romero Giovanni Mendoza Corona Gisela Cortes Alvarez Gabriel Barnes Cottone Mathieu James Courtenay Christean Jiordon Covington Cody Joshua Crist Veronica Cruz Enriquez Katie Nicole Cyr Haley Marie Davenport Jillian Michelle Davis Jamekia Alexandria Dawson

Margaret Clark Deason-Coughlin Daniel Ovide DeLage Jr. Alexander Robert Demers Haley Alexus Dickson Jodi Meagan Doss Connor Scott Douglas Philip Michael Dublin II Brent Michael Duer Lamar Anthony Dukes III Adriane Nicole Duncan Boaz Jacob Edgerton Ashley Shannon Edwards Geoffrey Scott Eggleton Adam Corley Elliott Alaina Michele Elliott Samantha Lynn Ellis Michael Jacob Enea Michael John Engel Laura Rebekah Fargason Yadira Farias Martinez Shannon Elizabeth Farley Sarah Paige Farmer Davis Bryant Faught Emily Jane Fields Matthew Thomas Finney Trevor Glen Fitts James Jeffrey Flaniken Justin Scott Flores Kathleen Marie Foley Kayla Renee Ford Byron Nicholas Foster Courtney Danielle Foster Sadie Kathryn Foster Marquis Terrell Franklin Fatima Galvan Hernandez Carmen Liliana Garcia Jennifer Marie Garcia Ellen Nicole Gardner Horace Edward Garner III Jacob Bancroft Garove Victoria Janelle Gater Joseph Reynolds Gay Jeremy Ryan George Daniel German-Cayetano Kyle Edward German William Daniel Givan Katherine Nicole Goggans Kimberly Brooke Goldman America Liliana Gonzalez Joshua Blake Graham Raylon DonteÕ Grant Robert Dillon Grant Dorothy Ciara Green Matthew Brent Gregg Braden Dale Groom Ilya Mikhaylovich Gutman Kelly Marie Haberstroh Seth Manasco Hagan Ashton Perry Haley Charles Brooks Haley George Parks Haley Lindsay Claire Haley Halen Lee Hall Jarrod Scott Hamner Austin Ryne Hancock Dominique Stephon Harris Kaitlyn Marie Harris Mason Stephen Hassen Oliver Lawrence Hastings Adam Rhodes Hauser Toni Marie Hawkins Jonathan Cameron Haynes Tracy Taurus Haynes Mallorye Victoria Heaton Matthew Tyler Henderson Luis Enrique Hercules Brian Matthew Hester Phillip Austin Hester Alexander Charles Hill Katelyn Elizabeth Hill Laura Brandon Hill Laura Alexandra Hitchcock Margaret Andrews Holland James Martez Hollenquest Jr.

Christian Colby Holler Idennis Braxton Holley Ahzia DanaŽ Hollis Jessica Marie Homrich Stephanie Brooke Hornsby Kharissa Taylor Howell Bradley Schyler Hubbard Ashley Elizabeth Hudson Logan Edward Reed Huey Emily Brooke Hull Robert Denson Hulsey Johnny Cong-Thanh Huynh Christopher Ryan Isbell Ana Karen Islas Benjamin David Jacks Jeffrey Mason Sloan Johnson Taylor Elyse Johnson Haley Ann Johnston John Andrew Jones Shannon Elise Kailey Melanie Anne Keener Brooke Allyson Kelley Nathan John Kenchington Michael David Kierspe Leslie Marie King Casey Lynn Lambert Stacey Nicole Lane Benjamin Seth Lansdowne Michael Dixon Laton Mary Helen Lawley Kelsie Elizabeth Lawson Kirstin Nichole Ledbetter Aaron Cornell Lewis Jordan Dean Linke Cindy Lopez Aguirre Alejandro Lopez Cindy Jannette Luviano-Diego Charles James Mahaffey Kayla Brooke Mareno Zachary Michael Martin Daniela Martinez Escobar John Pinkney Massey IV Melissa Mastrandonas Anastasia Alexandra-Eileen Matiouchin Jessica Ashley Mays Colby Brian McCain Brandon Lee McCall Carley Renee McCune Damali Leander McFarland James Hunter McGee Christian Tanner McGinnis Blake Andrew McGriff Christopher Claude McGuire II Heather Nicole McGuirk Abby Elizabeth McMillan Allison Lynn McSwain Daniel Lee Merkl Jr. Ethan Daniel Metcalf Anna Elizabeth Miller Erika Noel Milliken Tyler Dale Minyard Mallory Brooke Mitchell William Harrison Mitchell David Marcus Montgomery Jr. Diamond Breair Moore Brooke Ashlyn Morris Darian Nicole Morris Mitchell Bradley Morris Andrea Renesae Mosley Angela Sharese Mosley Faith Alexandria May Mote Catherine Elizabeth Murphy Ashley Nicole Murray Edwin Maina Muthee Stella Wagaki Muthee Anthony Tyler Myers Jeffrey Andrew Myers Kassandra Nava Manzo Tanner Wade Nicholas Casey Jordan Nichols Karana Morgan Nichols Chase Tyler Nordman Katie Lillyan OÕ Brien

Jamie Elizabeth Olson Abel Olvera Jr. Joshua Kirk Pace Diana Carolina Padilla Guevara Dylan Reed Parker Gaines McCary Parker Kasey Elizabeth Parks Kendyl Ryan Partridge Hunter Alan Payant Jonathan Hunter Pearson Blaine Steven Peel Ana Felisa Pe– a Chelsea Nicole Pennington Cristian Oscar Pineda Parente Myranda Kaye Pitt Patrick LaDun Powell Christopher Thomas Price Jesse Robert Price Allison Kate Pruitt Estefania Quintana Aguilar Jasmin Khalil Ransom Michael Tyler Ray Savannah Lin Ray Kaley Nicole Rector Destiny Leigh Reeves Graham Robert Reilly Rachel Elizabeth Reynolds Tanner Garrett Rice Lauren Michelle Rich Jayla Brenell Richardson Jonathon Milton Richardson Erin Elizabeth Riley Jamie Lee Rodgers Thomas David Rodgers Elizabeth Rodriguez Jacob Steven Rogers Valerie Glenn Roney Janet Lopez Roque Michael Anthony Ross Carlton Monroe Rosse Rachel Ann Ruehmer Kayla Christine Ryder Dominique Nicole Sanders Hannah Elizabeth Sapp Edwin Linwood Saville III Hannah Marie Scheub Rachel Nicole Scott Aaron Willis Scurlock Kathryn Blair Seale Katelyn Danielle Serio

Andrieko Angel Serrano Sarah Elizabeth Shannon Elsa Rose Sims Matthew Steven Henderson Skelton Andrew Braxton Skinner Cameron Park Slane Derek John Slaughter April Caitlan Smelley Anna Wesley Smith Shaina Renae Smith Tanner Andrew Smith Carolyn Tate Speegle Morgan Bridgette Spivey Justin Lee Srygley Clarke Joshua Stackhouse Jordan Camille Staggs Alexandra Lea Stanek Max Aaron Steele Kyle Edward Stringer Jennifer Brooke Sunderland Steffen Towns Swindle Reginald Taylor Valerie Marie Taylor Nicholas Julian Terrell LeZedrick Quanell Tetter Brittany Dianne Thaxton Madilyn Lee Theodoras Bradley Matthew Thomas Corey Dalton Thomas Amber Darleen Thompson Anthony Evan Timpa Mathew Charles Tkacik Brandon Keith Todd Raven SeymoneÕ Toney Van Khanh Tong

Haley Mauree Townsend Samantha Rae Travis Christina Danielle Trucks Tyler Jordan Trumbly Stefany Yovelinova Tsankova Jerry Paul Twitty Clay Riley Valentine Brishaun Marquese Valree John Edmon Bailey Vincent Emily Frances VonBartheld Christopher Louis Walker Eric James Wallace Melissa Rebecca Wallace Tyler Cameron Ward Corey Taylor Waters Cody Blake Watlington Kayla Jennie Danielle Watson Frank Tait Wayland Michael Garrett Welch Jordan Lindsey Wesson Kendall Marie Wesson Joshua Bradley Wheeler Victoria Alayne White Clayton John Whitfield Joshua Michael Wildman Dominic Cortez Williams Jacob Bryan Williams Thomas Michael Williams Tony LaTorey Williams Warren Pratt Williams Jr. Maurice DeVonte Wilson Jr. Caitlyn Elizabeth Wood Joshua Randall Woodall Devin Christopher Young Gregory Averil Young

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Shelby County High School Graduation will be held at 7 p.m. May 26 at the Shelby County High School football stadium.

Class of 2011 Justin Shane Abbott Shaquille Deandre Agee Tonya Lavine Allen Aulvia Diane Baker Stephanie Nell Barnes Johnny Elijah Batton Corey Austin Beane William Logan Behrle Haley Elizabeth Bentley Brianna Michelle Binkerd Calvin Micheal Branch Joseph Daniel Broderick Darius Marcel Brown Christopher Blake Bryant Jacob Hunter Buck Tiffany Nicole Bush Tyler James Bush Tre Devon Cohill Patrice Maria Cokely Danny Joe Cox

Cody Alan Crumpton Brooklyn Nicole Davis Tiffany Kandice Davis Jasmine Demetria Dickinson Jazmine Marie Ellison Stephen Michael Erhart Ryan Nolen Etress Kelsey Ann Farmer Racheal Carol Floyd Dallas Chase Estes Freeman Talmadge Cody Fuller Terry Ray Gallups Wesley Michael Galutza Chase Michael Gannon Joshua Anthony Gibson Tiffany Shay Goggins Deon Cortez Green Scott Blake Gregory Gary Alexander Halsey Brittany Leigh Harrell Zakariah Dawuud Heffner Tyler Scott Hench Nathaniel Blaine Herrington

Cody Lewis Hitt Brooklyn Danielle Horton Ronny Lee Horton Seth Addison Horton Zachary James Horton Johnnie Melvin Howard III Jeffrey Adam Hughes Christopher Brent Jones Gregory John, Jr. Jones Ryan Brett Jowers Jerrod Wayne Keenum Rachael Alice Kenny Jayson Bennett Lansford Chelsea Nicole Lee Alexis Danielle Lewis Faith Nichole Livingston TyDarion Maurise Lollar Fantasia Nicole Lopez Robert Colton Lyle Cory Heath Madaris Heather Marie Maness Caleb Warren Martin Andrew James Massey

Sarah Anne Mattis Tyeasha Deona Mayfield John William McDaniel Madison Alyse McDaniel Stephen Caleb McDonald Bo Jon Wesley McKinney Holli Danielle McNeill Zachary Alexander Miller Channing Anwara Mitchell Matthew Wade Mitchell Coy Michael Kipp Moore Megan Leah Moore Nicholas Edward Moore Kayla Nichole Nobles Maegan Leann OÕ Neal James Allen Pate Johnathan Hunter Partridge Jonathan William Pennington Alysia Simone Perkins Johnathon Paul Perrine Heather Raye Perryman Jacob Scott Phillips Daniel Jacob Porter

Shelby County School of Technology Class of 2011 Johnny Elijah Batton Nicholas Lee Billings John Nathaniel Bird Kaylan Brooke Bolinger Bradley Shane Boothe Calvin Micheal Branch Trevor James Cantrell Angel Luis Cartagena Sanchez Nikoles Blanton Carter

Patrice Maria Cokely John Paul Costlow Jr. Trent Allen Cunningham Curren Luke Daniels Brooklyn Nicole Davis Andrew Wallace Driver Michael Jacob Enea Ryan Nolen Etress Wesley Michael Galutza Horace Edward (Trey) Garner, I Robert Dillon Grant Aimee Alyssa Gulledge

Chelsea Dawnette Haken Shelbie Marissa Harris Tyler Scott Hench Matthew Tyler Henderson Phillip Austin Hester James Patton Hill Erik Von Hofmeister Anthony Lee Hogg Dillon James Hollingsworth Rigoberto Jimenez Chad Eric Jones James Matthew Lawley

Spain Park High School Class of 2011 Stephen Marks Abernathy Bailey Elizabeth Adams Olivia A. Adams Ryan C. Akers James Casey Aldridge Hannah Caitlin Alexander Brandon L. Allen Edgar R. Almazan Holly Catherine Atkinson William A. Aycock Ahsal Angel Bahadori-Toolabi Nicholas W. Bahos Kathryn A. Bailey Patrick Bailey Kathryn Ann Baker Summer Nicole Baker Robert T. Baldwin Elizabeth A. Ballew Morgan A. Barnes Brandi Alexandria Barnette Anthony C. Baroody Valerie H. Barreau Kelsey Nichole Bass Leah O. Beard Tevin Terez Beasley Carly Miranda Bell Alexandria Lashun Bennett Katherine Wood Best Broderick Byron Betz Phallon Jalejah Blakely Lauchlin McNeill Blue Marie J. Blunt Janet E. Boettner John Pierce Boggan James Michael Box Megan E. Brandon Nathan Tyler Brock Stacy Nicole Brock Cidravion Antuane Brown Michael A. Brown Macy E. Browning Timothy Joshua Brunner Jeremy Robert Bryan Caitline June Buford Rachel Ann Burks Emily Elizabeth Burleson Calina A. Burst Aaron Campbell Busby Stephen M. Busby Zachary D. Butcher Michael A. Byrnes Sarah Frances Cahela Tamonea Paris Calloway-Woods Hannah Elizabeth Camp Andrea Hope Campbell Donald K. Capps Kendall M. Carlis Alexandria Leigh Carter Caitlyn Rose Carter Jamie M. Carter Kristoff Ahmaad Carter Colby Blake Cartwright Blake C. Catalano Natalie Maria Celia Holli Nicole Chaney William Thatcher Chapman Crystal Janell Chestang Caleb A. Clark Alexander Douglas Close Baylen Chase Clough Connor C. Cocke Michael Austin Coker William Coleman Jeffrey Ross Collier Margaret P. Connolly Hayden Kimble Cook Jamel Gerrard Cook Emmanuel Cooper Erin E. Cowart Kelsey E. Cox Michelle T. Craig Patrick J. Crowley Brandon Andrew Cummings Diamond A. Cunningham Lara G. Curreri Allison Rae Cvengros Ryan William Cvengros Meaghan Lila Dacosta Nicholas J. Danfourah Bradford Daniel Jordan A. David Ricarra Myra Davis Mallory OÕ Quin Dearing

Joseph D. Defalco Briana E. Delaine Kali A. Deming Alekos S. Derzis Ashley Anne Deville Alexander Jonathan Dickson Alexandria R. Drakos Danielle M. Dubose Terrica Dewantra Dunson Daylea Ashlyn Duvall Lakin Myshell Eddy Andrew Tyler Elliott Christopher John Ellis Danielle Elizabet Fairweather Christian Lance Feagin Sarah Elisabeth Fedyk Alex Barry Fields Cooper D. Flanagan Desmond Maximilian Flanagan Kiauna ShÕ Ante Ford America Foster Gregory Ryan Fox Howard Jay Fox IV Brooke M. Frazier Robert Anthony Frazier Sydney Elizabeth Fritz Jeremy Van Claude Gibson John Mark Giles Ashley B. Gillespie Evelyn R. Glass Breanna L. Gordon John Bernard M. Gose Gina Grace Gradone Lauren Elizabeth Gray Brittany Griffin John Brandon Griffin Taylor N. Griffith Jessica D. Grimes Michael Thomas Groover Briana Nicole Harris Hershey Trey Harris Jeremy A. Harris Jessica L. Harrison Casey A. Hassett Rachel R. Hathcoat Elise Scott Hayes Elizabeth Channing Haynes John T. Haywood Jami Lauren Heard Alexander M. Henson Rachel Elizabeth Hogg Tia Holcombe Alexcia D. Hollis Mitchell A. Holt Paul C. Hosemann IV Mary Leanne Houston Robert W. Howard Anna Elizabeth Howell

Joseph D. Broderick Valedictorian Robert Dylan Powell Samantha Nichole Price Samantha Roberson Jacob Daniel Smith William Tyler Spainhoward Kayla Michelle Sports Austin Hunter Strickland Brooklyn Dannielle Stozier Megan Kathryn Talley Angelique Janelle Taylor Payton Stephens Thomas

Johnnie M. Howard, III Valedictorian Trayna Rachelle Thompson Zachary Lee Vest William Pate Walker Caitlin Thersa Wallace Joseph Ryan Watson Brittney Nicole Wells Jeremy Wayne Wells Ivan Joseph Williams Zachary Tyler Williams James Keaton Wood Colin Harrison Wright

Graduation ceremony will be May 26 at 5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Columbiana.

Chelsea Nicole Lee Robert Colton Lyle Sarah Anne Mattis Colby Brian McCain Brandon Lee McCall Preston Glenn Naish Kayla Nichole Nobles Maegan Leann OÕ Neal Heather Raye Perryman Daniel Michael Phillips Christopher Thomas Price Christopher Joseph Robinson

Treasure Sailes Heather D Shiflett Brittney Dianne Simmons John Ryan Sisbarro Cacy Lee Smith Cody Lee Smith Shaina (Shae) Renae Smith Max Aaron Steele Bradley A Taylor Nicholas Colby Taylor Jeil Merari Tejada Travis Henry Thomas

Jerry Paul Twitty Jacob Paul Veitch Gerardo Villa Christopher Scott Wallace Corey Taylor Waters Alana Marie White Kori Marie Whitfield Zachary Tyler Williams Austen OÕ neal Woods

Spain Park High School’s graduation ceremony will be May 24, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Wright Center on the Samford University campus.

Timothy C. Hudson Madeline E. Hughes Nicholas Joseph Humphrey Sayyida Kamilah Humphrey Lauren A. Hurst John William Huseman Alexandra N. Hval Abeda Iqbal Andrew Christian Isom Michael Connor Ivey Alexis Jackson Mirielle R. Jefferson Rebecca Glenn Jett John Lucien Johnson Kyle A. Johnson Michael C. Johnson Zarkia Rontrice Johnson Shardae Pattrese Jones Susannah Marie Jones

Amin B. Jomma Tyler Ronald Junkin Eric Thomas Kaemmerer Nancy A. Kartos Taylor L. Kelley Morgan O. Kennamer Aleshia Raeshun Key Anas Uddin Khan Rebecca Jean Kilgore Isiah Anthony King Keylan Jamale King Kylie Lane King Sarah Ann King Kana Kinoshita Christian Sean Kipp Dekerrion Marquis Knight Emily Knight Catherine Elizabeth Kolaczek Melissa Kolazyk

Caitlin Melissa Milan Edward Kyle Milling Douglas Neal Mitchell Jessica Elise Moeller Samarah Mohammad Mohammad Zachary D. Monk Joshua David Montgomery Kaitlyn M. Moody Jackson Vaughn Moore Jon C. Moore Kaylan Alexandra Moore Omar Dejesus Morales Sean D. Morris Sharice Danielle Morris Brandon James Morrow Rebekah Evans Mote Brandon M. Mullis Macy M. Murphy Mallory A. Murphy

Keri A. Krake Charles H. Lakin Shannon C. Lalley Jessica L. Lamb Paige E. Langston Steven Carlos Lawson Jr. Alyssa J. Leatherwood Alexa M. Lee Seung Hyeon Lee Heather Leone Benjamin Bernard Lilly Emily Lin Tasneem Pyar Ali Lirani Adrienne L. Long Carlye A. Long Jacob Lorino Jordan Lorino Shannen Marlow Lowe Kristen Branch Lowery Jackson Lee Luther Kathleen N. Lynch Yogeinis Jasmin Maldonado Anna-Kate Marcum Davis C. Martin Altonius Donnell Mason Jasmine Nicole Mathew-Morgan Grant Mitchell Mawhinney Hannah Miller McCay Robert J. V. McCreary Alesha Kay McDaniel Lauren McLernon Lily Claire Qiujia McMahon Charles H. McPherson Jacob Michael Melia Jessica Maria Mena Lauren E. Merck Zachary Torin Michael

Meagan A. Murphy Laila Abadulhamid Musaed David Michael Nakayama Felicia Michele Naro Trevor Nelson Patricia A. Nevins Courtney R. Newton Ryann Elizabeth Niday Aubrianne G. Norton Kathryn N. Novak Jackson B. OÕ Neil Jane E. OÕ Rear Alexandra Giovanna Ortega Alexis Ousley Patrick M. Owens Kennan L. Parker Akash Patel Oshin Amrut Patel Alexander J. Payne Danielle A. Phillips Natalie J. Pickett Karlee Picogna Jocelyn S. Pittman Andrew C. Plan Jacob Ryan Polhemus Aryn K. Pond Caroline E. Ponder William F. Prosch III Sehrish Rahim Hugo Prebben Ramirez Nathaniel Aaron Ray Shanna Nicole Redmayne Shannon Suzanne Redmayne Alexandra Renfroe Lauren Elizabeth Renta Lauren Gray Riley Phillip I. Ritchey

Emily Lin Valedictorian Christopher K. Robertson Christopher D. Robinson Jeremy B. Robuck Kristen A. Robuck Nicole Rodriguez

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Susan L. Rohwedder Nicholle S. Roskam Zachary Stevon Rutledge Colby Faith Ryan Erika D. Sankey Zachery Joseph Sazera Andrew Sbrissa Katherine A. Schmidt Tyler F. Seals Hanna L. Selman Mitri S. Shatara Collin Mitchell Shaw Christopher Shepard Christopher Keith Siebold Mikael Anthony Silas Steven V. Silvio Evan G. Simon Joseph Michael Smarrelli Aaron Smith Rickey Eugene Smith Jr. Riley W. Smith Kelsey L. Southerland Maria Vaughn Spano Joshua Collin Spears Robert Alexander Spears Kristen Nicole Spence Justin Charles Steen Micah Stewart Annalika Steyn Bryan Joseph Stone Charles Martin Stone Grant M. Stoverink Rami Mohamad Sukkar Shelby P. Tanner Leslie Taylor Akeeb Imtiaz Tejani Qamar Imtiaz Tejani Michael E. Thomas

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Thompson High School

Thompson High School’s graduation ceremony will be May 25 at 6 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Music Center in Pelham

Brittany N. Anton Valedictorian

Taylor A. Bria Valedictorian

Victoria C. Bridgewater Valedictorian

Alan C. Buckelew Valedictorian

Christyn N. Carpenter Valedictorian

Jessica M. Carter Valedictorian

Jessica N. Crane Valedictorian

Jesse S. Davis Valedictorian

Katherine E. Ethridge Valedictorian

Harrison G. Gambill Valedictorian

Brett A. Green Valedictorian

Jordan E. Hall Valedictorian

Kayela M. Hill Valedictorian

Kelsey A. Johnson Valedictorian

Kyle F. Kreuser Valedictorian

Kimberlee D. Krubinski Valedictorian

Scott T. Lawley Valedictorian

Danleigh R. McDaniel Valedictorian

Jacquelyn S. McVay Valedictorian

Ian R. Murray Valedictorian

Megan A. Rowell Valedictorian

Jennifer D. Shaw Valedictorian

Shannon N. Turek Valedictorian

Frances C. Victory Valedictorian

Brandon M. Weaver Valedictorian

Grace M. Williams Valedictorian

Class of 2011 Shelby M. Abernathy Kristopher J. Abrams Aleisha D. Alexander Bradley W. Allen Kelsey A. Allen Helder Almodovar Medina Asia L. Anchrum Petar I. Arabov Roy J. Armendariz Acuna Taylor E. Atkinson Hiba Z. Awwad Brian A. Bailey Christian M. Bailey Aaron C. Baird John W. Baker AndreÕ S. Barnes Michael D. Barrett Hunter M. Bates Cameron L. Baylor Josephine M. Benner Matthew T. Bess Nicholas L. Billings Kimberly N. Blake Madison L. Blough Kaylan B. Bolinger Charles P. Bond Taylor D. Boone Christopher S. Boothe Kelsi J. Bostic John H. Bowen Austin N. Brown Walter G. Brush Daniel C. Buchanan Christian C. Caldwell John Paul Camp Ashley N. Canada Trevor J. Cantrell Annalyn M. Caputo Joshua D. Carden John B. Cardwell Nikoles B. Carter Linda M. Castillo Mariela Castillo Mariana A. Castro Cardenas Sarahi D. Cazares Martinez Devin L. Chance Nicholas J. Chatham Savannah M. Cingoranelli Kimberly N. Clark Samuel F. Clemons Brandon J. Cochran Ryan L. Coleman Chad A. Collum Darby M. Colquett Sean D. Connelly Daniel H. Cook Caleb T. Cooper Christopher D. Cooper Joshua R. Cottingham Christina L. Crainich Kelsey L. Crauswell Hannah E. Crawford Austin V. Crocker Thomas E. Darby Dominique N. Darnell Victoria T. Daugherty Erin E. Davenport Haley D. Davenport Jamier J. Davis Pierre L. Davis Raymond D. Davis Lisetee G. De Los Santos Patrick D. Dempsey Neera N. Desai Ashley K. Dicus

Kiara A. Dixon James T. Dockery Kenneth R. Dodd Briana L. Drake Xavier Duran Lindsay N. Durrett Myles T. Dye James Z. Eddings Seth T. Eddings Steven R. Eddy Tiffany L. Eichelberger Joseph P. Ellis Joshua T. Ellis Skylar J. Estell Rebecca S. Ethridge Dylan C. Etter David K. Evans Qualin D. Evans Bradley H. Fenley Drake A. Fowler Orlando L. Fowler Arthur K. Francis Matthew H. Franklin Katlin D. Fulton Tresman D. Gaddis Galdino Gallegos Justin N. Gamache Juan D. Garcia Alonso Rachel K. Gehrcke Matthew C. Gill Amber M. Gilmore Cody L. Gilmore Martin G. Glaster Kelby B. Godwin Katie N. Goode DÕ Angelo R. Green Kala J. Green Dylan T. Greene Jonah N. Grice Blake W. Gruber Liliana B. Gutierrez Miranda Chelsea D. Haken Latisha S. Hale Lowell E. Hamilton Zachary B. Hamrick Michael C. Hardeman Trenton T. Harper Arieonna T. Harris Shelbie M. Harris Joshua W. Hartsfield Matthew E. Haskins Olivia J. Haught Deisland M. Haynes Tarah D. Heaton Karoline J. Hennessee Rosita Herrera Herrera Abel Herrera Jacob A. Hester Austin C. Higgins Ethan P. Higgins Sean M. Hobbs Patrick E. Hodges Dillon J. Hollingsworth Dominic A. Holloway Storm A. Holmes Kayla L. Hopkins Barry L. Horton Noah M. Hosmer David A. Howard Megan E. Hoyt Robert E. Hubbard Luke A. Hughes Christopher Q. Humphrey Gaines Alexandra S. Hurtt Jonathan A. Hyde Mario G. Islas Lastra Rigoberto Jimenez Matthew D. Johnson

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Robert C. Johnson Stephen T. Johnson Alana G. Joiner Eli F. Joiner Bailey E. Jones Haley K. Jones Jeremy K. Jones John C. Jones Timothy A. Jones Walter J. Jones Courtney L. Jordan Paul N. Karanja Brandon A. Keel Jonathan A. Keller Christian J. Kelley Stormi J. Kerwood Charles R. Kimbrough Brandon C. King Robert W. Kirkland Devon D. Kirkley Zared D. Klinner Tray W. Kuntz Kayla M. Kusiak Sydni L. Lackey Donald L. Lamp Haley M. Lang Dylan K. Lawley James M. Lawley Landon Z. Laxson Brittni M. Lee Elijah T. Lennon Taylor W. Leverett Courtney M. Lewis Morgan T. Lindsey Benjamin R. Lint Jack A. Long Jayme C. Long Robert M. Lovelace Carson L. Lovett Chase A. Lovett Hunter L. Lovett Erin N. Lowe Katherine E. Lowery Logan L. MacDonald William T. Mahone Matthew T. Marks Devon L. Martin Trentin O. Martin Christopher D. May Joshua T. May Sarah A. May Inesha J. McCarter Frederick K. McClendon Haleigh A. McClure Kieun L. McCrimon Justin D. McGinnis Christopher E. McKay James A. McKenzie Jarred A. McKinney Jessa M. McKinney Shea C. McKinney Timothy L. McKinney

Jonathan T. Mcknight Rachel L. McMullen Madison R. Meeks James K. Miller III Jackson A. Miller Alexander Mo Karl A. Mollica Jennifer L. Moore Wayne S. Moore Yerix R. Morel DestineÕ S. Morgan Mason L. Morris Jade A. Mott Ashley N. Moulden Catherine S. Murrell Jesse J. Mwakajumba Preston G. Naish Najawuan C. Nash Markeya S. Nelson Elisha L. Neville Chase M. Olive Hannah O. Oliver Jeanette M. Omaish Cory M. Onarheim Christian T. Orso Robert J. Ousley Jacob L. Owens Miranda L. Owens Derek R. Partridge Zachary S. Pate Saajan P. Patel Natasha T. Patete Jacob A. Patrick Macready Bethany L. Patton Collin R. Pearson Courtney M. Pernell Rachel R. Pickett Rebekah B. Pilgreen Ryan M. Pillen Matthew A. Pinion Dylan B. Pody Marcus R. Poor Tyrone D. Pope Courtney V. Posey Denorrise F. Posey Carrie L. Powell Candice N. Powers Samuel A. Prater James J. Prince Osvaldo Quijada Jayde L. Rasband Kathleen N. Rauccio Maria S. Rauls Celsie L. Reagin Emily V. Reiter Nancy A. Reyes Velasquez Monzerrath M. Reyes Kelsey N. Rhoden Sarah E. Richardson Taylor N. Richardson Jessica V. Rico Cesar U. Rivera Herrera

Britany R. Roberts Olivia A. Roberts Jesus P. Rodriguez Carrillo Jason T. Rogers Jairo Rosales Tiffany B. Rothenstine Andrew J. Rowan Cody W. Sanders Nestor A. Santamaria Lindsey C. Sargent Samantha L. Schaefer Michael D. Schofield Stephen L. Schoonover Robert L. Schwarz Andrew D. Scorby Jordan C. Searchfield Karla A. Serrano Alvarado Issai Serrano Daniel W. Sheffield China M. Shields Kathryn L. Shiparski Candra K. Shockley Andrew M. Short Kayla D. Shorter Katherine E. Simmons Deavonna Sims Harmeet H. Singh Tony R. Smith Jr. Cody L. Smith Hunter S. Smith Kelsey N. Smith Laura C. Smith Kelsey S. Smitherman Christian A. Spano Ryan J. Spence Amanda E. Springer Oliver G. Stansell Morgan M. Stepek Christopher B. Swafford Bradley A. Taylor Chelsea P. Taylor Elisha D. Taylor Fredricka N. Temple Marlyn K. Terrell Asia S. Thomas Elisa S. Thomas

Travis H. Thomas Jackie A. Thornton Peyton N. Thrash Isaiah A. Toomer Dwane D. Traynor Jr. Ian Z. Triggs Keaira M. Tucker Amber N. Underwood Kristen N. Vacarella Anna L. Valentine Elizabeth B. Vann Enoch A. Vasquez Moz Kevin A. Vasquez Moz Maria G. Venegas Tinoco Gerardo Villa Landon L. Vincent Chelsea D. Walters Courtney D. Walters Allison E. Watts Jackson E. Watts Jennifer L. Weldon Dylan B. Wells Tyler H. Whatley Ivy R. Wheeler Alana M. White Jordan R. White Korie M. Whitfield John A. Williams Kayla S. Williams Ladarrion M. Williams Nicholas T. Williams Amber N. Williamson Philip B. Williamson Paul A. Williford Cody A. Willis Cari N. Wilson Holli K. Wolter Krista B. Wood Austen O. Woods Jesse D. Wooten Jillian R. Zagar Evan D. Zinnel Valedictorians not pictured: Alex M. Henderson Caleb B. Jarvis

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Vincent High School Vincent’s graduation will be held at 7 p.m. May 26 at Harold Garrett Stadium on the campus of Vincent High School.

Class of 2011 Luis Angel Arroya Acevedo Ashley Sabrea Allen John Nathaniel Bird Brandon Martin Brasher Christopher Michael Brasher Robert William Brasher Ashley Nicole Brown Chelsea Anne Bullard Casey Garland Burns Seth Michael Campbell Kendal Lovel Carter Raven CÕ More Chapman Kaylin Danielle Childers David Harrison Colvert Rusty Alan Couch Austin Jamel Davis Courtney Nicole Davis Tomisha Belinda Franklin Zachary Seth Garrett Nicholas George Gerontakis James William Hall Bruce Owen Hamilton, Jr.

Tyesha Raychell Hardy Elizabeth Ann Hillard Calah Anne Hipps Kimberly Nicole Hollis Adam Joel Howard Keiaushae Shontica Howard Randee Miriah Isbell Michael Dyreal Kelley Travic Medford Kendrick Devona Jade Kidd Johnathon Edward King Karina Vivas Lizarraga Sandra Dawn Malone Nathan Ryan Matherson Benjamin Rayshon McKinney Raven Chanel Middleton Judson Brent Moore Christina Marie Newsome Shannon Marie Nothcutt Amber Nicole Norwood Dominique Tynell Norwood Seth Ashton Page Thomas Ryan Pate Jerome Maurice Pelmer

Westminster School

Kimberly Hollis Valedictorian

Savannah Senicz Valedictorian

Jessica Nicole Posey Katherine Morgan Shcwent Savannah Fe Senic Amber Lyn Shaw Johnathan Deon Slaughter Anthony Michael Smith Jessica Nicole Smith Nicholas Colby Taylor Tanicea Jean Thomas

Amanda Shalyn Threatt Jacob Paul Veitch Emily Bell Waldrop Sinthia Gale Walker Christopher Scott Wallace Keyon Devorrus Wallace Taylor Scott White

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Michael Robert Flayhart William Jackson Gurley Rachel Elise Ray Richard Rudolph Robey Craig McMullen Stanford Israel Kendrick Thompson Micah Anthony Thompson

Valedictorian: Rachel Ray

Westminster’s graduation will be on Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church.

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Designing her future

By AMY JONES Associate Editor

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INDIAN SPRINGS — When Sara Clark visited her grandmother in Florence growing up, there wasn’t much to do in the area.

To keep young Sara busy, her grandmother taught her to sew and quilt, sharing her love of creating useable art.

Those lessons in love helped propel Clark, now a graduating senior at Indian Springs School, into her life’s goal. She uses her expertise at sewing and quilting to fashion clothes and purses.

“I did it with my grandmother when I was younger and I’ve loved it

ever since,” she said. “I’m keeping the tradition and the heritage alive.”

Clark said she’s inspired by her grandmother, and also by other Southern designers in Florence, including sportswear designers Billy Reid and Natalie Chanin.

Some of her pieces have been sold through a retail store in Seaside, Fla. Clark said her dream is to have her own line of clothing, purses and jewelry.

In order to accomplish that dream, Clark will attend North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C. She has been accepted into the Anni Albers Scholars

Program at N.C. State and will study in both the College of Textiles and the College of Design, earning two undergraduate degrees in a five-year program.

Clark has used her quilting skills to excel at different kinds of art. She participated in an eight-week youth apprenticeship program at Birmingham’s Sloss Furnaces, where she worked with cast iron and steel sculpture.

While in the program, she won second place in a competition among the participants for a fabric, wood, metal and leather quilt she formed.

She said winning that prize was one of her

proudest moments.

“I put so much into it,” she said. “I put together all the parts of my heritage and myself.”

Sara incorporates art into every part of her life, even her graduation day.

She purchased an early1900s wedding dress and is using the dress fabric to make her own graduation dress even more personal.

“It’s just the way I’ve been able to express myself. I just fell in love with fabric,” she said. “If I didn’t do something with art, I’d never be happy as I got older. It’s just what I love to do and what I’ve always wanted to do. I’m so lucky I figured out at a young age what I wanted to do.”

Paging Dr. Ameen Barghi

By CHRISTINE BOATWRIGHT Staff Writer At 18, Ameen Barghi has already conducted stroke research at UAB, published papers on the topic and received an early medical school acceptance to UAB. “I started volunteering at UAB hospital, but the man I was working for said I shouldn’t waste my time volunteering,” Barghi said. “I started doing research with him.

“Helping people was great, but nothing comes of it if it’s not doing anything (in the long run),” he added.

Barghi’s research revolved around tracing the MRIs of strokes, multiple sclerosis and pediatrics. He said he intends to attend UAB medical school to become a neurosurgeon.

“I enjoy neuroscience because most of my medical experience is in that field, and although I’ve shadowed doctors in other fields, I seem to think that most of the ‘unknowns’ in medicine stem from neurological disorders,” Barghi said.

“Our understanding of the brain and its functionality is continuously evolving and deepening.”

After medical school, Barghi said he’s looking to continue his career with Doctors without Borders, a program that takes doctors to work for free in impoverished, underserved areas.

“I don’t like the concept that doctors serve in underserved areas locally,” he said. “People here are served well, but not internationally.

I shadowed a doctor in Turkey, where the rooms

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were separated by sheets.

There was no privacy.

All they want is care, and if they get it, then great.”

When asked about working without pay for impoverished people, Barghi said the money he’ll make afterward is such that the income sac-

rificed in years of service become insignificant.

Barghi’s parents are of Turkish and Iranian decent, but he was born at UAB hospital, which he said is “ironic,” as he’s looking to begin his career at that very hospital.

Building new worlds on stage

By NEAL WAGNER City Editor In several years, visitors to Disney’s plethora of theme parks may see the handiwork of a Pelham High School senior who has been transporting audiences to far-off places for the past five years.

Chances are, everyone who has attended a PHS theater production during the past few years has seen the work of Matthew Tkacik, who has been designing sets, working the lighting and even acting at the school since his freshman year.

Tkacik got his theater production start several years ago when he began going to his sister’s rehearsals and helping out with the lighting. As time progressed, Tkacik became more and more involved in captivating theater audiences and creating other worlds on the

stage.

“I do a lot of model concepts, which is just building a 3D model of what the set is going to look like,” Tkacik said, noting he uses anything he can find to construct a miniature model of the set to ensure everything will be able to fit on the stage before the production begins.

Tkacik credits his sister, his mother and his theatre teacher, Jamie Stephenson, with helping him sharpen his theatre production skills over time. Stephenson routinely presents Tkacik and his fellow theatre students with unexpected scenarios to teach them the importance of problem solving, he said.

“Mrs. Stephenson is a great teacher. She really teaches us the importance of problem solving, which is huge, because something will go wrong in every show no matter

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what,” Tkacik said. “I think I am pretty good for college.”

Tkacik is planning to attend Troy University in the fall to major in scenic design for theater and movies. From there, he hopes to eventually work for a company founded by one of his role models.

“I am going to try to work for Disney one day.

They have been talking about opening up a new theme park,” Tkacik said.

“Scene design is big in all of Disney’s parks.

“Walt Disney really inspires me, because he had a dream that anything can come true,” Tkacik said. “He was raised poor, but as soon as he made it big, he pretty much had the whole world.”

Hope’s future Mr. President

By AMY JONES Associate Editor PELHAM — At Hope Christian School, Josh Blackwell fills a variety of leadership roles.

He’s senior class president, Beta Club copresident, Honor Society president, executive vice president of the Key Club, chairman of the prom committee, and senior yearbook photo editor — and that’s just during his senior year.

But in the end, all those roles might just be preparing him for a much higher office, one that’s shaped like an oval and located on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Blackwell, who plans to attend BirminghamSouthern College this fall and enter a program where he will study philosophy, political science and economics, said he’s definitely considering a political career. However, he’s also considering law school, a graduate degree in business or maybe even seminary.

“It’s all about where God leads me in my life,” he said. “Basically, my goal is to help people.

I’m not sure where I’ll be

going, but wherever my future is, I know my purpose in life is to glorify God.” Blackwell said he became interested in politics after watching the Bush and Obama administrations and focusing on things he agreed with and things he would have done differently.

He said his grandfather, a small businessman, talked about unfair taxes through his last days.

“Through politics, I could help people by encouraging free enterprise,” Blackwell said.

Blackwell said his strong political beliefs stem from God’s word and his strong Christian upbringing.

“My parents provided me with strong Christian standards. They showed me the way to go,” he said.

Blackwell said that he believes he’s a leader because of those Christian standards.

“I believe that leadership is something that can be natural in a person, but it can also be gained. One has to know how to follow in order to know how to lead,” he said.

Senior helps Helena Police stop crime

By KATIE HURST Lifestyles Editor Like many children, School of Technology senior Robbie Grant grew up dreaming about one day becoming a police officer. However, his dreams of crime fighting have taken him further than his childhood as he has already begun to chart his course in law enforcement.

The first step was joining the Helena Police Explorers, a group for students ages 14-21 to learn more about law enforcement and training, Grant said.

“I’ve known forever this is what I wanted to do,” he said. “Once I got involved in the Helena Police Explorers, I knew I wanted to make it a career.”

Grant has been a Helena Police Explorer for five years and has participated in hands-on police training, gone on numerous ride-alongs with on-duty officers and been involved in community service projects.

Grant is currently the explorer post captain and has competed with his team in several skills competitions including traffic stops, traffic

directing and burglary response.

At the School of Technology, Grant has been in the public safety class for three years, where he said he’s enjoyed learning more about the field of law enforcement. Through the class, he competed in the state skills USA competition, where he won first place. He went on to win second place in the National Skills USA competition.

When he’s not in class, Grant works at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office as a part-time police dispatcher and through an

internship program. He said through this role, he’s enjoyed learning more about crime scene investigation and the chain of custody.

After graduation, Grant plans to attend Jeff State and eventually transfer to UAB where he will major in criminal justice. His long-term goal is return to Shelby County to work in law enforcement.

“Shelby County is where I’ve grown up,” he said. “My dad was in the military here and this is where we’ve always lived.

I feel like my roots are sunk in here.”

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