Local high school seniors who attended the 74th annual American Legion Alabama Boys State Convention at The University of Alabama
they were chosen to represent, include:
Evan Kilburn, Rogers High School, son of Suzanne and James Kilburn, elected as associate judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 3;
Jakob Liles, Lauderdale County High School, son of Amy and Darin Liles, elected as associate commissioner, Public Service Commission;
Nathaniel Bailey, Florence High School, son of Robert and Gina Bailey, selected to attend the business interest group;
Trevor Beasley, Mars Hill Bible School, son of Larry D. Beasley and Michele Beasley, elected to board of education;
William Brown, Mars Hill Bible School, son of Terry and Teri Brown, chosen as member of tourism interest group;
Caleb Cummings, Florence High School, son of David and Martha Cummings, elected as a delegate to constitutional convention;
Seth Edwards, Lauderdale County High School, son of Mike and Paula Edwards, selected to the business interest group;
Clayton Ezell, Lauderdale County High School, son of Mike and Kelly Ezell, selected to the engineering
and computer science interest group;
Duncan Godwin, Central High School, son of Alex and Willa Kay Godwin, chosen to the health care interest group;
Jesse Hammond, Lexington High School, son of Lance and Tammy Hammond, selected to the environmental/agribusiness interest group;
William Harrison, Mars Hill Bible School, son of Trey Harrison and Melanie Harrison, selected to the engineering and computer science interest group;
Austin Herban, Waterloo High School, son of Mark Herban and Danyelle Herban, selected to the engineering and computer science interest group;
Zachary Hill, Lexington High School, son of Katina Hall, chosen to attend state law enforcement academy;
Cody Holloway, Waterloo High School, son of Travis Holloway and Teresa Holloway, chosen to fire college interest group;
Jordan Holt, Mars Hill Bible School, son of Tim and Dana Holt, selected to the engineering and computer science interest group;
Matthew Huckaba, Central High School, son of Randy and Suzanne Huckaba, selected to the engineering and computer science interest group;
Oliver Irvine, Florence High School, son of Laura Irvine, selected to the business interest group;
Jason Jennings, Brooks High School, son of Stephen and Faye Jennings. elected to the House of Representatives;
Matthew Johnson, Central High School, son of Glenn Johnson and Christy Johnson, chosen to the fire college interest group;
Zachery Keeton, Lexington High School, son of Kevin and Kimberly Keeton, elected to the House of
Representatives;
Nicholas Key, Florence High School, son of Edward and Betty Key, elected to a position in the city government;
Evan Kilburn, Rogers High School, son of James and Suzanne Kilburn, selected to attend the judicial interest group;
Adam Lamar, Lauderdale County High School, son of Eddie and Vanessa Lamar, selected to the business interest group;
Jakob Liles, Lauderdale County High School, son of Darin and Amy Liles, member of the elected and appointed interest group;
Matthew Lovelace, Central High School, son of Wayne and Rhonda Lovelace, selected to the business interest group;
Jonathan Marks, Mars Hill Bible School, son of Phillip Marks and Susan Marks, elected to a position in city government;
Cory McLeary, Shoals Christian School, son of Michael McLeary and Anita McLeary, elected to a position in city government;
Jacob Newton, Lauderdale County High School, son of Tim and Carole Newton, chosen to the health care interest group;
Austin Osborn, Florence High School, son of Bo and Diana Osborn, selected to the judicial interest group;
Austin Pennell, Shoals Christian School, son of Jeff and Michelle Pennell, chosen to the fire college interest group;
Austin Penter, Mars Hill Bible School, son of Rick and Sharol Penter, chosen to the law enforcement academy;
Michael Pettus, Rogers High School, son of Michael and Lou Pettus, elected to a position in county government;
Andrew Pyle, Mars Hill Bible School, son of Steven and Renee Pyle, chosen to the health care interest group;
Dakodah Rice, Wilson High School, son of Shane and Rebecca Rice, member of the elected and appointed interest group;
Jacob Stevenson, Wilson High School, son of Keith and Paula Stevenson, selected to attend the aerospace academy;
Tyler Sweeney, Florence High School, son of Gene and Leigh Sweeney, chosen to the fire college interest group;
Tyler Wallace, Wilson High School, son of Ryan and Tara Wallace, elected to a position in the county government.
Students from around the state are chosen to attend Alabama Boys State based on their demonstration of leadership, hard work, strong morals and motivation in school and community activities.
Local students named to the spring semester president’s list at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa for earning a 4.0 grade-point average include:
Florence — Grace Catherine Beer; Chelsea A. Cernosek; Florrye McKay Cleveland; Lauren Elizabeth Cox; Alexandria Wendlin Darby;
Russell S. Durdunji; Ivy Louanne Elliott; Jacob Neal Greider; Linn E. Groft; Carly E. Hannah; Tara L. Jones; Andrew T. Kahler; Te’Airra Ra’Shel King; Alyssa M. Marks;
Merceds B. Medley; Austin B. Whitten; John M. Young.
Hackleburg — Candice L. Rucker.
Hamilton — Zachary G. Avery; James T. Brown; Jenna A. Cox; Samuel Austin Glenn; Emily
Suzanne Harden; Morgan Lawler; Lacy J. Palmer; Zachari Lucius Swiecki.
Killen — Mary Kate Hill; Carmen D. Villalta.
Leighton — Kelly Mackenzie Wender.
Moulton — Alan Frederic Last; Matthew T. Pugh; Hailey R.
Sandlin.
Muscle Shoals — Saier Z. Akers; Hisham K. Ali; Ashley M. Allman; Dara M. Dewberry; Natalie W. Gist; Laura E. Monroe; Evan Reed
Morgan; Kristen S. Pugh; Tyler K. Rushing; Patrick L. Sanders; Sahar G. Vali; Elizabeth Grant Wilson.
Rogersville — Ashley D. Sinyard.
Russellville — Anne Kathryn Allen; Jonathan Caleb Cook;
Madeline G. Hagedorn; Laurie E. Rickard; Phillip Justin White.
Sheffield — Nicole C. Bohannon.
Spruce Pine — Brooke E. Terry.
Vina — Timothy Chase Childers.
Local students named to the spring semester dean’s list at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa for earning at least a 3.5 grade-point average include:
Cherokee — Caleb M. Tuberville.
Florence — Ambrey M. Auten; Leslie McLain Beattie; Justin Jerome Beckman; Edwin A. Bullard; Alexander B. Bullough; Michelle M. Claiborne; Maggie L. Czermak; Ciara M. Daniel; Christian Nicole Darby; Jacqueline D. Dodd; Jasmine S. Dortch; Taylor W. Duncan; Katy R. Frazier; Pruitt K. Holcome; Terry H. Hood; Kelsey Leah Jex; Emily Michelle Jones; Quintus J.
Langstaff; Craig M. Leavitt; Michael G. McDowell; Mary Martin Mitchell; Jean Robinson Morgan; Caroline
A. Nelson; Nicholas R. Pierce;
Rhiannon M. Ramsey; Jevin L. Reed; Caitlin A. Rickard; Katie M. Spence; Joseph Raymond Tanner; Cassidy R. White; Heather M. White; James H. White; Jency Taylor Wilson; Karly T. Wilson; Robert Benjamin Wright.
Hackleburg — Corbette Jeremiah Davis.
Hamilton — Grant Phillips Fowler; Danielle Deanne Kastner; Daniel Alexander Ritch; Jonathon D. Shaw.
Killen — Donald L. Beadle; David R. Beasley; Sarah C. Lauridsen; Emmalee J. McPeters; Shane J. Peters; Kenneth R. Ratliff; Jordan L. Staggs; Cory R. Thomas.
Leighton — Faith J. Landers;
Valerie N. Wender.
Lexington — Nathan S. Butler; Cory B. Michael; Heath M.
Thompson; Christopher R. Toner; Katie A. Williams.
Moulton — Dedria K. Echols;
Justin C. Owens; Cassidy S. Shelton; Kelsey L. Terry; Erin S. Waits; Ethan D. Wallace.
Muscle Shoals — Paige M.
Bussanich; Hannah K. Callahan; David R. Ellenburg; Kevin M.
Freeman; Nathan O. Freeman; Michael T. Grissom; Mark A. Holt; John J. Hughston; Ashanka Kumari; Grace K. McLendon; Lauren E. Wells; Brook Ellyn Yordy.
Red Bay — Hali J. Graham.
Rogersville — Claudia N. Calhoun; Grant M. Edwards; Katelyn R.
Hudson; Linda Alexandra Murphy.
Russellville — Jordan E. Alford; Trent S. Brannon; Edward Herbert Fisher IV; Peyton B. Harris; Charles R. Jackson; John T. McAlister; Emma Kathryn McDowell; Jeffery B. Mixon; Hannah L. Saylor; Alissa Breanne Smith.
Sheffield — Monica L. Coke; Katherine Elizabeth Delinski.
William Clint Frederick, Hodges, received an academic scholarship from Northwest-Shoals Community College. A graduate of Hackleburg High School, he was a Beta Club member, Boys State representative, senior class vice president, Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddle leader and student government association secretary. The son of Tim and Myra Frederick, he plans to major in environmental biology.
Shae Gargis, Leighton, received the Diana Ashe-Clayton memorial scholarship through the Foundation at Northwest-Shoals Community College. A graduate of Colbert County High School, she was a member of Future Business Leaders of America and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. She plans to major in nursing.
Laken Hood, Hackleburg, received an academic scholarship from Northwest-Shoals Community College. A graduate of Hackleburg High School, she was a member of Future Business Leaders of America, Junior Civitan, Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. The daughter of Steve and Tammy Hood, she plans to major in physical therapy.
Joshua Andrew Howard, Rogersville, received a David McMeans memorial scholarship from the Foundation at Northwest-Shoals Community College. A graduate of Lauderdale County High School, he was a member of Future Farmers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association. He was selected as most country in senior who’s who. The son of Marlena Howard and Barry Howard, he plans to major in welding.
Victoria M. Patterson, Vina, received a salutatorian scholarship from Northwest-Shoals Community College. A graduate of Vina High School, she was Future Business Leaders of America president, class vice president and salutatorian. The daughter of Chris and Tonya Cochran, she plans to major in
nursing.
Ashli Johnson, Muscle Shoals, received a Cody Randall Fisher memorial scholarship through the Foundation at Northwest-Shoals Community College. A graduate of Colbert County High School, she was a member of Future Business Leaders of America, newspaper staff and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She plans to major in radiology.
Stanley Eric George, Vina, received an academic scholarship from Northwest-Shoals Community College. He is a graduate of Vina High School. The son of Stanley George and Jeannie George, he plans to major in aerospace engineering.
Phoenix Young, Lexington, received the Franklin A. Fenfesty memorial scholarship through the Foundation at Northwest-Shoals Community College. A graduate of Lexington High School, she was a member of Mu Alpha Theta. She plans to major in chemistry.
Brayden Scott Price, Muscle Shoals, received a Grainger scholarship through the Foundation at
Northwest-Shoals Community College. A graduate of Muscle Shoals High School, he was a member of Skills USA and president of Muscle Shoals Student Anglers.
Mary E. Stackhouse, Florence, received a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Boston University, Boston, Mass., in May.
Sarah L. Frisbie, Florence, was named to the spring semester dean’s list at Samford University, Birmingham, for earning at least a 3.5 grade-point average.
Ashley Askew, Russellville, received the June Hester memorial scholarship through the Foundation at Northwest-Shoals Community College. A graduate of Russellville High School, she was a member of National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Franklin County Junior Leadership, Health Occupations Students of America, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, chemistry and science clubs, Future Farmers of America and Peer Outreach, Willing, Encouraging, Reaching Goals team.
John O. Posey, Tuscumbia, received the Integrated Corporate Solutions Scholarship through the Foundation at Northwest-Shoals Community College. He is a graduate of Muscle Shoals Bible Academy. The son of Philip and Kathy Posey, he plans to major in computer information systems.
Rebecca Wilson, Rogersville, received a David McMeans memorial scholarship through the Foundation at Northwest-Shoals Community College. A graduate of Lauderdale County High School, she was a class favorite and member of prom court and yearbook staff. She plans to major in nursing.
Kellie Lynn Sella, Red Bay, received a Dr. William A. Hailey scholarship from the University of North Alabama. An incoming senior at UNA, she is the daughter of Paul and Sheree Sella.
John Posey received a scholarship from Tennessee Valley Authority and Sheffield Utilities. A graduate of Muscle Shoals Bible Academy, he participated in NASA’s Interdisciplinary National Science Program Incorporating Research and Education Experience. The son of Phillip Posey, he plans to major in computer information systems at Northwest-Shoals Community College.
Heather Leyde and Addison Springer, both of Florence, were named to the spring semester chancellor’s list at Troy University for earning a 4.0 grade-point average.
Channing Turner, Muscle Shoals, received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in May. She is the daughter of Larry and Andrea Turner.
Local students who received doctor of veterinary medicine degrees from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine include:
Regan Harp, a graduate of Coffee High School and the University of Wyoming. The son of Ted and Jana Harp, he was a member of the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Kimberly Smith, a graduate of Bradshaw High School and Auburn University. The daughter of Randall and Cindy Smith, she graduated cum laude and was a member of Omega Tau Sigma international veterinary fraternity.
Katie Melvin, Florence, was named to the spring semester dean’s list at Georgia Institute of Technology for earning at least a 3.0 grade-point average.
Local students who received degrees from Samford University, Birmingham, during commencement ceremonies May 14 include:
Florence — Jerry Trapp Crowell, juris doctor; Hutson Brant Sargent, doctor of pharamcy.
Hillsboro — Rebecca Sue Glenn, magna cum laude, bachelor’s degree in education.
Killen — Maribeth Ashton Browning, cum laude, bachelor’s degree.
Matthew Thomas Dixon, cum laude, bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Leoma, Tenn. — Samuel Joseph McConnell, doctor of pharmacy.
Moulton — Corey B. Britton, cum laude, doctor of pharmacy; Emily Carol Little, doctor of pharmacy.
Muscle Shoals — Caitlin Morgan Burns, juris doctor; Dennis Lee
Conner, doctor of education.
Russellville — Roger Lee Kennedy, cum laude, doctor of pharmacy.
Lindsey, doctor of education; Layla Laneice Raper, master’s degree in nursing; Timothy Alan Willingham, doctor of education.
Adrian Jack Barnes, Haleyville, received a performing arts scholarship from Northwest-Shoals Community College. A graduate of Phil Campbell High School, he was a member of Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Franklin County Junior Leadership, Future Farmers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and 4-H, history and P clubs. He was Junior Civitan secretary and received who’s who most school spirit. The son of Kenneth and Pat Barnes, he plans to major in pre-veterinary medicine.
Jeremiah Malone, Phil Campbell, received the Orben F. Gist memorial scholarship through the Foundation at Northwest-Shoals Community College. A graduate of Phil Campbell High School, he was a member of Future Business Leaders of America, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Future Farmers of America, Students Against Destructive Decisions and Jobs for Alabama Graduates. He plans to major in welding.
Meagan Danielle Kirby, Moulton, received an applied technology scholarship from Northwest-Shoals Community College, where she will serve as an ambassador. A graduate of Lawrence County High School, she was a member of Health Occupations Students of America, yearbook staff and spirit club. The daughter of Calvin and Wendy Bolden and Jeremy Kirby, she plans to major in nursing.
Kirsten Marissa Moore, Florence, received the Listerhill Credit Union Scholarship through the Foundation at Northwest-Shoals Community College. A graduate of Wilson High School, she was a member of Future Business Leaders of America, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and Health Occupations Students of America. She plans to major in nursing.
Kathryn Fay Bragwell, Russellville, received a performing arts scholarship from Northwest-Shoals Community College. A graduate of Russellville High School, she was a member of jazz, concert, marching and pep bands, Spanish club, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, Educational Talent Search, Mu Alpha Theta and drama and chemistry clubs. The daughter
of Eddie and Vickie Bragwell, she plans to major in computer
science.
Dylan Wayne Sharp, Florence, received an academic scholarship from Northwest-Shoals Community College. A graduate of Waterloo High School, he was a member of Peers for Life, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Students Against Destructive Decisions and Boys State. He is the son of Wayne Sharp and Anne Sharp.
Academic Achievers include achievements earned in school-sponsored activities that are based on grades and academic performances. Information comes from universities, colleges and local schools. It is published as space permits on a first-come, first-served basis. For details, call Valerie Sherer at 256-740-5755 or email her at valerie.sherer@TimesDaily.com .
Academic Achievers include achievements earned in school-sponsored activities that are based on grades and academic performances. Information comes from universities, colleges and local schools. It is published as space permits on a first-come, first-served basis. For details, call Valerie Sherer at 256-740-5755 or email her at valerie.sherer@TimesDaily.com .
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