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Stanhope valedictorian to pursue nursing
Some students know for years what they want to be when they grow up. Aysia Jackson excelled academically but it took a job shadowing program at Baptist Health for the straight A student to figure out what she wanted to do. “It got me into nursing,” Jackson said. On...
79-Year-Old Angerline Day Graduates, Earns Bachelor’s Degree
In a remarkable achievement, Angerline Day, a 79-year-old woman from Montgomery, Alabama, has earned her bachelor’s degree after four years of dedicated study. “I don’t give myself any expiration dates on anything,” Day shared with WITN, encapsulating her indefatigable spirit. After retiring from her long-term job at...
Wetumpka valedictorian hopes to become veterinarian
Interests are wide for Ashley Dee Fulmer. Fulmer just graduated with 270 of her classmates at Wetumpka High School. She likes to write, act, sing, robotics and race. And she was also valedictorian. Fulmer encourages being open minded and taking advantage of every opportunity she can. “You never know what...
Students invited to join Ivey’ summer reading challenge
On May 21, Governor Kay Ivey invited Alabama students to join her for her Summer Reading Challenge, encouraging children to include reading in their summer activities. “Our students worked hard in the classroom this school year, and I couldn’t be prouder of their efforts. Summer is a time to break from school but not from […]
A new childcare program in Alabama is expanding childcare options for families
Now some fresh ideas for solving one of our country's most vexing problems, child care. Trouble finding care is why many people, women in particular, don't work. It's an issue for Alabama, which ranks near the bottom when it comes to women in the workforce. NPR's Andrea Hsu reports from Tuscaloosa on a new initiative that's chipping away at that.
Linda Holloway Receives Anti-Oppression Award From the American Counseling Association
Linda J.M. Holloway, associate professor at Alabama State University, has received the 2024 Dr. Mary Smith Anti-Oppression Award from the Counselors for Social Justice Division of the American Counseling Association. The award recognizes professional counselors and counselor educators who are dedicated to challenging oppression within the counseling field and their local communities.
CALLED TO TEACH: Wetumpka graduate has always wanted to teach
Olivia Giddens has known since her first day in preschool at the age of 3 what her career was going to be. “I came home and was like, ‘I’m going to be a teacher,’” Giddens said. “I guess I had a great day at preschool.”
11-year-old Alabama student finishes 60th in National Spelling Bee
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVY) - Ayden Nguyen, the 11-year-old who created a ‘buzz’ in Enterprise, finished in the top 100 of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Wednesday. Nguyen, hailing from Hillcrest Elementary School, was the only student representing Alabama. In the preliminary round, Nguyen first correctly spelled vilipend....
Top Montgomery-area high school football teams entering the Summer: Spring football review
Spring football gave us a nice outlook on what the summer will look like for football teams in the River Region. Here are the top high school football storylines heading into the Summer:. How will Montgomery Catholic defend its state title?. Knowing the target that comes with being reigning champions,...
St. James School names Mark Hall as the new Head Boy’s Basketball Coach
St. James School names Mark Hall their next Head Boy’s Basketball Coach. Hall has served on the athletics staff at St. James since 2017 as the head softball coach. In addition to now being the head boy’s basketball coach and the head softball coach, Hall will also be a physical education teacher for both the middle and high school as well as serving as an assistant middle school football coach.
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