Advice for parents of Kindergartners
CULLMAN - The start of the 2018-2019 school year is upon us. For most parents, the process is routine, but for the parents of Kindergartners, it is anything but that. Don’t worry though, you’ve got this.
The Tribune stopped by the Cullman City Primary School...
Wallace State’s Aviation/Flight Technology program invites public to airport during World Helicopter Day Aug. 19
Wallace State’s Aviation/Flight Technology program is celebrating World Helicopter Day on Sunday, Aug. 19.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Aviation/Flight Technology program is celebrating World Helicopter Day with an event on Sunday, Aug. 19 at the Cullman Regional Airport-Folsom Field.
Wallace State Flight Technology instructors and students...
City school board announces last personnel changes before start of new year
Cullman High School (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - At a special called meeting Friday morning, the Cullman City School Board took up several last-minute items before the start of the new school year next week, including personnel changes.
Hires
Kayla Rose Rogers, Head Start instructional assistant at...
CCBOE holds Teacher Institute; Holly Pond High named 2018 Cullman County High School of Excellence
Good Hope High School/Cullman Area Technology Academy graduate Breanna Allen, center, with her health science instructors Tracy Smith (L) and Adriann Basch (R) (Photo courtesy CCBOE)
CULLMAN - On Thursday morning, 800 faculty and staff members of Cullman County Schools (CCS) met at Northbrook Baptist...
Ivey announces 200 official Alabama Bicentennial Schools, including Good Hope High, Vinemont Elementary
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday the 200 schools selected as official Alabama Bicentennial Schools. Good Hope High School and Vinemont Elementary School were among those named.
Ivey was joined at the announcement by superintendents, principals, teachers, students and administrators from the selected schools...
Cullman Middle School band camp builds music and marching skills
CULLMAN – Members of the Cullman Middle School (CMS) band met Wednesday for their third day of band camp. The band is preparing for its performances during the upcoming middle school football season.
CMS Band Director Linda Bean said her band does something a lot...
World of imagination
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Kids will be headed back to school in less than two weeks, and at Parkside School in Baileyton, the students will see some exciting new features. Parkside Principal Richard Orr and his faculty and staff have been busy creating a colorful...
‘High-energy’ halftime show planned for Cold Springs
Cold Springs marching band members play music from their halftime show during band camp at Cold Springs High School.
COLD SPRINGS – Band camps are in full swing throughout Cullman County, and The Tribune caught up with the Cold Springs marching band on Thursday on...
Unsung heroes: Cullman County Schools maintenance crews prepare for new school year
Phillip White and Ricky Smith check an electrical multimeter at Holly Pond Middle School. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN COUNTY - The 14 facilities/maintenance crew members employed by the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) have had their hands full this summer, but that’s...
New Wallace State Dance Program begins this fall, headed by former American Ballet School in Paris Director Brooke Desnoës
Brooke Desnoës
HANCEVILLE - Brooke Desnoës, founder and artistic director of the Academie Americaine de Danse de Paris, today known as the Académie de l’Art de la Danse et de sa Pédagogie (AADP), is returning home to the Cullman area twenty years in France to...
Hanceville’s Wakefield stepping down after 13 seasons to take HMS principal job
Coach Daniel Wakefield looks on during Hanceville's game against Lauderdale County in the Northwest Regional on Feb. 21, 2018. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - After 13 seasons, Hanceville High School basketball coach Daniel Wakefield is stepping down. Wakefield will be the new principal...
County school board welcomes new faces
Cullman County School Board meeting attendees mingle Tuesday evening. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Board of Education officially welcomed many new faces to the county schools at its July meeting, most of them being brand new and some being transferred...
Hannah Bates Memorial Scholarship started at Wallace State Community College
Family and friends of Hannah Bates have established a scholarship fund in her memory through the Wallace State Future Foundation. On hand for a presentation are from left: her father, Lionel Bates; friend, Jayclyn Nail; mother, Sonya McSwain Bates; Wallace State President Dr. Vicki...
Rhythm of the fall: 3 new band directors in Cullman County
Left to right: Bobby Patrick, West Point High School; Jesse James, Hanceville High School; Melanie Gonzales, Good Hope High School (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – Three different Cullman County High Schools have new band directors for this upcoming school year.
The Tribune spoke with...
ARC grant to fund CCBOE vocational program technology
Instructors in the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA, also known as the Career Center) health sciences program use various simulation devices to give students hands-on experience in health care tasks. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - As The Tribune reported last week, Gov. Kay Ivey announced...
Wallace State students represent college at 2018 Student Leadership Institute at Eufaula’s Lakepoint Resort
Wallace State students attending the 2018 Student Leadership Institute were, front row, from left, Katie Burden, Jada Golden, Emily Dia and Challie Johnson, and back row, from left, Griffin Morris and Truman Boyd. They are pictured with Wallace State’s Dean of Students Dr. Ryan...
Wallace State Alumni Association offering 2 holiday adventures
A visit to Callaway Gardens to view its Fantasy in Lights display in on the agenda. Photo from www.callawaygardens.com
HANCEVILLE - It may be July, but Christmas is just around the corner and the Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is offering two short trips...
Saint Bernard students take college tour
SBP students tour Emory University: seated, (left to right): Alex Lewis, Kathleen George, Olivia Brown and Jackelyn Arteaga. Standing: Ian Sidley, Jimmy Schomburg, Dee Gann, Nicolas Borths, John David Grey, TJ Uhler, Caleb Norman, Conor Berry, Druss Hays and Claudia Fallin
CULLMAN - Early in...
City schools’ employees receiving 1-time stipend; personnel changes
The Cullman City School Board (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Board of Education held its monthly board meeting Tuesday and got the new business items started by approving a one-time stipend for all Cullman City Schools (CCS) employees. The stipend...
City schools plan, prioritize for future growth
Members of the Cullman City School Board discuss issues with representatives of each city school at the board’s annual capital planning meeting on Tuesday. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held its annual capital planning meeting Tuesday morning to...
Cullman Christian School names Josh Swindall principal
Josh and Ashtin Swindall with their sons Everett Isaiah, Emmett Josiah and Ellis Haddon. (Photo courtesy Josh Swindall)
CULLMAN - Last week, the board of directors of Cullman Christian School (CCS) announced the hiring of Joshua (Josh) Swindall as principal, effective July 31, 2018.
CCS posted...
Alumni gather at Saint Bernard for annual reunion
Class of 1958- Front row, (left to right): Paul Boike, Robert Christy, Bob Keighery, Phil Cabri and Michael Duffy. Back row, (left to right): James Richmond, Martin Poe, Jim Alexander, Richard Frassrand, Weir Alexander, Richard Barbieri and Ken Friedrich
CULLMAN - More than 250 alumni...
Local physician Adam Harrison glad he started education at Wallace State
Dr. Adam Harrison
CULLMAN - From his office at Cullman Internal Medicine, Dr. Adam Harrison looks back at his decision to spend his first year in college at Wallace State as a wise one.
“Sitting where I am now today, looking back there, I’m telling you...
Wallace State AmeriCorps VISTA program accepting applications for 4 positions
HANCEVILLE -The Wallace State Community College AmeriCorps VISTA program is currently taking applications for anyone interested in working one of its outreach programs, earning an allowance and, upon completion, receiving funds for further schooling, to pay off student loans, or a cash award.
There are...
WSCC Nursing to host free health fair July 11 in the Bailey Center
Sue Morgan, left, listens as Wallace State Nursing students Karlie Tolbert and Erin Wise share information about making wise food choices during the CELEBRATE Health Fair held June 13 at the Wallace State Community College Oneonta Center. The Nursing program will host an event...
The beat goes on
Doug Teuscher, assistant director of bands at Cullman High School and Cullman Middle School, instructs students during a pre-band camp practice with percussionists at Cullman High School on Thursday. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – On Thursday, members of the percussion section of the...
Good Hope High’s Skylar Tucker passes 1st ‘bill’ at Girls State
Good Hope High School’s Skylar Tucker participated in Girls State in Tuscaloosa in June. Hers was the first bill that passed during the mock session. (Photo courtesy of Skylar Tucker)
GOOD HOPE - Every year, high schools in Alabama have the choice to send two...
Wallace State students win 3 silver medals, two bronze at 54th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference
Steven Ballard, far left, and Landon Warnock, far right, won a silver medal in the Robotics and Automation Technology, a year after winning a bronze medal at the national event. They are pictured with instructor Keith Tolbert.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College students had...
Holly Pond’s Wes Rakestraw appointed interim director of Wallace State’s Oneonta campus
Wes Rakestraw
ONEONTA - Wallace State Community College this week announced the appointment of Wesley (Wes) Rakestraw, of Holly Pond, as interim director of Wallace State’s Oneonta Campus Center. He takes over the position following the retirement of Dr. Kelley Jones, who served as the...
Local students named to Dean’s, President’s Lists for UA Spring 2018 Term
TUSCALOOSA - A total of 11,347 students enrolled during the 2018 spring semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President's List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).
The...
Wallace State’s Kaitlin Richards, Ryan Ratliff selected as NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars
Wallace State students Kaitlyn Richards, left, and Ryan Ratliff have both been selected to travel to NASA’s Stennis Space Center this summer to participate in NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars onsite experience.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State students Kaitlin Richards and Ryan Ratliff have been selected...
Wallace State Singers to present “Sing America Sing!” July 5-7
Wallace State Singers prepare for their upcoming show, “Sing America Sing!” which will be held July 5-7, at 7 p.m. nightly, at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. Admission is a $10 donation, supporting the group’s 2019 European tour for “Stars Fell on Alabama: Music...
WaLLi members enjoy friendly competition in ice cream contest
Winners in the WaLLi Ice Cream contest are, from left, Linda Pearson, 3rd place, Chocolate Chip with Almond; Wanda Creel, 2nd place, Vanilla; and Linda Cornelius, 1st place, Tutti Fruitti Ice Cream with Pecans.
HANCEVILLE - Linda Cornelius took a chance that paid off with...
City school board approves early adoption of 2.5% pay raise for teachers; open house schedules
East Elementary Principal David Wiggins addresses the Cullman City School Board Thursday morning (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board early Thursday morning approved the early adoption of the state’s 2.5 percent pay raise for teachers. The increase will go...
WSCC student Brye Forbes 1st Academy of Culinary Arts SkillsUSA gold medal winner, preparing for national event
Brye Forbes is the first Wallace State student from the Academy of Culinary Arts program to win a gold medal at the state SkillsUSA competition. She’s now preparing for the national SkillsUSA event, which begins June 25.
Check out video of Brye Forbes preparing for...
8 Cullman-area students earn degrees from Samford University
BIRMINGHAM - A record 1,240 degrees were awarded recently at Samford University. That tops the 2017 record of 1,165. An estimated 250 students graduated with honors.
In the seven commencement ceremonies, 33 different degree programs were recognized, including the first graduates in the Doctor of...
CCBOE awards contract for Good Hope upgrades, announces personnel changes; lunch prices going up
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) voted to approve a maintenance department bid from P.G. Wells Enterprises, Inc. for electrical upgrades and renovations at Good Hope High School in the amount of $324,777. This project will be paid...
Dr. Ryan Smith appointed new dean of students at Wallace State Community College
Dr. Ryan Smith
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College has announced the appointment of Dr. Ryan Smith as dean of students. He will assume the new role on July 2.
“Wallace State looks forward to continuing to strengthen access, opportunity and success for all students under...
18 local students make JSU’s spring 2018 honor’s list
JACKSONVILLE - Jacksonville State University has announced its honor's list for spring 2018. To be named to the President's List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 GPA while attending full-time. Full-time students earning a GPA of 3.5-3.99 are named to the Deans' List...
City school board awards contracts for East, West Elementary roofs; personnel changes announced
CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman City School Board approved recommendations from Stephen Ward & Associates, Inc. to award a contract to low bidder Porter Roofing Contractors, Inc. from Morrison, Tennessee for roof replacement at West Elementary School and to award a contract to...
Wallace State’s Susan Copeland establishes endowed scholarship for nursing students
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, left, presents Susan Copeland with a certificate acknowledging Copeland’s gift to the Wallace State Future Foundation establishing the Susan M. Copeland Endowed Scholarship to benefit WSCC Nursing students.
HANCEVILLE - Students at Wallace State Community College in need of...
WSCC’s Workforce Development program offering free short-term Construction Training classes beginning June 11
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Workforce Development program is offering free short-term Construction Training classes on campus beginning on Monday, June 11.
The courses, taught by Wallace State Building Construction instructor Lynn White, continue through Thursday, July 19, meeting each Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m....
Wallace State’s Adult Education Department conducts 2018 graduation
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, left, presents a diploma to an Adult Education graduate as Jimmy Hodges, dean of Applied Technologies, looks on.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Adult Education Department recently conducted its 2018 commencement, conferring degrees for 41 GED (general education development) graduates...
ACT prep workshops planned for June 27 at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Students who will soon to be taking the ACT can prepare for the test with two half-day workshops offered by the Wallace State Community College Alumni Association.
On Wednesday, June 27, the Alumni Association will host preparatory workshops for the English and Reading...
Cullman’s Jasper Napoles commissioned as 2nd lieutenant
DAHLONEGA, Ga. - In ceremonies held May 4 and 5 at the University of North Georgia, 62 graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army or Georgia National Guard.
Jasper J. Napoles, of Cullman, earned a bachelor's degree and was commissioned...
4 area students taking part in UA’s Cooperative Education Program this summer
TUSCALOOSA - Nearly 250 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on educational experience with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through UA's Cooperative Education Program for summer 2018. Among the students:
Zachary Holt, of Cleveland, will work at M.J. Harris in Birmingham.
Ryder...
9 area students named to spring 2018 dean’s list at Samford University
HOMEWOOD - Samford University releases dean's lists after the close of the fall and spring semesters each academic year. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at...
3 Cullman County students receive $1,000 Alfa Foundation scholarships
Left to right: Conner Burnham, Alivia Gambrill and Baylee Jennings (Alfa)
MONTGOMERY - The tuition bill for three local college students will be a little lower in August thanks to scholarships awarded through the Alfa Foundation.
Cullman County recipients are:
Conner Burnham of Cullman is a Cullman...
Wallace State unveils new Center for Teaching and Learning for faculty
Wallace State recently unveiled the Center for Teaching and Learning for its faculty.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College unveiled a new Center for Teaching and Learning recently with a special ribbon cutting and reception on the second floor of the Bailey Center.
Wallace State’s Center...
4 area students on Samford University Cumberland School of Law Dean’s List for Spring 2018
HOMEWOOD - Samford University has released its Cumberland School of Law Dean's List. To make the list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.0 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 10 credit hours of coursework. The Dean's...
Congratulations to the West Point High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the West Point High School Class of 2018!
(Listed alphabetically) Alyssa Adams, Levi Allred, Hunter Appling, Lucas Arwood, David Ashley, Gabriel Aufderhaar, Johnna Ball, Madison Ballard, Cody Bartik, Cameron Bates, Victoria Bell, Jonah Blankenship, Gabrielle Borella, Skyler Bowers, Samuel Briehn, Gaige Brown, Logan...
Congratulations to the Vinemont High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Vinemont High School Class of 2018!
Front Row: Russell McDonald, Dalton Thomason, Derrick Ransom, Braxton McDuffee, Levi Rusk, Alex Smith and Ahren Higginbotham
Second Row: Colby Duckett, Corrina Saint, Alonso Salgado, Hannah Collins, Madison Harbison, Jamie Marotz, Marissa Kent, Kylie Williams, Ivy Whatley,...
Congratulations to the St. Bernard Preparatory School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the St. Bernard Preparatory School Class of 2018!
First row: Irina Biedenstein, Thao Nguyen, Anna Faulk, Eva Barck, Isabel Santiago and Rita Guevara
Second row: Avy Whaley, Cailin O’Donnell, Leahrose Mami, Olivia Tafazoli, Genevieve Griffin and Duy Nguyen
Third row: Ben Swalley, Michael Bain Clemmons,...
Congratulations to the Fairview High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Fairview High School Class of 2018!
Top left:
Row one (left to right): Matthew Carpenter, Isaac Brown, Truman Boyd, Austin Bartlett, Emily Campbell and Hope Bowen
Row two: Jack Chandler, Dawson Campbell, Adam Barnett, Lacey Abner, Maegan Anders and Sam Burgess
Row three: Scoot Bennett,...
Congratulations to the Fairview High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Fairview High School Class of 2018!
Top left:
Row one (left to right): Matthew Carpenter, Isaac Brown, Truman Boyd, Austin Bartlett, Emily Campbell and Hope Bowen
Row two: Jack Chandler, Dawson Campbell, Adam Barnett, Lacey Abner, Maegan Anders and Sam Burgess
Row three: Scoot Bennett,...
Congratulations to the Holly Pond High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Holly Pond High School Class of 2018!
Bottom row: (left to right): Sarah Harris, Logan Chambers, Jaydee Smith, Christopher Cofield, David Key, Kaitlynn Cole, Alexis Cummings, Alesia Taylor, Whitman Slaten, Isaac Smith, Griffin Morris, Kolby Holcombe, Antonia Smith, Saylah Daugherty and Baylee...
Congratulations to the Good Hope High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Good Hope High School Class of 2018!
(Listed alphabetically) Mikayla Adams, Zackery Akers, Breanna Allen, Hannah Allred, Carrie Baker, Cheyanne Barnett, Tiera Brooks, R.J. Bynum, Cody Canady, Kyle Carlton, Dylan Casewell, Shawn Casey, Josiah Cofer, Stephanie Cortes, Allison Crawford, Emily Creel, Madison...
Congratulations to the Cold Springs High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Cold Springs High School Class of 2018!
(Listed alphabetically) Savannah Faith Aaron, Kera Leanne Auston, Manuel Aaron Avalos, Faith Elizabeth Bales, Cody Ray Banks, Johnathon Michael Barfield, Dalton Wade Boissel, Eric Wayne Brothers, James Dylan Byrd, Avery Creed Calvert, Morgan Leigh Calvert,...
Congratulations to the Hanceville High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Hanceville High School Class of 2018!
(Listed alphabetically) Jarrett Bailey, Hunter Baker, Yasmin Benitez, Tyler Bennefield, Kameron Bentley, Brooklyn Bice, William Billings, Keith Black, Alex Boatright, Christian Bonelli, Levi Brock, Chris Brown, Tosha Brown, Anthony Campbell, Tristan Collins, Stacy Conn, Tristan Connell,...
Congratulations to the Cullman High School Class of 2018!
Photos courtesy of Lifetouch Photography
Congratulations to the Cullman High School Class of 2018!
Graduation was tonight, Friday, May 25, 2018 at 7 p.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum.
Congratulations to the Class of 2018! We are proud of your accomplishments and your commitment...
CCBOE releases personnel changes
CULLMAN - The Cullman County School Board approved a number of personnel items, including a set of contract and supplement non-renewals that were approved after a 37-minute executive session that was closed to the public, at its meeting on May 21. Affected personnel were...
Cullman’s Carolina Holbrook receives Mississippi College’s Perry Academic Award
Carolina Holbrook (Mississippi College)
CLINTON, Miss. - Cullman’s Carolina Holbrook recently received the Perry Academic Award at Mississippi College’s annual Honors Convocation. She was also recognized as a 4.0 Scholar. Hosted by First Baptist Church Clinton, the convocation recognized students’ academic and service achievements within...
Notes from May 24 special-called city school board meeting; lunch prices going up, personnel changes
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held a special-called meeting early Thursday morning. The top item on the agenda was an increase in school lunch prices, followed by several personnel changes.
Lunch prices for the 2018-2019 school year at East Elementary, West Elementary and...
Holly Pond Band Director Evan Curtis talks 1st year on the job
At the Holly Pond Band Banquet last Friday evening, Curtis proudly displayed the photo collage presented by his seniors. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - When Evan Curtis arrived at Holly Pond last year, he was stepping into the place of Luette Benefield,...
Wallace State Nursing pins more than 75 graduates, recognizes Nightingale Award winners
Carrie Ward, left of Hartselle, Jay Terry of Cullman and Andrew Smith of Trussville were recognized as Nightingale Award winners during the May 10 Pinning Ceremony for Associate Degree Nursing students at Wallace State Community College.
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Department of...
In last meeting of school year, CCBOE recognizes achievements
The Vinemont Middle School Archery Team won the county tournament, was the state runner up and placed in the top 30 out of 171 teams in national competition. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - For its last meeting of the school year, the Cullman...
Congratulations to the Addison High School Class Of 2018!
Row one: Oakley Gilbreath-valedictorian, Ben Robinson-class president and Emee Baldwin- salutatorian
Row two: Sarah Wilson, Payton Yarbrough, Josie Womack, Hannah Mertens, Julie Hatcher, Katlyn Anders, Cecilee Gaither, Felicia Warren and Gaea Hood
Row three: Jake Blackburn, Tyler Borden, Cayden Hayes, Bryant Ridgeway, Braxton Preuitt, Allie Townsend,...
Congratulations to the Meek High School Class of 2018!
(Listed alphabetically) John Mark Abercrombie, Sevanna Banks, Britney Bridgemon, Maggie Cleghorn, Amanda Cunningham, Mikella Dunnell, Kaytlin Elliott, Jacob Farley, Abby Gibson, Stormy Gossett, Seth Hankins, Stephanie Heath, Shelby Hood, Mason Irving, Anthony Key, Kelsy Kilpatrick, Nathanael Logan, Blaire Marchman, Gabrielle Martinez, Noah Mathews, Christopher...
Congratulations to the Child Development Center Class of 2018!
Back row, (left to right): Tanner O'Neal Dickson, Logan Martin Aldridge, Quintin Alexandar Collins, Scott Lee Turner, Tyler Dale Branon and Jonathan "Dakota" Powell
Front row, (left to right): Jacob Andrew Gower, Kenya Lynn Harbison and Katelyn Brooke Steele (Photo courtesy of Teresa Fincher)
Congratulations to...
Milo’s awards grants to 5 Cullman organizations
Milo’s awarded grants to, clockwise from top left: Good Hope Primary School, The United Way of Cullman County, West Elementary School, Brooks’ Place and ALAbundant. (Photos courtesy of Milo’s)
CULLMAN - Milo’s Hamburgers has awarded $1,000 grants to five organizations in Cullman County, the company...
Wallace State Medical Coding, Health Information Technology programs hosting informational meetings May 22
HANCEVILLE - The Medical Coding and Health Information Technology programs at Wallace State Community College will hold informational meetings on Tuesday, May 22, for anyone interested in learning more about the program and career. A meeting will be held at 11 a.m. for the...
26 Cullman area students graduate from Jacksonville State
Happy JSU graduates move their tassels after graduation. (Photo by Matt Reynolds)
JACKSONVILLE - Just six weeks after an EF-3 tornado devastated Jacksonville State University and its surrounding community, 724 students received degrees at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium on May 4. Twenty-six of them...
Making of a scholars’ bowl powerhouse: Coach Lee Henry reviews busy year for West Point scholars’ bowl teams
The all-fifth-grade West Point Intermediate team won the sixth-grade division at the West Point High School Invitational in March. L-R: John Davis Yovino, Brodie Henry, Eli Taylor, Katie Beth Yovino (Photo courtesy Lee Henry)
WEST POINT - The 2017-18 school year was a huge one...
Cullman’s Nicholas Shugarts graduates from The Citadel
CHARLESTON, SC - Nicholas Shugarts of Cullman graduated from The Citadel during the South Carolina Corps of Cadets commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 5. Shugarts received a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
The Citadel Class of 2018 includes 516 cadets from 29 states and four...
Cullman’s Kayla Cobbs earns Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from USA
Kayla Leigh Cobbs (Photo courtesy of Cheri Cobbs)
MOBILE - Cullman’s Kayla Leigh Cobbs earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of South Alabama (USA) on Saturday May 5, 2018. Cobbs is a 2012 graduate of Cullman High School. She earned her...
Recent graduate Morelia Tinajero named 2017-2018 Wallace State SSS Student of the Year
Graduate Morelia Tinajero (left) is the 2017-2018 Student Support Services (SSS) Student of the Year.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State graduate Morelia Tinajero has been named the 2017-2018 Student Support Services (SSS) Student of the Year.
Last Friday night, she also became the first person in her...
Congratulations to the Cullman Christian School Class of 2018!
Pictured: top row, left to right, Bethany McNeil, Cameron Hudson and Cameron Kretzschmar (valedictorian); bottom row, left to right: Cory Jones, Jazmin Barrett (salutatorian) and Madison Hooks (Bill Miller Photography)
Congratulations to the Cullman Christian School Class of 2018! Graduation is Thursday, May 17, 2018...
Wallace State Respiratory Therapy program graduates 32
Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program recognized the Class of 2018 at its Pinning Ceremony on May 3, 2018.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program recognized 32 students Thursday, May 3, during its pinning ceremony at the James C. Bailey Center.
Awards...
City school board recognizes student, staff achievements; principal gives update on West Elementary
West Elementary Principal Dr. Jay Page talks to the Cullman City School Board Tuesday about the state of his school. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board had a full agenda Tuesday at its last meeting during the 2017-18 school...
‘Inspiring’ students graduate from Wallace State’s Fast Track Academy/Fast Track for Industry programs
Graduate Jason Weatherford, right, receives his certificate from Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Fast Track Academy and Fast Track for Industry students were recognized recently during a special graduation ceremony honoring 23 Fast Track Academy graduates and 26 Fast...
Taking robotics to new depths: Fairview students take part in ROV competition on Dauphin Island
The Fairview High School ROV team: CEO/Pilot Tre Kinney, CFO/Tether Operator Katie Golden, Marketing Director Jozi Jackson, Intern/Hydraulics operator Jarret Clayton and Faculty Assistant Eric Vest. (Photo courtesy Michelle Watwood/Fairview High School)
FAIRVIEW - Fairview High School (FHS) recently sent a four-student team to compete...
5th annual breakfast celebrates Future Foundation scholarship recipients, donors
Wallace State Future Foundation Executive Director Suzanne Harbin with student Alleah Welch, the recipient of the Jim D. and Mattie Moody Endowed Scholarship and the Sonya Hembree Memorial Scholarship
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation matched students who received foundation scholarships with...
Class of 2018: Wallace State celebrates 52nd commencement
Trevoris Waugh was one of six members of the Wallace State basketball team to graduate Friday night. He is also a published poet.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College and President Dr. Vicki Karolewics celebrated the college’s 52nd commencement at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday. More...
Year-round Pell Grants available to students for first time since 2011
HANCEVILLE - An eligible student may now receive a full federal Pell Grant for the summer semester, even if he or she received a full federal Pell Grant award during the fall and spring semesters, according to Wallace State Community College. A majority of...
Holly Pond’s Elizabeth Thompson interns with Alabama Farmers Federation
Elizabeth Thompson
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Farmers Federation welcomed Elizabeth Thompson to its Organization Department for a summer internship May 9. Thompson, a junior majoring in agricultural economics at Auburn University (AU), will work at the Montgomery home office until August.
“I am excited to have...
Wallace State students receive awards at annual Awards Night
Paul Knetter of Gardendale was presented the 2018 President’s Cup at Honors Night.
HANCEVILLE - Students at Wallace State Community College were recognized for their achievements recently at the college’s Awards Night ceremony, held on the campus in Hanceville. Awards for campus leadership, scholastic achievement,...
Wallace State’s Talent Search students recognized during annual TRIO Day
TRIO Day recipients from Hanceville Middle School included, from left, Jessica Marshall for Best Attitude and Shanna Helms and Darius Marshall for Most Improved. Not pictured for Best Attitude is Ramses Garcia.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Talent Search students were celebrated recently at the annual...
Cullman High no. 18 in state in 2018 ‘U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools’ report
CULLMAN - U.S. News & World Report on Wednesday released its annual Best High Schools rankings. Among Alabama high schools, Cullman High School came in at no. 18.
Of CHS, which has a 95 percent graduation rate, the report said, “Cullman High School is ranked...
Wallace State wins record 31 gold medals, 55 overall at SkillsUSA competition
Byre Forbes of Wallace State’s Academy of Culinary Arts won the program’s first gold medal at the state SkillsUSA competition.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College’s students continue to shine at the state SkillsUSA competition.
Wallace State recently had a record 31 first-place finishers at the...
Cullman’s Myles McLeroy named Most Outstanding Freshman in UA’s Computer-Based Honors Program
Myles McLeroy, left, with Darren Evans-Young, freshman instructor of the University of Alabama’s Computer-Based Honors Program (Courtesy of McLeroy family)
TUSCALOOSA - Myles McLeroy, of Cullman, a student in the Computer-Based Honors Program (CBHP) in the Honors College at the University of Alabama, was named...
Wallace State Dental Hygiene program pins 25 graduates
The Wallace State Community College Dental Hygiene program held a pinning ceremony for its 25 graduates on April 27, 2018. Pictured are from left, in front row: Karissa Hutchison of Jasper, Elizabeth Vinson of Bremen, Whitney Bowers of Danville, Magnolia Orozco of Fort Payne,...
Huntley delivers inspirational story during Learning Communities lecture at Wallace State
Huntley embraces Mary Ann Wolfe, a student at Wallace State, who was moved by her story.
HANCEVILLE - Lawyer, author and child advocate Liz Huntley delivered an inspirational lecture during a recent visit to Wallace State Community College as part of National Community College month...
3 Cullman area students recognized at Troy University Honors Convocation
TROY - Troy University recognized students for outstanding achievements in academics, leadership and service during the annual Honors Convocation in April. Three of those students were from the Cullman area:
Brianna Killough, of Blountsville, Academic Honor Award in Physical Education
Kalle Killough, of Oneonta, R.H. Ervin...
CHS teacher John Drake named top 3 finalist for NFHS Network School Broadcast Program Teacher of the Year
John Drake (Photo courtesy Cullman High School)
CULLMAN - John Drake, Cullman High School Broadcast Network sponsor, was named a top three finalist for the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Network School Broadcast Program Teacher of the Year this week. The award...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging graduates 27 from program
Wallace State Community College held its pinning ceremony for graduates of the Diagnostic Imaging program.
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Imaging program graduated 27 students from its program on Tuesday, May 1, during its pinning ceremony. For them all it was a...
Wallace State celebrates 2018-2019 scholarship recipients
Academic Excellence Scholarships Front Row (L-R): Samantha Mendez – Oneonta, Joanna Crauswell -Hayden, Kennedy Howard -Cullman, Karson Guthrie – Cullman, Jordan Millican – Cullman, Rachel Carden – Cullman, Morgan Calvert – Bremen, Cheyenne Harper – Cullman
Back Row: (L-R): Emily Dia – Hayden, Faith Ford...
Lovell family proud of Wallace State roots
Keaton, Lynicia and Aubry Lovell are all Wallace State alumni, with Lynicia currently taking classes as a transient student while working on a bachelor’s degree in management at Athens State. Keaton transferred from Wallace State to Belmont University where he earned a degree in...
Preston Corum 1st CDC student to ever compete in SkillsUSA
Preston Corum placed third in SkillsUSA district competition in 10-inch miter saw, qualifying him to attend state competition. He is the first CDC student ever to compete in SkillsUSA. (Photo courtesy Mike Burkett/CATA)
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Building Construction Tech teacher...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging students fare well at annual conference
The Wallace State Student Bowl team took first place in the scholar’s bowl competition at the annual conference of the Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists. Pictured from left are Hollye Funderburk, Makaela Mote, instructors Kelli Rich and Jim Malone, Lelia Brooke Daniel and Lauren...
Fairview Theatre Works presents ‘I and You’
In a two-character play set in one room, Macie Burgin and Matthew Baughman shared the stage without a pause for more than an hour. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - On Sunday afternoon, Fairview High School’s Fairview Theatre Works presented “I and You” at...
