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COUNTY SCHOOLS Alexandria...... 3 Anniston ...... 3 The Donoho School...... 6 Faith Christian...... 6 Jacksonville Christian...... 7 Jacksonville...... 7 Ohatchee...... 8 Oxford ...... 9 Piedmont...... 10 Pleasant Valley...... 10 Sacred Heart ...... 11 Saks...... 12 Trinity Christian...... 13 Stephen Gross / The Anniston Star Walter Wellborn...... 14 Jakob Skipper, Saks High School’s 2020 valedictorian, is shown at his home. Weaver ...... 15 White Plains...... 15

AREA SCHOOLS Central High School of Clay County. . 16 ‘Through the roof’ Cherokee County...... 17 Cleburne County...... 18 Handley...... 18 Saks senior pushes past limits to finish top of his class Harvest Christian Academy...... 19 Lincoln...... 19 Munford...... 20 BY BEN NUNNALLY didn’t care for Tonka trucks and GI Joes, see, on a phone call. He’s the kid who Ranburne...... 20 bnunnally@annistonstar .com not when there were calculators and made jokes only the teachers got, who Randolph County...... 21 computers and video games he could took the hardest classes and got all the Spring Garden ...... 22 Jakob Skipper was just a fourth-grader disappear into. Those things were a right answers. Special education stu- Wadley...... 23 when he called his shot, but eight years comfort in a way that books or television dents joining mainstream classrooms is Woodland ...... 23 later, he made good on it. couldn’t match, he explained, a clear line the norm now, and it isn’t always easy, Skipper was valedictorian of his between subjective and objective still some of his high school teachers said, fourth-grade class at Saks Elementary drawn in his head today. but it was simple with Skipper. in 2012, and gave a speech at a com- SPECIAL THANKS “When I take a reading or English “He was the student I graded first to mencement ceremony celebrating the class and try to interpret the deeper make sure my answer key was right,” Sue Magouirk, Debbie Reaves, transition from mere children to mature meaning of stuff, like reading a poem or joked Suzanne Batchelor, who taught Ben Cunningham, Jessica Akridge middle-schoolers. His mother, Angela Shakespeare or something to find the Skipper in dual enrollment classes — for Bennett, still has a copy of the speech. In symbolism, it’s hard,” Skipper said. “But which students also earn college credit Cover photo by Stephen Gross a cheerful Comic Sans typeface, Skipper I like it when I get into math or science hours — in precalculus algebra and trig- thanked his teachers for their hard work where it’s just facts, ‘this is what it is,’ and onometry. and help, and assured his classmates you can’t really interpret it any other Pamela Roberts, who taught his dual they’d survive the switch to middle way.” enrollment English classes, said his school. Maybe his fourth-grade prediction essays had unique, interesting perspec- He also made a prediction: “I promise wasn’t open to interpretation, either. tives, and they were written with compu- Check out the digital this will not be the last time you see me Skipper, now a Saks High School senior, tational perfection — no missing com- as valedictorian.” is once again valedictorian of his gradu- mas, no stray semicolons. Off the page, edition online at That may have looked unlikely at ating class. she said, he was less expressive. AnnistonStar.com/grad2020 the time. Skipper was diagnosed with “He didn’t like to speak out; he was Asperger’s, a high-functioning kind of ‘He worked hard to get ahead’ quiet and reserved,” Roberts noted. “But autism, when he was just a few years Skipper’s teachers all talk about him old. He wasn’t like other kids his age; he with the kind of smile you can hear, if not Please see SKIPPER | Page 4A The Anniston Star GRADUATION 2020 Weekend, May 23 & 24, 2020 Page 3A ALEXANDRIA HIGH SCHOOL Class: 116 Commencement: 8 p m. . Thursday, May 21, Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium

VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN HISTORIAN Celia Hope Calhoun Madison Grace Sisson Loraina Shea Lacks PARENTS: Scott and Christie Calhoun of PARENTS: Jill and Kevin Sisson of PARENTS: Gina Lacks of Alexandria and Alexandria Alexandria the late Randy Lacks GRANDPARENTS: Tommy and Ethelene GRANDPARENTS: Peggy and Gerald GRANDPARENTS: John and Trish Lacks Calhoun of Alexandria and Terry and Barbara Gardner of Albertville and Elaine and Johnny and Ron and Eva Scoville, all of Jacksonville Feazell of Anniston Sisson of Snead ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society, ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society, ACTIVITIES: Youth Leaders of Calhoun English Awards, Band Member of the Week, Principal’s Club, Outstanding Overall Math County participant, SOTV drum major for 4 Principal’s Club, Sound of the Valley March- Student, Outstanding A .P . United States years, multiple academic awards, Marching ing Band Colorguard, Danceline, National History Student, All-State Choir, Christian Band, Concert Band, Choir, Book Club and Honor Society President, Spanish Club Club President, National Honor Society Vice Math Team . President and Key Club officer . President, Student Services and Support COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville COLLEGE: Plans to attend the University Club President, member of the Key Club, State University on a Gamecock Excellence of Alabama on a Presidential Scholarship Spanish Club, Senior Robed and Chamber Choir, Math Team and Scholarship and Sunny King Memorial Scholarship and double and major in environmental science . Writers Bowl Team . major in chemistry and forensic science . COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville State University on an Honors Scholarship and Gamecock Prestige Scholarship .

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION A-F Kassidy Brooke Dunaway, Layton River Ellison Sarah Ann Martin, Brenten Earl Mathews Jr ., nah Raylynn Scoggins, Micah Cade Shaddix, Jason Kaleb Austin Mathews, Kasmine LeShun McAfee, Aric Shuffield, Kameron Michelle Simpson, Madison Dasan Blaise Allen, Linzee Shoal Andrews, G-L Nathaniel Shane McCallum, Jacob Rhett McCulley, Grace Sisson, Seth Alan Slaton, Caroline Rose Smith, Nathan Jeremiah Bailey, Andrew M . Bell, Meaghan Benjamin Alden McNew, Jordan Dakota Medders, Micheal James Smith, KayLeigh Oveline Steen, Zyrae Bell, Morgan Alexis Blenker, Abby Elizabeth Grace Elizabeth Gill, Jameson Logan Goble, Bowers, Dreyanna Carolyn Brewster, April LeAnne Lizzie Gonzalez, Kayla Renae Gowens, DuJuan John Keith Mitchell Jr ., Kayla Ann Reyes Mizelle, Dylan Cutter Strickland, Griffin Charles Strickland, Briggs, Joshua Zeke Ashmore Brooks, Alayna Nicole Jebrell Grant, Kaitlinn Anne Greenawalt, Kenneth Breana DeShaun Moore, Oreana LaShaun Moore, Victor Joseph Sutton, Hailey Bernice Swann, Alex- Brown, Colton Scott Brown, Millie Ann Burt, Devin Alec Harris, Madaline McKay Hickman, Catherine Dominic Blake Morales, Shannon Chase Nelson, ander Shamar Thomas, Hayleigh Nicole Thomas, Antwan Burton, Celia Hope Calhoun, Caleb Gregory Nicole Hulsey, Kiernan Aw’ne Jennings, Kalee Connor Shane Norris, Ashley Kate Parker, Madison Brianna Renea Thompson, Taylor Luke Thompson, Carter, Katelyn Alexis Clark, Savanna Lynn Coble, Nicole Johnson, Emily Nicole Jones, Madison Grace Lea Parker, Ali Suzanne Patterson, Danielle Allison Chandler Ashton Toney Winston Shane Combee, Landon Cale Comer, Lillian Jones, Kylee Lynn Jordan, Harold Dupree Kelly, Payne, Carly Lynne Peoples, Devon Hanvey Peoples, Grace Cook, Conner Alexander Copeland, Amber Sara Lane Kiker, Eden Grace Knopp, Robert Steven Nathan Aaron Peters, Braxton Taylor Pierce, Scottie U-Z Madison Coulter, Jasmine Lee Craft, Emily J Craig, Kulp, Loraina Shea Lacks, Robert Andrew Lavigne, Lee Poore, Randall Jaemon Purdy Dillon Jay Vincent, Madelyn Grace Wall, Mad- Mary Ellis Cravey, DeMarcus Kentora Curry, Aivery Timothy Kenneth Austin Lee, Hunter Aubrey Linder, ison Shae Wallace, Dustin Keith Warren, Mitchell Lynn Darnell, LeAnn Marie Davis, Pamela LeAnn Natalie Page Lique, Tristan Blake Love R-T Wayne Welch, James Edward Whitaker, Jared Davis, Taylor Madison Davis, Christopher Austin Presley Kathryn Ragsdale, Cameron Michael Michael Williamson, Adam Chase Young, Janesia DeLeon, Dylan Cade DiGangi, Lanie Jenna Dreyer, M-Q Rhoads Paslay, Sebastian Alexander Sanchez, Han- Shaniyah Young and Kayla Denise Young

ANNISTON HIGH SCHOOL Class: 109 Commencement: 7 p m. . Thursday, June 4, Lott-Mosby Memorial Stadium

VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN HISTORIAN Tahj Latrell Jones Jaden Christopher Miller Jaliyah Moneà Ragland PARENTS: Dr . Marlon F . Jones and Mrs . PARENTS: Johnny Miller and Daphne PARENTS: Makita and Tony Maull of Sonya Jones of Anniston Miller of Anniston Anniston GRANDPARENTS: Marvin Jones Sr . and GRANDPARENT: Charlie Mae Dickerson GRANDPARENTS: Josephine Allen of Mary Jones of Oxford and Dora McBride of of Huntsville Anniston and Mary Ragland and George Opp ACTIVITIES: Member of the National Ragland of Gadsden . ACTIVITIES: Youth Leadership Calhoun Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, HOSA, ACEF ACTIVITIES: Member of National Honor County graduate, Class 4A Region, Bryant youth coalition, Anniston High School Top 10, Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Top 40, All A Honor Jordan Achievement Award Scholarship Rotary Youth Leadership Award recipient, Roll, HOSA, Delta Gems, Track and Field recipient, member of National Honor Society, SGA Vice President, and played football and Team, Marching Band, FBLA, Spanish Club Mu Alpha Theta President, junior class male baseball . and recipient of the Principal’s Award . Homecoming representative, played varsity COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville COLLEGE: Plans to attend Louisiana State basketball, Anniston City Youth Council State University on a Gamecock Tradition University and major in marine biology and Parliamentarian, HOSA Club Treasurer, AOD Credit Union Bulldog Scholarship and major in biology, then attend medical school and intern while in school . branch manager, Anniston Community Education Foundation Youth pursue a career in the medical field . Coalition, and was 10th grade Class President . COLLEGE: Plans to attend Tuskegee University on a Distin- guished Presidential Scholarship and pursue a career as an orthopedic doctor with a specialty in sports medicine . Please see ANNISTON | Page 6A Page 4A Weekend, May 23 & 24, 2020 GRADUATION 2020 The Anniston Star

SKIPPER Continued from Page 2A when he did, it was always funny.” Visit GADSDENSTATE.EDU Today! Like many people with Asperger’s,

Skipper has a sort of social wall. It’s not ED @gadsdenstate Q gadsdenstatecommunitycollege the towering construction it used to be — there was a time when he was far more socially reclusive, his mother said — but it was still there in his sophomore year, when Saks High Principal Jody Whaley saw past it. Skipper wanted to take difficult classes, the toughest he could get, and Whaley Stephen Gross/The Anniston Star obliged, offering him courses online and at Congratulations the college level. Jakob Skipper, Saks High School’s 2020 “He started to take a liking to me a little valedictorian, gets his graduation cap bit,” Whaley said. “And I’d cut up with him adjusted by his mom, Angela Bennett. some and see that grin come up, and I knew we were going to be friends.” this stuff,” Skipper said. “I know it’s really Senior Class of 20 By Skipper’s senior year, he’d finished not my fault but I gotta keep trying. If I’m so much of his graduation requirements going to reach the potential that I have, I’ve ‘ that he no longer attended a full day of got to learn to do some of this stuff to be classes. self-sufficient.” “He earned that. He worked hard to get Bennett said that some days are hard, ahead, to do that and never make even a but most are not, and she’s upbeat about ‘B,’” Whaley said. her and Skipper’s radically different per- sonalities. He’s her technology guru, while Little boy, big words she keeps him motivated. Bennett first realized her son was atypi- “That’s why God teamed us up; I’m cal during a trip to the hospital. practical and domestic, and his intellect is She and Skipper, then barely 3 years through the roof,” Bennett said. old, walked down a hallway to one of her appointments while he read aloud the ‘If he can do it, so can I’ names of departments as they passed by. Later this year Skipper will attend Jack- Somewhere between “anesthesiology” sonville State University as a computer and “nuclear medicine” they picked up a science major, the most logical choice gaggle of doctors and nurses who walked given his interests. One day, he’ll go to with them, gawking at the little kid reading another school, he says, something more the big words. Ivy League. “One of the nurses screamed, ‘Oh my It seems a likely future. Bennett has a god, how old is he,’” Bennett said. stack of acceptance letters from univer- Gadsden State Community College serves over 6,000 But for all the academic super powers sities around the country, including Har- in his mind there are also deficits, and vard and Princeton and UCLA, among a students on five conveniently-located campuses in Calhoun, everyday actions can become monumen- handful of others. Skipper made a 35 out Etowah and Cherokee counties. Save more than $32,000 tal tasks. of 36 on his ACT, a commanding score that Socially, he’s had to develop an under- can set tech people on a path to business in your first two years compared to tuition, room and fees standing of other people’s feelings, to learn lunches with Elon Musk and Mark Zuck- at most four-year schools. At Gadsden State, you can how to be honest but not brutally so, to erberg types, with the right bona fides. But stay comfortable in conversations even those distant schools, Bennett said, are choose a two-year technical degree, certificate though he often feels unsure of his role in just too expensive and too far away. or short-term certificate or finish the first two years them. “We are not rich people by any means,” “He’s come a long way with a social fil- she said. “I’m a single mom.” towards your bachelor’s degree. ter, because back in the day he didn’t have Skipper said that’s why he pushed so one whatsoever,” Bennett said. “He’s had hard for good grades. GET CAREER to learn that over the years through psy- “I want to have the best record I can, so chology and good doctors, good teachers I can make myself look good for colleges CARDINAL MAJOR SUGGESTIONS and good case managers.” and get scholarship money,” he said. MYCAREER BASED ON Physically, he has trouble tying his Bennett said she hopes her son’s story CAREER shoes, the result of some disconnect might inspire others like him. YOUR INTEREST between understanding and performing “Jakob’s not alone,” she said. “There are WITH A CAREER the process. thousands of people that deal with these EXPL RER “I’ve tried to learn, to get it right, and issues with autism, and if they can see the ASSESSMENT there have been so many days I’ve been so things he’s accomplished, they might say, upset at myself for not being able to learn ‘If he can do it, so can I.’” Find the Cardinal Career Explorer on our homepage! The Anniston Star GRADUATION 2020 Weekend, May 23 & 24, 2020 Page 5A We are proud of our Employee’s Graduate!

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THE DONOHO SCHOOL FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Class: 34 Commencement: live-streamed at 6 p .m . Class: 18 Commencement: 6 p .m . Friday, May 22, Harvest Church of God, Anniston Thursday, May 21 Baccalaureate: 6 p m. . Thursday, May 21, Faith Presbyterian Church, Anniston VALEDICTORIAN VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN Sailor Yidong Miao Sarah Jessica Christjohn Sadie Adeline Huie PARENTS: Ying Wu and Ligang Miao of PARENTS: Matt and Zan Christjohn of PARENTS: Doug and Kelly Huie of Beijing, China and (host parents) Brant and Kay Wedowee Anniston Locklier of Anniston GRANDPARENTS: Joyce Johnson, Lar- GRANDPARENTS: Lee and Judy London ACTIVITIES: Recipient of the Donoho ry Hicks, and Terry Christjohn, all of Oxford, of Anniston, and Glenn and Mary Huie of Mission Award, a graduate of the Alabama Gov- and Kathy Sakal of Greensboro, GA Oxford ernor’s School, received Superior Ratings twice ACTIVITIES: A-Honor Roll, 4 .0+ Scholar ACTIVITIES: National Beta Club, All-A in the Alabama Solo/Ensemble Festival, was Award, Dr . Ben O . Character Math Award, Honor Roll, 4 .0+ Scholar Award, Hugh O’Brian an AISA Regional Math Competition champion, National Beta Club, Lion yearbook staff, Youth Leadership Delegate, Alabama Girls Gold Medalist in the Spanish National Exam, volleyball, tennis, softball, basketball, State Delegate, American Legion Auxiliary Questbridge National College Match finalist, All-County Volleyball 2019, volunteer work Good Citizen Award, Youth Leadership of was president of Spanish Club, was president of with Anniston Community Enabler, Piedmont Calhoun County, Student Government Associ- the Choir, captain of Math Team, co-president of Benevolence Center, and Alabama Baptist ation, volleyball, cheer, Diamond Dolls, Senior Knox Concert Series, was active member in Parker Memorial Baptist Children’s Home . Beta Club, volunteer work with IGNITE Student Ministries Mission Church, played soccer . COLLEGE: Plans to attend Auburn University on a Spirit of Team, Alabama Rural Ministries Reconstruction Team, Anniston COLLEGE: Plans to attend the College of William and Mary in Vir- Auburn Scholarship, Board of Trustees Endowed Scholarship, First United Methodist Shepherd’s Table, Piedmont Benevolence ginia to pursue a degree in law with future plans to become a lawyer . Campbell Endowed Scholarship, McElrath Endowed Scholarship, Center, Alabama Baptist Children’s Home and Project Linus . He is a Sharpe Scholar and most likely will participate in the Joint and Alumni Association Scholarship and plans to major in Animal COLLEGE: Plans to attend the University of Alabama on a Pres- Degree Programme with the University of St . Andrews in Scotland . Sciences and pursue a career in veterinary medicine . idential Full-Tuition Scholarship, Girls’ State Scholarship, Caroline Elizabeth Holt Memorial Scholarship and Colossians 3 Scholarship and major in International Marketing and Communications . SALUTATORIAN Sarah Marie Green HISTORIAN CANDIDATES PARENTS: Shawn and Alan Green of Sarah Lillianne Macoy FOR GRADUATION Anniston GRANDPARENTS: Bob and Sarah Swep- PARENTS: Keith and Lorrie Macoy of Oxford A-Z ston of Plano, Texas, and Elender and Alfred GRANDPARENTS: Murray and Judy Beasley and Louis and Sandra Trego, all of Oxford Elizabeth Anne Bedford, Olivia Grace Brill- Green of Woodland hart, Cameron Mason Calloway, Jordan Elyse ACTIVITIES: Recipient of the Donoho Mis- ACTIVITIES: All-A Honor Roll, 4 .0+ Scholar Award, South- ern Association of Student Councils National Speech Contest Campbell, Sarah Jessica Christjohn, Anna Kerri sion Award, Highest Academic Average in the Davis, Charles Kenneth Gibbins IV, Carmelo Junior Class Award, The President’s Volunteer Winner, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Student Government Association President, National Beta Club, High- Enrique Gomez Jr ., Andrew Stone Huie, Sadie Service Award, placed second in the state and Adeline Huie, Sydnee Paige Johnson, Sarah first in region for the Sons of the American est Academic Averages in Chemistry, Speech, Biology, and Health . Activities, cheerleading, volleyball, softball, Double Lillianne Macoy, Julianna Ruth Murrell, Kassidy Revolution Essay Contest, a member of National Danielle Nix, Dalton James Rogers, Emma Honor Society, French Honor Society, was the Dozen Club Vice-President, and volunteer work with Anniston Farmers Market, Woodstock 5k, Anniston Color Run, Hall of Lizabeth Rutledge, Joshua Dean Rutledge and founder and president of the Young Women’s Braden Cole Stacks Empowerment Club, ran cross country, plays piano, member of the Fame, Red Cross Blood Drive, Kiwanis Back-To-School Shop- DD Club, Key Club and Grace Episcopal Church . ping, Kiwanis Pancake breakfast, Baptist Children’s Home, Project Linus, League of COLLEGE: Plans to attend Davidson College in the fall on a Belk Our Own, 4-H Camp, and Saks Church of Christ Kid’s Church . Scholarship and major in biology on the pre-med track with a minor in COLLEGE: Plans to attend Auburn University on a Fearless and True Scholarship French and Francophone studies . and pursue a degree in biomedical sciences and a career in medical law .

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION G-L Taleyah Palmore, Jaylen Parker, Damian na Lodhi, Allen James Long ANNISTON Patterson, Khalil Peoples, Rashad Pope, A-L Anna Garrett, Quin’Tarerous Griffin, Tavarious Pruitt Jason Thomas Alderman Jr ., M-Q Continued from Page 3A Tyeisha Griffin, Demetris Groce, De Amante Dawson Charles Camp, John Hamiliton, Tamm’ra Hardiman, Malcolm Har- Yidong Miao, Cooper Steven R-T Robert Cater, Kelsey Marie A-F vey, KiJah Haslam, Brittany Hines, MyAsia Chloe Randle, Jaliyah Ragland, Kimara Chandler, Carlie Ann Coleman, Montgomery, Dalton Smith Howard, Cornisha Huguley, Tony Hunley, Nelson Zion Anderson, Eriyanna Arnold, Janiya Riggins, Alexander Robinson, Harley Edwin Russell Connell IV, Trevor Brittney Hutchins, Javier Islas Catalan, Or- Robson, Micaiah Ross, Brandon Rouse, Patton Crow, Alexis Leeann Austrie, Katavia Averitte, Angiemerica Bar- lando Jackson, Roddricka Jackson, TiQuon R-T clay, Joshua Bean, KaJuan Bowie, Arcavius Gabrielle Rouse, Timmy Rudolph, Marquis Dukes, Alexis Ward Fink, Haile Jackson, Tyteyana Johnson, Tahj Jones, Russell-Woolf, Isaiah Sanchez, Tommy Leyden Rains Orth, Kathryn Brown, Edward Brown, Kalik Brown, Jaden Savannah Frickey Jalisa Jones, Cursia Kirksey, Itiyianna Shears, Amayia Smith, Sjanel Starling, Ann Porteous, Amal Hannah Sal- Burnett, Jalisa Caldwell, Jordan Caldwell, Kirksey, Nakitta Lee, Kaleb Lewis-Jennings, DeMarien Stewart, Xenia Taylor, Ja’Quain ame, Adam Timothy Stremmel, G-L Tyree Carmichael, Shenice Carter, Madison Terrell Lloyd, Trinity Lockett Thomas, Tamya Thomas, Dahja Thornton, Gillian McKenzie Glass, Kamlyn Hadleigh Thomas, Elena Chandler, Halima Cochran, Airriana Colley, Alexis Truss, DaJon Truss Edward Payne Golden, Sarah Victoria Tutor Ger’Mario Collins, Quontavious Cooper, M-Q Marie Green, Campbell Maureen U-Z Aryanna Cox, Kayla Davis, Mylich Davis, Jasmine Massey, Emily Miller, Jaden U-Z Hagan, Andrew Campbell Harris, April Dean, Ayonna Dennard, Daveon Dukes, Miller, Kwame Milton, Kiana Montgomery, Ali Ware, Shakevin Welch, Chelonde Virginia Laney Hutto, Mya Renee Emma Claire Wiedmer, Devin Duncan, Sanquez Embry, Jordan Destiny Moody, Vontay Moore, Javonte Whately, Shoshanna White, Kaleb Whitfield, Keel, Kaitlyn Jane Kim, Caroline James Reid Williamon, Dominic Felder, Alicia Fernandez-Peris, Neurimarie Morris, Johanna Murillo, Maliq Myles, Tiewone Whitman, Kevin Whitson, Allen Wil- Blanton Lee, Angelina Liu, Aam- Matthew Wright Fernandez, Jordan Ferrell, John Foster III Zakoria Nunn, Davie Palmer, Kyla Palmer, liams, Jamya Williams and Ladajah Williams The Anniston Star GRADUATION 2020 Weekend, May 23 & 24, 2020 Page 7A

JACKSONVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Class: 16 Commencement: 8 p .m . Thursday, May 21, Jacksonville Christian Academy

VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN HISTORIAN Maci Olivia Barnwell Jonathan David Carter Eli Payton Fair PARENTS: Jeff and Dana Barnwell of PARENTS: Hsin and David Carter of PARENTS: Brent and Cindy Fair of Jacksonville Anniston Weaver GRANDPARENTS: Allen and Phyllis GRANDPARENTS: Kerry and Doug Carter GRANDPARENTS: Dr . Tommy Miller and Mount and Stanley and Betty Barnwell, all of of Ohatchee Frankie Miller of Wellington, Jimmy and Jacksonville, and Faron and Tracy Butler of ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society Diane Fair of Pleasant Valley, and the late Piedmont President, Exchange Club Student of the Gail Fair of Weaver ACTIVITIES: Highest Grade Point Aver- Month, SGA Treasurer, Cross Country Award ACTIVITIES: Thunder Award, National age (grades 4-12), Volleyball Best Offensive (2018-2019), 4-H Club Vice President, choir, Honor Society, Jacksonville Exchange Club Player Award, Sr . High Math Award, Sr . High and played baseball and basketball . Youth of the Month, All-Area Basketball History Award, Student Government Associ- COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville team, Youth Leaders of Calhoun County ation President, National Honor Society Vice State University on a Gamecock Excellence graduate, Student Government Association President, member of the 4-H Club, choir, Scholarship and study computer science . Treasurer and Chaplain, Cross Country, choir, varsity volleyball team and varsity cheerleading squad . Drama Club, 4-H Club and played basketball and baseball . COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville State University on a COLLEGE: Plans to attend Gadsden State Community College four-year merit-based scholarship and pursue a Bachelor’s De- on a Presidential Scholarship and Star of Excellence AODFCU gree in Secondary Education with a focus on English, then pursue Scholarship and pursue a Business degree . a Master’s Degree and become an English professor .

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION A-Z Maci Olivia Barnwell, Jessica Lynn Boling, Jonathan David Carter, Jeremy Andrew Cockrell, Kylie Grace Cupp, Sarah Michele Davis, Eli Payton Fair, Elizabeth Grace Goss, Jarrett Austin Kilgore, Hayden Nash Messer, Kobe Adison Messer, Stephen Dewayne Porter, Brady Scott Shaddix, Madison Grace Skinner, Austin Taylor Smith and Chase Alexander Vinson

JACKSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Class: 117 Commencement: 4 p m. . Thursday, July 23, Jacksonville State University Pete Mathews Coliseum

VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN SENIOR SPOTLIGHT STUDENT Brandon James Barnett Parker Alan Comisac Destiny Faith Ingram PARENTS: Dr . Timothy and Kelli Barnett PARENTS: Rena and Marc Comisac of PARENTS: Craig Ingram of Deatsville and of Jacksonville Jacksonville Janet Ingram of Culleoka, TN GRANDPARENTS: Milo and Melody GRANDPARENTS: Katie and Maurice GRANDPARENTS: Pat Howell of Jack- Maccarone of Lebanon, Oregon and the late Johnson of Jacksonville, Lois Comisac of sonville and Robert Howell of Pittsburgh, PA Robert and Louise Barnett of Boise, Idaho Tamaqua, Pennsylvania and the late Stephen ACTIVITIES: Member of the Spanish Club, ACTIVITIES: Cross Country, FFA (Chapter Comisac Jr . Future Business Leaders of America, Future President), FOCUS, Robotics (Student Direc- ACTIVITIES: SGA President, JHS Farmers of America, Senior High Student tor), Varsity Soccer, Mountain Biking Team, Mountain Bike Team Captain, Varsity Cross Council, Golden Eagle Media, Junior High Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Country Team Captain, high school mascot, National Honor Society, Senior High National Senior High Student Council, Spanish Club, JHS Ambassador, Senior Class President, Mu Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Soci- Track and Field, FBLA, Key Club, Spanish Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Spanish ety, Mu Alpha Theta, Golden Eagle Scholar, Honor Society, Junior National Honor Soci- National Honor Society, Commended Student Soaring Eagle of the Month, selected to ety, voted Most Intelligent at Elite Night, attended Capstone Lead- from the National Merit Scholarship Program, also a Jacksonville serve as JHS Ambassador and represented Jacksonville High ership Academy at the University of Alabama, Youth Leadership of High School representative at the Capstone Leadership Acade- School at Alabama Girls State, FBLA President, Spanish Club Calhoun County, AP Scholar with Honor and Golden Eagle Scholar . my, Youth Leadership Calhoun County, and Alabama Governor’s President, Junior National Honor Society Historian, host and editor COLLEGE: Plans to join the Vanderbilt Class of 2024 (or UA) and School, and was chosen for Boys State, is part of Boy Scout Troop of Golden Eagle Media, ran cross-country, varsity soccer team pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering 4019 and has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, volunteered as a captain, volunteer at Legacy Village and FCA Summer Camp, an (or aerospace engineering, depending on school .) Upon comple- youth soccer coach for Jacksonville PARD, worked as a mountain active member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, has been a tion of his bachelor’s degree, he plans to attend graduate school bike instructor at YMCA Camp Hamilton, and serves as an acolyte waitress at Classic on Noble and Assistant Manager at Afterglow to pursue a master’s of business administration, then seek employ- at St . Luke’s Episcopal Church . Tanning Salon . ment with a major aerospace firm, initially as an engineer . COLLEGE: Plans to attend Washington and Lee University on a COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville State University and Johnson Scholarship and double major in Business Administration major in Marketing and Communications with the goal of becom- and Philosophy . ing a sideline sports reporter . CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION A-F Bellerose, Alexandra Gabrielle Billups, Coley Blake Jillian Elyse Chappell, Savannah Brooke Clark, Faith Edwards, Elisha Jerwon Ellison, Destini Kierra Birchfield, Daja’ Aaliyha Bolton, Joseph Latrell Emma Katherine Cockrell, Parker Alan Comisac, Elston, Ashlynn Michelle Farr, Joseph Daniel Fran- Brittney Nicole Arrington, Shelby Madeline Bolton, Tyler Scott Brown, Catherine Grace Bunten, Chloe Michelle Crosson, Austin Brian Cunigan, cis, Steven Matthew Fuller Ausborn, Isaiah Chance Barksdale, Jaeden C . Jackson David Burell, Anthony Omarion Mikalen Kaleb Matthew Cuttin, Noah Richard Dayton, James Barksdale, Brandon James Barnett, Lauryn Maci Bush, Abbigail Jayne Cain, Aubrey Raine Carter, Samuel Dingler, Shelby Madison Douglas, Braelyn Please see JACKSONVILLE | Page 9A Page 8A Weekend, May 23 & 24, 2020 GRADUATION 2020 The Anniston Star OHATCHEE HIGH SCHOOL Class: 60 Commencent: 6:30 p m. . Thursday, May 21, Roy C . Owens Field VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN HISTORIAN Austin Jay Wyatt Jayda Selah Fair Rachel Anne Christopher PARENTS: Jay and Cindy Wyatt of PARENTS: Roger and Petra Fair of PARENTS: Lynn and Dustin Christopher Ohatchee Ohatchee of Alexandria GRANDPARENTS: Lois Clark Allen of GRANDPARENTS: Roger Fair Sr . of GRANDPARENTS: Charles and Brenda Ohatchee and Ralph E . Allen of Talladega Rochester, New York, Nancy Griffith of Pauley of Wellborn ACTIVITIES: Principal’s Club, scored a 31 Canandaigua, New York, and Olive Williams ACTIVITIES: All A’s Honor Roll every on the ACT, Outdoor Track High Jump Bronze of Brooklyn, New York semester since seventh grade, Principal’s State Medalist, member of Scholar’s Bowl, ACTIVITIES: QuestBridge National Club, Business Law competition award Mu Alpha Theta, participated in basketball, College Match Finalist, Jack Kent Cooke winner at the last FBLA conference, second Cross Country and Indoor & Outdoor Track . Semi-finalist, Bryant Jordan 2A Region 6 chair flute at the last Calhoun County honor COLLEGE: Plans to attend the University Scholar, 2A Cross Country State Champion, band, received awards for performances in of Alabama at Birmingham on a Presiden- Principal’s Club, Track & Field, Student Spanish, English, and Dual Enrollment History tial Scholarship and a National Cement Government Association, Jazz/Pep Band and classes, is a published poet, a member of of Alabama Scholarship and graduate through the Neurosci- National Honor Society . the FBLA, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, and played the ence Program in order to set his path towards UAB’s School of COLLEGE: Plans to attend Brown University on a QuestBridge flute in concert band and bass guitar as a member of the Marching Medicine and eventually become a neurosurgeon . He has been National College Match Scholarship and a Bryant Jordan Region Indians . accepted into UAB’s Neuroscience Program and UAB’s Science Winner Scholarship and study psychology in order to become a COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville State University and and Technology Honors College . clinical psychologist . major in Respiratory Therapy .

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION A-F Fitch, Cameron Bruce Foushee Kristina Necole Montgomery Jazmine Danielle Adams, Dustin Ellis Adamson, Sara Kate Adkinson, G-M N-Z Krisalyn Nicole Austin, Brianna Marie Bailey, KelliAnna Rae Barclay, Chloe Hayven Garcia, Jasmine Di’Ann Goodson, Ty Hunter Grayson, Thomas Clyde Nelson, Wesley Blake Ogle, Jaelyn Rae Perunko, Jacob Lane Bowers, Bailey Renee Carden, Danielle Austyn Cash , Briley Lane Hale, Brennan Todd Hardy, Katarina Nicole Harris, Rayvion Brady Ryan Pitts, Nicholas Grady Silvey, Emerson Sontay-Abac, Micah Christopher Lee Cash, Hanna Nicole Caywood, Brancen Tripp Champion, JaVaun Harris, Wyatt Gage Harrison, Hunter Payton Henderson, William Christian Southern, Taylor Lynn Steed, Mary Ann Stinnett, Isaiah Joelell Rachel Anne Christopher, Abigail Faith Crist, Madalene Hope Davis, Jake Aaron Hicks, Matthew Blake Hollis, Stephen Drake Hollis, Lauren Tapia, Domonique Danzel Thomas, Autumn Brooke Widgeon, Micah Dan- Aaron Duncan, Tristan Jacob Easterwood, Haley Nicole Eaves, Alyssa Elizabeth Knapp, Ty Ryker Poe Lambright, Hannah Marie Martin, Kailyn iel Wilkerson, Tyler Chase Wilkerson, Gavin Chandler Williams, Zackary Danielle Elders, Jayda Selah Fair, Gabriel Brandon Finley, Dalton Thomas Danielle Magouirk, Kayleigh Marie Matson, Jared Walker McFall, Cade Williamson, Austin Jay Wyatt and Olivia-Kathryn Anne Yancey The Anniston Star GRADUATION 2020 Weekend, May 23 & 24, 2020 Page 9A OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL Class: 294 Commencement: May 21 and 22, 6 p .m . and 8 p .m . by Academies, Oxford High School, Lamar Field Speakers: Class of 2020 Distinguished Honors Scholars

VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN HISTORIAN Camelle Sydney Jordan Calhoun Ashlynn Elizabeth Abernathy Ashlyn Grace Higgins PARENTS: Gaston and Cynthia Calhoun PARENTS: Clyde and Andrea Abernathy PARENTS: Craig and Diana Higgins of Oxford of Oxford GRANDPARENTS: Donald and Norma GRANDPARENTS: James and Verlily GRANDPARENTS: Janet and Mark Taylor-Hart, both of Oxford and Gary and Lee Smith of Saks Weems and Clyde and Janice Abernathy, all Frederick of Daphne, Alabama ACTIVITIES: 4 8. GPA, 34 ACT composite of Oxford ACTIVITIES: 4 .7 GPA, 31 ACT composite score with a perfect score on the Science ACTIVITIES: 4 .7 GPA, 31 ACT composite score, Distinguished Scholar in the Academy subtest, distinguished scholar in the Acad- score, Distinguished Scholar in the Academy of Health Science Technologies, top aca- emy of Engineering Technologies Computer of Health Science Technologies, member demic awards in dual-enrollment Pre-cal- Pathway, numerous highest academic of National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, culus and American Literature 201 and 202, awards in science and math throughout Spanish Club, Art Club, Key Club, and HOSA, Advanced Biology, and Health Therapeutics, high school, President of the National Honor placed First in State HOSA competition in the completed 34 hours dual-enrollment through Society and Mu Alpha Theta, Secretary of Veterinary Science Division, placed Ninth JSU, Alabama Girls State Delegate, OHS Am- the French Honors Club, member of the “ACT internationally in HOSA competition junior bassador, President of Student Government 30 and Above” Club, member of French Club, OHS Ambassador for year, placed First in JSU’s Tech Fair for Video Creation, placed Association, Vice-president of HOSA and Mu Alpha Theta, Secre- four years, member of Oxford’s Vision Leadership Team, member Second in Alabama State Tech Fair for Video Creation, member of tary of National Honor Society, member of Key Club and TED-ED of WPA’s Dance Studio for fifteen years . OHS Archery Team, placed Second in Archery in the Guntersville Club, Co-captain of OHS Dance Team, three-time qualifier for state COLLEGE: Plans to attend The University of Alabama in tournament, attends Hillcrest Baptist Church, devout Christian and HOSA competitions, member of Simple Church . Tuscaloosa to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering in the active in youth group . COLLEGE: Plans to attend Troy University to pursue a degree pre-medical track with a minor in French, accepted into UA Hon- COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville State University to in Nursing on the Troy Scholars Award, the Alabama Girls State ors College and College of Engineering, and will be attending on pursue a degree in Biology with a minor in Mathematics on the Scholarship, the Wells Fargo Education Endowed Scholarship, the UA Presidential, Engineering, and Alumni Scholarships and the JSU Prestige and Honors Scholarships, the Paul and Sue Boozer the Bill B . Cassidy Medical Scholarship, and the Elks Lodge #189 Elks Lodge #189 “Most Valuable Student” Scholarship . Scholarship, the AOD Federal Credit Union “Star of Excellence” “Most Valuable Student” Scholarship, then plans to earn a mas- Scholarship, and the Elks Lodge #189 “Most Valuable Student” ter’s degree in Nursing to become a Nurse Practitioner . Scholarship, then plans to transfer to Auburn University to attend Veterinary Medical School .

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PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL Class: 66 Commencement: 7:30 p m. ,. May 21, Field of Champions VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN HISTORIAN Cloie Jade Grimes Aliyah Arianna Teague Madison Blackerby PARENTS: Joey Grimes and Jessica PARENTS: LeVandria Prater of Piedmont PARENTS: Joe Blackerby and Tashia Hogue of Piedmont and Jeff Teague of Weaver Blackerby of Piedmont GRANDPARENTS: Rita Knighten-Boose GRANDPARENTS: Radford and Mary GRANDPARENTS: Clark and Karen of Knightens Crossroads and the late Tom Prater of Weaver and John and JoAnner Boddie of Palmetto, Ga ;. Lois and Huey (late) Grimes of Nances Creek and the late Wade (deceased) Teague of Ohatchee . Blackerby of Piedmont and Martha (late) Hogue and Donna Maxwell-Hogue of Pied- ACTIVITIES: Member of National Honor Terry of Piedmont . mont and Centre . Society, Inducted into Mu Alpha Theta, ACTIVITIES: Captain of Danceline, pres- ACTIVITIES: Placed in Top 10, president awarded highest grade in PreCal, qualified for ident of Student Government Association, of PHS National Honor Society, representa- State in HOSA, Alumni of Youth Leadership of member of National Honor Society, secretary tive of PHS for Alabama Girls’ State 2019 in Calhoun County, member of the band, played of HOSA, member of Senior Leadership . Tuscaloosa, member of Future Farmers of basketball, member of HOSA, National Honor COLLEGE: Plans to attend Gadsden State America, Center Stage Society, Big Brothers Society, Piedmont Centerstage Society, Stu- Community College then transfer to the Big Sisters, head band manager for the Piedmont Blue Knights dent Government Association, Mu Alpha Theta, Youth Leadership University of Alabama to pursue a law degree . Marching Band for 2 years . of Calhoun County, Senior Leadership . COLLEGE: Plans to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham COLLEGE: Plans to attend the University of Alabama at Birming- on a Presidential Recognition Scholarship with plans to someday ham on a UAB Academic Achievement Scholarship and College- become a doctor . Counts Scholarship and major in kinesiology with future plans to become an athletic trainer for a high school or college .

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION A-F G-L Carter Scott Maddox , Anna Marie Malloy , Cody Smith, Kayle Grace Smith, Micheal Bryant Spears, Lane Mancilla , Joshua Ryan Maurice , Honesty Carson Bennett Spivey , Adelynn Loraine Straub, Trevor Cole Anderson, Kailey Alexis Ballew ,Qadir Cloie Jade Grimes, Hanna Kristine Hardin, Jere- Paige Mayhall, Christian Trey McFarland , Bryce Joshua Garrett Strickland, Ethan Cole Swinford, Ken- Rahman Muhammad Bey, Madison Hope Blackerby, migh Adrian Harrell, Hunter Wade Heitz, Alexis Jade Martin Mohon, Trace Lathan Moore, Kimberly Lynn dall James Teague, Aliyah Arianna Teague , Shawn Luteasha Shaine Ann Brazier, Logan Kaleb Brewer , Hilburn , Erin Montana Hilburn , McKayla Elizabeth Nicholson, Emma Shane Penny , Austin Lee Peoples, Wesley Thompson, Silas Christopher Thompson , Hailey Elizabeth Brown , Matthew Dell Justice Car- Hinson, Madison Ann Holbrook, Bryson Gregg Destiney Paige Pruitt Jasmine Mae Tolbert, Logan Jonathan Tyree roll, Jonathan Michael Carroll-Hughes, Hayle Lynn Ingram, Helen-Mae Rosalee Ireland, Malachi James Cole, Chandler Trent Collins, Caden Sewell Compton, Jackson-Talmadge , Dezmond Keshaun Johnson, R-T U- Z Justin Dylan Dedmon, Brant Matthew Deerman, Patrick Isaiah Johnson, Melony Justice Link Maleah Elizabeth Lynn Rodriguez, Raymond Tyler Eugene Warren, Maggie Elizabeth Watts, Hayley Megan Ellison , Daisha Michelle Flint, Tony Wayne Ruggles , Logan Dwayne Shoemaker , Daw- Summer Michelle Welsh , Hayes Samuel Winstead, Ray Folsom M-Q son Grant Skinner, Alexis Rae Smart , Ashley Nicole Jaidyn Danielle Young, Sean Calvin Young

PLEASANT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Class: 74 Commencement: 5 p m. . Thursday, May 21, JSU Stadium, Jacksonville State University

VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN HISTORIAN Wyatt Grant Ingram Chandler Brooke Dorsett Brayden Carter Wright PARENTS: Walt and Donna Ingram of PARENTS: Scott and Ashley Dorsett of PARENTS: Anthony and LuAnne Wright of Jacksonville Jacksonville Jacksonville GRANDPARENTS: Gary and Marilyn GRANDPARENTS: John and Janice GRANDPARENTS: Maurice and Kay Ingram and the late Eddie Conn, all of Dorsett and Steve and Glenda Vinson, all of Wildman of Alexandria and Barbara Wright Jacksonville, and Jessie and Sue Bonds of Jacksonville, and Judi Murray of White Plains of Weaver Anniston ACTIVITIES: Youth Leadership Calhoun ACTIVITIES: 2018 Cross Country State ACTIVITIES: Exchange Club Student of County graduate, Exchange Club “Student of Champion, Class Historian, Homecoming the Month, voted “Class Smartest” (grades the Month,” Basketball All-County Honorable King, Youth Leadership Calhoun County, four- 7-12), Chemistry Award, Dual Enrollment Mention, SGA President, member of the time 800 m state medalist, All-Section Cross Math Award, Dual Enrollment English Award, Beta Club, FCA, Key Club and FCCLA, played Country, Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian member of the varsity basketball team, First softball, basketball and volleyball . Athletes, Future Business Leaders of Ameri- Priority, Beta Club, Scholars Bowl, Math COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville ca, Key Club and played basketball . Team, Key Club, FBLA, and attends Eagle Point Church in Jackson- State University on a Leadership Scholarship, Gamecock Spirit COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville State University on a ville and is an active member of the youth group . Scholarship and Alumni Scholarship . Gamecock Tradition Scholarship and a YLCC Scholarship and major COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville State University on a in Occupational Safety and Health Management . JSU Honors Scholarship and Prestige Scholarship and pursue a math major and a computer science minor .

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SACRED HEART OF JESUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Class: 18 Commencement: 6 p .m . Thursday, June 11, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Baccalaureate: 6 p .m . Thursday, June 11, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Speaker: Bishop Robert Baker

VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN HISTORIAN Sophia Renae Allen Sophie HanBei Lin Nhi Uyen (Angel) Nguyen PARENTS: Anna and Jim Allen of PARENTS: Kevin Lin and Melody Zheng PARENTS: Sun and Lynn Nguyen of Anniston of Anniston Oxford GRANDPARENTS: Stephanie and Jim GRANDPARENTS: Kai Xin Lin and Mei Yu GRANDPARENT: Hong Nga Bui of Roberts of Wedowee and Marge and Bill Zheng of Anniston and Ben Shu Zheng and Charleston, W . Va . Allen of Oro Valley, Arizona Feng Ying Wang of China ACTIVITIES: Girls State Delegate, ACTIVITIES: SouthJamm Volleyball Club ACTIVITIES: First Place in Language Arts Calhoun County Soccer Girls’ Outstanding Most Valuable Player (2018, 2019), Nation- and Second Place in Digital Arts at Alabama Offensive Player (2019), Varsity Volleyball All al First Place Winner of Maryknoll Essay Beta Convention, National Beta Club, Student Area Tournament Team (2018 and 2019), Hugh Contest, TBS Volleyball Club team captain Government Association and Spanish Club . O’Brian Youth Leadership for Service Award, and Sacred Heart Varsity Captain (2020), COLLEGE: Plans to attend Florida State Youth Leadership of Calhoun County Alumna, Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership for University . SGA President, Spanish Club President, Beta Service Challenge Award (100 hours of ser- Club Vice President, Mu Alpha Theta, soccer, vice), The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), Calhoun volleyball, cheerleader, choir and double dozen (DD) club . Community College Math Contest - highest individual scorer from COLLEGE: Plans to attend Auburn University on an All Auburn Sacred Heart, varsity soccer, beach volleyball, double dozen (DD) Scholarship, Ever to Conquer Scholarship and AU Board of Trust- club, Mu Alpha Theta, Beta Club Treasurer, Spanish Club, Liturgy ees Scholarship and major in Biomedical Sciences on a pre-med Committee, Student Government Association Vice President, Cross track and pursue a career as a pediatrician . Country, and cheerleader . COLLEGE: Plans to attend the University of Notre Dame and major in Neuroscience and Behavior . Received $531,760 in schol- arship offers from various universities . Please see SACRED | Page 12A

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION Austin Curry, Savannah Renee Dale, Dalton Bailey List, Ashlee Kaye Livingston, Martin Bailey Living- Satcher, Kaleb Lee Schiebelhut, LaShanna Marsha OXFORD Dalrymple, Gracie Nicole Darby, Logan Nathaniel ston, Naylea Lopez, Noe Rudy Lopez, Holland Brooks Scott, Ridgley Andrew Seales, Peyton Tyler Sears, Davenport, Brittany Ann Davis, Nathan Cole Davis, Lovelady Dylan Cody Shears, Mikiah Lauryn Shierling, Kaitlyn Continued from Page 9A Destane Tyroneka DeRamus, Tyler Joseph Diaz, Bra- Ann Shinn, Esther Grace Shull, Lauren Alyssa Simp- den Paul Edward Doolittle, Kaliyah Armon Dorthard, M-Q son, Alex Ray Sluder, Cameron Grant Smith, Jakob Isabella Raegan Dulaney, Crimson Shyanne Dunston, Jock Dowey Mahaffey, Kallie Grace Martin, Carla Henley Smith, Jessy Leigh Smith, Nathaniel Cheyne A-F Jaden Kianna Echols, Isaac Steven Edgeworth, Patricia Martinez, Luis Mario Martinez, Sebastian Smith, Payton Coy Smith, Landen Reed Souder, Ashlynn Elizabeth Abernathy, Octavious Lamar Shaniah Mikayla Elston, Antwon Gaquese Fegans, Jr ., Martinez, Cedric Demon Mayfield, Carlyn Marie D’Avionn Stefan Sparks, Wesley Heath Sparks, Kalee Adair, Jacob Talon Aderholdt, Amarachukwu Michael Cristian Fernandez, Jemarco DaQuan Foster, Kayleigh McCary, Demontre Ja’khai McClendon, Dayley Renae Jordan Spears, Lauren Michele Spivey, Madalyn Ray Aginwa, Kaelyn Jill Albright, Ariel Lee Aldous, Luke Rebecca Fowler, Aleaha Lesley Franks McCorkle, Braden Dale McDaniel, Tanyia Diann Spivey, Gracie Faith Stansell, Tyler Edward Starkey, Thompson Alexander, Cody Bryant Allen, Demetrius McDonald, Christopher Alexander McGrew, Amirea Conner Noel Stinson, Shelby Madelyn Stratton, Ma- Devonte Allen, Brianna Leigh Anderson, James G-L Marse McLeod, Jayla Ann McWilliams, Reanna Leigh son Eugene Strickland, Alyssa Lauren Surrett, Savan- Alexander Armstrong, Xavier Sol Arnold, Philip Alan Reed Gaines, Jose Osbaldo Garcia, Dylan Medders, Victor Manuel Medina, Jr ., Izjaha Samia nah Breann Swails, Jaylen Deanthony Swain, Paul Robert Ayala, Jr ., Aliya My’Ana Ball, Anissa K’kole Michael Gardner, Kiara Naomi Gardner, Joshua Adam Miller, Jonathan Neil Miller, Jr ., Morgan Elizabeth Logan Swope, Matthew Scott Taylor, Presley Ann Ball, Devion Treyvon Ball, Mali Karlena Barefoot, Garmany, Zondrick Vala Garrett, II, Parker Jameson Miller, Emma Grace Mintz, Bailey Harrington Mitchell, Taylor, Gaia Suzanne Thayer, Jaylan Deon Thompson, Braxton Cole Bargerhuff, Aubrey Danielle Barrett, Gay, Kima Renee Gourdine, Jacob Wayne Graham, Austin Chance Moore, Kaitlin Olivia Moore, Ian Jeremiah Cole Thornton, Emily Diane Thrasher, Logan Kayla Daishon Batchelor, Madison Dionne Battle, Amahad Davarion Green, Winter Rose Gregg, Amber Preston Moyers, Efrain Sebastian Munoz, Jacob Paul Miles Tice, Ashley Megan Tillery, Savanna Grace Jared Logan Baughn, Oscar Bautista, Madison Camille Gregory, Austin Montgomery Gregory, Lyric Munroe, Noah Camden Murphy, Gregory Morris Neal, Timmons, Paxton Edward Tyner Victoria Bean, Taylor Alexia Love Beavers, Thania Renee Hackler, Michael William Hall, Elliott Samuel Ja’Kayla Beja O’Neal, Sarah Elizabeth O’Neal, Ethan Elizabeth Becerra Esparza, Jesse Alaxander Beck, Hamilton, Dalton Andrew Hansford, Mallory Alysa Whorton Page, Hogan William Page, Logan Michael U-Z Anije’ Davier Bell, Braxton Cole Bentley, Justin Harbin, Khloe Soraya Harris, Khole Dominic Harris, Painter, Heidi Elussai Palma-Gutierrez, Miguel Angel Zechariah Andrew Ulrich, Kaci Renee Van Wy- Tommy Black, Arrea Genise Blake, Madison Isabelle Kennya Simone Hawkins, Eli Jahmir Haynes, Treasure Palomeque, Gage David Trotter Parker, Shavara Dupri cke, Joseph Velazquez, Maria Isabela Venegas, Iman Blankenship, Caelin Amiah Bledson, Cheyenne Riley JaRuth Haynes, Hayleigh Marie Hazle, Iyana Dajanee Zytrell Parker, Hannah McKenzie Pate, Pooja Patel, D’lee Vincent, Shania Renae Vincent, Torrance Perrin Bolding, Kristin Terral Booth, Mekayla Nikkole Boyd, Heard, Jaden Demarco Heard, Peyton Morris Heard, Sara Joy Paulson, Dulce Daniella Pedraza, Ashley Vincent, Jr ., Chloe Sway Vintson, Calim David Wade, Caitlyn Marie Brimer, Nolan Ray Britt, X’Zavian Branton Marchell Henderson, III, John Carlos Her- Ximena Perez Estrada, Yenifer Perez Leon, Joshua Thelma Rose Wade, Cody Lawrence-Michael Waller, D’Warren Britt, Dalton Wayne Brown, Alexis Nicole nandez-Crus, Ashlyn Grace Higgins, Reed Desso Hill, Nicholas Perry, Eleaxus Gabrielle Pettus, Austin Lew- Andrew Joel Warhurst, William Kobe Warren, Tyler Browning, Luke Tyler Burns, Dillon Wyatt Busby, Eden Destinee Kelliese Holifield, Jenna Nicole Hotaling, is Pierce, Hannah Leigh Pitts, Malik Shemar Pointer, James Watts, James Blake Webber, Jack Douglas Danielle Bussey, Camelle Sydney Jordan Calhoun, Jaden Bakaria Houston-Massey, Alexandria Renae Abigail Dianne Pratt, Madison Ashlee Price Wert, Austyn Tylor West, Makenzie Renee West, MacKenzie Faith Calvert, Sade Camacho, Jonovan Howard, Jess’enia Renee Howard, Sara Elizabeth LaNya Jalinda Westbrook, Corvarius Raynell White, Bernard Carlisle, James Cameron Carroll, Joshua Howell, Gabrielle Morgan Huffman, Kolby Keith Hyatt, R-T Noah Henry White, Carly Jo Whitehead, Rachel Linda Jaxon Carter, Lily Bleu Carter, Charity Erin Cash, Nadja Angelique Isaac, Ashleigh Grace Jackson, Riley Piper Ragains, Dylan Bennett Ray, Landon Whitworth, Zachary Kristopher Wilke, Garrett Todd Jonah Zachery Champion, Ronnie Lamar Chapman, Milas Odell Jackson, Morris Robert Jackson, LaTasia Crews Ray, Gracee Brynne Reaves, Hailey Layne Williamon, Chloe Mackenzie Williams, Jeremy Paul Bailey Alexandra Clark, Micah Malone Clevenger, FeAuntea Jenkins, James-Matthew Grey Johnson, Reaves, Jacob Boyd Reaves, Kamesha Lovenia Williams, Melody Ann Williams, Xavier Wesley Wil- Travis Scott Cockrell, Joseph Neeley Lake Coffin, Isaias Efrain Juan, Sukhraj Preet Kaur, Jasmine Reddick, Grant Ellison Reeder, Christian Lee Roberts, liams, Dawson Cole Winningham, Chadajia Breanna Jordan Matthew Collier, Martin Andrew Collier, Andie Marie Kennedy, Amber Michelle Key, Jason Allen Akiera Monique Lashay Robinson, Brandy Sky Robin- Wood, Chardon Da’Vadre Wood, Justin Alexander Katheryn Cooper, Alyssa Shae Craft, Dylan Ray Craft, Key, Amro Rawhi Abdelha Khanfur, Alyssa Jeanette son, Lauren Deanna Robinson, Elandria Camile Ruffin, Woodrow, Kierstin Alexi Woods, Isaiah Benjamin Jermeria Meshaye Crockett, Kyra Ayana Crosson, Kilgore, Brianna Nichole Lambert, Diamond Angelene Scitianna Le’Aria Ruffin, Dez’monique Nicole Samu- Wright, Ethyn Zayne Wyatt, Andres Zavala and Josh- Madison Nicole Culver, Sara Grace Curlee, Blake Ledbetter, Aumaria Inae Lindsey, Abbi Mackenzie els, Jessica Mayanith Sanchez, Xyon Malik Nahum ua Emanuel Zuniga Page 12A Weekend, May 23 & 24, 2020 GRADUATION 2020 The Anniston Star

SAKS HIGH SCHOOL Class: 88 Commencement: 8 p m. . Thursday, May 21, Saks Stadium, Jack Stewart Field

VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN HISTORIAN Jakob Lee Skipper Faith MacKenzie Bonness Maleia Leioni Spears PARENT: Angela Bennett of Anniston PARENTS: Misty and Willie Simmons of PARENTS: Alice and Johnny Spears of GRANDPARENTS: Goldie and Charles Anniston Anniston McGathy of Anniston GRANDPARENTS: Robert and Vicki ACTIVITIES: AP History Award, National ACTIVITIES: Summa cum laude, winner Bonness of Gadsden, Vanessa and Willie Honor Society, A Honor Roll, Student of the of the Dual Enrollment Math competition, Simmons Sr . of Talladega, and Casandra Year, voted Most Intelligent, Big Brother Big Microsoft Office certifications in Word, Miller of Anniston Sister award, Youth Coalition, Choir, Math Excel, PowerPoint, and more, member of ACTIVITIES: All A Honor Roll, 4 .0 Grade Team and Writers Bowl . Honor Society, NSHSS, Math Team, dual Point Average, SGA President, Senior Honor COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville enrollment . Society President, member of the year- State University and major in Biology, then COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville book staff, National Society of High School further her education and pursue a career as State University on a Gamecock Prestige Scholars (NSHSS), Big Brother Big Sister a dermatologist . Scholarship and major in computer science . mentor, Youth Leadership of Calhoun County graduate, speaker for Circle of Champions . COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville State University on a Gamecock Tradition Scholarship and major in chemistry, then attend medical school and pursue a career as a dermatologist . Please see SAKS | Page 13A

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION Jaden Bell, Sara Beth Dalrymple, Demetrius Dianne SACRED Dorothy Green, Iemyiah Tyri Harris, Sara-Elizabeth Leigh Heathcock, Cearia Latrece Jenkins, Seanna Continued from Page 11A Lee Johnson, Alexander Ian Kelly, Steven Cade Landers, Sophie HanBei Lin, Mastrianni Marshall, Jack Henry Miller, Nhi Uyen Nguyen, Stephanie Ann A-Z Oblena, Brayam Zael Ramos Palmeros and Jordan 2020 Sophia Renae Allen, Zachary Craig Auvil, Alyssa Ayisha Bowen Sabree

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TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION Class: 4 Commencement: 7 p .m . Wednesday, May 20, Trinity Baptist Church Heard, Justavious Elijah Heard, Ivy Starr Houser, SAKS Takierra Nykayla Hudson, Kaylee Marie Hurt, Tra- vis Tyshawn Ivy, Zaejuan Artez Johnson, Leonta VALEDICTORIAN Continued from Page 12A Toryelle Jamal Jones, Aniah Jaid Jones, Ethan Angel Michelle Plummer Storm Kay, Jacob Hunter Landingham, Ja’Marcus Taeshun Loundy, Savannah Lea Lynch PARENTS: Gary and Sandra Plummer of Oxford A-F GRANDPARENTS: The late Robert Plummer Sr . and Magalene Plummer of Oxford Monica Marie Arenth, Deja Janae Almon, M-T and the late Clancy Brasher and Gretchen Brasher of Oxford . Destiny Ashante Arnold, Fernanda Arroyo, Gabri- Jesus Alexander Martinez, Keyona Lea ACTIVITIES: Member of the American Christian Honor Society, participated in elle Alexis Barnes, Briana Lynn Behel, Xavier Kyle McCallum, Myles Christian McLaughlin, Mason Youth Leadership of Calhoun County, maintained A-B honor roll all of her years in Bissette, Faith MacKenzie Bonness, Lauryn Elaine Hunter McLeod, Tashon Lanoy Miller, Destin Juan school, was a member of the National Beta Club, volleyball and softball teams, and Brown, Lyndsey Paige Brown, Jacob George Moss, Jahir Zashary Ortis-Rodriguez, Miah Marie placed in several competitive piano competitions and Bible teaching . Otis Buchanan, Jaquan Kahleel Buggs, Isaiah Osborne, David Allen Pacheco, Jessie Blade FUTURE PLANS: She plans to join the Air Force . Breon Bush, Blayze Keyton Butler, Ryanne Leigh Parker, Edwin Warren Pate, Troymetrus Devonte Butterworth, Kimberly Michelle Carbajal, Kaylee Phillips, Jordan Andrea Rowe, Robert James Leanne Carroll, Stefanie Breyonte’ Christopher, Shelton, Olivia Paige Sherbett, Jakob Lee Skipper, SALUTATORIAN Aaliyah Mionna-Meshell Crews, Lasonya Anbrion- Adam Lee Smith, Tyler Dshunte Smith, Giovanni na Crook, Zion Myelle Dansby, Isaiah Emmanuel Elijah Soto, Maleia Leioni Spears, DeAvian Takia Daleigh Jae Abbott Davis, Mel Johan Delgado, Mikayla Nicole Dulin, Stewart, Dion Khallil Talley, Aramis Jhaheem Tay- PARENTS: Jeff and Jennifer Abbott of Oxford Xavier Dior Edmondson, Teana Rayne Edwards, lor, Brennan Wayne Tevepaugh, Raquon Davonta GRANDPARENTS: Ken and Leigh Morrison of Anniston, the late Terry Abbott and Xavier Deshun Elston, Destini S’Nia Kimora Elston, Thomas, Timothy Jacob Thurman, Roilan Miguel the late Sheila Allen Rezaea Dericka Foroutan Torres, Lyndah Katryiece Truss ACTIVITIES: Member of the National Beta Club, Youth Leadership of Calhoun Coun- ty, National Christian Honor Society, A/B Honor Roll, softball team and cheer squad . G-L U-Z COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville State University on a Traditions Scholarship Makerrian Devone Gay Jr, Amiya Nashea Taylor Jordan Waddell-Smith, Zykeya Nicole and pursue a nursing degree and a career as a nurse anesthetist . Gibson, Kyle Eugene Goedde, Ashley Michelle Go- Denise Watson, Teonna Monea Williams, Rachel mez, Ariyana Charlize Gooden, Demar Deshawn Ciara Willis, Benjamin Phillip Wilson, Trimaine Graham, Diamond Keira Griffin, Luis German Montez Wilson, Harrison Drake Winfield, Tristan Guzman, Kaitlyn Aubrey Harper, McKenzie Rose Jay Ryan Womack and Destiny Alexis Woodard CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

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VALEDICTORIAN CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION Charlie Franklin A-F Kyndal Gallahar, Austin Gamble, Kadin Gard- Arissa Nolley, Glen Oliver, Charlie Owen, Grace Owen ner, Star Gardner, Dalton Gilbert, Dylan Gilbert, Owen, Amber Pelfrey, Ashley Pointer, Kegan PARENTS: Ferrel and Renae DaNasia Ackles, Katilyn Adams, Bailey Allen, Brianna Gowan, David Gravitt, Logan Grubbs, Pritchett, Camey Pruitt Owen of Anniston Abigail Arnold, Deanna Austin, Evan Beadles, Kristyne Haisch, Ryan Haisch, Asiha Harris, Jor- GRANDPARENTS: Charlie and Brooklyn Beasley, Marlin Beecham, Justin Berry, dan Heining, James Logan Hill, Joseph Wyatt Hill, R-Z Cheryl Owen of Anniston Brianna Bonness, Dalton Boyd, Darrian Brewer, Lauren Hobbs, Ayanna Johnson, Harley Kendall, McKenzie Raines, Sydney Rinehard, Joshua ACTIVITIES: Robotics and Robert Broom, Waylon Dallas Brown, Chase Jacey Knighton, Lance LaGuerre, Danyse Lau- Rittenhouse, Jonathan Saly, Charles Maxon Sear- Scholars Bowl . Carroll, Austin Champion, Kayla Champion, Jazi- derdale, Amanda Paige Lee, Carlie Sue Levens, cy, Huberto David Serrano, Halie Sexton, Ethan COLLEGE: Plans to attend mine Conner, Hailey Cotton, Shelbi Crosby, Aliya Christopher Lloyd, Jayla Nicole Lowe Stephens, Fredrico Taylor II, Koby Teague, Katie Jacksonville State University on a Crutcher, Blakley Cupp, Aria Denson, Stephanie Thomas, Haylee Thrasher, Perla Torres, Kendejah Gamecock Tradition Scholarship . Doss, Wyatt Eldridge, Natasia Elston, Taylor Epps, M-Q Traylor, Armonte’ Tyus, Antonio Urbano, Gracie DaPassion Fegans, Abegail Flores, Mishelyn Leaya Martin, Tamaya Matthews, Landon Vaughan, Jaylan Waters, Jenna Watters, Jansyn Foster McDaniel, Nathan McInnish, Arrmoni Mixon, Waugh, Khavion Wesley, Gage Wilkerson, Anna Malaysia Moore, Alyssa Morgan, Dalton Mullins, Lucille Williams, Jordan Willis, XyQawn Woodruff, SALUTATORIAN G-L Joseph Muniz, Amaya Myles, Carmen Newell, Holley Woosley and Hannah Young Jayla Nicole Lowe PARENTS: Gabriel and There- sa Lowe of Anniston GRANDPARENTS: Linda Greene, Jessie Ware, Thelma Hawkins and Ross Hawkins, all of Anniston ACTIVITIES: Basketball, track, National Technical Honors Society (Vice President), Career Tech Ambassador (President), Key Club (President), HOSA, AOD Panther Branch and American Legion Auxiliary . COLLEGE: Plans to attend the University of Southern Mississippi and pursue a career as a travel nurse .

CO-HISTORIAN Arissa Tenise Nolley PARENTS: Robert and Stepha- nie Nolley of Anniston GRANDPARENT: Lottie Miller of Anniston ACTIVITIES: Band, basketball, track, Special Olympics, Key Club, Academic Honor Roll and Trio . COLLEGE: Plans to attend Ala- bama A&M and pursue a career in psychology .

CO-HISTORIAN Kendejah LaShay Traylor PARENTS: Kennith and Stacey Traylor of Anniston GRANDPARENTS: Lucile and Billy Spinds and Annette and Elbert Traylor, all of Anniston ACTIVITIES: Key Club, HOSA, softball, basketball and All A’s Award . COLLEGE: Plans to complete six years in the National Guard, then attend college and pursue a career as a physical therapist . The Anniston Star GRADUATION 2020 Weekend, May 23 & 24, 2020 Page 15A WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL Class: 76 Commencement: 10 a .m ., May 21, Jacksonville State University Class: 100 Commencement: 7 p .m . Thursday, May 21, Burgess-Snow Field White Plains High School Football Stadium

VALEDICTORIAN CANDIDATES VALEDICTORIAN CANDIDATES FOR Hayden Glenn Dothard FOR GRADUATION Macee John Glick GRADUATION PARENTS: Willie and Angie PARENTS: Mark and Jamie Glick of A-F Dothard of Weaver Anniston Rico Jamal Aguirre, Anna Wendy Betty and A-F GRANDPARENTS: GRANDPARENTS: Vicki and John Alverez- Martinez, Chantz Wade Anders Jr ., the late Jack Dothard and Elizabeth Clessie Alexandra Akhtar, Glick, Beth and Thomas Warner and Allison Jade Arenth, Anna Jewel Arenth, and the late Cryle B . Murray, all of Zoe Calise Anderson, Brandon Antionette Hutson of Napoleon, Ohio . Ashton Paige Armstrong, Brody Scott Aus- Jacksonville Wayne Angel, Shakeia Linnea ACTIVITIES: Member of choir - tin, Monika Brooke Barnett, Nathaniel Cole Scored 33 on the Appling, Daniel Dalton Arnett, ACTIVITIES: Chamber Singers, Women’s Ensemble Barno, Emily Anne Beaver, Chloe Moriah ACT, was a Fox 6 Rising Star, won Eric Dwayne Bailey, Caroline and Mixed Ensemble, was captain of Bell, Valencia Jeanette Bowens, Joshua first-place individual at Calhoun Grace Barker, Shelby Elizabeth Show Choir, FFA, Floriculture, Freshman William Bowman, Ethan T Bozarth, Faithe County Math Tournament, voted Blackerby, Tanner Lane Brooks, Orientation Team/Peer Mentor/Beta Club Kortnie Burchette, Matthew Lewis Calhoun, Most Valuable Brass Player in Loralei Elizabeth Brown, Austin Member, member of Key Club, took ballet Juan Jose Carbajal, Jacob Robert Champi- the marching band, won the Cody Taylor Bryant, Andrew Caleb and jazz classes at “In His Steps Dance on, Olivia Katelyn Chumley, Conner James Watson Award in baseball, member of the marching and Buchanan, Alannah Rae Burgess, Studio” is a teacher’s assistant for 3-6 year old students . Coffey, Haili Gayle Coggins, Dalton Michael concert band, varsity baseball, Beta Club, Math Team, Jonah Edward Burson, Haley COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville State University on Coleman, Aylin Ivette Cortez, Jarrett Scholars’ Bowl, Bible Drills and Tri-M Honor Society . Nicole Carroll, Joshua Lane a Gamecock Excellence Scholarship and JSU Choral Scholar- Matthew Crow, Hanna Ray Dyar, Katherine Plans are to attend Auburn University on a Chastain, Lily Grace Clark, Mar- COLLEGE: ship to obtain a degree in biology and further pursue a degree Elizabeth Eaton, Addison Payne Edwards, Spirit of Auburn Presidential Scholarship, Samuel Ginn cello Antonio D’Ambrosia, Robert in biomedical engineering and ecology . Mikayla Shaye Eskew, Erick Rivera Farias, College of Engineering “Accenture Endowed Scholar- Earl Davis, Brittney Hope Dorries, Kevin Uriel Chable Friaz, Lindsey Joan Frost ship,” Anniston Elks Lodge No .189 Scholarship and an Hayden Glenn Dothard, Cody AOD Federal Credit Union “Ken Reid Engineering Schol- Dillon Edmondson, Rachel Monay SALUTATORIAN G-L arship” and pursue a degree in industrial or aerospace Etheridge, Gabrielle Lyne Fennell, engineering . McKenna Kaleuati Flynn, Anna Laney Tate Smith Keaton Alana Gaines, Macee John Lee French, Oma Jane Frost Glick, Caroline Grace Griffis, Griffin Logan PARENTS: Mark and Wendy Smith Guy, Montez Rayvon Hall, Jaden Miller G-L of Anniston Hanshaw, Adison Grace Harcrow, Jaden SALUTATORIAN GRANDPARENTS: Mary and Tommy Kenneth Harris, Carsyn Heath Hayes, Chase Lance Paolo Garcia, Aidan Smith of Southside and Jack and Rita Alexander Helms, Avery Tehran Hines, Scott Goodwin, Thomi Shea Gut- Brandon Wayne Angel Finlayson of Wetumpka . Gabrielle Annette Conola Hinkle, Jacob tridge, Sydnie Anne Hambrick, PARENTS: Jeremy and Heather ACTIVITIES: Member of the band, Tyler Hodge, Brennen Cole Howard, Morgan Mathew Chase Hensley, Rylee Angel of Weaver Beta Club, FBLA, Key Club, participated Grace Huckaby, James Canon Jenkins, Michelle Hewitt, Davontae Lenez GRANDPARENTS: Jeff and Su- in the Freshman Mentor Program, Big Samantha Lynn Jimenez, Jonathan Reed Hilliard, Destiny Faith Harper Hil- san Wesson of Eastaboga and Pam Brothers Big Sisters . Johns, Sydney Marisa Johnson, Emma ton, Kayleigh Unique Hindsman, McKinney, all of Eastaboga, and COLLEGE: Plans to attend Auburn Grace Jones, Madelyn Clarisse Jones, Am- Andrew Christopher Howell, Phillip and Dale Angel of Anniston . University on a Spirit of Auburn Founders berly Erin Kilgore, Logan Christopher Knight, Kiese Askari Hubbard, Krista ACTIVITIES: 4 25. GPA, received Scholarship, Auburn University Pres- Dakota Allen Lance, Luke Edwin Larson, Renea Hyde, Brayden Lee Keith, the Principal’s Award, made the All idential Music Scholarship, and White Plains Over the Hill Caitlin Grace Lewis “A” Honor Roll, member of Weaver James Payton Kendall, Jordan Gang Scholarship and double major in music education and High School marching and concert Tyler Kenney, Mason Ryan Lee, accounting and also to join Auburn’s marching band . Plans to M-Q Wesley Braydon Lewis bands, Beta Club, Scholars Bowl pursue a career in the music business . April M Mallet, Lauren Elaine McGrady, Team, Math Team, active member M-Q Jazmine Elizabeth Meneses, Coleman of Life Church at Oxford, Life Church Youth and partici- Dice Messer, James David Middlebrooks, pated in various service projects and mission trips . Shemar Coleman Mays, Des- HISTORIAN Andrew Stephen Miller, Jacob Noah Mizell, COLLEGE: Plans to attend The University of Alabama mon Rashad McCain, Jacob Ryan John Allen Mooneyham, Autumn Lynn on a Presidential Scholarship, Engineering Scholarship McCollough, Haleigh Madison Andrew Stephen Miller Moudy, Connor Reed Muncher, Alyssa Hope and an AOD Federal Credit Union Star of Excellence McNutt, Chasity Lanai Merrill, PARENTS: Stephen and Kristi Miller Murphy, Connor J Murphy, Sierra LaRae Scholarship and major in civil engineering . Stacy Denise Merrill, Journi Faith of Anniston . Nolen, William Summers O’Steen, Emily Ann Mitchell, Ethan Thomas Moncus, GRANDPARENTS: Woodrow and Owen, Morgan Ruth Peacock, Ande Bruzuel Aleisha Rose Moore, Kristie Starr Mary Cheatwood of Anniston and the Perez, Joseph Elijah Phillips, Drennon John HISTORIAN Myers, Gavin Aidan Nichols, late Barry and Sharon Miller of Wyo- Poe Colin Blair Pogue missing, Pa . Lance Paolo Garcia ACTIVITIES: Captain of Golf Team, R-T PARENTS: Paul and Cynthia R-Z Sectional Champion, member of AHSAA Landan Briar Reid, Haley Nicole Rice, Garcia of Anniston Shelby Lynn Rader, Autumn North-South All-Star Team, All-county Carson Lane Rochester, Benjamin Phillip GRANDPARENTS: Billie and Marie Ray, Joseph Daniel Reyn- golf, multiple all tournament teams, Rouse, Michael Payton Sanders, Taylor Carrie Midkiff of Oxford, Hipolito olds, Breanna Alexis Richmond, made the All “A” Honor Roll, vice-presi- Prestan Slick, Laney Tate Smith, Logan Garcia of Miami, Fla ., and Bobi Christian Lain Roberts, Chris- dent of Beta Club, vice-president of Key Fisher Smith, Colby Dillan Sprayberry, Jalan Dunn of St . Petersburg, Fla . topher Lee Robinson, Amanda Club, president of FBLA, secretary of SGA, WP Peer Mento- Shyuon Sturkie, Graci Lane Surrett, Jadee ACTIVITIES: Received the Aca- Madison Russell, Anna Marie ring, member of Scholar’s Bowl Team, Writer’s Bowl Team, Grace Turner, Jordan Chase Turner demic President’s Award, member Sannuti, Erin Grace Smith, Jacob Math Team, was an Alabama Boys State Delegate, graduate of the National Honor Society, Ryan Snyder, Jordan Lane Swaf- of YLCC Class of 2019, won 2019 Calhoun County Chamber of U-Z Math Team, Senior High Beta Club, ford, Gavin Lloyd Terrell, Marley Commerce Small Business Proposal Contest first-place, Altar Esperanza Liliana Valdes Delfin, Brook- marching band and concert band Jaedyn Tucker, Leo Marvin Usry, Server at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, member of lynne Annunziata Verde, Austin Nathaniel and varsity baseball team . Taylor Dustin Ward, Iesha Mo- Sacred Heart Youth Group . Waid, Madeline Alexis Weathington, Carson COLLEGE: Plans to attend Mississippi State Univer- nique Weatherly, Morgan Rylee COLLEGE: Plans to attend the University of Notre Dame Grant White, Hayden Brent Williams, Dylan sity on a Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship, White, Kaitlyn Michelle Wilson, on a renewable University of Notre Dame scholarship; AOD M Williamson, Holden Michael Willingham, MSU Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship and McDonald’s Isaiah Jamall Woods and Apache scholarship, Richard Madden Over the Hill Gang scholarship Juilian Winner, George-Thomas Cooper Scholarship and pursue a degree in architecture . Nichole Wright to major in neuroscience and behavior on the pre-med track . Young, Devin Charles Zinn Page 16A Weekend, May 23 & 24, 2020 GRADUATION 2020 The Anniston Star CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL OF CLAY COUNTY Class: 141 Commencement: May 16 Baccalaureate: May 5 Speaker: Capt . Sterling Scales

VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN HISTORIAN Adrienna Elana Jones Rilee Ann Blair Gaven Lamar Bell PARENTS: Scott and Crystal Lively of PARENTS: Joey and Amanda Loveless PARENT: Kristina Rush of Lineville Ashland of Ashland and Reggie and Leighanne Blair GRANDPARENTS: Dale and Delores GRANDPARENTS: Stanley and Janice of Ashland Rush of Lineville and Carolyn Erskine of Haynes of Ashland GRANDPARENTS: Michael and Patricia Birmingham ACTIVITIES: Drama Student Recogni- Saxon of Lineville and Reginald and JoAnne ACTIVITIES: Drama Student Recognition, tion, Central Alabama Community College Blair of Ashland Highest Average Award in Calculus, All A Educational Talent Search Recognition, All ACTIVITIES: CHSCC Highest average in Honor Roll (9th-12th grades), Academic Top A Honor Roll (1st-12th grades), received honors anatomy and physiology, All A Honor Ten, member of the Senior Beta Club, Math the Pepsi/Buffalo Rock Academic Award, Roll (9th-12th grades), Academic Top Ten, Club, DECA, Volunteers in Christ, Theatre, member of Academic Top Ten, Who’s Who, Capstone Leadership Academy attendee, Musical Theatre, Marching Volunteers (12 National Honor Society, Senior Beta Club, Alabama Girls State at the University of time winner of Percussion “Best-In-Class”), HOSA, Drama Club, played basketball, and Alabama and Auburn University High School recipient of the John Phillip Sousa Award, volunteered at the Clay County Wellness Center Fitness Camp and Leadership Conference, member of SGA, FCCLA, FTA, DECA, Vol- and placed at the DECA State Conference twice . the Clay County Arts Camp . unteers in Christ, Senior Beta, Homecoming Maid, Class Favorite, COLLEGE: Plans to attend the University of Alabama at COLLEGE: Plans to attend the University of Alabama at played basketball, and is a member of Lineville Baptist Church . Birmingham Honors College on a Presidential Scholarship and Birmingham Honors College on a Presidential Scholarship and COLLEGE: Plans to attend Auburn University on a Spirit of a University of Alabama at Birmingham Music Scholarship, an double major in biomedical sciences and forensic sciences with a Auburn Founders Scholarship and the Betty Thrower Freeman Alfa Foundation Scholarship, and Just a Little Frosting Sweet minor in psychology . Endowed Scholarship, Ashland Masonic Lodge Scholarship, Scholarship and pursue an undergraduate degree in instrumental Lineville Inter Se Academic Scholarship, Clay County Cattlemen music education . Scholarship, C .H Robinson Foundation Scholarship, and the First Bank of Alabama Clay County Volunteers Community Spirit Schol- arship and pursue a degree in elementary education .

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VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN HISTORIAN Natalie Grace Moon Alyssa Lauren Ingram Walton Josiah Green PARENTS: Greg and Wendy Moon of PARENTS: Stephen and Amanda Ingram PARENTS: Kevin and Tiffany Green of Centre of Spring Garden Centre GRANDPARENTS: Harry and Betty Moon GRANDPARENTS: David and Elaine In- GRANDPARENTS: Faye and Douglas and Nettie McCord, all of Centre, and Pat gram of Spring Garden and Margaret Morgan Green and Brenda and Jack Clark, all of McCord of Cedar Bluff Whorton of Centre Centre, and Libby and Johnie Akins of ACTIVITIES: Member of Leo Club, Na- ACTIVITIES: National Merit Scholar, Sweetwater, Tenn . tional Beta Club, volunteer in special needs QuestBridge National College Match Finalist, ACTIVITIES: Recipient of the Bryant Jor- tutoring, works as a tutor for CMS Connect . US Presidential Scholars Nominee, AP dan 4A State Scholar Athlete and Bryant Jor- COLLEGE: Plans to attend the University Scholar, representative for Cherokee Electric dan 4A Region 5 Scholar Athlete, participant of Alabama at Birmingham on a Presidential Cooperative at the Washington D C. . Youth in Boys State as a House member, captain Scholarship and pursue a degree in biomedi- Tour, State Beta Convention Math Champion, of the basketball and tennis teams, voted cal sciences, then attend medical school and Danceline Captain, Debate Team Captain, Best All-Around Senior superlative, received pursue a career in medicine . member of Youth in Government Club, Student Government As- the Basketball Student Athlete Award, Beta Club Vice President, sociation, Beta Club and yearbook staff, works at Simple Simon’s member of the Student Government Association, Fellowship of Pizza, and is a member of the Piedmont Church of the Nazarene . Christian Athletes, First Southern State Bank Young Leaders, Ala- COLLEGE: Plans to move to Philadelphia and attend the Univer- bama Cattlemen, Weiss Lake Improvement Association, works for sity of Pennsylvania on an Amy Blumenthal Scholarship as well as Brotherhood Farms and Ellis Ag during the spring and summer . full tuition to study biochemistry with a focus on research in the COLLEGE: Plans to attend North Carolina State University to molecular sciences, then pursue a master’s degree in chemistry pursue a degree in agricultural engineering and technology with a and a PhD in the future . minor in Chinese . So far, he has been awarded scholarships from the Bryant Jordan 4A State and Regional winner, Alabama Teach- ers Credit Union, Lions Club, Ian’s Reason, and North Carolina State University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Alumni .

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VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN HISTORIAN Jia Jun Weng John Russell Reaves Callie Marie Nelson PARENTS: Qin Zhu and Qi Qiu Weng of PARENTS: Karen Reaves of Heflin and the PARENTS: Donna and Richard Nelson China late Eric Reaves of Heflin GRANDPARENTS: Zhen Xiang Weng and GRANDPARENTS: Lewis Reaves of GRANDPARENTS: Janice Bain of Heflin Yi Zhen Chen of Fuzhou, China Oxford and the late Sue Reaves and the late Charley Bain, the late Billy ACTIVITIES: Southern Union 2nd place ACTIVITIES: Math Club President, trum- Nelson, and the late Johnny and Mildred individual Pre-Cal, scored 3 on the AP History pet section leader, Senior Who’s Who “Best Graham of Hokes Bluff Exam, GPA over 100, AP Chemistry “SWAG” Dressed”, Beta Club, Math Club, March- ACTIVITIES: CCHS Marching Tiger Band award, band and Drama Club . ing Band, and enjoys fishing (caught two Flute Section Leader, District and Allstate COLLEGE: Plans to attend the Univer- 8-pound bass in a day) . honor bands participant, NSHSS member- sity of Alabama at Huntsville on a Merit COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville ship, numerous awards for academic class- Scholarship . State University on an Honors Scholarship es, CCHS Ambassador, BETA Club, Math Club and Gamecock Excellence Scholarship, then and Drama Club . attend Auburn University and pursue a veterinary medical degree . COLLEGE: Plans to attend the University of Alabama on a Merit Scholarship and an Elks Scholarship and work with kids in the future, perhaps as a social worker or as a teacher .

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION A-F Joel Foster, Jordan Kane Frazier Bragg Kennedy, Payton Lashay Kitchens, James Christopher Seth Raye, John Russell Hale Darrin Lee, Sydney Nikole Lewis, Carson River Ligon, Reaves, Haley Breianna Roberts, Brandon Mikhail Ethan Louis Bailey, Wesley Shaun Ballew, Brody G-L Jennifer Lopez Rogers, Zander Scott Rutledge, Xavier Jeremiah Hill Beam, Chasity Paige Beason, Cole Jarett Bea- David Vaughn Gibson, Kailyn Elizabeth Godwin, Sims, Austin Wade Smith, Carleigh Paige Smith, son, Austin Lee Benefield, Joshua Lee Biddy, Gracie Emma Gonzalez-Marin, Gabby Lea Gray, Dalton M-Q Nora Jean Smith, Dalton Tyler Snider, Mason Dagan Rian Biggers, Jerald Charles Blanton, William Rus- Thomas Grayson, Landon Andrew Arlen Green, Sierra Marie Macauley, Cherokee Coleman Mad- Thaxton, Christopher Blake Thurman, Shelby Grace sell Breeden, Logan Merritt Brower, Jessica Dawn Bailey Malinda Griffin, Kekona Akilah Grigsby, dox, Roger Leon Maddox, Travis Ronald McCary, Trotter, Anderson Seth Turner, Logan Chandler Brown, Kelvin Armani Bryant, Roy Lee Butcher, Silas Samuel Martin Groce, Marcos Alexis Gutierrez-Ru- Savannah Reaves McCormick, Joshua Isaac Miller, Turner Evan Andrew Cash Garner, Hunter Steven Cavender, bio, Zoe’ Breakae Hamby, Harli Paige Hammond, Hailey Leonela Mize, Jalen Scott Momon, Harlie Alyssa Gabrielle Champion, Baleigh Kristine Clay, Levi Gage Harcrow, Kyeli Grace Hazzard, Savanna Renae Morgan, Russell James Morris, Reese Kin- U-Z Autumn Alexandria Coffey, Baylee Cheyann Cook, Rayne Heard, Ethan Evans Holt, Precious LaSun cade Morrison, Callie Marie Nelson, Matthew Valick Logan David Vickers, Mariah Grace Voss, Shawn Jasmine Shantell Cooley, Mace Rae Cooper, Heather Hughley, Taylor Jason Hulsey, Meagan Grace Jacks, Nolen, Caitlin Simone O’Neal, Sarah Frances Parker, Wayne Lee Waldrop, Dawson Chance Watts, Kim- Lynn Daniel, Whitley Jean Dasinger, Jennifer-Lyn Cadence Naleah Jarrell, Taylor Alexander Jenkins, Anthony Trent Pate, Natalie Ellie Perez berly Irene Weaver, Jia Jun Weng, Evelyn Juanita Dearborn, Harper Cale Dingler, Seth Edward Elkins, Ashton Pierce Johnson, Kody Blake Johnson, Kia Wilkie, Ansley Shea Williams, Zachary Eugene Donovan Zane Folks, Alivia Gayle Fortune, Canaan Danielle Johnston, Riona Shanell Jordan, Saxon R-T Williamson

HANDLEY HIGH SCHOOL Class: 111 Commencement: 7:30 p .m . Thursday, May 21, Wright Field Speaker: Gregory Foster, Principal Virtual Baccalaureate Service: 7 p .m . Monday, May 18 Speaker: Chuck Marcum, Superintendent

VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION Taylor Bryan Marcum Tanyiah Jenise Rachel A-F Flores, Marqez Julian Flowers, Billy Andrew PARENTS: Chuck and Kippie PARENTS: April Johnson and Freeman, Hallie Lauren Frye Marcum of Roanoke Jeremy Rachel of Roanoke Steven Zakery Anthony, Peyton Lee GRANDPARENTS: Beverly GRANDPARENTS: Felecia Arrington, Isaiah Bryan Askew, Mary G-L Madyson Bailey, Erin Jolynn Barber, Shamya and the late Wayne Taylor of Johnson, Clarence Tucker, Larry Clara Elizabeth Greer, Gracie Elise Hall, Shyne Beasley, Corey Lamyles Bell, Demeah Roanoke, Jimmy and Shirley Wayne Rachel and the late She- Christopher Dwayne Harris, Jacob Lee Hart- Shani Bell, Austen Chase Benefield, Damien Jones of Hubbertville and the lia Rachel, all of Roanoke man, Alvin Cornelius Heard Jr, Caleb Cameron Scott Bennett, Kahleb Michael Bennett, late Charles Marcum ACTIVITIES: National Honor Blake Henry, Jackson Greer Hodnett, Ah- ACTIVITIES: Handley High Society President, Mu Alpha Alyssa Reanna Bickers, Cheyenne Dawn keveyah Janiyah Holliday, Devontae Antwan School Theatre, University of Theta Treasurer, Future Business Boyd, Montana Dominique Brooks, James Houston, Maibyn Denise Huey, Travon Alabama Rural Health Scholar, Leaders of America, Anchor Logan Broome, Colton Zaine Brown, Teshia Malik Johnson, Endia BenKavia’Arie Jones, Handley High School Esports Club and Community Studies . Shemeria Brown, Omarion Marqual Bryant, Dominic Ra’Shun Kimble, Michael Elijah Kirby, Team, Cross Country Team, In- COLLEGE: Plans to attend Omarion Tyrell Burnett, Jamarcus De’Antho- Selena Marie Kirkland, Jeffrey Kyle Knoll, teract Club, Bryant-Jordan Area Jacksonville State University on ny Calloway, Danah Pearl Pecasis Castor, Haroldson Lee Lane, Michael Donald Steven and Regional Student Athlete Achievement Winner . a Gamecock Pride Scholarship and major in Business . Kaylee Suzanne Clark, Kali Elizabeth Cofield, Lashley, Demeatrius MarQuavious Lawrence, COLLEGE: Plans to attend The University of Skyler Lee Couch, Alexus Victoria Cummings, Mason Paul Lemonds, Ty’von Markevious Alabama on an Engineering Scholarship, Frank M . KeMarie’ NaShae Digby, Caleb LaMorris Lewis, Ashanti Jemmia Lockhart, Kayla Martignoni Scholarship and a Presidential Scholar- Drake, Tameyra Edrianna Simone Drake, Simone Lovette ship and pursue a degree in chemical engineering Kala Elizabeth Driver, Kevin Marshall Dunlap, with pre-med track . Shaela Michelle Eidson, Concepcion Natibida Please see HANDLEY | Page 19A The Anniston Star GRADUATION 2020 Weekend, May 23 & 24, 2020 Page 19A HARVEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Class: 26 Commencement: 6 p .m . Thursday, June 25, Harvest Church of God in Anniston Speaker: Lauren Findley, Director of Admissions at Jacksonville State University CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

Karrigan Barker, Nicholas Garland, Enzia Hudson, Benjamin Kelley, Ian Malinowski, Elizabeth Mullins, Rice Nichols, Ethan Overholtzer, James Ansley, Paul Baker, Shelby Brimer, Mary Grace Davis, Nathan Freeland, Michael Hobby III, Matthew Kines, Haley King, Makenzie Ledbetter, Sawyer Meadows, Jacob Overton, Zachary Pope, Andrew Rollins, Kaylie Roney, Kassidy Stone, Madison Wiley, Miles Wixon and Sara Yeadon

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Class: 108 Commencement: 7 p .m . Thursday, May 21, Keith Howard Memorial Stadium

SUMMA CUM LAUDES Wiley Hupertz, Zackery Ryan Isbell, Ryland Michael Tyler Bynum, Caitlin Grace Pat- Scott Jacobs, Riley Blake Jenkins, William terson Cerillo, Austin Travis Creamer, Alexis Douglas Wilburn Jones, Jeremy Lamar Lane, Nicole Davis, Hillary Faith Fannin, Justice Mercedes Faye Lee, Taylor Danielle Lett, Lynn Green,Anslea Alexis Hendrix, Logan Allison Renee Linn, Kynslee Jo Lomeli Makenzee Hopson, Taylor Danielle Lett, Allison Renee Linn, Davidson Harris Mel- M-Q lown, Zariah Marvianna Orr, Molly Elizabeth Emily Grace McBurnett, Zion Ahmiir Mc- Poarch, Alexis Sky Riddley, Sierra Paige Cluney, Destiney Faith McGinnis, Ty Owens Robertson, Ethan Clay St . John, Ashley Erin McLean, Davidson Harris Mellown, Jakya Williams, and Aysia Lashay Young Donnea’ Montgomery, Kevon Dewayne Moore, Devin Jade Morales, Jayla Adjoray CANDIDATES FOR Morris, Jordan Drake New, Kelsey Shaye O’Dell, Zariah Marviana Orr, Kye Ja’vion GRADUATION Patterson, Trenton Marquavius Perkins, Austin Anthony Phillips, Molly Elizabeth A-F Poarch, Natalie Ruth Purinton, Sydney Morgan Brice Allison , Hadley Mae An- Nicole Purinton gles, Daniel Arias, Kenton Wayne Arrington, Valraina Lesha Baker, Brennen Chase R-T Barber, Isaac Ja’von Britt, Kenya Jabbari Michaela Lynn Redifer, Cheyanne Chloe Brown, Michael Tyler Bynum , Hannah Reed, Cameron Andre’ Reynolds, Alexis Sky Morgan Calista, Erin Madeleine Canada, Riddley, Sierra Paige Robertson, Andrea Evelyn Harding Carpenter, Ethan Patrick Rogers, Ryan David Rothenanger, Zachery Cash, Caitlin Grace Patterson Cerillo, Laynie Scott Salster, Caleb Matthew Shadrix, Grace Chappell, Ashanti Lanette Cook, Mary Jordan Nicole Sims, Anna Michelle Smith, Elizabeth Crain, Erica Darnise Crane, Austin Callie Grace Smith, Kobe Javin Smith, Ethan Travis Creamer, Alexis Nicole Davis, Faith Clay St John, Mathis Cole Stephens, Jaline Marie Dye, Qua’Necia Arianna Jamyiah Ellis, Douglas Lynn Erwin, Hillary Faith Fannin, Michael Stripling, Kei’Shaunna Nyikia Da’Zhone Cornelius Finley Strown, Javion Mykeil Surles, Tanasia Lashun Swain, Juliana Dawn Teel, Moneshia G-L Janay Thomas, Morgan Danielle Thompson, Anthony Thomas Gallimore, Javon Ward Katie Mae Nicholle Threatt, Keyshon James Garrett, Rayvious Na Shay Garrett, Trebian Townsend, Savannah Ahmaria Truss, Ethan Deonte Garrett, Mary Ellen Gaston, Mason George Turner Submitted photo Ryan Gooden, Alissa Kay Gray, Justice Lynn Green, Kourtney Shar’dae Green, Willie U-Z Summa Cum Laude Candidates for Graduation (as pictured): Anslea Alexis Hendrix, Alexis Deshaun Green, Axarian Jon’Tavious Griffin, Benjamin Eric Veith, Kennedy James Nicole Davis, Caitlin Grace Patterson Cerillo, Aysia Lashay Young, Sierra Paige Robertson, Kaitlyn Renee Hall, Morgan Alaine Ham- Watson, Cameron George Weatherby, Hillary Faith Fannin, Austin Travis Creamer, Ethan Clay St. John, Michael Tyler Bynum, Tay- monds, Zachary Tyler Hardy, Abby Grace Steven Francis White, Graci Blaine Whitten, Harris, Quintavious Travon Harris, Ansley Ni- Ashley Erin Williams, Katelyn Monae lor Danielle Lett, Davidson Harris Mellown, Justice Lynn Green, Molly Elizabeth Poarch, cole Hemphill, Anslea Alexis Hendrix, Stevon Woods, Kevin DeVon Woods Jr . and Aysia Zariah Marvianna Orr (Not Pictured: Logan Makenzee Hopson, Allison Renee Linn, Alexis Dai’quan Hines, Logan Mackenzee Hopson, Lashay Young Sky Riddley, Ashley Erin Williams and Kevin Devon Woods Jr.)

Guire, Bethany Raegan Melton, JaKevion KeChawn Brandon Carter Ploof, Jaci Madison Potts, Chandler mell, Abbie Nicole Tripp, Charles Anthony Tucker HANDLEY Morgan, Monejhai Ahjalieck Morgan, Mia Ashanti Dale Puckett Mosley, Nathaniel Ezra Nash, Deont’e Shamar U-Z Continued from Page 18A Nelson, Johnathan Glen Newman Jr, Chance Lee No- R-T Blaine Owen Veal, Cammie Daisy Warren, Lori- bley, Emery Morgan Norred, Jason Zachary Norris, Tanyiah Jenise Rachel, Te’Nequa Emani Rhodes, anna Faith Whaley, Aubrey Braden Whiddon, Alayna M-Q YaBreeka Hope Nunn, Benjamin Riley Owens, Justin Dalton Kyle Rollins, Jordin Lee Roysdon, Brandon Michelle White, Jaheid Daqunn Williams, Javanta Taylor Bryan Marcum, Baylee Ann Masdon, Kyle Owens, Denarius Ashad Page, Tanisia Cheryana Kobe Rushton, Ava Jane Seymour, Jagjot Kaur Singh, Dewayne Williams, Kyva Gracee Wilson, Jatavian Justus Neil McCall, Dakota Faith McCard, Thomas Page, Justin Gerald Lazatin Paguyo, Ryan Matthew Gabriel Wayne Sledge, Logan Reid Smith, Jessica Laquez Wright, Whitney Shemaiah Wright and Zarria Isaiah Dourvoiser McCray, Akelah Ashanti Mc- Payne, William Evan Pike, Alexus Jade Pinkard, Lynn Taft, Evie Jade Thrower, Essica Iyanna Tram- TreNae Wright Page 20A Weekend, May 23 & 24, 2020 GRADUATION 2020 The Anniston Star

MUNFORD HIGH SCHOOL Class: 105 Commencement: 7 p m. . Thursday, May 21, Munford High School Stadium

SUMMA CUM LAUDE SUMMA CUM LAUDE SUMMA CUM LAUDE Sean Cameron Daily Jasmine Mia Aguilar PARENTS: John and Amanda Daily of PARENTS: Crystal and Ed Allen of Emily Rebecca Street Munford Munford PARENTS: Greg and Suzy Street of GRANDPARENTS: Wayne and Carolyn GRANDPARENTS: Charlotte Delaney and Munford Folsom of Munford, Catherine and John Sno- Buddy Mann of Munford . GRANDPARENT: David Mann of Saks dgrass of Talladega and Douglas and Paula ACTIVITIES: Senior Beta ACTIVITIES: Varsity Cheer captain, Daily of Daphne COLLEGE: Plans to go to Jacksonville Senior Beta vice-president ACTIVITIES: Enjoys cooking and reading State University to study computer science . COLLEGE: Plans to attend the University and spending time with his family and of Alabama to major in psychology and minor friends . in business . COLLEGE: Plans to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham in the fall and major in biomedical engineering . His end goal is to work in prosthetic design to help disabled veterans .

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION A-F Rodricous Caleb Dorman, Jackson Fuller Dunaway, Luckado Delvonta Sistrunk, Hannah Lynn Smid, Gary Wayne Jerry Lamon Flint Jr ., Kyleigh Alexys Ira Franklin Smith, Lance Tate Smith, Lindsey Brooke Smith, Logan Wayne Adams, Jasmine Mia Aguilar, M-Q Natalie Michelle Smith, Austin Le Steele, Peyton Autumn Sky Anglin, Gage Van Baldwin, Cody Lane G-L Barnett, Robert Dawson Beckman, Katlyn Michielle Brittani Vianney Mancillas, Kimberly Michell Kade Stephens, Emily Rebecca Street, Tyler Wren Anna Grace Gilliam, Jayea Kieyariel Gladden, McCain, Heaven Leigh McCarley, Rebekah Lynn Stringfellow, Christian Laurence Thomas, Malijah Bishop, Jaylan Malik Bittle, Tanner Lee Brasher, Brandon Todd Graves, Kennedy Lane Hamby, Dakota Isabella Selden Brown, Andrew Cole Burgdoerfer, McNeely, Kaley Danielle Mulligan, Hannah Victoria Jakobee Threatt, Jaden Cole Tipton, Jeremia Rae Taylor Haynes, Jessica Ruth Hazel, Avontae Latrell Parker, Tylearia Nicole Parker, Dylan Brock Pate, Tipton, Galena Patience Townsend, Ontarius Javeon Alaisha Ashanti Byers, Caleb Gage Camp, Jacob Heard, Aaliyah Renae Hendrix, Anna MacKenzie Daniel Alexander Peterson, Lindsey Ann Peterson, Toyer, Aubrey Lea Turley Dylan Carden, Maliayha Aviona Carlisle, Quentin Hester, Tianna Marie Hood, Justin Patrick Horsky, Savannah Katelynn Poland Alexander Carney, Damon Xavier Casey, David Austin Seth Ingram, Dustin Paul Irvin, Brayden Miles U-Z Warren Chandler, Hannah Grace Chandler, Autumn Jackson, Brooke Noel Jackson, Dontasia Tearra Ivyona Chatman, Anthony Michael Clark, Andrew Jackson, Alexander Riley Johnson, Taariq Lamar R-T Keyshauntie Shandrise Underwood, Mary Mar- Jakob Cobb, Hallie Elisabeth Conway, Zekiah Da- Johnson, Tiara Lanee Johnson, Kayle Renee Jones, Baylee Elizabeth Ramey, Jakob Alexander garet Whitelaw, Tori Morning Wiggins, Andrew Clark janee Dajanee’ Cook, Destiny Shantell Curry, Sean Zakary Ryan Kerr, Caitlin Nicole Lathem, Marienel Reinier, Kelsey Breana Rhoads, Amber Owen Williams, Kaylee Brianna Williams, Shakira Lanise Cameron Daily, Dawson Zane Davidson, Jamarrea Gandia Layson, Alexus Denee Lee, Angelica Moriah Rooks, Jeremiah Antwan Russell, Breeanna Jade Wilson, Skylar Alyssa Wright, Sydney Elizabeth Lachris Davis, Terry Wren Davis, Mara Ann Deuel, Lindsey, Camden Riley Lindsey, Dovie Rebecca Schuffert, Kanadre DeShawn Simmons, Justin Wright

RANBURNE HIGH SCHOOL Class: 51 Commencement: 7 p .m . Monday, June 8, Harlen Robinson Stadium VALEDICTORIAN CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION SALUTATORIAN Caleb Philip Hornsby A-L Jasey Langley, Zach Ledbetter PARENTS: Jeffery and Emma Katherine Eason Natalie Allred, Andrew Arrington, Devin Leanne Hornsby of Heflin PARENT: Krystal Green- M-Z GRANDPARENTS: wood of Heflin Bailey, Tye Bailey, Brett Barnwell, Jayla Bayne, Reese McAdams, Jeremiah McCord, Jared Chyron and Lynda Wood ACTIVITIES: Has a cumu- Jacob Blackwell, Jozlyn Bonner, Carrson Bostic, McGinnis, Alexis Merrill, Chaney Merrill, Mason of Opelika and the late lative average of 96 .38, Grade Benjimen Buchanan, Damon Calhoun, Christian Nolen, Anna Parmer, Sean Pollard, Chase Rain- Garlin and Jean Hornsby of Point Average of 4 .0, member Calvert, Matthew Char, Samantha Chupp, Calista ey, Adam Skinner, Christian Smith, Jacob Smith, Ranburne of the ACT 30 and Over Club, Cobb, Ashlynn Daniel, Emma Eason, Maliciah Jonston Smith, Stephany Terry, Elyce Tucker, ACTIVITIES: Holds a Marching Bulldog Band Farmer, Dylan Gibson, Haley Hammonds, Hunter Ivee Waits, Manuel Ward, Joshua Weber, Chase cumulative average of percussionist and assistant Hollis, Gunner Hollis, Caleb Hornsby, Kent Hyatt, Wiggins, Elia Williamson, Jacob Winkles and 97 .2, member of the ACT 30 drum major, Senior Beta Club, Caleb Ivester, Spencer Jordan, Joshua Joyner, Madison Young and Over Club, involved in AV Club and yearbook staff . Macedonia Baptist Church COLLEGE: Plans to attend of Ranburne, participated the University of Alabama at in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, member of Birmingham on a Presidential Scholarship, Elks Student Council, Senior Beta Club, captain of the Scholarship and a Smith Scholarship and study football, basketball and baseball teams . clinical psychology . COLLEGE: Plans to attend Auburn University on a Leadership Scholarship, Spirit of Founders Scholar Scholarship, Elks Scholarship, Bryant-Jor- dan Regional Scholarship, Modern Woodmen Scholarship, Wendy’s Heisman Award and study engineering . The Anniston Star GRADUATION 2020 Weekend, May 23 & 24, 2020 Page 21A

RANDOLPH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Class: 67 Commencement: 6 p .m . Thursday, May 21, Hulond Humphries Stadium, Ron Watters Field . Admittance by ticket only

VALEDICTORIAN CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION Sutton Thomas Phillips PARENTS: Robby and Donna Phillips of Wedowee GRANDPARENTS: Barbara and James Kendrick A-F of Wedowee and the late Don Thomas, and Elizabeth Ezra James Akins, Brett Dean Ar- Phillips of Wedowee and the late Don Phillips rington, Grace Elaine Avery, Syon Bradon ACTIVITIES: The American Legion Boys State, Barnes, Daniel Wayne Benefield, Damian Alabama HOBY Leadership Seminar, President’s Leviathan Berglund, Caitlin Marie Black- Award for Educational Excellence, National Honor stone, Patrick Leshawn Bragg, Kenneth Society, Photography Award, Southern Union State Andrew Cavender, Adam James D’Acquis- Community Language Arts Tournament, published to, Braxton Heath Daniel, Damarcus Tywan author in Lake Wedowee Life Magazine, member Davis, Emily Jean DiQuattro, Jaron Lane of the Key Club, Beta Club, yearbook staff, Scholars Duke, Juan Eden Flores, Meghan Rae Fuller Bowl, school newspaper, Cross Country, Track and Field . G-L COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville State University and pursue a Kenya Nichole Garcia, Vincent Key- career in Graphic Design . shawn Garrett, Ignacio Hernandez, Dustin Edward Hester, Gabriel Logan Hill, Gavin Logan Holt, Dante Ja’Arron Jordan, Cassidy SALUTATORIAN Louella Kabetzke, Christopher Wayne Kimbrell, Preston Chance Kirby, Jeremiah Katelyn Breanna Pike James Knight, Martavious De’Ontae Knight, Adam Tyler Lacey, David Jacob Lee Laster PARENTS: Russell and Susan Pike of Roanoke GRANDPARENTS: Louis and Hulda Pike of Five M-Q Points, and Archie and Geneva Pike of Rock Mills ACTIVITIES: National Society of High School Autumn Marie MacNear, Clara Flores Scholars, “A” Honor Roll, Silver President’s Marcelino, Maghan Samantha McGuire, Er- Education Awards Program 2017, Gold President’s ica Mendez, Sophia Nicole Milligan, Alyssa Education Awards Program 2018, Citizenship Award, Jane Morris, Timothy Robert Mote, Jewel CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certified, member of the Marie Mullins, Bo Lee Nimon, Ny Quan Beta Club, Key Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Juniorettes, Malik North, Jesalyn Carol-Mae Pearl, Survival Club and played varsity softball . Sutton Thomas Phillips, Katelyn Breanna COLLEGE: Plans to attend Coastal Alabama Pike, Johnathan Emanuel Prothro Community College on a NaphCare Scholarship, Billy Lake Memorial Scholarship and Athletic Scholarship . R-T Shanequa Tytiana Robertson, Caitleigh Anne Robinson, Kaylee Anna Robinson, Denilson Gerardi Zacarias Rodriguez, CO-HISTORIAN Alexandra Grace Sheppard, Nicholas De- wayne Sims, Angelee Hagen Smith, Javon Braxton Heath Daniel Zacheus Smith, Alexis Paris Southerland, PARENTS: Richard and Sharon Daniel of We- Gabrielle Nicole Spears, Maquan Zyrique dowee Spidell, Christopher Bryce Sprayberry, ACTIVITIES: Alabama Boys State Delegate, Ian Layne Strickland, Samantha Leighann Presidential Award for Academic Excellence, Career Taylor, Patrick Andrew Thrower, Richard Tech Endorsement, FNN Week 7 Player of the Week, Dewayne Turner, All-Region Football, 2nd Team All County in Football, Baseball and Basketball, and member of the Beta U-Z Club, Key Club, Mu Alpha Theta and yearbook staff . Laura Patricia Velazquez, Claudia Irene COLLEGE: Plans to attend Southern Union State Wheelus, Jacob Nathaniel White, Sayde Community College on a Presidential Scholarship, Elizabeth Lauren Williamson, Demarcous CONGRATULATIONS then transfer to The University of Alabama, and open Casanova Woodgett, Brian Anthony Wright his own business . and Montana Sky Yarbrough FROM CO-HISTORIAN Jaron Lane Duke The Anniston Star PARENTS: April and Jonny of Delta GRANDPARENTS: Betty and John Kaser of Delta ACTIVITIES: Presidential Honor Roll, NCCER Welding Credential, OSHA 10 Certification, Beta Club Honors, Beta Club President and 2020 Class Presi- dent, Alabama High School Rodeo-bull riding . COLLEGE: Plans to pursue a welding career with the Anniston Army Depot and hopes to retire with them and eventually open his own fabrication shop . Page 22A Weekend, May 23 & 24, 2020 GRADUATION 2020 The Anniston Star

SPRING GARDEN HIGH SCHOOL Class: 29 Commencement: 5 p .m . Thursday, May 21, Gadsden State-Cherokee arena, Centre VALEDICTORIAN CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION Kaytyn Alivia Fleming PARENTS: Bobby and Angela Fleming of Spring Garden GRANDPARENTS: Steve and Karen Fleming of Heflin and Carol Cobb of A-L M-Z Spring Garden and the late Wayne Cobb Jordan Tillman Bagwell, Emilee Erin Buttram, Lucas Asher Edward McFry, Macy Taylor Reedy, Hali Kris- ACTIVITIES: Member of Mu Alpha Theta, Lions Club, National Society Tanner Byers, Kimberly Nicole Marie Carr, Raegan Noel ten Reynolds, Raven Cheyenne Rhinehart, Peyton Lane of High School Scholars, National Beta Club, Physics Team, Drama Club Curtis, Megan LeAnne Dransfield, Kaytyn Alivia Fleming, Rodgers, Breanna Hope Rogers, Emma-Jane Elizabeth and served as Junior Marshal for last year’s graduation, earned Honorable Joseph Thomas-Dean Flowers, Kevin Lee Flowers, Lucas Rogers, Autumn Chloe Spoon, Matthew Shawn Tate, Mention in the Congressional Art Competition, placed first in the 2019 school- Shayne Garrison, Charley Shyanne Grissom, Nathan James Brady Williams, Mason Hill Williams and Dalton wide literary art competition, was awarded the Woodsmen of America Histo- Thomas Edwards Haygood, Michael Allen Highfield, James Winkles ry award, and was nominated by her peers for Quietest and Most Talented . Annabelle Grace Hill, Benjamin Colby Hill, Elijah John COLLEGE: Plans to attend Jacksonville State University to major in graph- Jennings, Savanna Leigh Kelly, Jake Thomas Kiser ic design and grow and expand her passion for art into a successful career .

SALUTATORIAN Macy Taylor Reedy PARENTS: Johnny and Sabrina Reedy of Spring Garden GRANDPARENTS: Wade and Janet Sprouse of Piedmont, and Hycie Reedy of Spring Garden and the late Bobby Reedy ACTIVITIES: National Society of High School Scholars, National Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta and Chi Alpha Mu Honor Society, Senior Class Presi- dent, Homecoming Queen, voted Miss Spring Garden, represented SGHS at Girls State at the University of Alabama, served as a representative for gov- ernmental, educational experiences at the county and state level, participat- ed in the 2018 Youth Leadership Cherokee, selected as one of six local stu- dents to serve as a delegate for the 2019 Montgomery Youth Leadership Tour sponsored by Cherokee Electric, sports editor and co-editor-in-chief of the Panther yearbook, member of the Future Farmers of America, Family Career and Community Leaders of America Vice President of Programs and of Membership, Fellowship of Christian Students, FCS Planning Council, Cherokee County Fellowship of Christian Athlete Fields of Faith Planning Council and guest speaker at the 2019 Fields of Faith event, lettered in volleyball, was team captain, played as Libero her senior year, lettered in basketball and was team captain, celebrated her 1000th Career Points Achievement, All Tournament Team Honors in the Hilburn Patterson Haralson County Invitational Tournament, chosen Area Tournament Most Valuable Player, won All County Honors, and Alabama Sports Writers Association 2019 All State Honorable Mention, received Class 1A State All Tournament Team Honors, received All Tournament Team Honors in the Champions Thanksgiving Classic Tournament, lettered in softball, member of the 2018 and 2019 County Champions, Area Champions, and Regional Champions teams, received All Area Honors in 2018 and All County Honors in 2019, was Student Government President, member of the National Honor Society, worked at the Field to Fork Dinner for the Alabama Farmers Fed- eration, Polar Plunge for Breast Cancer, Cherokee County Relay for Life, SGHS Campus Cleanup, and helped organize a Chemo Care Kit Chapstick Drive, FCCLA officer, assisted with the Annual 5K CRAP race sponsored by the Venecia’s Foundation, involved in church activities by helping with Children’s Church, Youth Camp, Vacation Bible School and other youth events . COLLEGE: Plans to attend the University of Alabama and major in nursing .

HISTORIAN Emma-Jane Elizabeth Rogers PARENTS: Stan and Carrie Rogers of Spring Garden GRANDPARENTS: Deborah Clausen of Piedmont, Jess and LaVonne Clausen of Mascoutah, Ill ., Bob and Peggy Rogers of Spring Garden, Helen Jennings, and the late Floyd Jennings, Sr . ACTIVITIES: Selected to represent SGHS at HOBY (2018), member of the SGA, Fellowship of Christian Students, FCCLA officer, FFA, yearbook co-editor, BETA Club, Mu Alpha Theta, 4-H Club, 4-H Livestock Team, National Honor Society, Drama Club and Youth Leadership Cherokee, 4-H County Council (President), yearbook assistant business manager, attended the National Leadership Forum, Lions Club luncheon, Honor Roll (1st-12th grades), recipient of three attendance awards, lettered in volleyball, lettered in softball, achieved third place title in the 1A State Tournament, County Champs, and AREA Champs (2018), along with numerous regional wins with her team, varsity basketball manager, volunteered with the McCord’s Crossroads Homemakers’ Club and Venecia’s Foundation, and is a member of the Piedmont Church of Christ . COLLEGE: Plans to attend Gadsden State Community College, then transfer to Auburn Univer- sity and pursue a degree in pharmacy . The Anniston Star GRADUATION 2020 Weekend, May 23 & 24, 2020 Page 23A

WADLEY HIGH SCHOOL Class: 36 Commencement: 7 p .m . Wednesday, May 20, Curtis Lynch Memorial Field

VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN HISTORIAN Elijah Lee Beverly Zachary Edwin Baldwin Kevin Bernard Watkins PARENTS: Eddard and Karen Beverly of PARENTS: Eddy and Melody Baldwin of PARENTS: Bernadette Watkins and Roanoke Wadley Rodney Watkins of Wadley GRANDPARENTS: James and Janice GRANDPARENTS: Ronald and Elizabeth GRANDPARENTS: Regina Nelson of Beverly of Wellborn Ridings of Abanda and Ann Baldwin of Roanoke ACTIVITIES: Track State Discus Cham- Roanoke ACTIVITIES: Boys’ State Delegate, Aca- pion, Two Time FFA Forestry Competition ACTIVITIES: President’s Education demic All-American, member of the 2017 SU High Scorer, member of the 2017 SU Math Awards Program Achievement for Outstand- Math Tournament 1st Place Team in Algebra, Tournament 1st Place Team in Algebra, 2018 ing Academic Excellence award, second 2018 Southern Union Math Tournament 1st Southern Union Math Tournament 1st Place place in the Southern Union Fine Arts Place in geometry, Math Club, Beta Club, in Geometry, member of Four Time All-Region Tournament - Instrumental Division, second and was a Work Based Learning Student at Football Team, All-A Honor Roll since kinder- place in the FFA Forestry Team District Three Springs Solutions . garten, Beta Club Vice President, Key Club Competition, was featured musician in Irene COLLEGE: Plans to attend The University President, SGA Treasurer, and a member of the football, basketball Levin’s Annual Christmas Concert, was a Southern Union Math of Alabama on a University of Alabama and track teams . Competition participant, member of the Wadley Geometry Team Advantage Scholarship to pursue a degree in computer science . COLLEGE: Plans to attend Southern Union State Community - first place in Region 2018, SGA President, drum major, Robotics College on a Presidential Scholarship, Donna Hall Foundation Club President and Beta Club President . Scholarship and Quest Club Scholarship, then transfer to Jackson- COLLEGE: Plans to attend Southern Union State Community ville State University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in secondary College on a Presidential-Performing Arts Scholarship, then trans- mathematics education . fer to Auburn University to major in general science education with a minor in music .

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION A-G JaShaun Brown, Ronald Blaine Caldwell, H-O Jerry Clay Langley, Garrett Lee Masters, William Eugene Phillips, Bradey Cur- Emma Grace Costley, Timothy Ray Cox, Tobias Xavier McCormick, Trevor Elijah tis Pike, Jonathan Antonio Poole, Chris- Zacriah O’Neal Allen-Blackburn, Jesse Benjamin Hanners, Josie tian Lee Reaves, Alexis Serafico Allende, LaDarius Travon Echols, Hayley Marie Meigs, Caden Lee Messer, Sebastian Zachary Edwin Baldwin, Abbi Marie Katherine Hanners, Cainan Michael Alvin Owens Brian Kederious Jorell O’Neal Staples, Baxley, Alli Dawn Baxley, Peyton Scott Farr, Justin Kyle Fulghum, Madison Victo- Heard, Danielle Ainalise Jordan, Taylor Kyler Chance Waldrep, Kevin Bernard Belcher, Elijah Lee Beverly, Ortavious ria Gilliland, Emily Taylor Gosdin Paige Knudsen, Dalton Alexander Lamb, P-Z Watkins and Peyton Nolen Wilkins

WOODLAND HIGH SCHOOL Class: 46 Commencement: May 19 VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION Samantha Jae Yarbrough Jonathan Kirby Brown A-F M-Q PARENTS: Chuck PARENTS: Kevin and Sharon Brown of Jacob Nathanael Arrington, Jacob Clay Bales, Annie Isabella Maddox, Dennis Kevin and Kelly Yarbrough of Graham Jonathan Kirby Brown, Lindsey Claire Cantrell, Marvel III, Jacob Randal McLeod, Hank Warren Woodland GRANDPARENTS: Derrell Kirby of Wadley Jacob Bradley Champion, Aspen Briley Chappell, Meadows, Makenzie Faye Meadows, Phillip GRANDPARENTS: and June Brown of Graham Jeremy Clifton Cook, Ethan Michael Copeland, Nedwin Meadows, Caroline Madison Mitchell, Sharon Yarbrough and the ACTIVITIES: Perfect Attendance (K-12th Olivea Cheyenne Crenshaw, Kameryn Iliyana Pearl Jean Montgomery, Briar Lee Morris, late Charles Yarbrough grade), voted Best Musician by the Senior Class, Marie Deaton, Brianna Rose Earnest Ashleigh Seraphina Murphy, Laycee Jalynn of Woodland, Maxcine was brass captain for MBX Marching Bobcat Nimon, Daniel James Paul Stewart and the late Curtis Band, member of the Senior Beta Club, National G-L Stewart, and Ed Wheeler, Honor Society, Truth Club, Environmental Club R-Z all of Bowdon, Ga . and Mu Alpha Theta . Ashanti Marie Glenn, Alexis Danielle Gunnells, ACTIVITIES: Was COLLEGE: Plans to attend Southern Union Alex James B . Hawkins, Jacob Connor Henson, Steven Dale Robertson Jr ., Amy Kristen Smith, named 2019-2020 Citizen- State Community College on a Presidential Trinity Renee Herbert, Whitney Suannah Herren, Logan Cain Stephens, Olivia Cheyenna Terrell, ship Person, Woodland High School Ambassador, Scholarship and a Wes Kinsey Memorial Jayden Quinte’ Holloway, Riley Claude Kittle, Sarah Elizabeth Payton Lane-Terrell, Savannah voted Most Likely to Succeed, had perfect atten- Scholarship and major in music education or Andrew Yung Lam, Corey Alan Langley, Warren Leann Terrell, Emilee Larae Watts, Betsy Sophia dance, State FFA Degree, FFA President, Student healthcare . Tylor Larsen Whitmore, Joseph Benjamin Whitmore, Calle Council Secretary, Environmental Club Treasurer, Reanna Wilson, Peyton Arthur Wilson and member of the Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta, Samantha Jae Yarbrough was a swine exhibitor for the Woodland Show Club, and she attends Liberty Baptist Church of Bowdon, Ga . COLLEGE: Plans to attend Southern Union State Community College on a Southern Union Presidential Scholarship and the Alabama Cat- tlemen’s Foundation Scholarship, then transfer to Auburn University and pursue a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business and economics . Page 24A Weekend, May 23 & 24, 2020 GRADUATION 2020 The Anniston Star Class Of Congratulations2020

Jason Thomas Alderman, Jr. Dawson Charles Camp John Robert Cater Kelsey Marie Chandler Carlie Ann Coleman Edwin Russell Connell, IV Trevor Patton Crow Alexis Leeann Dukes

Alexis Ward Fink Haile Savannah Frickey Gillian McKenzie Glass Edward Payne Golden Sarah Marie Green Campbell Maureen Hagan Andrew Campbell Harris Virginia Laney Hutto

Mya Renee Keel Kaitlyn Jane Kim Caroline Blanton Lee Angelina Liu Aamna Lodhi Allen James Long Yidong Miao Cooper Steven Montgomery

Dalton Smith Nelson Leyden Rains Orth Kathryn Ann Porteous Amal Hannah Salame Adam Timothy Stremmel Kamlyn Hadleigh Thomas Elena Victoria Tutor Emma Claire Wiedmer The Donoho Class of 2020 was accepted to 38 different colleges and universities around the country. 97% received merit based academic scholarships with 78% receiving a full or half tuition award. James Reid Williamon Dominic Matthew Wright