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Parents concerned over relocation plans

Photo by Devin Dudley

Berry High School principal Dr. Kim Williams is shown above giving a tour through the halls of Berry High School. She answered questions from concerned parents and guardians while showing them the classrooms and facilities where sixth grade students would be assigned if the reconfiguration is approved by the board and state.

On Monday, March 31, a meeting was held at the Berry High School gym to inform parents about the potential move of sixth-grade students from Berry Elementary School to the high school. 

Berry boys win against Brilliant 66-32

Berry’s Jordan Jackson (23) struggles to score. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

Berry’s Jordan Jackson (23) struggles to score. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

The Berry varsity boys team lost to Hubbertville on Monday, Jan. 20, by a score of 67- 50. The Wildcats fell to Lamar County 64-60 on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

On Friday, Jan. 24, the Wildcats fell to Hubbertville, 65-54. Berry secured a 66-32 win against Brilliant on Saturday, Jan. 25.

Wildcats thump Tigers 51-8

Berry’s Noah Morrison (57) tackles a Tigers’ offensive player. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

Berry’s Noah Morrison (57) tackles a Tigers’ offensive player. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

The Berry Wildcats traveled to Brilliant to face the Tigers in their fourth road game of the year. The Wildcats came away with a victory that closed out region play and solidified Berry as the two-seed in the upcoming playoffs.

Berry High School receives Sportsmanship Grant

AHSAA incoming Executive Director Heath Harmon (far right) and Associate Executive Director Kim Vickers (left) congratulate the 10 schools receiving a $1,000 Sportsmanship Grant from Friday. Representing the schools were, from left: Danny Raines, Berry HS; Zac Welch, Alexandria HS; Adam Fossett, B.B. Comer HS; Eric Hines, Paul Bryant HS; Edwin Burke, Murphy HS; Luther Riley, Greensboro HS; David Offerle, St. Michael Catholic HS; David Watts, G.W. Long HS; Albert Weeden, Loachapoka HS; and Josh Wallace, Sard

AHSAA incoming Executive Director Heath Harmon (far right) and Associate Executive Director Kim Vickers (left) congratulate the 10 schools receiving a $1,000 Sportsmanship Grant from Friday. Representing the schools were, from left: Danny Raines, Berry HS; Zac Welch, Alexandria HS; Adam Fossett, B.B. Comer HS; Eric Hines, Paul Bryant HS; Edwin Burke, Murphy HS; Luther Riley, Greensboro HS; David Offerle, St. Michael Catholic HS; David Watts, G.W. Long HS; Albert Weeden, Loachapoka HS; and Josh Wallace, Sardis HS. (Contributed photo)

The  Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) recognized 107 high schools that were ejection and sportsmanship fine free for the 2023-24 school year. The $1,000 Sportsmanship grant, which was provided by the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (AHSADCA), was awarded to 10 of the schools, one from each district and two from districts 4 and 8, in a show of commitment and support for the AHSAA’s  sportsmanship initiatives.

Berry football team attend camps in Auburn

Pictured above are members of the Berry High School football team for 2024 along with Auburn Co-Defensive Coordinator, Charles Kelly

Pictured are members of the Berry High School football team for 2024 along with Auburn Co-Defensive Coordinator, Charles Kelly. (Contributed photo)

The Berry High School Football team went to two football camps at Auburn University.  They competed at a seven on seven camp on Friday, June 7. The Wildcats went 3-3 at the camp.  Players that participated in the seven on seven camp were Kemari Hollingsworth, Lake Norris, Max Westbrook, Jayden Smith, Ace Norris, Seth Traweek, Luke Ward, Ashton Waltrip, Drayke Parr, Dalton Greene, Dale Gray, Cody Lollar, and Jake Martin. The Wildcats then attended a linemen camp on Sunday, June 9.

BHS wins ‘Battle of the Diamond’

Members of the Berry softball team are, from left, front: Ashlyn Smith and Brylee Kelly. Back: Head Coach Darrell Thomas, Danni Kate Naramore, Shayla Mayfield, Kinsly Aaron, Kryssa Fields, Karley Bonner, Sydney Rice, Ava Morrison, Kerra Aaron, Carrie Odom and Maggie Mauldin.

Members of the Berry softball team are, from left, front: Ashlyn Smith and Brylee Kelly. Back: Head Coach Darrell Thomas, Danni Kate Naramore, Shayla Mayfield, Kinsly Aaron, Kryssa Fields, Karley Bonner, Sydney Rice, Ava Morrison, Kerra Aaron, Carrie Odom and Maggie Mauldin.

The Berry High School Lady Wildcats got next year’s season off to a good start, as they participated in the “Battle on the Diamond” softball tournament in Aliceville on June 16 and brought home the first place trophy.

 

Williams selected as BHS principal

Dr. Kim Williams was selected as the new principal at Berry High School.

Dr. Kim Williams was selected as the new principal at Berry High School.

The Fayette County Board of Education voted unanimously during its June 22 meeting to name Dr. Kim Williams as the new principal of Berry High School. All board members were in attendance for the meeting. Dr. Williams is a 1989 graduate of Berry High School, where she was valedictorian of her senior class.

Valedictorians, Salutatorians of Fayette Co. Schools

Shown from left: Hannah Frost (Valedictorian) and David Banks (Salutatorian) of Berry High School; Meagan Moore (Valedictorian) and Kayla Mansfield (Salutatorian) of Fayette County High School; Dylan Smith (Valedictorian) and Jayden Garrard (Salutatorian) of Hubbertville School.

Shown from left: Hannah Frost (Valedictorian) and David Banks (Salutatorian) of Berry High School; Meagan Moore (Valedictorian) and Kayla Mansfield (Salutatorian) of Fayette County High School; Dylan Smith (Valedictorian) and Jayden Garrard (Salutatorian) of Hubbertville School.

The Valedictorians and Salutatorians from the Fayette County Schools posed for a picture last week in front of the Fayette County Courthouse.

Former Marine to lead troops at Berry

Shown is the Berry High School football team and cheerleaders.

Shown is the Berry High School football team and cheerleaders.

Following Caleb Hynds’ departure to Berry’s rival school in the northern part of the county. former U.S. Marine Lieutenant Hunter Mims has been thrust into the heat of gridiron battle as the new head football coach at Berry High School. Less than a year ago, Mims was serving out his tour of duty with the Marine Corps. That duty included a stint in the Pacific Theater and also time spent in the Middle East. He returned home to the United States and following his discharge from the service, accepted a teaching position at Berry High School in January.

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