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Chamber of Commerce awards ‘Students of the Year’


Shown receiving certificates for being named the Fayette Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Students of the Year” at their respective schools, from left: Kendall Dunavant (Hubbertville), Emma Stidham (Hubbertville), Danni Kate Naramore (Berry Elementary), Zoe Mauldin (Berry High), Ian Estep ( Fayette Elementary), Elsie Smyth (Fayette Middle) and Trey Pinkerton (Fayette County High School).

The Fayette Area Chamber of Commerce recognized its “Students of the Year” during a ceremony and reception held on Tuesday, May 4 at the Fayette Civic Center. The awards are presented annually to students selected as representatives from all of the schools within Fayette County. Chamber President Kelli Foster presented the awards to the recipients after they had been introduced and recognized by a school representative.

 

Fayette Exchange Club honors Students of the Month


Shown from left: Jason Wyatt, Fayette Exchange Club president; Emma Madison, December Student of the Month; Morgan Trull, January Student of the Month; Coulter Ary, February Student of the Month and Jerry Bobo, longtime member of the Fayette Exchange Club.

The Fayette Exchange Club honors the “Student of the Month” at Fayette County High School throughout the school year by presenting them with plaques at an Exchange Club meeting. These awards are presented to students who achieve academic success in the classroom, and are also very involved in extracurricular activities both at school and in their communities. The club presented the awards for December, January and February at its meeting on Feb. 4.

Scholarships opportunities for students

The path to fill more than 10,000 automotive manufacturing jobs within two years will be even more affordable in 2019 for 50 students in Alabama. The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and Alabama Community College System (ACCS) have partnered to provide a total $180,000 in scholarships, as well as mentors, to 50 students who want to pursue a technical education certificate or associate degree in the automotive manufacturing industry. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28.

Fayette recognizes AP students


Shown at the Sept. 20 celebration are from left: Walt Gary, Coulter Ary, Noah Scott, Anna Kate Gillam, Olivia Yerby, Morgan Trull, Katie Henegar, Skyler Higginbotham and Jayli McClain. Not shown are: Mason Aldridge, Adrianna Cousette, Dylan Fulton, Marshal Graham, Skylar Hill, Macy Montgomery, Kaleb Sparks and Tracie Strickland.

Fayette County High School recognized its “A+ College-Ready Students” during an academic celebration held at the school’s library on Thursday, Sept. 20. The students and their teachers were also recognized during the Fayette-Curry Homecoming football game on Friday, Sept. 21. Fayette County High School is proud to be a participant in the Advanced Placement (AP) program and has implemented eight advanced placement courses that are offered to its highest achieving students.