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May 2024 Student Spotlights – Montgomery

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Student & School Spotlights May RRP (Montgomery) ()
Every month we compile a list of students doing great things across the River Region.  We have so many talented students in our area.  River Region Parents joins with their families and schools to celebrate their achievements!
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Girl Scout Elisabeth Aaij Earns Gold Award

Girl Scout Elisabeth Aaij Earns Gold Award

Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama (GSSA) is proud to announce that Elisabeth Aaij has earned her Gold Award!
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the pinnacle of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and it’s available exclusively to Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors (9-12 grade). Through the Gold Award, girls engage in a rigorous leadership process, as they tackle issues they are passionate about to create long-term, sustainable change. To earn the Gold Award, Girl Scouts typically spend one to two years exploring the root cause of a local or global issue and partner with the community to create lasting solutions.
For Ellis’s project, she built a community native pollinator garden. She also started a club to maintain the garden and hosted an educational event about the importance of native pollinators.
Elisabeth Aaij has been a Girl Scout for 12 years and will soon graduate from LAMP High School. She has received her Bronze, Silver, and now Gold Awards, but she is not done yet! She hopes to continue to work at Camp Kiwanis and some day to be a part of a troop as an adult leader. She expresses, “Girl Scouts has been a constant in my life for years, and I want to give back to the program for all that the program has given me.”

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Alabama Christian Academy Appoints New Reading Lab Director

Alabama Christian Academy Appoints New Reading Lab Director

Alabama Christian Academy has recently announced the appointment of Kristin Thomas as the new Director of the Reading Lab, effective this fall. Kristin brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted connection to ACA, having previously served as a 1st-grade teacher within the institution.
Kristin’s transition to the role of Reading Lab Director marks an exciting chapter in her career at ACA. Her tenure as a dedicated 1st-grade teacher has equipped her with valuable insights into early childhood education and literacy development, making her ideally suited to lead the Reading Lab’s efforts in fostering strong reading skills among students.
A cherished member of the ACA community, Kristin is not only passionate about education but also deeply invested in the school’s mission and values. Her commitment to nurturing young minds and fostering a love for reading is evident in her years of service as a teacher.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Kristin is a devoted mother of three, with all her children attending ACA. This personal connection to the school further underscores her dedication to its success and the well-being of its students.
The appointment of Kristin Thomas as the Director of the Reading Lab signifies ACA’s continued commitment to providing students with the highest quality of education and support. With her leadership, ACA looks forward to further enriching its reading program and empowering students to excel academically.
As Kristin embarks on this new role, the ACA community eagerly anticipates the positive impact she will undoubtedly have on the reading proficiency and overall educational experience of its students. Her passion, dedication, and expertise make her a valuable addition to the ACA leadership team, and her appointment is met with excitement and optimism for the future of the school’s reading initiatives.

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Saint James School Announces Selection of Aubrey Blackwell as Head Football Coach

Saint James School Announces Selection of Aubrey Blackwell as Head Football Coach

Saint James School recently announced the selection of 20-year coaching veteran Aubrey Blackwell as its next head football coach.
“I am honored to serve as the next head football coach at Saint James School, and my family and I are excited to return home to Montgomery and the Trojan family. My mission as a coach is to use the game of football to teach students life lessons of character, integrity, faith, and love. This goes hand-in-hand with what Saint James does everyday, building up students and helping them grow and develop into outstanding adults who one day will lead their communities, love their families, and have pride in their school,” Blackwell said.
Blackwell is returning to Saint James School where he was the assistant head football coach and offensive coordinator from 2012-2014 and helped the team secure its first region championship in school history. He most recently served as the head football coach and director of athletic enrichment at Jackson Academy in Jackson, Miss. (2022-2024), and prior to that, the head football coach and co-athletic director at Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City, Ala. (2021-2022) and the head football coach and assistant athletic director at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School (2015-2020). Blackwell also previously served as the assistant football and baseball coach at Saint Paul’s Episcopal School in Mobile, Ala. (2010-2012) and held several collegiate-level baseball coaching jobs from 2004-2010.
“Coach Blackwell is the perfect fit for this role, and we are incredibly excited about the future of our football program under his leadership,” said Head of School Dr. Larry McLemore. “As any who know him will attest, he is a great leader and a man of strong character. Coach Blackwell sets an example that reflects our Trojan core values of Character, Commitment, Courage, and Community. I am confident he will continue the outstanding tradition of our football program while focusing first and foremost on building up boys who are leaders and responsible student-athletes on and off the field.”
In 2017, he was named the Alabama Football Coaches Association 4A Head Coach of the Year and is a three-time Capital City Conference Head Coach of the Year. As a head football coach, his overall record of 74-35 includes three region championships, one state runner-up, and two state semifinal appearances, as well as numerous offensive school records and player success both on and off the field. He is also a strong advocate of developing student leaders and growing youth sports programs and has successfully built both in his most recent positions.
He and his wife, Brandi, are in the process of relocating back to Montgomery with their two children, Will (14) and Kayla (12).

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Saint James Math Team Wins at Alabama Statewide High School Math Contest

On Saturday, February 24, Saint James students competed against other math teams from around the state in the Alabama Statewide High School Math Contest. On the Comprehensive exam, Saint James is proud to announce that the high school Math Team won the competition for Division 2, beating out 19 other teams from around the state. They had the highest team score of any school in Division 2 with a score of 717; the second-place school scored 537.
In individual scoring, Woochan Kim placed first and Chloe Choi placed second in Division Two on the Comprehensive exam. Further, Jacob Shin, Steve Chung, Junseo Oh, Siwoo Kim, and Liam Seo placed in the top 25%.
Saint James Math Team also won District 6 for Algebra II. Chloe Song and Yuha Shin placed in the top 25% in Division 2 on the Algebra II exam.
The second round of the competition is by invitation only and is based on the first-round team comprehensive scores. The second round is a ciphering tournament at the University of Alabama Birmingham. The Saint James Math Team will wrap up competition season on Saturday, April 6 when will compete at state for the Alabama Statewide Mathematics Contest.
The Saint James high school Math Team is sponsored by Mrs. Priscilla Hadden.

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Macon East Students Recognized for Volunteerism

Macon East students take pleasure in creating an impact within the community. The MANE Staff and Board of Directors united to acknowledge the tireless efforts and commitment of MANE’s exceptional volunteers. Hanna Ray Hubbard, a senior, was honored as the High School Senior Volunteer of the year, while Audrey McWhorter received recognition as the Youth Volunteer of the Year. MANE offers secure and efficient opportunities for therapeutic horseback riding to individuals of all ages in the Tri County area.

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Saint James Students Placed Well in AISA District 5 Art Competition

Saint James School is proud of its elementary, middle, and high school students who placed at the AISA District 5 Art Competition on Wednesday, February 28th. Fifty-two Saint James students competed at the district level. Among those students, twenty received awards. In Elementary and Middle School Divisions, first place winners will move on, and in the High School Division, first and second place winners will move on to the AISA State Competition on Tuesday, April 2nd at Faulkner University.
In the elementary division, the following students received awards. In Water Base Painting, Joy Seo received 1st place. In Opaque Painting, Jenny Yoo was awarded 1st place. Bethany Stanton received 1st place in Drawing-Color. In Collage, Iva Verhaar received 1st place, and Willa Markham was awarded 2nd place.
In the middle school division, Emily Trock received 1st place in Mixed Media. In Water Base Painting, Sam Bentley won 1st place. Sophia Griffin placed 1st in Drawing-Color, and Sara Johnston won 1st place is 3D. In Printmaking, Cole Register placed 1st. Miles Bleiberg won 2nd place in Mixed Media, and Zoe Cortell won 2nd place in Painting.
From the high school entrants, Wendy Stombaugh placed 1st in Mixed Media. In 3D, Kaitlyn Smith placed 1st. Chloe Song placed 1st in Water Base Painting, while Mae Puckett won 2nd place in the same category. In Opaque Painting, Alice Chen was awarded 1st place. Lillian Archer won 1st place in Drawing Non-Color. Levi Koch placed 1st in Printmaking. In Drawing-Color, Cole Williams placed 2nd.
Saint James School offers art classes at every division level. Elementary art is taught by Beth Fuhrman. Middle School art classes are taught by Aimee Bentley. High School students are taught by Evelyn Shoults.

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Saint James Students Participate in All-State Choral Festival

Ten Saint James choral students participated in the Alabama Vocal Association All-State Choral Festival at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center from February 29 – March 2.
These students auditioned for board members this past November where they were selected to be members of this elite choral ensemble. The All-State Festival allows students with outstanding musical ability and initiative to receive public recognition, to sing under the direction of nationally recognized choral clinicians, and to perform choral literature of the highest quality.
Saint James All-State Choral Members for 2024 were Levi Johnson, Rain Johnson, Jaxon Mason, Alex McIlwain, Abigail Roark, Hilma Seeman, Aditi Shyam, George Tran, Dominic Troccia, and TJ Vance.
The Saint James chorus is sponsored and taught by Dr. Sallye York as part of the Saint James Performing Arts department.

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Montgomery Catholic 8th Grader Earns Honorable Mention in Worldwide New York Times Essay Contest

Montgomery Catholic th Grader Earns Honorable Mention in Worldwide New York Times Essay Contest

Montgomery Catholic 8th grader, Mary Eden Rall, earned an honorable mention in the New York Times’s “‘How To’ Informational Writing Contest for Teenagers!”
Essays were submitted between January 10 – February 14 from over 2,200 middle and high school students worldwide. The contest aimed to engage teenagers in creative writing by sharing their favorite “how-to’s.” The contest saw topics across the board ranging from “How to Do the Worm” to “How to Make Fear Your Friend” to “How to Become Friends With a Wild Bird.” Mary Eden’s honorable mention topic was “How to Be When Meeting New People.”
Mary Eden’s essay focused on becoming a likable person without compromising your true self, sacrificing boundaries, or “trying” to be likable. “Studies show that people who are real and vulnerable are easier to meet because they are likable,” Rall said.
“Being vulnerable helps build trust because vulnerability is relatable… Likability is not determined by competency. Showing vulnerability and owning mistakes helps develop trust and makes people want to come back,” Rall continued.
The contest resulted in 11 winners, 18 runners-up, and 33 honorable mentions. Mary Eden shared this honor with international students from various states throughout America and countries worldwide, including Seoul, London, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Belgium, Singapore, and more!
You can read Mary Eden’s full essay at montgomerycatholic.org!

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Saint James Holds Annual Trojan Day

Saint James School held its annual Trojan Day activities on Thursday, March 14 due to weather concerns for Friday, March 15. Trojan Day is a fun-filled day of competitive events for all ages. Grade levels are divided into Blue and Gold teams. Points are tallied throughout the day for a team winner.
The day included a Color Run/Fun Run event which is part of fundraising efforts. A percentage of the funds is earmarked for donation to Camp ASCCA (Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults). Eighty percent of the student body registered for the Color/Fun Run. The money will be donated to Camp ASCCA in April.
Students enjoyed a morning full of activities and games, including 3-legged races, inflatables, obstacle course races, Scavenger Hunt, Balloon Pop Relay, and others. After lunch, the entire school came together at the football field to cheer on additional games such as tug of war, cup stacking, and sponge relays. The culminating event is the senior tug of war. This year Gold came out on top of the day!
Trojan Day is a great day of Trojan community, spirit, and outdoor fun!

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Montgomery Catholic Spring Retreat Provides Break From School and Time for God

Montgomery Catholic Spring Retreat Provides Break From School and Time for God

This year’s Montgomery Catholic Campus Ministry Spring Retreat got students out of the classroom for a few days and brought them into an encounter with God.
The purpose of this retreat is to foster the faith life among our students. It helps students physically create a space of retreating from daily distractions while engaging with the Lord.
During the retreat, there is a balance of awesome games, free time, and prayerful interaction with Christ through mass, adoration, and personal reflection time. Our intention for the weekend is to provide our students with the opportunity to intentionally grow in their relationship with the Lord and foster community with their classmates.

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Macon East Students Visit Planetarium

Macon East Students Visit Planetarium

Macon East Academy 2nd and 3rd grades enjoyed a trip to visit Gayle Planetarium in Oak Park. They enjoyed watching a movie in the dome theatre with cartoon alien characters visiting one planet to the next. They found Earth to be the best place to visit- of course. They also learned about constellations in the night sky- especially the ones we can see in the sky right now. Lastly, they all loved the laser light show! Afterwards, they had a picnic lunch and played for a little while in Oak Park.

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TEA Academy’s Mardi Gras Experience

TEA Academy’s Mardi Gras Experience

TEA Academy paused to acknowledge and celebrate Mardi Gras on February 12th. Prior to that day, the students researched Mardi Gras and learned that it is also called “Fat Tuesday.” Fat Tuesday is the day before ‘Ash Wednesday’ which is the start of the Lenten Season — 40 days of purification (reflection, fasting, and praying) leading up to Easter Sunday.
TEA’s staff decorated the environment and treated the students to a Mardi Gras meal. Many thanks to Dr. Maggie McElroy-Washington, CEO of TEA Academy, and Wanda McElroy-Colvin (Mobile, AL) for donating Mardi Gras beads. The students really enjoyed the Mardi Gras experience!

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TEA Academy’s Therapist Mentors Students

TEA Academy’s Therapist Mentors Students

TEA Academy’s school therapist, Dr. Miriam Moore, met with students to focus on ‘Emotions’ and ‘Behaviors’. She honed in on anger issues and empathy. Dr. Moore’s approach was to change the students’ mindsets from being selfish to becoming more loving and considerate of others. She stressed positive feelings and actions instead of reacting without any regard to the consequences. Dr. Moore provides Professional Development and training to the students and the staff in an effort to keep all involved on a positive mindset, as well as to continue keeping our environment free from fights and negative issues in general.
The students did interactive exercises to further emphasize and demonstrate how they should respond and react to difficult situations. Dr. Moore stressed to the students the importance of seeking ways to make situations better, not worse. Final thought and the Golden Rule: Be compassionate and treat others the way you want to be treated.

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Success Unlimited Academy Spotlights 2024 Valedictorian

Success Unlimited Academy Spotlights Valedictorian

At Success Unlimited Academy, Abby Campton stands out with her exemplary academic excellence and leadership. Over her four years, Abby’s commitment to both studies and extracurriculars has been unwavering.
She has been a driving force in the Praise Team and SUA Singers, spreading joy through music. Abby’s academic prowess earned her a spot in the National Honor Society, while her leadership skills flourished as Senior Class President. Outside the classroom, Abby’s involvement in clubs like PEARLS Girls Club and the H2O Bible Club highlights her dedication to service and personal growth. Her contributions to the Yearbook and SGA further showcase her diverse talents.
Looking ahead, Abby plans to major in Secondary Education at Faulkner University, embodying her passion for teaching and making a difference. Her favorite quote, “Life isn’t about always getting all the best things as you anticipate, but it’s about learning to see positivity in every circumstance,” reflects her resilient spirit and optimistic outlook.
Congratulations, Abby Campton, on being named SUA’s 2024 Valedictorian. Your achievements inspire us all and we eagerly await your future successes.

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Success Unlimited Academy Spotlights 2024 Salutatorian

Success Unlimited Academy Spotlights Its Salutatorian

Janiyah Jackson stands as a beacon of excellence in the 2024 Graduating Class of Success Unlimited Academy as the Salutatorian. Over her four years at SUA, Janiyah has left an indelible mark through her dedication to academics and her active participation in a variety of extracurricular activities.
From her involvement in the National Honor Society to her leadership roles in the Student Government Association and as Senior Class Secretary, Janiyah has showcased her commitment to both scholarly pursuits and community engagement. Beyond her academic achievements, Janiyah has been an enthusiastic member of clubs such as PEARLS Girls Club, Yearbook, and the H2O Bible Club, where she has demonstrated her diverse interests and strong values.
Accolades such as “Best All Around Who’s Who, “Most School Spirit” and “Miss Success” underscore Janiyah’s impact and influence within the SUA community. Looking forward, Janiyah plans to attend Troy University to pursue a major in Secondary Education and Social Work, embodying her commitment to service and education.
Congratulations, Janiyah Jackson, on your well-deserved recognition as SUA’s 2024 Salutatorian. Your achievements inspire us all, and we eagerly anticipate the positive impact you will continue to make in the future.

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Montgomery Academy Dives Into Korean Culture

Montgomery Academy Dives Into Korean Culture

Lower School students spent much of January and February on a virtual journey to South Korea, courtesy of the annual Culture Study! Now in its 27th year, the Culture Study offers students a glimpse into life in different parts of the world, and has featured such countries as India, Brazil, Mexico, Germany and Australia. Through research, hands-on projects, visits from Korean nationals and Korean-Americans, and special meals in the cafeteria, we learned about the people, the land, and the animals of this fascinating part of the world. The immersive experience ended with a week of “festival” activities, as we made kimchi, played the traditional game Yut Nori, and learned to write our names in Hangul. We were also visited by a storyteller, who regaled us with myths and folktales from Korea, and a dance teacher, who taught a traditional dance and a K-Pop routine. What an aMAzing experience at the Lower School!

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Hatching Eggs at River Region Academy

Hatching Eggs at River Region Academy

The Live Laugh Love Farm in Prattville donated a dozen hatching eggs from their flock to River Region Academy. All twelve eggs show signs of life. We are thankful for the opportunity to share this beautiful experience with our amazing students!

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Montgomery Catholic Hosts Works of Mercy Day and Joint Elementary Field Day

Montgomery Catholic Hosts Works of Mercy Day and Joint Elementary Field Day

Montgomery Catholic held its Annual Works of Mercy Day and Joint Elementary Field Day on Friday, March 22. Students, faculty, and volunteers from all 3 campuses gathered together to spend the day in prayer, service, and fun!
The day began with nearly 1,000 people joining together for school-wide Mass in the High School gym. After Mass, our elementary students enjoyed indoor field day throughout our entire Middle and High School Campus! They played dodgeball, human ring toss with inflatables, egg relay, potato sack races, pass the chicken, and more!
As our elementary students were enjoying field day, our middle and high school students were hard at work serving the community as they participated in their Annual Works of Mercy Day.
We had over 200 of our high school students go out into the community to volunteer at multiple service locations, including Mercy House, Catholic Social Services, Montgomery Children’s Center, Hope Inspired Ministries, Sav-a-Life, Life on Wheels, Camp Grandview, Montgomery Food Bank, East YMCA, and more.
While our high schoolers were in the community, our entire middle school student body performed acts of service around the school campus. Some of these projects included weeding and laying fresh pine straw around campus, filling Ziploc bags with toiletries to hand out to those in need in our community, cleaning middle school classrooms, organizing storage closets, and more.
It was an amazing day for these students and it wouldn’t have been possible without all of our wonderful teachers, staff, and parent volunteers who made it happen!

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Montgomery Catholic Campuses Kick Off Running Clubs

Montgomery Catholic’s Holy Spirit campus has hit the ground running with its Heart & Sole Running Club for 5th and 6th-grade girls! They have been learning all about building healthy habits like running and focusing on being grateful for the gifts God has given them! These girls are crushing it!
The St. Bede’s Hearts on Fire Running Club is off to a hot start also! We are so excited that we could add a boy’s group this year! Some incredible things these students get to experience in this club are reflecting on a bible verse during warm-ups, fun warm-up games to promote teamwork, positive attitudes during laps, and an award given to recognize those students encouraging others as they run. Students have also been given 8 different saint medals to learn and write about a saint each week in their Hearts on Fire journals!
These clubs encourage students to build healthy habits and learn to live and apply their faith in everything they do!

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ACA’s William Milner Signs with Huntingdon College

ACA’s William Milner Signs with Huntingdon College

William Milner, a promising young football talent, has signed with Huntingdon College, marking a significant milestone in his athletic career. The talented athlete has long been recognized for his exceptional skills on the field, and his decision to join the Huntingdon Hawks football program has generated excitement among fans and supporters alike.
Milner’s journey to this point has been marked by hard work, dedication, and a passion for the game. His commitment to excellence both on and off the field has set him apart as a standout player, earning him accolades and recognition from coaches, teammates, and fans.
For Milner, signing with Huntingdon College represents an exciting new chapter in his football career. The opportunity to join a respected program like the Hawks and compete at the collegiate level is a dream come true for the young athlete, who has long aspired to play at the highest level possible.
In joining the Huntingdon Hawks, Milner brings with him a wealth of talent and potential. His athleticism, skill, and determination make him a valuable addition to the team, and his presence is sure to make an impact on the field.
As Milner prepares to begin this new chapter in his football career, fans and supporters eagerly anticipate watching him shine on the field and achieve great success with the Huntingdon Hawks. With his talent and drive, there is no doubt that William Milner has a bright future ahead of him in the world of football.

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ACA Host Special Olympics Basketball Tournament

ACA Host Special Olympics Basketball Tournament

Alabama Christian Academy recently showcased its commitment to inclusivity by hosting a Special Olympics basketball tournament. The event brought together athletes of all abilities, celebrating diversity and sportsmanship. Participants had the opportunity to showcase their skills, fostering a sense of camaraderie and unity. With the support of volunteers and the enthusiastic cheers from spectators, the tournament exemplified ACA’s dedication to providing opportunities for all individuals to thrive and succeed in both sports and life. Such initiatives not only promote physical activity but also instill values of acceptance and support within the community.

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RR Academy Senior Picnic

RR Academy Senior Picnic

River Region Academy’s Senior Class of 2024 enjoyed an April morning at Vaughn Road Park. It was a time for fellowship, fun, photos, and picnicking.

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Trinity Students Enjoy Career Fair

Trinity Students Enjoy Career Fair

Trinity’s 4th and 5th Grade students had an enriching experience at a career fair, where they explored a multitude of professions and discovered the endless possibilities for their future aspirations. It was an inspiring opportunity for the students to envision their potential paths and ignite their passion for lifelong learning and career exploration.

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RR Academy Students Attend STARBASE

RR Academy Students Attend STARBASE

Upper elementary students from River Region Academy attended STARBASE Maxwell the first week of April, where they were inspired in STEM careers as they explored science, technology, engineering, and math. Coding was one of their favorite activities. STARBASE Maxwell is a unique and innovative Department of Defense (DoD) STEM awareness and outreach program that creates a bridge between DoD and civilian communities while providing local students access to DoD’s wealth of expertise in STEM career fields.

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Montgomery Academy AP Environmental Students Travel to Iceland

Montgomery Academy AP Environmental Students Travel to Iceland

16 AP Biology and AP Environmental Science students traveled to Iceland, the land of fire and ice. Students were able to apply their knowledge from the classroom while visiting the many wonders Iceland has to offer. Led by Upper School teachers Alex Cone, Dinah McLemore and Marlee Winn, the group explored a Viking museum, reinforced their learning of geothermal heating at the Hellisheidi Power Station, hiked Sólheimajökull glacier, visited numerous hot springs and waterfalls, explored the heart of Langjökull Glacier through underground ice tunnels, and stood on the bridge between two continents. A final stop past the volcano fields of Grindavik to the Blue Lagoon wrapped up their trip. It was the trip of a lifetime and a wonderful learning experience!

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Students Receive Prestigious DAR Good Citizens Award

Students Receive Prestigious DAR Good Citizens Award

The Francis Marion Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized three outstanding high school seniors with the DAR Good Citizens Award. This award has been given since 1934 to students who demonstrate dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their communities.
The 2024 winners of this prestigious award are Marcy Gregory from Alabama Christian Academy, Will Alexander from Saint James School, and Mary Massey McCulloch from Trinity Presbyterian School.
The students and chapter members enjoyed a buffet lunch at the Montgomery Country Club, followed by the presentation of awards by Good Citizen Committee Chair, Jan Davis. Each student winner received a certificate of honor and a pin.
Furthermore, the students had the opportunity to participate in an essay contest and win scholarship money. The winner of the essay contest at both the chapter and regional level was Will Alexander, who read his essay as part of the program.

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Trinity’s SGA Presents Donation to Hope Inspired Ministries

Trinity’s SGA Presents Donation to Hope Inspired Ministries

Trinity’s Student Government Association presented Hope Inspired Ministries with a generous donation collected during their Change 4 Change Mondays initiative. Every Monday, Trinity students demonstrate their commitment to community service by contributing to local charities, embodying one of Trinity’s core values of service. This act of kindness reflects our dedication to making a positive impact and spreading hope in our community.

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Trinity Students Selected for Leadership Academy

Trinity Students Selected for Leadership Academy

Three of Trinity’s Sophomore students were selected for The University of Alabama’s Capstone Leadership Academy. The students attended two days of seminars in Tuscaloosa along with other sophomores from around the state to develop their leadership skills.

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FAAM Students Learn Fractions with Treats

FAAM Students Learn Fractions with Treats

Mrs. Ausley’s Kindergarteners and Mrs. Moles’s second grade teamed up to learn about fractions this week! The second graders mentored the kindergarteners on equal parts and helped each create their own fraction donut! The pair then got to enjoy donuts together that they cut into halves, thirds, and fourths!

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Greek Mythology Wax Museum at Trinity

Greek Mythology Wax Museum at Trinity

Trinity’s 7th Grade English Class showcased their creativity in a Greek mythology wax museum, which was inspired by their English lessons. The students brought the stories of the Greek gods and goddesses to life by transforming the characters into larger-than-life exhibits.

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Community Day at Montgomery Academy

Community Day at Montgomery Academy

A long-standing facet of life at Montgomery Academy has been the annual Community Day, when the Upper School sends its students, faculty, and staff across the city (and slightly beyond) to pitch in with local organizations that need an extra few sets of hands. This year, we were proud to partner with over 19 organizations!

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ACA Seniors Take on Launch Trampoline Park

ACA Seniors Take on Launch Trampoline Park

Alabama Christian Academy seniors embraced a day of exhilarating adventure at Launch Trampoline Park, relishing their well-deserved break from school responsibilities. Amidst the soaring jumps and playful flips, laughter echoed as friendships were strengthened and memories were created. It was a joyous occasion, filled with camaraderie and shared excitement, marking a cherished moment in their final year together before embarking on new journeys beyond the walls of academia.

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Montgomery Catholic Seniors Enjoy Annual Senior Success Seminar

Montgomery Catholic Seniors Enjoy Annual Senior Success Seminar

On Friday, April 12, Partners in Catholic Education (PICE) hosted its Annual Senior Success Seminar for Montgomery Catholic seniors, in which the senior class heard presentations from faithful, successful leaders to prepare them for life after high school. This is an opportunity for seniors to understand and participate in professional dress, discussion, networking, relationship-building, strength-finding, and more!
They heard powerful presentations from the Special Teams Coordinator for the University of Georgia football team, Scott Cochran, his wife, Cissy Cochran, True Colors Master Trainer, Barry Waite, and professor of Data Analytics at Troy University, Dr. Noah Trudeau.
Scott and Cissy Cochran discussed the power of game planning for the future so that we are not left to our own devices, but rely on God’s guidance and plans. Barry Waite emphasized the uniqueness of each individual and empowered students to embrace their personalities and gifts to develop their relationship with God and others. Dr. Trudeau taught students how to juggle school, work, and life by teaching them how to, well, juggle. He encouraged students to concentrate on manageable steps toward success that will help them grow.
Along with these incredible talks, students had the opportunity to ask a panel of three MCPS graduates attending nearby colleges about their college experiences and how to prepare for life after high school: Joey Rodriguez at Troy University, Sebastien Sayegh at Auburn University, and Landry Samuels at Tuskegee University. They asked questions about college social life, class management, how to balance it all, and more.
Students were challenged to become who God has called them to be. Activities are always a huge help with self-evaluation, so students learned how to juggle, separated themselves into groups that most fit with their personalities, and created chants to represent their groups. To top off the activities, some faculty members demonstrated ways NOT to dress for a job interview!
And we all know you can’t be prepared for the professional world without professional essentials! As a gracious gift from PICE, boys received new ties and girls received pearl bracelets.
As always, we are so grateful to PICE for sponsoring this event and giving these students such a unique space to develop as people! We also want to offer a huge thank you to all our speakers who volunteered their time to inspire these students as they take the next steps in life!

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Forest Avenue Honor Choir Sings at MPS Spring Showcase

Forest Avenue Honor Choir Sings at MPS Spring Showcase

The FOREST AVENUE Honor Choir sang beautifully at the MPS Spring Art Showcase at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival on March 14th. They put in extra time before school to make this happen! The Forest Avenue Honor Choir is led by Ms. Erica Lutz.

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Forest Avenue Names Helping Hand Hero

Forest Avenue Names Helping Hand Hero

Carsen Gilmore and Rayna McCallum read a tribute to Mr. Lamar and presented him with a torch pin in honor of him being named as Forest Avenue’s Helping Hand Hero for 2024.

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Forest Avenue Students Dance in ADT’s Cinderella

Forest Avenue Students Dance in ADT’s Cinderella

Forest Avenue fourth graders Elizabeth Anne Cook and McKenna Dunn, along with fifth grader Rebekah Barber, danced this past weekend in the Alabama Dance Theater’s production of Cinderella!

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FAAM “Caught Being Good” Winners

FAAM “Caught Being Good” Winners

Forest Avenue’s March “Caught Being Good” winners are Emily Claire Hall, Luke Lee, Caleb Kim, Mekhi White, Nathan Ta, and Nathan Phan (not pictured). We are proud of them and their hard work with having good behavior! Keep up the great work!!

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Outdoor Learning at River Region Academy

Outdoor Learning at River Region Academy

Ms. DeHart’s class was outdoors and learning about nature on a beautiful spring day!

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Montgomery Academy Celebrates Grandfriends' Day

Montgomery Academy Celebrates Grandfriends' Day

Lower School welcomed hundreds of special guests to campus for Grandfriends’ Day! Our program included an opening Eagle Talk where students and grandfriends interacted, sharing what they love about the other’s visits and through singing and playing a Simon Says-type game called “Captain’s Coming.” Students led their guests on a “Talk and Tour” through the school, filling out a special bingo card, prompting students to learn more about their grandfriends. Thank you to all who made this special day such a success!

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MA 5th Grade Visits the Raptor Center

MA th Grade Visits the Raptor Center

Soar, Eagle, soar! And barn owl, and hawk, and kestrel, and turkey vulture! Montgomery Academy 5th graders ventured to the Auburn University Raptor Center for a morning full of incredible raptors, led by the talented and knowledgeable staff on location. Students were able to get close views of each bird, along with a world of new information about what makes these birds of prey so special. Thank you to the leaders, and to the Resident Raptors, for an unforgettable experience!

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