OHS’s Bryce Speakman

Auburn Choral Company Wins at Capital City Classic

Congratulations to the Auburn Choral Company for successful performances at the Capital City Classic in Montgomery. The Varsity Singers performed in the Large Mixed Division and won Best Visuals and 1st Runner-Up, with Serena Orantes winning Best Soloist in a Show. Solo competition winners include Faylee Crawford and Landon Bullard. Both Men at Work and Elan won their divisions, with Elan also winning Best Soloist Within a Show (Karissa King), Highest Score for Visuals, Best Show Design, and 1st Place in the Women’s Division.

Young Women

On Saturday, January 21st, Keely Rider, Lee County’s Distinguished Young Woman was selected as a top 8 finalist in Alabama’s Distinguished Young Women. Rider competed with other high school senior girls from across the state for the title of Alabama’s Distinguished Young Woman. Rider was awarded a preliminary award in scholarship.

Autauga County Schools

AHS Hosted State Board of Education

ACS Band Presents at Alabama Music Conference

Auburn City School was well represented at the 2023 Alabama Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference in Birmingham. Cary Woods Elementary School’s music teacher, Dr. Rob Lyda, served as President of the conference and presented on the topic of developing AMEA’s voice for advocacy. Ogletree Elementary School’s music teacher, Dr. Phil Wilson, led a session for future AMEA leaders, and the Auburn Junior High School Wind Symphony performed eight songs including The Star-Spangled Banner.

Auburn High School hosted the Alabama State Board of Education and State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey on campus today. The visit showcased Career Technical Education offerings in Auburn City Schools with a tour of the 15 different programs. Courses in those programs include, but are not limited to, Advertising Design, Animal Science, Building Construction, Business Marketing, Education and Training, Engineering, Environmental and Natural Resources, JROTC, Television Production, and Health Sciences. There are currently more than 1,700 students enrolled in CTE courses in ACS across three campuses (AHS, AJHS, and ESS). In the 2021-2022 school year, 351 credentials and certifications were earned by students with a calculated economic impact of $2,042,421. ACS thanks the State Board of Education, Dr. Mackey, and his staff for the opportunity to showcase excellence in the classroom!

Auburn High’s “The Sheet” Recognized Nationally